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Nusach (Jewish music) In Judaism, musical nusach refers the musical style or tradition of a community, particularly the chant used for recitative prayers such as the Amidah. This is distinct from textual nusach, the exact text of the prayer service, which varies somewhat between Jewish communities.
Sim Shalom (Hebrew: שִׂים שָׁלוֹם; "Grant Peace") is a blessing that is recited at the end of the morning Amidah [1] and the Mincha Amidah during fast days in the Ashkenazic tradition, and on mincha of the Sabbath in the Western Ashkenazic rite and most communities in Israel; during the evening service and the Mincha service of non-fast days (or sabbath according to some traditions ...
Compassion. (2013) Scattered Reflections. (2014) Compassion is a live album recorded at the Sydney Opera House in September 2013 by Nigel Westlake, Lior and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Compassion is an orchestral song cycle for voice and orchestra consisting of original melodies and orchestration set to ancient texts in Hebrew and Arabic, all ...
A new album and a national tour. In 1971, Pomerantz turned his program into an album, "Sim Shalom — Rock Jazz Service," to spread the message. He traveled to Reform temples across the U.S. and ...
(This was also the reading found in the first publication in 1601 and in Siddur Sim Shalom.) Verse 3, line 4, both the manuscript and first printing omit m'heirah (speedily), but in line 6 חוּשׁה ḥushah (hasten) in the manuscript and 1601 publication was replaced in the later printings by v'ḥusah (take pity).
Lekha Dodi ( Hebrew: לכה דודי) [ a] is a Hebrew -language Jewish liturgical song recited Friday at dusk, usually at sundown, in synagogue to welcome the Sabbath prior to the evening services. It is part of Kabbalat Shabbat . The refrain of Lekha Dodi means "Let us go, my beloved, to greet the bride/the Sabbath presence, let us welcome ...
Nigun. Nigun refers to religious songs and tunes that are sung by groups. It is a form of voice instrumental music, often without any lyrics or words, although sounds like “bim-bim-bam” or “Ai-ai-ai!” are often used. Sometimes, Bible verses or quotes from other classical Jewish texts are sung repetitively in the form of a nigun.
Max Janowski. Max Janowski (1912 – April 8, 1991) was a composer of Jewish liturgical music, a conductor, choir director, and voice teacher. Born in Berlin into a musical family, Max was the son of Chayim Janowski, a choir director, and Miriam, an opera singer. As a youth, Max studied at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory (Klindworth ...