Purim by Rabbi Zev Leff
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Ohel 5771 Concert Intro Video
Enjoy this cute clip of Nachum Segal & Elly Kleinman opening up the 5771 OHEL Concert. Certainly an acting debut for both. Produced by Sheer Productions.
Bentzion Shenker Sings New Song
Legendary composer and singer Rabbi Bentzion Shenker sings a new composition for the Modzitzer Rebbe in 2011
Pre Purim Shpiel 5773 Videos
Glickman Purim Shpiel 2013 - The full Purim Shpiel for this year. This year we were blessed to have a third member of our little troupe. Great having an addition.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
New from Yerachmiel Ziegler "Marbim B'Simcha"
New song from Yerachmiel Ziegler and friends Lekavod Adar. Written and Produced by Yerachmiel. Vocals and Guitar - Yerachmiel. Vocals Piano and Sax - Yonatan Nitzan. Bass - Opher Shneider. Drums - Shachar Kahati. Video by Yaakov Lepon.
Yaakov Shwekey & Boruch Levine Dedicate Song to Child
Just over two weeks ago there was an accident involving a two year old boy from Clifton, NJ. He was R"L crushed by a car and still struggles for health and life. On Sunday night there was a concert by Yaakov Shwekey in Queens, NY and he spoke about the story and sang a special song for the child.
Please Daven for a Refuah Shlaima for Refoel Yoel Ozer Ben Chaya Malka.
Here is the latest update from Yoel's mother:
"We are in the hospital with Yoel. They are slowly taking him off the sedation. He began moving his hands and toes. He tries to make sounds with his mouth. The doctor is hopeful but we have a long road ahead. He needs 6-12 months of being in a special pediatric rehab hospital. He will need surgeries to fix the crack in his skull and his face bones are in a hundred pieces. We just hope that everyone can Daven for him. I also wanted to know if you could pass along the Tzdaka that is near and dear to our family The Special Children’s Center. If anyone would like to give Tzdaka for Refoel Yoel Ozer to have a full Refuah, we would be so happy. Please see their website www.thecenternj.org or mail to SCC 1400 Prospect Street – Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please put on memo of check for Refuah for Refoel Yoel Ozer.
Thank you so much, everyone! We are taking it one hour at a time.
Michelle"
Yaakov Shwekey and Boruch Levine at Queesn College singing Refuah Shelaima, dedicated to Refoel Yoel Ozer Ben Chana Malka. Composed by Boruch Levine. Sunday Feb 17, 2013.
Yaakov Shwekey with the Special Childrens Center, dancing on stage.
Please Daven for a Refuah Shlaima for Refoel Yoel Ozer Ben Chaya Malka.
Here is the latest update from Yoel's mother:
"We are in the hospital with Yoel. They are slowly taking him off the sedation. He began moving his hands and toes. He tries to make sounds with his mouth. The doctor is hopeful but we have a long road ahead. He needs 6-12 months of being in a special pediatric rehab hospital. He will need surgeries to fix the crack in his skull and his face bones are in a hundred pieces. We just hope that everyone can Daven for him. I also wanted to know if you could pass along the Tzdaka that is near and dear to our family The Special Children’s Center. If anyone would like to give Tzdaka for Refoel Yoel Ozer to have a full Refuah, we would be so happy. Please see their website www.thecenternj.org or mail to SCC 1400 Prospect Street – Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please put on memo of check for Refuah for Refoel Yoel Ozer.
Thank you so much, everyone! We are taking it one hour at a time.
Michelle"
Yaakov Shwekey and Boruch Levine at Queesn College singing Refuah Shelaima, dedicated to Refoel Yoel Ozer Ben Chana Malka. Composed by Boruch Levine. Sunday Feb 17, 2013.
Yaakov Shwekey with the Special Childrens Center, dancing on stage.
Oorah Goes Purim: Free Video Release!
Have you ever been so inspired by the happiness that pervades the Purim season that you just start giving things away? At Oorah, that’s just the mood that has taken over, and said gift is one of the features on their upcoming Shmorg Tube DVD, “The Adventures of Fiveish: Fiveish Becomes a Star.”
When Fiveish approaches his friend Lipa, the most amazing things happen, and one can never be sure where the hilarity will take them. One thing’s for sure – whether you’re a Jewish music fan or not, you’ll enjoy this video, which transports Fiveish into various well-known videos in his sincere quest to become a real star.
This feature is one of only about a dozen on the Shmorg Tube DVD, one of three discs in this year’s Shmorg5. The DVD packs a whopping array of entertainment suitable for kids (and kids at heart!). From exclusive productions of Abie Rottenberg classics, to inspiring segments by noted author Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky, to the Living Torah’s a fascinating, in depth look at birds in the Torah, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Shmorg Tube. Watch the trailer of Shmorg Tube here!
As always, this incredible collection is not available in any stores – Shmorg 5 is a donor exclusive! Donate to Oorah Auction to receive your copy – and order NOW to ensure you’ll have it delivered to your home in time for Pesach cleaning!
Aside from the hours of entertainment, you’ll be getting the satisfaction of knowing that your money is hard at work, sending kids to yeshiva, pairing up TorahMates, running TheZone programs and supporting all the good work that Oorah does.
Don’t miss your chance to order Shmorg 5 – donate now to get your own copy!
When Fiveish approaches his friend Lipa, the most amazing things happen, and one can never be sure where the hilarity will take them. One thing’s for sure – whether you’re a Jewish music fan or not, you’ll enjoy this video, which transports Fiveish into various well-known videos in his sincere quest to become a real star.
This feature is one of only about a dozen on the Shmorg Tube DVD, one of three discs in this year’s Shmorg5. The DVD packs a whopping array of entertainment suitable for kids (and kids at heart!). From exclusive productions of Abie Rottenberg classics, to inspiring segments by noted author Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky, to the Living Torah’s a fascinating, in depth look at birds in the Torah, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Shmorg Tube. Watch the trailer of Shmorg Tube here!
As always, this incredible collection is not available in any stores – Shmorg 5 is a donor exclusive! Donate to Oorah Auction to receive your copy – and order NOW to ensure you’ll have it delivered to your home in time for Pesach cleaning!
Aside from the hours of entertainment, you’ll be getting the satisfaction of knowing that your money is hard at work, sending kids to yeshiva, pairing up TorahMates, running TheZone programs and supporting all the good work that Oorah does.
Don’t miss your chance to order Shmorg 5 – donate now to get your own copy!
Lipa Schmeltzer at Canyons Resort
Lipa Schmeltzer singing at the Canyons resort in Utah on Chanukah 5773/2012. An Aaron Teitelbaum Production.
Fried & Miami Mizrach At B'Lev Echad Purim Party
In a first time performance Avraham Fried with The Miami Israel boys choir singing together Aleh Katan Sheli for the ill children and their families that got together at a special event arranged by the Ish HaChesed Dudi Weitman and his organization B'Lev Echad before Purim in the Ramada Hotel in Yerushalayim.
Miami Mizrach singing Min Hameitzar
Miami Mizrach singing Min Hameitzar
Shloime Gertner Sings At Wedding
Shloime Gertner sings his song at a wedding. Dovi Tessler on the keyboard, Tzvi Goldring on the saxaphone, Zishe Glauber on the guitar. A Gershy Moskowits Prodoction. Video by Motty Jay.
Wine Tasting With Pester Rebbe Part 4&5
Bar Mitzvah Boy's Rap Invite Goes Viral
Daniel Blumen wants to welcome you to Atlanta. The soon to be 13 year old and his family have put together a charming rap video to say as much.
Daniel’s Bar Mitzvah is set for this coming May and instead of making up a slew of cards to mail out, the family decided to do something a little more creative. Throughout, Daniel is shown hanging with Mayor Kasim Reed, “talking much smack with Shaq and Barkley,” DJing with Frank Ski, and even Ne-Yo makes an appearance.
The video features shots from all the Atlanta hot spots like Turner Field, World of Coca-Cola, the TNT studios, and Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Most of Daniel’s (or D Mazel Tov’s) lyrics are Bar Mitzvah themed – “Just read from the Torah…and when it’s finished, you know I’m not a kid anymore-ah.” “We wanted to do something kind of fun to get people excited [about the Bar Mitzvah],” Liz Price, Daniel’s mother, told ABC News. Price said the inspiration came from seeing a New York friend’s own Save the Date video.
Price said Daniel familiarized himself with the song and began writing the lyrics with a little help from the family’s Bar Mitzvah DJ, DJ Keith. Most of the footage around town was shot all in one day and all the production was handled by Gabi Chennisi, Brenden Duncombe-Smith, and DJ Keith.
When asked how the family managed to pull together the impressive cast of celebrities they got for the video, Price said that it “all happened through friends of friends.”
Daniel will turn 13 on Friday, May 10, but he’s hoping friends and family can make his Saturday “Bar Mitzvah day” where the “party won’t stop till Sunday mornin’.”
The video features shots from all the Atlanta hot spots like Turner Field, World of Coca-Cola, the TNT studios, and Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Most of Daniel’s (or D Mazel Tov’s) lyrics are Bar Mitzvah themed – “Just read from the Torah…and when it’s finished, you know I’m not a kid anymore-ah.” “We wanted to do something kind of fun to get people excited [about the Bar Mitzvah],” Liz Price, Daniel’s mother, told ABC News. Price said the inspiration came from seeing a New York friend’s own Save the Date video.
Price said Daniel familiarized himself with the song and began writing the lyrics with a little help from the family’s Bar Mitzvah DJ, DJ Keith. Most of the footage around town was shot all in one day and all the production was handled by Gabi Chennisi, Brenden Duncombe-Smith, and DJ Keith.
When asked how the family managed to pull together the impressive cast of celebrities they got for the video, Price said that it “all happened through friends of friends.”
Daniel will turn 13 on Friday, May 10, but he’s hoping friends and family can make his Saturday “Bar Mitzvah day” where the “party won’t stop till Sunday mornin’.”
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Avraham Fried singing Rak Tefillah in Yerushalyim
Avraham Fried singing Rak Tefillah at the B'Lev Echad Purim concert in the Ramada Hotel in Yerushalayim.
Russian President Visits Jewish Museum
Russia’s President Vladmir Putin visited yesterday February 19 2013 the Moscow Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, billed as the world’s largest Jewish museum. The president was escorted by Rabbi Berel Lazar, the chief rabbi of Russia and director of Chabad-Lubavitch activities in the country.
Oorah's Fiveish Becomes A Star! Starring Lipa Schmeltzer
Watch Fiveish become a star with Lipa Schmeltzer's help. From the Shmorg 5 DVD.
Interview With Yonatan Razel (English)
An in depth interview with Israeli singer Yonatan Razel speaking in English about his career and his brand new CD Bein Hatzilim now in stores worldwide and available for download. www.MostlyMusic.com
Meshorerim Choir Sings "Shehashalom Shelo"
Meshorerim Choir led by Moshe Krausz Sings "Shehashalom Shelo" recorded by Shloime Gertner and composed by Pinky Weber, Burich yida gross on the keyboard, Video by Motty Engel
Benny Friedman At Chai Lifeline Purim Party
Hundreds of the Chai Lifeline family last night attended a fun-filled Purim party at Lake Terrace.in Lakewood NJ The event at Ateres Reva, featured a catered dinner buffet sponsored by Dalgar Caterers, renowned singer Benny Friedman and the Shloime Friedman Orchestra,
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Crown Heights Dad Cuts Coupons To Help Yeshiva
Crown Heights dad Nechemia Newman found a very clever, but labor-intensive, way to help his community — discarded box top coupons.“We’re talking truckloads, literally. Each bag holds hundreds and we’re talking about 75,000 of them. It was real work over time,” Newman said.Trying to help his son’s Yeshiva and four other private schools around Brooklyn make repairs, Newman turned to the square clip-outs. A tedious, yes, full proof way to bring in some extra cash for education.
At least, that’s what he thought.“I believe they were supposed to send out a check in December,” Newman said. “On the website they had already shown that they weren’t going to give the schools that money. That’s when we got in contact with them, but they kept saying they were looking into it.”But “looking into it” is all the makers of these Scott bath tissues have done since Newman was able to get teams of parents and his family to help cut out the coupons. He says what should have equaled out to tens of thousands of dollars has instead turned in to a community scandal of David and Goliath proportions.Meanwhile, spokesmen of the company have gone on record saying they are taking this time to figure out if the coupons were gathered correctly
At least, that’s what he thought.“I believe they were supposed to send out a check in December,” Newman said. “On the website they had already shown that they weren’t going to give the schools that money. That’s when we got in contact with them, but they kept saying they were looking into it.”But “looking into it” is all the makers of these Scott bath tissues have done since Newman was able to get teams of parents and his family to help cut out the coupons. He says what should have equaled out to tens of thousands of dollars has instead turned in to a community scandal of David and Goliath proportions.Meanwhile, spokesmen of the company have gone on record saying they are taking this time to figure out if the coupons were gathered correctly
Solo Protest At Mir'er Yeshiva
From the Uploader: A Yerushalmi guy made a solo protest outside the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem during a visit from Naftali Bennett who came to discuss the IDF draft conflict with the heads of the Mir yeshiva. during his screaming barrage he mentioned that its better to die then be in the army and a few other extreme negative comments about the IDF
Rayatz of Lubavitch Arrival to America 1940
The Previous Rebbe of Lubavitch, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak, also known as the Rayatz, arrives in America after his miraculous rescue from Nazi-occupied Poland.
After many years of fighting to keep Yiddishkeit alive from within the Soviet Union-which included imprisonment, torture and a death sentence - he was forced to leave. He then continued to conduct the struggle from Latvia, and then Poland. On 9 Adar 5700/1940 he arrived to the port of New York and continued his mission there, with the message "America Iz Nisht Andresht (America is no different)" bringing Judaism to the United States. The Rebbe spent the next ten years in Crown Heights, until his passing in 1950.
9 Adar I 5700 - February 18, 1940.
After many years of fighting to keep Yiddishkeit alive from within the Soviet Union-which included imprisonment, torture and a death sentence - he was forced to leave. He then continued to conduct the struggle from Latvia, and then Poland. On 9 Adar 5700/1940 he arrived to the port of New York and continued his mission there, with the message "America Iz Nisht Andresht (America is no different)" bringing Judaism to the United States. The Rebbe spent the next ten years in Crown Heights, until his passing in 1950.
9 Adar I 5700 - February 18, 1940.
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Bobov Dinner Mona & Rosenblatt Productions "Nishmas"
The famous composition from before the Holocaust by the Bobover Rav zatzal R' Bentzion Halberstam know as "Nishmas". This tune is sung till today in Bobov on Simchas Torah right before the regular Nishmas Kol Chai. This elegant movement arranged by Mona Rosenblum played by Chaim Rosenblatt Productions. Yaron Gershovsky was a special guest for this tune.
A Gruntig Exclusive!
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Brand New from Yeedle "A Verdiger Yeedle"
Today, Yeedle, one of the most prominent artists Jewish music, launches his sixth album "A Verdiger Yeedle", a play on words with his name and Yiddish translation "Worthy Jew!"
"A Verdiger Yeedle" boasts 12 tracks by 10 composers, 8 arrangers and is produced by Yeedle himself. Ruli Ezrachi was Yeedle's vocal producer for the album. Mixing with flavor, was done by Eli Lishinsky. Composers and and hosted guest duets featured on the album include; Yeedle's father Mordechai Ben David, Aaron Razel joining in a decade long production on Sos Asis, Yitzchak Fuchs who composed the song Aneinu, and Yeedle debuts Boruch Sholom Blesofsky - a singer, composer and arranger he discovered and harnessed to the current project in Melayim Ziv, Soon and Shakul.
Additional composers and arrangers include Mona Rosenblum, Moshe Laufer, Benny Hershkowitz, Eli Laufer, R' Shlomo Kalisch, Lazer Kalisch, Dudi Kalisch and Pinky Weber. There are many others whose contributions are highlighted in the album, such as Ken Burgess, Moshe Roth, Yoily Dickman.
"I spent four years of my life on this album," reveals Yeedle, "I'm glad we were able to create an album multicolored with nearly every style to cater to the requests of my listeners. Some of these melodies are musical projects that are here to stay in our homes and lives and for many years God willing."
Click Here to purchase the album.
Listen here to "Meleyim Ziv" composed by Boruch Sholom Blesofsky. Arranged by Boruch Sholom Blesofsky and Eli Lishinsky.
"A Verdiger Yeedle" boasts 12 tracks by 10 composers, 8 arrangers and is produced by Yeedle himself. Ruli Ezrachi was Yeedle's vocal producer for the album. Mixing with flavor, was done by Eli Lishinsky. Composers and and hosted guest duets featured on the album include; Yeedle's father Mordechai Ben David, Aaron Razel joining in a decade long production on Sos Asis, Yitzchak Fuchs who composed the song Aneinu, and Yeedle debuts Boruch Sholom Blesofsky - a singer, composer and arranger he discovered and harnessed to the current project in Melayim Ziv, Soon and Shakul.
Additional composers and arrangers include Mona Rosenblum, Moshe Laufer, Benny Hershkowitz, Eli Laufer, R' Shlomo Kalisch, Lazer Kalisch, Dudi Kalisch and Pinky Weber. There are many others whose contributions are highlighted in the album, such as Ken Burgess, Moshe Roth, Yoily Dickman.
"I spent four years of my life on this album," reveals Yeedle, "I'm glad we were able to create an album multicolored with nearly every style to cater to the requests of my listeners. Some of these melodies are musical projects that are here to stay in our homes and lives and for many years God willing."
Click Here to purchase the album.
Listen here to "Meleyim Ziv" composed by Boruch Sholom Blesofsky. Arranged by Boruch Sholom Blesofsky and Eli Lishinsky.
Meet Justin: YU Student and Voiceover Superstar
Since he was a teenager, Justin Lundin, an accounting major at Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, has dabbled as a freelance voice-over artist, anchoring hundreds of projects ranging from movie trailers and audio books to advertisements and even birthday messages. Read more about Justin and his passion for voiceovers, accounting and Judaism Here.
Levy Falkowitz Sings Yiddish Classics
Old Yiddish classics performed by Levy Falkowitz a Yoel Brach Production at the Pidyan Haben of the son of Badchen Avrum Mordche Schwartz. On the keyboard playing Avrumi Berko.
Monday, February 18, 2013
In a Film - A Story of The Ba'al Shem Tov
In the 1700s (Ukraine) Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezer (often called Baal Shem Tov) took interest in one of his follower’s sons named Shaul. One morning while taking Shaul home to his father in a sleigh, Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezer accompanied by the sleigh driver and students passed and inn where some drunken peasants were having a good time. To everyone’s surprised the Rabbi gave an order to turn around and stop at the inn. Once in the inn the Rabbi instructed little Shaul to sing for the peasants. After the song, all of the peasants were moved by Shaul’s nice voice. There were among the group three little peasant boys around the age of Shaul. They (through the Rabbi’s instruction) introduced themselves to Shaul. The Rabbi told them to always be nice to Shaul.
Years later, little Shaul had grown up and had a family of his own. One night he was riding a horse through the woods on the way home when three bandits made a plan to attack him with knives and hatchets. They seized Shaul and tied him to a tree. While looting through Shaul’s bag the bandits decided to take Shaul’s life. Shaul thought that at best, he wanted to die with a song on his lips –so he sung with all his heart and soul the same song he had song years earlier at the inn.
Suddenly, while singing he noticed the bandits were in bewilderment. Shaul took another look at them and it suddenly occurred to him that these bandits were the same three little boys that he had sung to years earlier and were now all grown up. The next moment the three bandits fell on their knees before Shaul asking to be forgiven. They set Shaul free and promise to never to rob again. As Shaul rode home it became clear why the Rabbi (the Baal Shem Tov) years earlier had stopped at the end and asked him to sing for the drunken peasants.
Years later, little Shaul had grown up and had a family of his own. One night he was riding a horse through the woods on the way home when three bandits made a plan to attack him with knives and hatchets. They seized Shaul and tied him to a tree. While looting through Shaul’s bag the bandits decided to take Shaul’s life. Shaul thought that at best, he wanted to die with a song on his lips –so he sung with all his heart and soul the same song he had song years earlier at the inn.
Suddenly, while singing he noticed the bandits were in bewilderment. Shaul took another look at them and it suddenly occurred to him that these bandits were the same three little boys that he had sung to years earlier and were now all grown up. The next moment the three bandits fell on their knees before Shaul asking to be forgiven. They set Shaul free and promise to never to rob again. As Shaul rode home it became clear why the Rabbi (the Baal Shem Tov) years earlier had stopped at the end and asked him to sing for the drunken peasants.
"Heroes"
www.sinaischools.org - "Heroes" tells the inspiring story of the Minchenberg family and the challenges they face to find the right special education setting for their children; how SINAI Schools has changed their lives; and how their son Tuvia, who could barely say his own name when he started at SINAI, triumphed against all odds to read his entire parsha flawlessly at an emotional Bar Mitzvah celebration.
SINAI Schools serve Jewish children with special needs throughout NJ and the NY metro area, providing special education to these children who cannot learn in a regular day school or yeshiva.
SINAI Schools serve Jewish children with special needs throughout NJ and the NY metro area, providing special education to these children who cannot learn in a regular day school or yeshiva.
Shwekey & Levine Concert In Queens College
Yaakov Shwekey entering the stage At The Yaakov Shwekey With Baruch Levine Concert Sunday February 17 2013 At Queens College In Queens NY With Yochi Briskman Orchestra
Baruch Levine Singing "Vezakeinu Legadel"
Rahu Banim
Baruch Levine Singing "Vezakeinu Legadel"
Rahu Banim
Golfers Sink Simultaneous Putts In The Same Whole
Nine seniors in Campbell University's PGA Golf Management program in North Carolina managed to time the feat just right so that each one hit a hard line into the cup.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Caution Needed when Doing the Chair Raising
A scary video of a Chosson who was dropped after being picked up on a chair during the dancing at his wedding. No one was seriously injured B"H.
HT: TheCoolJew
HT: TheCoolJew
Rabbi Boruch Chait "Omdos" The Event 2009
Rabbi Boruch Chait sings his composition "Omdos" together with the Schapiro brothers of Acheinu and Yisroel Willeger. From the Event DVD 2009, a Sheya Mendlowitz Production.
Click Here to purchase the CD/DVD.
Click Here to purchase the CD/DVD.
Yisroel Lamm At The Bobov Dinner
Composition of Rabbi Chazkele Rottenberg, entitled Eili Hatzedek, filled the room and the hearts of the attendees at the annual dinner of Amidei Zion of Bobov on February 4, 2013. at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ.
Rabbi Chazkele Rottenberg, composed many songs for the Bobov dynasty before WWII. This popular niggun, Eili Hatzedek, was created during the horrors of the war, and is traditionally sung on Pesach. Conducted by Yisroel Lamm, and performed by Aaron Teitlebaum Orchestra & Production
Rabbi Chazkele Rottenberg, composed many songs for the Bobov dynasty before WWII. This popular niggun, Eili Hatzedek, was created during the horrors of the war, and is traditionally sung on Pesach. Conducted by Yisroel Lamm, and performed by Aaron Teitlebaum Orchestra & Production
Wine Tasting With Pester Rebbe Part 3
Just in time for Purim, A great tutorial on how to taste wine, starring Jeunesse Wines, Yoely Lebowitz and Jay Buchsbaum from royal wine Click here for part 1 & 2
Highlights Of A Chuppa - EvanAl Greenfeld & Mezamrim
From The Uploader:
After this wedding, people called me up that they were moved to tears by the Chuppa and asked if I can please send them some video from it. I must admit, I was moved as well. So here you go, enjoy.
Chaim Rosenblatt / EvanAl Orchestra
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