Thousands of Jews from all over the world are in Uman,Ukraine, preparing, around the area the Kever of Rav Nachman of Breslov, for the annual pilgrimage that takes place Sunday night for the Rosh Hashana holiday.
Reports From Ukrainian Television in Russian.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
"Aseres Yemei Teshuva" Math Problem?
A talk by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 6 Tishrei, 5747 · October 9, 1986.
The Novi Yeshaya declares: "Seek Hashem when He can be found, call to Him when He is near." The Gemara explains: "This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur."
Torah is precise. Why does the Gemara speak of ten days "between" Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, when in fact there are only seven?
Even while they share the general theme of repentance, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur each contain a unique quality. Rosh Hashanah is a day of coronation of Hashem as our King. In the process of recommitting ourselves as His subjects, we also repent "out of love" -- which is why the liturgy does not mention anything negative. Yom Kippur is a day which, on its own, brings atonement for sins; at the same time, it is also the culmination of the journey of repentance that began ten days earlier, on Rosh Hashanah.
On the one hand, they each have their own special quality; on the other, they share the overarching theme of the Ten Days of Repentance.
From the Living Torah program,Volume 105, Program 419.
The Novi Yeshaya declares: "Seek Hashem when He can be found, call to Him when He is near." The Gemara explains: "This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur."
Torah is precise. Why does the Gemara speak of ten days "between" Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, when in fact there are only seven?
Even while they share the general theme of repentance, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur each contain a unique quality. Rosh Hashanah is a day of coronation of Hashem as our King. In the process of recommitting ourselves as His subjects, we also repent "out of love" -- which is why the liturgy does not mention anything negative. Yom Kippur is a day which, on its own, brings atonement for sins; at the same time, it is also the culmination of the journey of repentance that began ten days earlier, on Rosh Hashanah.
On the one hand, they each have their own special quality; on the other, they share the overarching theme of the Ten Days of Repentance.
From the Living Torah program,Volume 105, Program 419.
Benny Friedman - Yesh Tikvah - Audio Preview
Almost three years after we first got a taste of his music with his debut album "Taamu," Benny Friedman is now set to release his newest collection of music.
Titled Yesh Tikvah, the album by the duo Benny Friedman and Avi Newmark, who have teamed up once again with engineer/arranger Ian Freitor and technical producer Sruly Meyer for an eleven song release that strives for an unsurpassed level of musical excellence.
Yesh Tikvah features compositions by Elimelech Blumstein, Ari Goldwag, Bentzi Marcus, Yitzy Waldner, newcomer Marc Levine and a joint composition by Yoni Eliav and Friedman himself. Rounding out the roster are arrangers Ian Freitor, Leib Yaakov Rigler, Yaron Gershovsky, Aryeh Kunstler, choir work by Moshe Roth and background vocals by Yitzy Spinner & Ari Goldwag.
The first official Benny Friedman music video, for the title track Yesh Tikvah is in its final stages to be released in a couple weeks.
The album, which is due out shortly, is being distributed by Aderet and will be available in stores and is already available for pre order at MostlyMusic.com
Titled Yesh Tikvah, the album by the duo Benny Friedman and Avi Newmark, who have teamed up once again with engineer/arranger Ian Freitor and technical producer Sruly Meyer for an eleven song release that strives for an unsurpassed level of musical excellence.
Yesh Tikvah features compositions by Elimelech Blumstein, Ari Goldwag, Bentzi Marcus, Yitzy Waldner, newcomer Marc Levine and a joint composition by Yoni Eliav and Friedman himself. Rounding out the roster are arrangers Ian Freitor, Leib Yaakov Rigler, Yaron Gershovsky, Aryeh Kunstler, choir work by Moshe Roth and background vocals by Yitzy Spinner & Ari Goldwag.
The first official Benny Friedman music video, for the title track Yesh Tikvah is in its final stages to be released in a couple weeks.
The album, which is due out shortly, is being distributed by Aderet and will be available in stores and is already available for pre order at MostlyMusic.com
Friday, September 14, 2012
NYC Rule Requires Parental Consent Before MBP
The New York City Health Department has passed a new regulation regarding Metzitzah B'Peh of the Bris Milah.
Kamah Tov Yihiyeh - Music Video
Six year old Shachar has bone cancer. His dream was to sing in a recording studio. Ezer Mitzion arranged it for him and little Shachar's dream came true last week.
Shachar was joined by his friends -- other cancer patients who are also cared for by Ezer Mizion's cancer support services.
The song Shachar and his friends chose to sing was a popular Hebrew song titled: "How Good it will be in the New Year". The song talks of the simple dreams that people have, of being together with family and appreciating the little things in life.
For Shachar and his friends these things are not little. Because they are in the middle of a fierce struggle with cancer. It is a life and death battle.
The optimism, courage and hope these kids radiate instils hope in each one of us for a brighter, happier, healthier year ahead.
Your support of Ezer Mizion will help make this happen for them! Click Here to donate.
Shachar was joined by his friends -- other cancer patients who are also cared for by Ezer Mizion's cancer support services.
The song Shachar and his friends chose to sing was a popular Hebrew song titled: "How Good it will be in the New Year". The song talks of the simple dreams that people have, of being together with family and appreciating the little things in life.
For Shachar and his friends these things are not little. Because they are in the middle of a fierce struggle with cancer. It is a life and death battle.
The optimism, courage and hope these kids radiate instils hope in each one of us for a brighter, happier, healthier year ahead.
Your support of Ezer Mizion will help make this happen for them! Click Here to donate.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Rosh Hashana Greeting from the IDF Chief of Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz extends his best wishes for Rosh Hashana to the Jewish people in Israel and around the world.
Murdoch Hails Israel's Economic Success
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch delivered a speech at a conference geared towards encouraging economic investment in Israel, in which he described the Jewish state "as a light unto the nations" and praised the country's "creativity," collective "brain power," and tremendous achievements in the face of unyielding threats.
Murdoch also recounted that twenty years ago he invested in a small Israeli company based out of an apartment in Jerusalem, and that what he "got from it in terms of financial and technological returns has been critical to his company in recent years."
Murdoch also weighed in on the recent controversy prompted by the removal from the Democratic Party platform of any reference to Jerusalem as Israel's capital. According to Murdoch, "what was good for King David is good for me. So, for me, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel."
Murdoch also recounted that twenty years ago he invested in a small Israeli company based out of an apartment in Jerusalem, and that what he "got from it in terms of financial and technological returns has been critical to his company in recent years."
Murdoch also weighed in on the recent controversy prompted by the removal from the Democratic Party platform of any reference to Jerusalem as Israel's capital. According to Murdoch, "what was good for King David is good for me. So, for me, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel."
Shlomo Katz and Lazer Brody - The Joy of the New Year
Shlomo Katz and Rabbi Lazer Brody spend an evening of song and inspiration at Ramat Bet Shemesh; this segment expalins how the New Year is a time for rejoicing, not for fear.
Rosh Hashanah Wishes from The The Maccabeats
From the author:
"Took a little break from our Rosh Hashanah preparations to put together this short clip. As far as we know, this is the first time an a cappella group (or any group, for that matter) has recorded whistling in harmony. The tune we are whistling is over eleven centuries old and is traditionally sung as an introduction to the evening (maariv) high holiday services.
We'll get back to singing in our next video. We have some great projects in the works for 5773!"
Video by Uri Westrich.
"Took a little break from our Rosh Hashanah preparations to put together this short clip. As far as we know, this is the first time an a cappella group (or any group, for that matter) has recorded whistling in harmony. The tune we are whistling is over eleven centuries old and is traditionally sung as an introduction to the evening (maariv) high holiday services.
We'll get back to singing in our next video. We have some great projects in the works for 5773!"
Video by Uri Westrich.
What Happens if you Shine a Laser at a Helicopter?
This is what happens when someone shines a laser pointer at a helicopter.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Dear G-d I wand an I-pad 3
No need to worry that your prayers will get mixed up on the pipeline...
G-d's got millions of callers, but will never put you on hold. He doesn't have a twitter page, but millions follow him. Search for him, this Rosh Hashanah!
Lipa Schmeltzer Calls Tolner Rebbe to Mitzvah Tantz
Lipa Schmeltzer calls up the Tolner Rebbe shlit"a by the wedding of Knobloch and Ciment in London, 2012.
MBD Brooklyn College 1986 Part 2
Vintage footage of Mordechai Ben David performing in Brooklyn College part 2, circa 1986. Music conducted by Moshe Laufer. A Sheya Mendlowitz production.
Click Here For Part 1.
Click Here For Part 1.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Old Visitor to Postville has Message for Sholom Mordechai
A man by the name of Mordechai Carr returns for a visit to Postville, Iowa, but this time around things are very different...
Television Host Talks G-d & Yerushalayim
The Colbert Report: "Democrats remove God and Jerusalem from the party platform but eventually do the right thing: humiliate themselves on national television."
Camp Munkatch 2011 - Wedding Day
Camp Munkatch summer 2011 present "Wedding Day." Kabulas Punim, Chupa, Seuda, Dancing and Mitzva Tantz!
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9/11 - Profiles in Heroism
Profiles in Heroism tells the story of September 11th through dramatic footage of the terrorist attacks, along with a number of gripping personal accounts of survivors and emergency rescue workers. The film also offers the spiritual perspectives of well-known Jewish personalities.
A film by Aryeh Gelbard.
A film by Aryeh Gelbard.
New York Rabbi Teams Up With Winemaker
Through a member of his congregation at the Chabad of the Tri-Valley, CA Rabbi Resnick hooked-up with Livermore Valley winemaker Mitchell Katz, whose winery turns out some of the valley's esteemed vintages. Though Katz isn't Jewish, he was open to something new. Katz decided to throw in the grapes, the machinery and the know-how to the fledgling winemaker, with the understanding all the sweat and elbow grease would be handled by Rabbi Resnick.
The pair hopes to turn-out about seventy cases of kosher cabernet in time for the 2013 Rosh Hashanah. Resnick is holding a contest to let his congregation choose a name for the wine, which he claims will be the first kosher wine produced in Livermore.
The pair hopes to turn-out about seventy cases of kosher cabernet in time for the 2013 Rosh Hashanah. Resnick is holding a contest to let his congregation choose a name for the wine, which he claims will be the first kosher wine produced in Livermore.
Chickens Break Up Bunny Fight
Chickens break-up a bunny fight and give them a little warning as well.
One World Trade Center Time-Lapse
In honor of the 11th anniversary of September 11th, EarthCam premieres this new commemorative time-lapse with cinematic views of the World Trade Center site from multiple webcams. The movie focuses on the rise of One World Trade Center, New York's tallest building, and has spectacular shots of the entire downtown New York City skyline. The footage was captured between February 2010 and September 2012.
Yaakov Shwekey in Ra'anana
Yaakov Shwekey sings at the 23 Klezmer Calibration Concert In the Amphitheater in Ra'anana, Israel. Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
The Tefillin Wrap
A group of young boys put on Tefilin with a special song. At Chabad of Malvern, Australia.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Preparation for The 32nd Chabad Telethon
Aired Sunday September 9, 2012. "The dancing rabbis are back! KTLA 5 reporter Doug Kolk previews the 32nd Chabad Telethon"
Chazzan Bentzion Miller & Family - Habein Yakir Li
Chazzan Ben Tzion Miller singing 'Habein Yakir Li' accompanied by the Miller family at a wedding. Music by Motti Miller, video by Motty Jay.
Belz of BP Celebrate New Location of Shul
Belzer Chasidim Dancing in Streets of Boro Park with Sifrei Torahs, Moving from 42nd Street Sheebel to new Shteebel on 39th Street.
Chabad Telethon Live Now! - Ended
Watch Live: The Chabad of the West Coast annual Telethon airs now, with host Larry King and entertainment by Lipa Schmeltzer, 8th Day, Benny Friedman and Dovid Moskovits.
Update: As of 2:00am E.S.T. the Telethon has ended.
HT: ColLive.com
Update: As of 2:00am E.S.T. the Telethon has ended.
HT: ColLive.com
Sunday, September 09, 2012
Demolished Building Gets The Last Laugh
An office building in the Netherlands, set to be demolished, failed to collapse after being blasted with 220 pounds of dynamite, officials said. It was unclear how part of the Philips office block in Eindhoven withstood the blast, The construction company hired to level the building drilled 400 holes into the 230-foot-tall building and loaded it with 220 pounds of dynamite,
Shloime Daskal Sings Prayer Medley
Shloime Daskal Sings a Rosh Hashanah Medley. At a Wedding In Ateres Chaya On August 6, 2012. Conducted by Yisroel Lamm. An Aaron Teitelbaum Production.
Earthquake Clear Store Shelves
It was more than a "clean up on aisle three" after the 7.6 earthquake struck in the Cope supermarket in Naranjo city, Costa Rica. last week, Just released is CCTV footage of the Cope supermarket in Naranjo city, where from all angles you can see people running to escape and thousands of grocery items falling from the shelves.
Selichos With Benzion Miller And Yehuda Green
Cantor Bentzion Miller Saying Kadish at Slichos in Temple Beth El in Borough Park Motzei Shabbos September 8 2012
First night Selichos with Yehuda Green in the West Side Synagogue in Manhattan Motzei Shabbos September 8 2012
First night Selichos with Yehuda Green in the West Side Synagogue in Manhattan Motzei Shabbos September 8 2012
Screaming Sheep Sounds Human
A sheep with a very strange scream that sounds more like a human scream than a casual ‘bah.’
Woman Catches Wallet Thief by Following Her Insticts
It was like finding a needle in a haystack on Fifth Avenue in Midtown this week, but 24-year-old Dina Wohlhendler wasn't going to let her wallet get away from her when it was stolen.
"I was thinking to myself, I have eight credit cards, a lot of cash, and a driver's license in there. That's going to be a lot of hassle to close, re-open," Wohlhendler said.
Camp Mogen Av Music Video 2012 "Raninu"
Made in Camp Mogen Av, summer 2012
Song: "Raninu" from Shalsheles Junior 2. Video by Sruly Peikes.
Yoely Lebowitz Comedy at Sheva Brochos
Yoely Lebowitz, the Pester Rebbe, performing his Yiddish comedy at a sheva Brachos. Video by Motti Jay.
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