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This is an a cappella setting of Psalm 23, set in Hebrew. Composer Judith Shatin  wrote this piece in 1995 and dedicated it to the memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Combining the traditions of Orthodox Jewish music with the counterculture of the 1960s, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach created Jewish folk revival music including this, his most famous melody. Beginning with a slow

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

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

This cycle of three psalms captures key ritual moments in the Jewish life cycle. Birth, marriage, and death are the powerful milestones that frame our existence. This setting of the psalms for SATB choir,

This lively, upbeat setting of the morning liturgy is perfect for any level of mixed choir. The text outlines ways to live an honorable life, and the music features easy-to-learn canon-like voicing,

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

As part of the new Judith Clurman "Rejoice: Honoring the Jewish Spirit" series this rhythmic and energetic setting of Psalm 150, "Praise the Lord, Praise God in His Sanctuary" is in Hebrew. A clear and

Salamone Rossi (1570-1630) was a Jewish musician at the court of Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga and a contemporary of Monteverdi, but his musical style foreshadows the chorale style yet to come. This beautiful

Vocal lines begin in unison and gently unfold into simple harmony in this beautiful, straightforward arrangement of the Israeli national anthem. A supportive piano and optional violin or flute part add to

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

This folk song arrangement expresses the dispersed Jewish community's hope for reunion "next year in Jerusalem." It comprises two distinct sections: a newly composed, sorrowful theme expressing unrequited

"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 beautiful and simple melody for mixed choir, unison choir, or solo is the perfect ending to a worship service or concert. It can be sung a cappella or with the optional clarinet, violin, viola, and

A setting of a portion of the Hebrew prayer Al HaNissim (On the Miracles), recited on the Jewish festival of Chanukah. The prayer is an expression of gratitude for God's intervention on behalf of the Jews

In the Jewish tradition, the Song of Songs is associated with love and the coming of spring. This setting is a powerful example of the highly sensual and passionate love poetry. It has long been interpreted

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 sensitive, authentic arrangement of a well-known Yiddish folksong introduces singers to the harmonic characteristics of Yiddish music. Clapping and body percussion are employed to great effect, and a

The first of three movements from the larger work "Paths of Stone and Water." The text of Shir Moledet is by Yehuda Amichai and portrays a complex relationship of the poet to the city of Jerusalem,

Pulitzer Prize-winning Israeli-American composer Shulamit Ran composed these four settings for the bar mitzvahs of her two sons. From the story of creation to passages such as "How fair are your tents" and

Translated literally as "good sign" (siman tov) and "good luck" (mazel tov), this upbeat folk melody comes from the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe in the late 19th century. Often