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Shabbat Shalom! Jewish Children's Songs For Sabbath At Home |
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Shabbat Shalom is an excellent choice for setting the mood for a Shabbat celebration. Child-friendly tunes often sung with a youth chorus will encourage children to sing along. These songs will become a delightful weekly tradition in any Jewish family! |
Shine Little Candles: Chanukah Songs for Children By Rachel Buchman |
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Rachel Buchman's Shine Little Candles: Chanukah Songs for Children gathers 25 traditional Chanukah songs sung in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino. From well-known tunes like "I Had a Little Dreydl" and "Festival of Lights" to traditional fare such as "Chanike, Oy Chanike!," "B'rachot," and "Ocho Kandelikas," the album is a diverse, delightful Chanukah celebration. Fiddler Ferenc Illyeni, accordionist Terry Cavanagh, and a chorus of children and friends add extra warmth to this singable, danceable collection. Really REALLY enjoyed this CD! Nice mix of English, Yiddish, Ladino, Hebrew - all with transliterations as well as verses in English. Melodies are fun and singable, all very different and nicely put together so you get a nice "flow" as you listen to the whole thing. Buchman's instrumentation is simple, mostly nylon-strung guitar and some violin and accordion and bells, but have an intimate cozy feel to them. Use of children's voices is just right. Dreydl songs, latke songs, party songs, and the story of Chanukah all rolled into one CD. Bonus: you can sing along with the candle blessings on track 4 if you don't know them well yourself. If you only get one Chanukah CD for your kids (or you), this should be it! Audio cassette Also Available |
Jewish Holiday Songs for Children By Rachel Buchman |
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Rachel Buchman is a remarkably warm and engaging vocalist. Not only does she sing songs in Yiddish and English but she also has a wonderful way of explaining their meaning and the holidays they deal with. Buchman even includes dances and games to keep the interest level high. Finally, children help in the sing-alongs, hooking listeners quickly to the tape's themes and ideas. Rachel Buchman's Jewish Holiday Songs for Children is exactly what it says it is: 24 songs that cover both traditional and modern-day compositions designed for Jewish children. The gentle nature of Buchman's performances makes the music quite fun, especially with so many words that kids may have problems pronouncing. Her obvious care and dedication make this a good album for children, and one that will not easily get on parents' nerves. Audio cassette Also Available |
Chanukah Favorites By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh |
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Chanukah Favorites, by award-winning Jewish performer, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, contains essential traditional Chanukah melodies and new Chanukah songs which will delight Jewish families and make a welcome addition to their joyous celebrations of Chanukah. Chanukah Favorites has been awarded the Parents Choice Seal of Approval and is not only entertaining, but educational as well. Songs are sung in Hebrew and English and all lyrics and translations and a vocabulary guide are included. Chanukah Favorites is a must for any Jewish home and a gold mine for anyone who wants to learn more about the holiday of Chanukah. Ms. Ginsburgh's voice is clear and strong, and her enthusiasm and commitment is contagious......This recording is a splendid resource for intimate family parties or larger gatherings.....an ideal asset for enjoyment by family members of all generations. Judy's festive collection of Chanukah songs features traditional selections as well as catchy, innovative lyrics set to familiar melodies to make appealing new numbers. |
Amazing Songs for Amazing Jewish Kids By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh |
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Amazing Songs For Amazing Jewish Kids contains terrific songs for Jewish families that teach Hebrew, holidays and values. This is the newest release from multi-award winning singer, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh. The disc contains some much sought after songs such as Steve Dropkin's "Lulav Shake", Dean Friedman's "In My Sukkah" and Josh Miller's "Tree Song" and many original songs by Judy. Comes with all lyrics, songs are mostly in English and will be enjoyed by every member of your family. |
My Jewish World By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh |
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My Jewish World contains 25 new songs for daily Jewish learning. The songs follow a typical preschool day beginning with an upbeat "Wake Up Shema" and ending with "Shalom Chaverim" in time to go home. In between are fun, interactive songs in a variety of musical styles that help children learn about basic preschool skills (colors, counting, getting in line, sharing, etc.) and Jewish values (being a mensch, Tzedakah, the mezuzah, the Torah, etc.) All songs are sung by multi-award winning singer and early childhood music specialist, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh with instrumentals by Josh Nelson. Cd is sold separately or included with a complete curriculum book with music, lyrics, ideas and activities for each song. |
Boker Tov (PLay Songs for Day) / Laila Tov (Quiet Songs for Night) By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh |
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Boker Tov/Laila Tov contains favorite Hebrew, English and Yiddish songs in a unique format. Activity songs for Day are at the beginning and the CD ends with Quiet Songs for Night. This recording is produced and sung by multi-award winning singer/educator, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh. It is currently being sold by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations as part of a package for new Jewish parents. Boker Tov/Laila Tov is a great first recording for a Jewish child. |
Shalom Yeladim / Hello Children By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh |
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Shalom Yeladim/Hello Children has become a classic with Jewish families everywhere. First released in 1982 by multi-award winning children's performer, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, Shalom Yeladim is considered the ultimate Jewish children's recording. It has been praised not only for its amazing content, but for its presentation and clarity as well. Shalom Yeladim contains all of the essential Jewish pre-school song favorites which have been sung for generations by Jewish children. It has been called the Jewish pre-school "Top 40" and has won a Mazel Tov award for best Jewish childrens tape and a Parents' Choice Silver Honor. It was also listed in Moment Magazine as one of the Top Ten Jewish children's recordings and has been called "The Best Jewish Children's Recording of the Decade!" Lyrics and translations to all songs are included. |
Havdalah Pajama Live By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh and David Marler |
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Take your shoes off, loosen your tie, and prepare to enter the world of Israeli dance and prayer. Judy Caplan Ginsburgh combines traditional Hebrew prayer with contemporary Jewish songs in this performance recorded live. The mixture gets your foot tapping and your body swaying. Ginsburgh's melodic boice and original compositions makes for easy listening. This recording would be a delightful addition for libraries serving Jewish populations. Havdalah Pajama is a recording of a participatory family concert by the same name. Audio cassette Also Available |
Sing Shalom: Songs for the Jewish Holidays By Peter & Ellen Allard |
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Professional children's music performers, Ellen and Peter Allard, have created this amazing 1998 Parents' Choice Recommended recording of 14 original, memorable, and fun songs that teach basic concepts of the Jewish holidays. English lyrics with some Hebrew phrases are meant to inspire prayer, study, and most importantly, family singing! You will be captivated by: Tot Shabbat, We Sing Shabbat-We Sing Shalom, The Roof Of Our Sukkah, Judah Maccabee The Hammer, The 15th of Shevat, Lotsa Lotsa Matzah, There Are Ten, Lailah Tov ... and More! Sing Shalom will be a great addition to your music library, especially if you have preschoolers. Perky holiday songs will keep the young ones humming and clapping with Peter and Ellen. |
A Child's Hanukkah By Music for Little People With The Jewish Wedding Band |
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A lesson in the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, with music to spare. Festive and engaging, though klezmer music is one of those either/or propositions. If you like it, it's great fun. If not, it's punishment. Holiday albums can be tedious, sappy affairs--drenched in good intentions but sappy nonetheless. Not so, this release from the consistent Music for Little People label. It may be short on old standards, but that's only because there's a lack of English-language Hanukkah standards to begin with. A Child's Hanukkah makes the case for a number of original tunes, and while not all will make the canon, they're consistently entertaining enough for a quality listen. Klezmer is the musical bed here, coupled with joyous clarinet and tambourine fills, supplemented with songs like "The Hanukkah Hop" (a variation on the bunny hop), "We've Got a Lot of Latkes" (followed by "Dance of the Leftover Latkes"), and "G-d Rest Ye, Jerry Mandlebaum." Held together by dialogue--a family celebrating the holiday together, with plenty of lessons delivered along the way--this is a great addition to any child's Hanukkah. Audio cassette Also Available |
Lights & Laughter: Joel ben Izzy Spins Hanukkah Tales |
In this CD, award-winning travelling storyteller Joel ben Izzy recounts eight tales for the festival of light with his trademark warmth and humor. You'll hear his wild rendition of the story of Hanukkah, the story of Luck vs. Wisdom and tales of Hanukkah in Chelm, the mythical Jewish village of fools.
The stories on this CD, recorded before a live audience, are woven together with music by The Kings of Klezmer, playing Klezmer versions of classical Hanukkah tunes. Because Joel tells all about the holiday, these stories are accessible to all, young or old, Jewish or not. These are stories you'll be listening to and retelling, long after the candles burn down. Lights and Laughter is Joel ben Izzy at his best. He spins tales that will delight both adults and children. His latke version of Stone Soup made our whole family giggle. Watching the dawning realization on the faces of our 4 & 7 year old (Hey! I know this story), made the whole listening experience that much more enjoyable. We have given this tape as a gift to households with young children as well as to households with no little ones present. All who have received it have enjoyed the stories as well as the storyteller's sharing of his personal travails as a storyteller who lost his voice (and lucky for all of us, got it back). Joel ben Izzy's stories have delighted our family for years and his newest collection -- just in time for Hanukkah -- is one of his best. We listen to Joel's stories in the car on the way to school. Each story is wonderfully crafted, and skillfully told with Klezmer music to set the tone. These are stories that entertain and inspire young minds and minds that aren't so young. And best of all, the stories contain folk wisdom that help all of us get through the day. |
Candles Long Ago By Sharon, Lois & Bram |
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Nickleodeon TV stars Sharon, Lois, & Bram sing children's songs about Chanukah to explain the festival of lights in words and song. |
My Jewish Discovery By Craig N' Co. |
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I was pleasantly surprised and utterly delighted with this new find! My Jewish Discovery was everything I WASN'T expecting!!! Designed with children and youth in mind, this 37 year old was totally caught up in what it had to offer! The music (which ranges from country-rock, to rap, to standing-on-the street corner-clicking-your-fingers-while-singing-harmony-with-the-guys, to today's rock, to ballad, to kick-your-heels-up-hora) will charm the socks off youngsters and oldsters alike! Each song has a great beat, and the lyrics (silly or otherwise) will bring answers to simple questions a Jewish child might ask (such as, "Why are there one three FOREfathers?) But more importantly, it will create (or recreate) in the heart of a child (or adult!) a love for the world at large, as well as a deep appreciation for his/her roots. My recommendation? Go for it! My Jewish Discovery will simply have you and yours delighted!!! Craig and Co.'s CD, My Jewish Discovery delights us every time we listen to it. I have worn out and scratched my original copy and am ordering another. My second grader likes it and my fifth grader loves it. The music is not traditional songs you know, but new songs, each in a different musical style, from zydeco to rock to rap. My only criticism is a track or two of talking by a famous Yiddish actor. It's okay once, but we don't need to listen to it over and over. The Chanukah rap song, "Go Judah" is our absolute favorite. |
My Newish Jewish Discovery By Craig N' Co. |
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We made this recording to celebrate the joy of Jewish music, culture and community values with you. My Newish Jewish Discovery will teach you, stretch your imagination and fill your heart with song. We hope that when you listen, you will think about the words you hear, act on the ideas you have and begin to make a difference in the community around you. In my humble opinion, this second audio CD didn't quite match the magnificence of the first, but it came awfully close, and my CD collection would not be complete without it! Just as My Jewish Discovery used a variety of music styles to bring music into the heart of a child (and adult!), so too does My Newish Jewish Discovery! Get ready to jump up, grab a child, and dance! Get ready to almost weep when you hear a tiny child sing, "That's What Love's About..." Get ready to feel love for our Creator and the beautiful life He's blessed us with... And get ready to feel proud of your heritage, no matter what religion you might be! |
Chanukah at Home |
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A joyful celebration in song, it features some of the West Coast's top children's performers. The combination of traditional Jewish and Yiddish material with many new songs yields an album that is fun and instructional for kids of all ages. I miss Raffi and other tapes we used to listen to when my son was younger, but I still get to hear this one for a month or two every year. The music is fun, positive, and well-done. And now that I study Hebrew, I enjoy it even more. A real treasure! Audio cassette Also Available |
Hebrew in Song By Ronit Ben-Arie & Sharon Alcalay |
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Hebrew in Song is a collection of 21 original songs composed by Ronit Ben-Arie; a teacher, composer and arts therapist, who specializes in teaching Hebrew through the arts . These songs are in Hebrew and English and introduce children to simple Hebrew words and phrases as a way to teach Hebrew vocabulary and grammar as well as provide information about Jewish celebrations and customs and the Jewish year. "Hebrew in Song" can be used to generate activities in movement, drama, educational games and art projects. The songs relate directly to topics from the child's life. Topics include Shabbat and holidays, custom greetings and activity directions, fruit, vegetables, colors, seasons, clothing and objects. The songs were written to be used in class, at home and at community celebrations. The CD features 21 songs at highest quality of recording, highly professional vocals and a variety of mostly live instruments orchestrated together. A 12-page booklet is included with the CD. The booklet contains the lyrics of the songs in Hebrew and transliteration in English. Album Description Searching for a fun way to teach Hebrew in the classroom and at home to young families? We have just what you're looking for, as we proudly introduce educator, composer, songwriter and Expressive Arts Therapist Ronit Ben-Arie and her playful new recording and songbook. A charismatic collection of 21 original children's songs especially designed to familiarize young people with the Jewish holidays and basic vocabulary words teaching about "…fruit, vegetables, colors, seasons, winter clothing and objects." The music comes to life with the beautiful vocal interpretations of Sharon Alcalay Leibovici, Lisa Segal, and Shelly Orbach. Songbook complete with Teacher's Guide including sheet music, transliteration of the lyrics, Hebrew text, as well as a dictionary of key words. Suggested educational activities also enclosed. Liven up the classroom with Bakita Sheli, Chagiga Bagan, Ma Basalat, Amen V'amen, B'yachad Im Yisrael, Yerushalayim, Kos Kiddush, and many more! |
Shirim Al Galgalim: Songs on Wheels By Debbie Friedman |
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Debbie's children's recording of 12 original and fun holiday songs for people of all ages, produced by Sounds Write in conjunction with Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, to beautifully enhance their "Training Wheels: Cycling Through the Jewish Year With Hadassah" curriculum. Recording includes: the theme song Shirim Al Galgalim, L'shanah Tovah for Rosh Hashanah, Light A Candle For Hanukkah, Haleluhu, The Purim Ball, A Blessing For The Ones You Love...and More! Audio cassette Also Available |
Shanah Tovah By Debbie Friedman |
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Cycle through the Jewish year with Debbie in this fun loving Parents' Choice Approved children's recording of 13 original English songs. Hebrew words and symbols appropriate to the holidays are introduced in Debbie's entertaining style, with catchy easy to learn melodies. Music and lyrics for all songs (except the Tu Bishvat Song and The 613 Commandments) were originally created for HOME START, published by Behrman House Inc. You will love: These Are The Days, A Day Called Yom Kippur, This Is What We Need To Build A Sukkah, I Am The Afikomen, Purim Game, Seder Table...and More! If the children in your Sunday school are not showing the excitement you had hoped with the holiday songs it is because they are tired of the same dreidel, dreidel, songs etc. Debbie Friedman in the compact disk " Shanah Tovah.A Good Year,Songs for Jewish Holidays" does it all. There are 13 songs that will absolutely delight you as an adult. The children will love them.The children will all pick a different song as their all time favorite. By far the best new childrens holiday songs I have EVER heard. |
In The Beginning (3-CD Set) By Debbie Friedman |
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A three CD set of Debbie's first five recordings including SING UNTO G-D, NOT BY MIGHT, ANI MA-AMIN, IF NOT NOW WHEN and AND THE YOUTH SHALL SEE VISIONS. Digitally edited to improve the sound quality of the original analog masters, while keeping the contents identical to the five cassettes described below. Complete liner notes for all recordings included. Treat yourself or your friends to a treasure that accurately captures Debbie Friedman, In the Beginning. |
Miracles & Wonders By Debbie Friedman |
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Debbie's well loved Chanukah and Purim musicals for children of all ages. The 8 Chanukah songs and 6 Purim songs use Debbie's tremendous wit and humor to tell the holiday stories. For use in the classroom or just for fun, these plays will bring smiles to your faces and pleasure to your hearts. Favorites include: Miracles Aren't Just Magic, One More Day Of Oil, The Dreidel Song, Vashti's Song, Haman's Song, Sing A Song Of Freedom...and More! |
You Shall Be a Blessing By Debbie Friedman |
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This is a collection of Debbie Friedman's which is now over a decade old (originally released in 1989) and most of the songs on this CD are available on others. As is the case with many of her collections, a featured song is Mi Shebeirach. This is a song that particularly appeals to those in need of healing, physical or spiritual, and it can bring a lump to the throat. Other tracks include prayers tastefully set to contemporay arrangements such as Mi Chamocha. This CD is strong evidence that folk, soft rock and other contemporary genres can be a powerful vehicle to spirituality. If you ever have a chance to see Debbie in person, her live rendition of Mi Shebeirach, with audience participation, is very powerful. However, this studio recorded version is also very moving. I recommend this CD highly as representaive of some of her best work. Audio cassette Also Available |
The Journey Continues By Debbie Friedman |
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Internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter, Debbie Friedman, presents this outstanding extended play recording of 24 beautifully arranged Hebrew and English songs that parallel the The Journey Continues : The Ma'yan Passover Haggadah of the same name. Debbie introduces new original songs, The Time Is Now, B'chol Dor Vador, and Birkat Hamazon, shares her seder appropriate renditions of Miriam's Song, L'chi Lach, Shir Hama-alot, Hodu, Hal'luyah and more, plus sings traditional Pesach songs Ha Lachma, Ma Nishtana, Avadim Hayinu, Ma L'cha Hayam, L'shana Ha-ba-a and others, like you've never heard them before! Perfect for use at home or communal seders as well as for pure enjoyment! |
Live at Del By Debbie Friedman |
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This outstanding extended play concert performance recorded live at the Hotel del Coronado, San Diego on June 3, 1990 has received rave reviews! The recording captures Debbie at her best - performing, teaching and interacting with a dynamic audience. Included in the 63 minute recording are 21 of Debbie's original songs, 8 of which are recorded here for the first time. You will love: O Sing Praises, Alef Bet Song, V'haeir Eineinu, The 613 Commandments, Happy Thanksgiving, The Latke Song, The Rainbow Blessing, On Wings of Eagles, L'chi Lach...and More! |
World of Your Dreams By Debbie Friedman |
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The Complete Jewish Kids Party By David & The High Spirits |
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The Real Complete Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party By David & The High Spirits |
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Lullabies and Love Songs By Tanja Solnik |
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Lullabies and Love Songs by Tanja Solnik was chosen by Moment Magazine in August 1999 as one of the Top Ten Family Recordings of the 1990s! It features a dozen traditional folk tunes in Yiddish and Hebrew and Ladino to appeal to parents, grandparents and children. Solnik pours her soul into the songs; Jim Hershman on mandolin and balalaika and Gary Nesteruk on piano and keyboards add immeasurably to the appeal. Listening to Tanja Solnik sing is like being held. Her voice is so extraordinarily lovely, her songs so tender that many listeners will be moved to tears. This is a recording for everyone from babies to grandparents. There are many children's recordings on the market that the little ones like, but, alas, not many that we mommies and daddies can tolerate without wanting to throw something at the CD or tape player. In time to save the stereo equipment comes Tanja Solnik's Lullabies and Love Songs which is a pleasant collection of Hebrew,Yiddish and Ladino tunes that youngsters and parents can enjoy together. Lullabies offers an opportunity for children to learn about the richness of Jewish culture while being entertained. Like Solnik's first collection, "From Generation to Generation: A Legacy of Lullabies," Lullabies and Love Songs belongs in the music collection of every Jewish family. |
A Night of Questions By Shabbat Unplugged |
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Songs to Accompany the New Reconstructionist Haggadah. 90 minutes of music to make your family's seders even brighter for years to come. Arranged and performed in the Reconstructionist spirit, this professional recording includes 23 traditional folktunes that Jews have sung at seder tables for centuries and seven original, contemporary songs. Includes page references to the new Haggadah. Delightful to listen to and easy to learn from, this album will take you through the seder and keep you humming along! |
Songs From The Heart: Family Shabbat By Carol Boyd Leon |
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Song From The Heart: Family Shabbat is a collection of 19 original easy-to-sing songs for Shabbat suitable for adults and children to sing at services or at home. Carol sings most of the songs and is backed up by a youth choir as well as guitar, piano, Klezmer clarinet, violin, flute, saxophone, harp, keyboard, and percussion accompaniment. Your family will enjoy and sing along to these songs, some with catchy rhythms and others which are quite beautiful. This is also a wonderful resource for cantors, songleaders, and music teachers who are looking for new melodies to introduce to their congregations and schools. |
To Life! Songs Of Chanukah and Other Jewish Celebrations |
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If you are looking up this album, odds are that you are already familiar with most of the songs contained in this collection. I purchased this album last year as I was feeling nostalgic for the songs I grew up with at Hebrew School. "Rock of Ages" and "Havah Negila" are burned into my psyche, and I wanted a collection that had all of my old favorites. This collection does not disappoint in any way. There are old favorites, and some new interpretations (such as Nell Carter singing "Rock of Ages") that make the album a fun, enjoyable experience for all. This album is terrific to listen to as you are on the computer, as it provides the perfect background music to soothe your soul and to placate your need for latkes. The collection has all of your Jewish favorites, and the songs are presented in a fresh, clean way that makes it worthwhile listening. Audio cassette Also Available |