Get to know the traditional Bentching tunes. The Bentching App  is a unique and personal way to learn the traditional Jewish “Grace After Meals” prayers & tunes. Based on highly acclaimed “Complete Bentching CD“  by Cantor Adam Davis. Adam Davis, is an Orthodox Chazan of the Linksfield Senderwood Hebrew Congregation in Johannesburg, South Africa. His vocal repertoire spans the Classical, [...]

As we read the parsha on a weekly basis and we follow the Jewish people on their journey from slavery to the Promised Land, it is quite breathtaking how often they argue, rebel and refuse to listen to Aaron, Moses and even G-d.  Despite the fact that they are witnessing daily miracles, and are actually being [...]

David “Dudu” Fisher (born November 18, 1951) is an Israeli cantor and stage performer. Dudu Fisher is known throughout the world for his stirring performance as Jean Valjean in the hit show “Les Miserables,” but his career began in his native country Israel many years before. After three years of service in the Israel defense forces, Fisher [...]

A wide-ranging collection of contemplative, devotional, meditative and healing songs for spiritual practice and pure enjoyment – songs from Greece, Turkey, Spain, Eastern Europe and Inner Asia. Vocalist and Cantor Richard Kaplan is accompanied by an ensemble of stellar musicians. A twenty-four page booklet is included with song descriptions and lyrics. The Hidden One: Jewish Mystical [...]

Life of the Worlds: Journeys In Jewish Sacred Music by Richard Kaplan In an interview promoting Life of the Worlds, cantor and songwriter Richard Kaplan explained that the loose and free feel of his music came from encounters with the recordings of John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, and Elvin Jones. Listening to the album it’s easy to [...]

From the Safed Kabbalists — “The First Day” By taking the 4 species, (which according to the Zohar represent the four letters in the holy name of G-d) we express our joy in His joy, His celebration.  According to tradition, the 15th of Tishrei is the first day on which our sins are recorded again [...]

Greek-born tenor, Alberto Mizrahi, one of the world’s leading interpreters of Jewish music, is Hazzan of the historic Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago. He has thrilled audiences worldwide in recitals, symphony concerts, and opera. His repertoire, spanning nine languages, makes his performances unique in the field. He is featured on PBS television in CANTORS: a faith [...]

The  9th of Av is the 25 hour fast (this year starts:  sunset,  Monday, July 19) commemorating when the two Temples were both destroyed.  To display our mourning we do not wear leather shoes,  act intimately,  bathe for pleasure, or anoint.  Until noontime on Tuesday, we sit on low chairs or pillows, do not put on tefillin or tallit gadol, refrain [...]