"Close Every Door" is a song from the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" by English lyricist, and author Tim Rice and English composer of musical theater Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show was first presented at a middle school for boys in London in 1968.It is the penultimate song of the first act of the musical, sung by Joseph while imprisoned for his supposed relationship with Potiphar's wife.
In addition to voicing Joseph's despair at being jailed for a crime he did not commit, the song appears to contain oblique references to the Jewish Holocaust of World War II. Lyrics such as "Just give me a number/Instead of my name ... Destroy me completely/Then throw me away" reflect the well-documented Nazi practices of tattooing numbers on imprisoned Jews and working them to death (or gassing them) in concentration camps, then burning the bodies or burying them in mass graves.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
$5 for a Slap!
From the Author: "This shows i'll do anything for money. I took $5 to do this willingly...."
Camp Bus Loaded With Children Burns Up on Thruway, No One Injured
VIN News - Tuxedo, NY - No one was injured when a chartered Monsey Trails bus went up in flames on traveling on the northbound Thruway in Tuxedo at mid-day Thursday.
The bus was carrying an unknown number of children to Camp Munk in Sullivan County. No one was reported injured and most of the luggage was also saved.
The northbound highway was closed to traffic for some time as Tuxedo firefighters extinguished the flames.
State Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Hatzolah from the Village of Kiryas Joel responded with two ambulances as a precaution.
The bus was carrying an unknown number of children to Camp Munk in Sullivan County. No one was reported injured and most of the luggage was also saved.
The northbound highway was closed to traffic for some time as Tuxedo firefighters extinguished the flames.
State Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Hatzolah from the Village of Kiryas Joel responded with two ambulances as a precaution.
Yoely Greenfeld With Rosenblatt Productions
Yoely Greenfelds sweet, yet so energetic voice is the perfect blend for the second dance with Rosenblatt Production in Ateres Chaya.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Abie Rottenberg & Yossi Sonnenblick Sing Dveykus
Abie Rottenberg with Pirchei Child prodigy of the 1970's and Dveykus Adult star of the 1980's Yossie Sonnenblick, singing songs of D'veykus at a wedding.
Biggest Jewish Yankee Fan
From the author: "NY Yankees at Arizona Diamondbacks - bottom of the 10th inning, Yankees are up 6 to 5 with bases loaded and no outs, Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera gets D'Backs Chris Young and Adam LaRoche to Pop Out. Count on Mark Reynolds was 2-2. This is the kid's reaction to the Final Out (Strikeout!)"
Young Israeli Soloist Ohad Levin
Israeli child soloist Ohad Levin sings a rendition of Yismach Moshe in Herzliya, Israel.
Matisyahu Sings One Day on Tonight Show
Matisyahu Performs One Day on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. June 16th, 2010.
Matisyahu is wearing Goody Society Jeans. A company that focuses on "blending the fashion conscious with the socially conscious". Where factory working conditions of the employees are of sincere conscientious standards. no exploitation, fair wages, safe work, no children, etc. www.goodsociety.org
Reminds me of Hekhsher Tzedek and Pita for some reason. May they have a Nefalah.
I wonder if this has anything to do with Matisyahu's reported work with PETA!
Matisyahu is wearing Goody Society Jeans. A company that focuses on "blending the fashion conscious with the socially conscious". Where factory working conditions of the employees are of sincere conscientious standards. no exploitation, fair wages, safe work, no children, etc. www.goodsociety.org
Reminds me of Hekhsher Tzedek and Pita for some reason. May they have a Nefalah.
I wonder if this has anything to do with Matisyahu's reported work with PETA!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Edwin Black on The Sholom Rubashkin Case
Award winning investigative reporter and researcher Edwin Black talks about the threat of disproportionate sentencing in the Sholom Rubashkin case, interviewed by Eli Stutz on Israel National Radio, May 2, 2010.
Graduating Class Sings Vehi Sheamda
Arie Crown Day School Boys Choir Graduating Class 2010. June 15, 2010, Skokie, IL.
Benny Friedman Sings Matisyahu's One Day
Benny Friedman sings Matisyahu's hit song One Day at a private party in New Jersey.
אפילו חרב חדה מונחת על צוארו של אדם אל ימנע עצמו מן הרחמים
Reb Sholom Mordechai Sentenced to 27-Years R"L
Jews and Baseball - Trailer
"JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY portrays the contributions of Jewish major leaguers and the special meaning that baseball has had in the lives of American Jews. More than a film about sports, this is a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions, and the shattering of stereotypes.
The story is brought to life through Dustin Hoffman's narration, and interviews with dozens of passionate and articulate fans, writers, executives, and especially players including Al Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra, and a rare interview with the Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax. Fans including Ron Howard and Larry King connect the stories of baseball to their own lives, and to the turbulent history of the last century. Their stories are inter-cut with dramatic and never-before-seen film clips and photos of great Jewish players, unforgettable games, and the broad sweep of American history."
The story is brought to life through Dustin Hoffman's narration, and interviews with dozens of passionate and articulate fans, writers, executives, and especially players including Al Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra, and a rare interview with the Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax. Fans including Ron Howard and Larry King connect the stories of baseball to their own lives, and to the turbulent history of the last century. Their stories are inter-cut with dramatic and never-before-seen film clips and photos of great Jewish players, unforgettable games, and the broad sweep of American history."
Are the Residence of Monticello Fond of the Chaseidim?
A chasiedisher cameramen interviews an elderly Jewish couple who lives all year round in upstate New York's Catskills mountains.
I think the woman here kind of picks up that this guy is trying to entertain himself on her and her husbands account. I don't commend that. I hope that's not the case.
I think the woman here kind of picks up that this guy is trying to entertain himself on her and her husbands account. I don't commend that. I hope that's not the case.
Toldos Aharon Rebbe and Rav Soloveitchik
Toldos Aharon Rebbe attending Sheva Brochos of R' D Soloveitchik's Enikil. Tamuz 5770.
Sandy Shmuely Sings "Baruch Haba" at JM in the AM
Nachum had the pleasure of hosting Sandy Shmuely for a great morning of live music on JM in the AM. Nachum and Sandy were celebrating the release of Sandy's latest CD, "Ki Tov," and played several of the tracks from the CD including: Shar U'Meushar, Machrozet Sandy, and the title track, Ki Tov. The CD includes 11 tracks of diverse original songs all written by Sandy himself. Arrangements and production are a joint venture between Sandy and Asher Lugasi, an Israeli musician with a recording studio in the NY. Sandy specializes in Jewish poetry, Nachum opened the phone lines so the listeners could call in with questions, comments, and kudos.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Obama Talks to a Fly
Watch as President Obama tries to brush a fly away as he delivers remarks about health care at the White House. Months ago, he moved so fast, he actually caught a bothersome fly as he was giving a TV interview.. (June 22
Wild Safari in Your Quiet Neighborhood
Looks like Kruger moved to Canada.
From the author:
"WARNING!: this is disturbing stuff.
A newborn fawn creates a dangerous situation when mom gets protective. Starts cute, ends scary.
The dog eventually left limping—since posting here we have been able to contact the lady. THE DOG IS OKAY, but traumatized. River, my deer-whispering cat, is fine—we'll see if he learned his lesson. We did call animal control, there was "nothing they could do" to prevent further trouble. Yes, my being there filming contributed to the problem, stressing the doe. And yes, I feel bad about it.
For anyone who's never seen a deer in their garden, it was all too easy to predict, but if you live in Cranbrook you have deer in your garden 100 days a year, nothing bad ever happens, so you forget it's unnatural. That's why I shared this video."
Cranbrook is a city in the Rocky Mountain region of British Columbia, Canada.
From the author:
"WARNING!: this is disturbing stuff.
A newborn fawn creates a dangerous situation when mom gets protective. Starts cute, ends scary.
The dog eventually left limping—since posting here we have been able to contact the lady. THE DOG IS OKAY, but traumatized. River, my deer-whispering cat, is fine—we'll see if he learned his lesson. We did call animal control, there was "nothing they could do" to prevent further trouble. Yes, my being there filming contributed to the problem, stressing the doe. And yes, I feel bad about it.
For anyone who's never seen a deer in their garden, it was all too easy to predict, but if you live in Cranbrook you have deer in your garden 100 days a year, nothing bad ever happens, so you forget it's unnatural. That's why I shared this video."
Cranbrook is a city in the Rocky Mountain region of British Columbia, Canada.
Preview of New Dovid Gabay Song
Video of Dovid Gabay and composer Elimelech Blumstein discussing the title track on the upcoming all new album from Dovid Gabay, Eretz Yisroel.
The video also features a small taste of the title track.
The album is expected to be release around the Shabbos Nachamu weekend.
The video was recorded at Spectrasonic Studios in Brooklyn NY filmed and directed by Schneu Menaker, marketing by Sruly Meyer (DesignsBySruly.com.)
The video also features a small taste of the title track.
The album is expected to be release around the Shabbos Nachamu weekend.
The video was recorded at Spectrasonic Studios in Brooklyn NY filmed and directed by Schneu Menaker, marketing by Sruly Meyer (DesignsBySruly.com.)
Hatzalah Vs NYPD Baseball Game
Flatbush Hatzalah played a baseball game against the NY Police department. The NYPD won the game 4 to 3.
Created on June 22, 2010 using FlipShare.
Created on June 22, 2010 using FlipShare.
6,000 Attend Unprecedented Boro Park Rubashkin Event
Brooklyn, NY - A massive gathering was held in Borough Park last night to show support for Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin who is scheduled to be sentenced today. So many people came to show their support at the Bais Yaakov of Borough Park Hall that video screens were set up in classrooms, the lunchroom and the street to accommodate the overflow.
Approximately four to seven thousand people were in attendance at the event, which lasted from 9 PM until 12:30 AM. The event began with Tehillim from the Belzer Dayan, Rabbi Gross, followed by R' Pinchas Lipshitz, publisher of the Yated.
More than ten thousand more participated via telephone hookup and according to ColLive.com over 14,000 people around the world joined the event via their live video broadcast.
Reb Avraham Schorr spoke for approximately twenty minutes, suggesting that perhaps the reason that the secular courts are treating one of our own so harshly is that we ourselves have given power to the secular courts to decide the course of our lives by choosing to resolve our disputes there instead of taking matters to Beis Din.
Chazan Meir Boruch Cohen sang a touching rendition of Acheinu Kol Beis Yisroel, accompanied by the Shira Choir and was followed by the son in law of the Satmar Rebbe of Kiryas Joel, Rov Shimon Zev Meisels, Rov of Yismach Moshe in Kiryas Joel. Prominent attorney Nathan Lewin, who is expected to represent Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin in his appeal, spoke in both Yiddish and English.
The final speaker of the evening was Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin's son, Getzel Rubashkin.
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Chazan Meir Boruch Cohen at Rubashkin Gathering Singing Acheinu.
Approximately four to seven thousand people were in attendance at the event, which lasted from 9 PM until 12:30 AM. The event began with Tehillim from the Belzer Dayan, Rabbi Gross, followed by R' Pinchas Lipshitz, publisher of the Yated.
More than ten thousand more participated via telephone hookup and according to ColLive.com over 14,000 people around the world joined the event via their live video broadcast.
Reb Avraham Schorr spoke for approximately twenty minutes, suggesting that perhaps the reason that the secular courts are treating one of our own so harshly is that we ourselves have given power to the secular courts to decide the course of our lives by choosing to resolve our disputes there instead of taking matters to Beis Din.
Chazan Meir Boruch Cohen sang a touching rendition of Acheinu Kol Beis Yisroel, accompanied by the Shira Choir and was followed by the son in law of the Satmar Rebbe of Kiryas Joel, Rov Shimon Zev Meisels, Rov of Yismach Moshe in Kiryas Joel. Prominent attorney Nathan Lewin, who is expected to represent Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin in his appeal, spoke in both Yiddish and English.
The final speaker of the evening was Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin's son, Getzel Rubashkin.
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Chazan Meir Boruch Cohen at Rubashkin Gathering Singing Acheinu.
Amazing Hand Whistling By Danny Flam
Danny Flam, who plays trombone on most major Jewish Cd's was a family guest at a Rosenblatt Production, got up and whistled a few tunes!!
For more of Danny, check out blog.newyorkbrass.com
A Gruntig Exclusive!
For more of Danny, check out blog.newyorkbrass.com
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Yehuda Glantz 2010 Sidney & Melbourne Australia
Argentinean- born multi-instrumentalist, performer, composer and producer. His compositions, musical arrangements and productions express a new style of
"Latin Klezmer" music, a fusion of contemporary folklore.
Yehuda plays a multitude of different instruments, such as the charango, siku and pincuyo, guitar, accordion, Lira, piano, and percussion which accompanied by his singing talent and electrifying colorful appearances on stage have attracted large audiences worldwide.
In his private studio located in the mystical streets of Jerusalem he writes, composes, plays and records his music.
"Latin Klezmer" music, a fusion of contemporary folklore.
Yehuda plays a multitude of different instruments, such as the charango, siku and pincuyo, guitar, accordion, Lira, piano, and percussion which accompanied by his singing talent and electrifying colorful appearances on stage have attracted large audiences worldwide.
In his private studio located in the mystical streets of Jerusalem he writes, composes, plays and records his music.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Are You Gona Miss the City?
Yeshiva Veretsky heading to the country as summer of 2010 begins.
Created on June 20, 2010.
Created on June 20, 2010.
Chazan Leibel Blesofsky on 13th Ave
You never know what a walk on the streets of Boro Park will bring. This time a walk on 13th ave brings us to Chazan Leible Blesofsky, a man who perhaps is more popular for this personalty than his voice; not to take that away from him. As Blesofsky says it himself in this video, "Chazan Helfgot testified that i have twice his voice but not his Mazal!"
The Poretz from the Machanayim Books
In San Francisco, Calif., Larry McClure is not just an ordinary man with a mustache. With his unique style, he is the first to win the National Mustache Competition.
Oldie of the Week ~ Al Eileh - 1978 ~ A Yossi Green Composition
The song will first be posted here on the main page and remain for approximately a week on the right column above the three featured videos of the week.
The fourth song in this series features a beautiful song from Yossi Green, "Al Aileh" off of the album "Amudai Shaish Boys Choir" Volume 2, under the leadership of Shmuel Borger. Sung by child star soloists Yisroel Meir Shapiro (currently of Acheinu fame) and Ahron Cohen, as well as adult star soloists: Rivi Schweble and Ali Scharf (pictured right). Accompanied by the Amudai Shaish Orchestra under the direction of Shmuel Borger and Sheya Mendlowitz. Arranged & conducted by Yisroel Lamm and released either in 1978 or 1979.Lyrics:
על אלה אני בוכיה עיני עיני ירדה מים כי רחק ממני מנחם משיב נפשי היו בני שוממים כי גבר אויב
(איכה)
Composed by: Yossi Green.
Sung by: Yisroel Meir Shapiro, Rivi Schweble, Ali Scharf and Ahron Cohen.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Benny Sings as Uncle Avremel Watches On
Avraham Fried asks his nephew Benny Friedman to sing a warm song. Benny chooses "Kad Yasvun" composed by Meshulem Greenberger, a track off of his debut album "Taamu." Doing the backup vocals are the talented Shira Choir. This event took place at a Kumzitz Fundraiser on June 10, 2010 in Tarrytown, NY.
A Gruntig Exclusive!
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Eran Asias Drum Solo!
Eran Asias Tearing apart the drums at the end of a wedding at a recent Rosenblatt Production.
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