Friday, September 19, 2014

Ukrainian Politician Thrown into Trash

Crowds outside the Ukrainian parliament seized a deputy, as he left the building for a break, and put him in a trash bin. The move puzzled politicians, as the deputy was behind the lustration law which the protesters had gathered to support


Ohad, Gertner, Amiran Dvir and more


Kommon Kiruv Kwestions "Why Lechem Mishnah"?

Avraham Fried Oldies Medley Circa 1992

Avraham Fried singing a medley of oldies and a concert in Israel during the early to mid 1990. Music conducted by Mona Rosenblum.

Silicon Valley's Robot Butler

Meet Botlr, Cupertino's autonomous robotic servant that makes deliveries to your hotel room in exchange for a tweet.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Freilach & Meshorerim with Boi Kallah

Duddy Knopfler of the Meshorerim Choir entertained the crowd at a wedding in Eden Palace with his rendition of Boi Kallah together with the Meshorerim Choir.

Mixed: Yossi Blumenberg & Moshy Kraus. Video: Motty Engel.

CNN Hero: Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg

Rabbi Goldberg's group, Kids Kicking Cancer, helps children battling serious illnesses use martial arts to manage pain.

Motty Steinmetz Sings "Birchas Habonim" at Wedding


Tortoise Vs. Truck

Midad Tasa Leads Selichos at Migdal Dovid

"Selichos" led by Midad Tasa in Migdal Dovid in Yerushalayim, with a group of Yesheva students from Bnei Brak. Video By Nathan Ibgui.

Shira Choir Singing Rechnitz Medley

At a recent simcha in Brooklyn NY The Shira Choir Performed a Kumzitz of some songs of the new Rechnitz Album Shir. Music by: Pinny Ostreicher

Mesamche Lev - Checks

Mesamche Lev provides financial assistance to the poor in Eretz Yisroel on a very large scale. We support 523 almonos and 3233 yesomim, and assist over 12,000 large and impoverished families with shoes, matzah, wine, and more lekovod Pesach.

Mesamche Lev also operates a fish and meat program for thousands of families, and provides grocery coupons for Torah scholars and large families; ensuring them a peaceful, joyous Yom Tov. Mesamche Lev operates an orphan wedding fund, to assist widows with marrying off their children. Mesamche Lev’s activities extend to the United States, where hundreds of widows are supported, and thousands of pounds of matzah are distributed below cost price to large needy families .

Mesamche Lev was founded over four decades ago by the esteemed great tzaddik, Reb Zalman Ashkenazi, zecher tzaddik livracha. May the great zechusim of this immense chessed organization be letoivas ulilluy nishmaso hatehorah shel hagaon Hatzaddik R’ Yoel Yekusiel Zalman Yom Tov Lipa zeicher tzaddik livracha, ben Hagaon Hatzaddik Maran Harav Elimelech Ashkenazi, zeicher tzaddik livracha.

To donate please click mesamchelev.org


Wednesday, September 17, 2014

"Od Yishom" with Eitan Katz

Video by: Uri Westrich

Pirchei Kiryat Shmona Sing For Netanyahu

 Pirchei Kiryat Shmona sing for Israeli PM Netanyahu on September 16, 2014.

Chaim Meir Erps - Rabi Nachman - Music Video

The new single “Rabbi Nachman,” was composed & features original lyrics by CME, plus techno arrangements & choir by Avrumi Berko.

Hummingbird Rescued

With a three-year-old's commentary.

This is why you don't throw gum outside.

Gad Elbaz at Chazaq Dinner 2014

Gad Elbaz performing at the the Chazaq second annual dinner. Monday September 15, 2014. Great Neck, NY.

Avraham Fried Concert In Beit El

Thousands gathered on Tuesday evening September 16, 2014 in Beit El, at the Binyamin region north of Jerusalem, to watch a performance by Avraham Fried.

Singing "Ochila Lakel"  composed by Rabbi Hillel Palei. This is the first time we've seen a video of Avremel singing this very beautiful song at a concert.


Avraham Fried visits the Beit El Community


A Journey Through Camp Simcha - Music Video

A Journey Through Camp Simcha for Children Battling Cancer

Each summer, 450 seriously ill children are treated to unforgettable, medically supervised overnight camp experiences at Camp Simcha, for children battling cancer and other hematological illnesses, and Camp Simcha Special, for children with debilitating chronic conditions.

At Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, children and teens trade hospital rooms and doctors' offices for fun, friendship, and hope for the future. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities in fully handicapped-accessible facilities. Talent shows, concerts, and helicopter, hot-air, and motorcycle rides make every day super-special.

Campers return home reinvigorated, with deep friendships and happy memories to help them travel the rough road ahead.

Me Myself and Tie

A Deeper Look by Rabbi Yoel Gold, Rabbi of Beis Naftali in Los Angeles, California features motivational and inspiration thoughts from Rabbi Gold giving us a deeper look into life.

Yishai Lapidot & Amiran Dvir Sing "Aleh Katan"

Yishai Lapidot sings his own composition "Aleh Katan" with Amiran Dvir at the Bris celebration of the son of  Israeli musician and  conductor Yeoly Dickman.

Cownapping

Stealing a cow in some third-world country.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Ein Yeush Baolam - Itzik Dadya

מילים רבי נחמן מברסלב ואלי קליין
לחן : עממי  חסידי קרלין
עיבוד אלי קליין ואיצי ברי
הפקה ובימוי: נרטיבי הפקות

Yeshiva Meoros Nussen - Music Video

Song by Yoely Klein

"Melech Malchei Hamlachim" The A Team Ft. Adar

The A Team Orchestra Chuppah series presents: "Melech Malchei Hamlachim" sung by Adar and the Meshororim Choir. Composed by: נאור סינוואני. Lyrics by: עדי כבירי. Originally composed for secular  Israeli singer Eyal Golan.

How to Open a Beer Keg Germany

Opening this beer keg (or in Yidish/Geman "Bierfass") turns into an adventure of its own.

Monday, September 15, 2014

David Lousky - Yachad - Music Video

Composed by Yaakov Menache Musical, Arrangements by Adi Netanieli, Production by Nati Dorei

Ve'Afilu Be'Hastara Collection

From professional singers to amateurs, from Israel to NY and everywhere in between, everyone, everywhere seem to be singing the new song. "Ve'Afilu Be'Hastara" took the Jewish music scene by storm this summer. Below is a collection of almost two dozen videos of people singing the song,

 "דער אויבערשטער זאגט אונז קינדערלעך אנוכי הסתר אסתר פני ביום ההוא"
"Hashem says to His children: (Devarim 31:18) "I will conceal Myself on that day,"

"ואפי’ בהסתרה שבתוך הסתרה בוודאי גם שם נמצא השם יתברך"
Rav Nachman however explains: "Even during a concealment within a concealment, Hashem, may He be blessed, is certainly there."

"גם מאחורי הדברים הקשים העומדים עליך, אני עומד"
The song continues: "behind all the difficult things that stand before you, I stand."

Click Here for the original release of the song.
Click Here for Benny Friedman and Yedidim.
Click Here for Levy Falkowitz and Shira.
Click Here for Yoeli Klien and child soloist Nosson Fuchs at a wedding.
Click Here for Yoeli Klien and child soloist Nosson Fuchs at Yeshiva Kumzitz.

Israeli TV reports on the "Ve'Afilu Be'Hastara" madness.


Meydad Tasa's studio version of the song. 

NJ Senator Cory Booker Visits Lakewood

Former mayor of Newark, senator Cory Booker, a long time friend of the Jewish community, visits Jewish community leaders of Lakewood, NJ as well as a group of children organized by Lipa Schwartz of Misameach. Sunday, September 14 , 2014 .

Eitan Katz Kumzitz in Detroit

Eitan Katz performing in Detroit on behalf of Detroit Chesed, September 10, 2014. The event took place at the home of Rabbi Bunny Freedman and brought together many members of the community. The focus of this gathering was designed to give thanks to Hashem and also to the many volunteers who helped out following the recent flash floods that hit the Jewish area particularly hard.

Part 1.


Blue Heron Swallows a Gopher In Cold Blood

When Jesse Garza trained a video camera on his backyard earlier this summer he was trying to get to the bottom of a simple mystery — why a blue heron was hanging around his suburban neighborhood. But it didn’t take long for him to discover the answer: This statuesque, water-loving bird was on a hunt for lawn gophers. Thanks to a well-timed video shoot Garza captured the whole thing on camera. “Huh!” he’s heard to exclaim. “I didn’t know that that’s what they ate.” Neither did we, Jesse.

Blue herons’ diet mainly consists of fish, but they do eat crustaceans, insects, small mammals and even small birds as the opportunity arises. In this case, though, the heron was clearly taking the initiative, stalking the gopher like a pro. Herons have been known to choke to death while trying to swallow large prey, but [spoiler alert] this guy manages to get it down okay.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Debute Single by Meir Duved Farkas "Mah Lochem Lidoig"

Well known Baal Tefilla & Chazzan Harav Meir Duvid Farkas is releasing the first single of his debut album, which is due out this winter. For Meir Duvid a Breslov Talmud for more than a decade, this song is more than just a business card, it’s about being Mechazik people who are considering to travel to Uman for Yom Tov and those who are going. The lyrics, chosen by Farkas are fromחיי מהור”ן סימן קפ”ט וסימן קצ”א which delivers a tremendous amount of chizuk for people, to move on with their daily lives, and especially to be prepared for עולם האמת. Knowing that Reb Nachman is there for them, and taking care on their well being as he promised.

The single, ”Mah Lochem L’doieg,” was composed & arranged by producer/composer/arranger Naftali Schnitzler. Not only does ”Mah Lochem L’doieg” feature special guest vocalist Yoeli Klein from Israel (who introduced the world to the hit song ואפילו בהסתרה), but the song also features original lyrics by Lipa Schmeltzer. Rav Farkas has a special Kesher with Yoeli for many years, and they are currently studying together the works of Reb Nachman. Klein appeared on this song to show appreciation to Rav Farkas. Rav Farkas has also been involved with Lipa and his albums for several years now, helping him introduce a few songs together.

The song is rounded out by choir work of the ידידים choir, led by Yanky Orlansky, and conducted by Tzvi Blumenfeld.

It is Rav Farkas’s hope that we all will have no more worries and have have a כתיבה וחתימה טובה!

Freilach - Yumi with Shira - Sheyiboneh

At a recent wedding in NY Sheyibone from Mona Rosenblum sung original by Amit Listvand here its performed by Yumi Lowy with the Shira Choir.

Mixed by Mendy Hershkowitz
Video by Motty Engel

EvanAl & Uri Davidi - Second Dance

Rush Hashanah Traffic

A video to help remind Jewish men and women to go to Shul this Rosh Hashanah.

Tzemed Yeled - Matanot Ketanot - Music Video

Tzemed Yeled a Jewish children group in Israel, have a few weeks back released a new single covering a song from Rami Kleinstein entitled “Matanot Ketanot.”

This new version of the song takes on a more cheerful note, and the arrangements were adjusted for younger vocalists which give a special atmosphere to listeners during these troubled times.

After receiving amazing feedback and the song gaining popularity among Israeli radio stations, the producers decided to make a music video for the song.

Music: Rami Kleinstein
Words: Noam Horev
Processing: Avi Tal
Musical Production: Yishai Lapidot




Benny & Yedidim - Birchas Habonim - AT Production

Benny Friedman & Yedidim Choir "Birchas Habonim & Mi Adir" At a Wedding In Terrace on The park on August 20, 2014 Conducted By Yisroel Lamm An Aaron Teitelbaum Production

"I Love Helmets!"

The fragments you see flying are the sunglasses he was wearing.

Menashe Lustig as a Substitute

Menashe Lustig entertaining the campers of Munkatcher camp. Summer 2014.

Slippery Squirrel

From the author: "The Rock Squirrel has been raiding our bird feeder, carrying away pounds of seed. Nancy figured a quick solution. I don't know which is funnier, the squirrel or Nancy's narration.

For anyone who is concerned about the squirrel, he still raids our other two feeders and the vegetable garden. The tiny amount of Vaseline used is non-toxic, the kind used for lip balm. He quickly learned that this feeder was not worth the trouble, so we have not put more on the pole, and the birds are delighted to actually get some of the bird seed."

Chassidic Master Rabbi Zusha of Anipoli said: "I learned seven things from the thief:

1) What he does, he keeps to himself.
2) He is willing to take risks to attain his goal.
3) He does not distinguish between 'major' and 'minor' things, but takes equally exacting care of each and every detail.
4) He invests great effort in what he does.
5) He is swift.
6) He is always optimistic.
7) If at first he fails, he is back time and again for another try."

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Digs New Tunnels in Gaza

From Al-Jazeera TV (Qatar) - September 4, 2014.

Yehuda Green & Moshe Storch Sing for Child in LA

At the home of the Schneerson family of Los Angeles, CA playing songs to be me Mesameach a young child in need of a speedy Refuah.