Pulitzer prizewinning composer Shulamit Ran provides a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as the means to justice, judgment, and
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Al Shlosha D'varim is a lyrical setting of an essential maxim from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean: "The world is sustained by three things: by truth, by justice, and by peace." Available
Sung in Hebrew with a traditional Jewish tune, this musical arrangement is haunting and profound. The text, from the 13 Principles of Faith, is a statement of faith and hope. The violin part is not an
Composed during the Holocaust and often sung at Holocaust memorial services, this haunting piece has been arranged for SATB choir and cello. The cello establishes a mournful tone while the choir sings
This arrangement of a Yiddish Hanukkah song written in 1921 describes a father chanting the blessings over the menorah. Reverent and moving, this piece will be a welcome addition to any concert.
Setting the powerful Hebrew text by the prophet Amos, this piece is lively and full of optimism. Contemporary harmonies, optional handclaps, and a rhythmic ostinato set the joyous tone of the work. "But let
A lovely setting of a lyrical melody and a flowing harmonic structure that creates imagery and emotions that will resonate with anyone who has found themselves in love. In Hebrew throughout, with a
Your choir will absolutely love this delicate Israeli folk song, with the open feeling of the desert at night while the scent of roses drifts on the cool air. Vocals weave in a sensitive arrangement,
Written for and premiered by Nashirah: The Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia, this poem, in Yiddish, by Sima Faitelson is full of power, loss, and the pain that accompanies loss. This incredibly
With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive
This setting in Hebrew of the most famous traditional Chanukah text is based on an original melody, and is not an arrangement of a pre-existing one. The piece begins with a boisterous melody and
This traditional Hassidic melody is here set for advanced mixed choir and optional klezmer band. The San Francisco Choral Artists premiered this arrangement. It will take an accomplished ensemble to bring
An English-language setting of the Sh'ma and V'ahavta prayers from the Jewish tradition. Shared across Jewish and Christian liturgy, these biblical passages comprise the essential Jewish "credo"
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Lampl creates a gorgeous soundscape of a cappella texture with flowing voice leading, cluster chords, extended phrases and overlapping harmonies. The Hebrew text is a modern plea for peace, and the
"The whole world is a very narrow bridge and the main thing is not to be afraid at all." Set in the original Hebrew, with dramatic rhythmic intensity, this setting of an 18th-century text by Rebbe
This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew and English. The music blossoms organically from the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant "Amen" using complex counterpoint along
SATB, a cappella - Yiddish Text. The Chanukah candles evoke a bittersweet contrast between the Chanukah story and the plight of Jews in the Russia of Czar Alexander III.
Yiddish Text, a cappella. This piece celebrates the calm of twilight - loose translation "O come, quiet evening, and rock the fields to sleep. How quiet it has become; the air is turning cool. The
A shofar-like clarinet obbligato and flowing piano accompaniment surround this choral plea for peace. Beautiful voice leading in each part, along with the traditional Hebrew text, make this a worthy piece
Here is a vibrant and jazz-influenced setting of the celebratory culmination of the Book of Psalms. The text is a combination of Hebrew and English phrases as it describes the various instruments of the
This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of
A lovely lullaby setting with sweeping vocal lines, lush piano accompaniment and shifting harmonies. Primarily in Yiddish, with a short English section, this texture has the feel of an Eastern European folk
Here is a very important Yiddish folk song arrangement that was nearly wiped from the earth during the Holocaust. Rothmuller has produced a very classical arrangement using dissonance and vocal
This fervent Hebrew prayer for peace is richly set to original music for treble or mixed choirs with piano and optional violin. A touching and reverent work for sacred services and concerts.