Oorah's Thursday-Thought series continues with a thought-provoking look at the Torah portion of this week, Parshas Shelach, featuring TorahMates coordinator Mrs Sarah Feldman.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Neshoma Ft. Shimon Craimer - Eishet Chayil
Neshoma presents Shimon Craimer singing a rendition of Eishet Chayil. Accompanied by Elly Zomick on piano.Eishet Chayil originally recorded by Yaakov Shwekey. Video & Audio by Jake Sojcher.
Helfgot Sings At Tribute To Yossele Rosenblatt 82 Yahrzeit
Thousands of people participated yesterday Thursday June 11 2015 in a concert of Jewish Liturgical Music at the top of the Mount of Olives, (Har Hazeitim) marking 82 years since the death of the 'King of the cantors' Yosseleh Rosenblatt.
Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgott and Cantor Dubbele Heller, 90 players accompanied by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra - IBA, conducted Maestro Eli Jaffe, accompanied by the Jerusalem Cantors Choir,
Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgott and Cantor Dubbele Heller, 90 players accompanied by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra - IBA, conducted Maestro Eli Jaffe, accompanied by the Jerusalem Cantors Choir,
Yisroel Adler & Shira Choir - Mein Kind
A Live Performance of Yisroel Adler Accompanied by the Shira Choir Singing Outtakes of Track 7 - Mein Kind, from his debut album "Oirois"
Song Composed by: Pinky Weber
Lyrics by: Yisroel Adler
Arranged by: Moshe Laufer
Choir Arranged By: Hershel Brisk
Song Composed by: Pinky Weber
Lyrics by: Yisroel Adler
Arranged by: Moshe Laufer
Choir Arranged By: Hershel Brisk
Malchus Choir Member Sings "Ki Hamitzvah"
Zanvil Weinberger of the Israeli based Malchus Choir sings "Ki Hamitzvah" originally recorded by Avraham Fried on his 1990 released album "Aderabeh."
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Twins from France by Krula Shava Bruches
The last Shava Brachos from the Krula Rebbe's son. The Shava Bruches took place in the Krula Shul a group of professionals decorated and redesigned the Shul. speakers and singers enhanced the event, and the Twins From France were there to entertain to be Masameach.
Rav Chaim Kanievsky Watches Film of Chofetz Chaim
At a Event Marking 70 Year Anniversary of Nazi Germany Liberation
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Where in the World is The Ladder ?
The setup for this supposedly real clip is simple: A man is on a roof and needs to get down using a short wooden ladder. As he attempts to get off the roof, he turns his body and tries to use his feet to feel for the first rung of the tiny ladder. During the guy’s descent, another man dressed in black (the prankster) moves the ladder just out of reach for the guy’s feet, leaving him dangling. The stuck man climbs back to his perch, while the prankster runs out of view to avoid getting caught, The dude on the roof looks confused. He tries again to get on the ladder, only to be caught by the same prank. Eventually, though, he gets wise to the situation and catches the prankster in the act.
Obviously embarrassed and upset, the victim of the prank takes off his shoes and chucks them at the other man’s head.
Obviously embarrassed and upset, the victim of the prank takes off his shoes and chucks them at the other man’s head.
Impatient Man Can't Wait Until The Ferry Stops
a ferry loaded with people and vehicles preparing to come ashore (presumably somewhere in South America). A man darts toward the open walkway with the boat still moving and slips and falls when he hits the ground.
The boat's walkway, unable to stop, nearly crushes the man before someone steps in and helps him get out of the way with less than a second to spare. He did not appear to be hurt.
Patience truly is a virtue.
We can recall countless times in the past when we’ve been in a rushing state of mind and instantly regretted not slowing down to consciously think about the choices we were making.
Whether it be attempting to run down a set of stairs to save a couple seconds, swerving through traffic to get to work on time, or drinking our coffee right after it was poured from a steaming pot, our impatient actions were never worth the repercussions.
This is one of the closest calls you’ll ever see.
The boat's walkway, unable to stop, nearly crushes the man before someone steps in and helps him get out of the way with less than a second to spare. He did not appear to be hurt.
Patience truly is a virtue.
We can recall countless times in the past when we’ve been in a rushing state of mind and instantly regretted not slowing down to consciously think about the choices we were making.
Whether it be attempting to run down a set of stairs to save a couple seconds, swerving through traffic to get to work on time, or drinking our coffee right after it was poured from a steaming pot, our impatient actions were never worth the repercussions.
This is one of the closest calls you’ll ever see.
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
Holocaust Survivor's Spontaneous Bar Mitzvah!
A Holocaust survivor hosts a group of Chabad boys in Chicago and was shocked by their response to his confession.
Over the course of the past couple weeks, the 8th graded classes of the Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School Chicago, had the opportunity to visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Through the private, guided tour, the students were able to see artifacts, pictures and videos from this dark time of our history, and were able to stand inside a genuine cattle-car from the period. The highlight of the trip was definitely hearing the first-hand account of Michael Winthrop, a native of Poland who was expelled from his home only weeks before his thirteenth birthday, eventually surviving the sheer brutality of Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and a death march, among other atrocities.
The climax of the boys’ trip, however, came at the very end, when one of the students asked Mr. Winthrop, “Whatever happened with your Bar Mitzvah?”
His response was a sad one, not only because he had never celebrated one, but because of the way he viewed himself as a result of never “having” a Bar Mitzvah. “I am only half a Jew,” he said almost painfully. “I have a Bris, but I never had a Bar Mitzvah.”
He continued to tell them how his grandparents had been orthodox, his great-grandfather a rav, and that he had studied for his Bar Mitzvah. He later also showed them with pride a picture of his family, pointing out his father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
“It’s never too late,” one of the boys shot back, lifting his Tefillin bag, which he and another student had brought in the event that the survivor from whom we would hear would be willing to wear them.
At first Mr. Winthrop thought they were kidding, but that lasted only a brief moment. His face turned bright red, partially from being put on the spot, but also clearly from the rush of emotion. A wide smile broke across his face, and his eyes were clearly moist. After being assured that he would be helped with the prayer, he gladly agreed to have his “Bar Mitzvah”. Not since preparing for his Bar Mitzvah had he donned Tefillin – never as an adult. (Afterwards he told them how surprised he was that he remembered much of the Brachos and Shema from so long ago.) They danced with him, singing “siman tov u’mazal tov,” watching this survivor, this holiest of Jews, at long last believe and realize himself to be a full member of our nation.
HT: ColLive
Over the course of the past couple weeks, the 8th graded classes of the Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School Chicago, had the opportunity to visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Through the private, guided tour, the students were able to see artifacts, pictures and videos from this dark time of our history, and were able to stand inside a genuine cattle-car from the period. The highlight of the trip was definitely hearing the first-hand account of Michael Winthrop, a native of Poland who was expelled from his home only weeks before his thirteenth birthday, eventually surviving the sheer brutality of Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and a death march, among other atrocities.
The climax of the boys’ trip, however, came at the very end, when one of the students asked Mr. Winthrop, “Whatever happened with your Bar Mitzvah?”
His response was a sad one, not only because he had never celebrated one, but because of the way he viewed himself as a result of never “having” a Bar Mitzvah. “I am only half a Jew,” he said almost painfully. “I have a Bris, but I never had a Bar Mitzvah.”
He continued to tell them how his grandparents had been orthodox, his great-grandfather a rav, and that he had studied for his Bar Mitzvah. He later also showed them with pride a picture of his family, pointing out his father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
“It’s never too late,” one of the boys shot back, lifting his Tefillin bag, which he and another student had brought in the event that the survivor from whom we would hear would be willing to wear them.
At first Mr. Winthrop thought they were kidding, but that lasted only a brief moment. His face turned bright red, partially from being put on the spot, but also clearly from the rush of emotion. A wide smile broke across his face, and his eyes were clearly moist. After being assured that he would be helped with the prayer, he gladly agreed to have his “Bar Mitzvah”. Not since preparing for his Bar Mitzvah had he donned Tefillin – never as an adult. (Afterwards he told them how surprised he was that he remembered much of the Brachos and Shema from so long ago.) They danced with him, singing “siman tov u’mazal tov,” watching this survivor, this holiest of Jews, at long last believe and realize himself to be a full member of our nation.
HT: ColLive
Werdyger - Shira Choir & Child Soloists Sing at Chupa
Sruli Werdyger with the Shira Choir and two child soloists sing at a Chupa, June 4, 2015.
Brothers Yonatan & Aron Razel - Assara Bnei Adam
This song, with lyrics taken from Tana D’vei Eliyahu Zuta talks about the importance of Torah learning, Moshiach will not come to the Jewish people while they are downtrodden and depressed, but rather when they learn with each other.
Composed by Aaron Razel, and Reordered by Yakov Shwekey "Kolot" album
Composed by Aaron Razel, and Reordered by Yakov Shwekey "Kolot" album
Beer Avalanche
A bungling workman caused a devastating domino effect with crates of beer bottles after he attempted - and failed miserably - to load a van. The CCTV captured a mammoth 'fail' after he knocks one crate over - leaving the rest to smash all over the floor. As one starts to tumble, the man, dressed in blue overalls, frantically tries to grab hold of it. But his efforts are in vain - causing an even bigger cascade of falling bottles. In the end, he throws in the towel and stands dumbfounded with his head in his hands.
Avraham Fried with Chazan Sings "V'hu Kechoson"
Avraham Fried and cantor Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sing Vehu Kechoson at the wedding of Berel Namdar of Sweden and Tzivi Tiechtel of Nashville, Tenessee. Chony Milecki on the keyboard.
Ever Been Called a "Chazir" While Eating Ice Cream?
...well this may be why.
From the author: "After being awoken from a nap, Pickle the Mini Pig got a chance to try ice cream for the first time. Looks like it was well worth it."
From the author: "After being awoken from a nap, Pickle the Mini Pig got a chance to try ice cream for the first time. Looks like it was well worth it."
Elad Chohen & Shloime Cohen - Ad Mosai - Music Video
שדר הרדיו וזמר החתונות אלעד כהן מארח לדואט עוצמתי ומרגש את ענק שירי הנשמה ר' שלמה כהן בשיר עד מתי
שירה: אלעד כהן ושלמה כהן
צילום ועריכה: נתן ללזרי VIP צלמים
ניהול ויח"ץ: קובי אלי ניהול ויח"צ
שירה: אלעד כהן ושלמה כהן
צילום ועריכה: נתן ללזרי VIP צלמים
ניהול ויח"ץ: קובי אלי ניהול ויח"צ
Pigeon Delivers Breakfast
From the Author: "I got home from work to my apartment in Oslo when I heard a lot of noice in the kitchen. It was a pigeon, and I was off course eager to get it out. I have forgotten to close the window before, and it got really messy, so I desided to document it this time. I hassled a bit getting the bird out, then i started filming the poo and the mess. Until I came to the oven and realized the pigeon had not only made a nest, but also laid an egg - in my frying pan. At first sight a suitable place for nesting, but I don't think the pigeon really knows what you normally do with a frying pan. Me myself like making omelets. The poor pigeon kept coming back the same evening looking for her egg. Really heart braking, actually. But I couldn't place the egg outside, the seagulls would just have taken it. So I'll probably throw it. And I've been told pigeons lay more than one egg."
Monday, June 08, 2015
Child Soloist Ari Reich Sings Shaarei Demaos
Child Soloist Ari Reich is Singing Yeedle Werdiger's Shaarei Demaos Composed by Pinky Weber
New Music from Ohad & Elbaz Tasa (Audio)
After fours years since his last album, Ohad Moskowitz, is about to releases his fifth. "Sameach" off of the soon to be released "Segulah" album was composed and arranged by Moshe Laufer.
"Melech Echad" Gad Elbaz and. Meydad Tasa
Lyrics: by Sharon Avilchak and Moran Elbaz
Composed by: Sharon Avilchak
"Melech Echad" Gad Elbaz and. Meydad Tasa
Lyrics: by Sharon Avilchak and Moran Elbaz
Composed by: Sharon Avilchak
Ferret Babies Follow Mom & She Takes Control
A Utah man captured footage of a family of fledgling ferrets adorably attempting to climb over a wall to follow their mother. Jeff Zenger said he shot the YouTube footage in Park City, where he spotted the baby ferrets attempting to follow their mother over the outdoor wall. Some of the babies have difficulty climbing and fall a few times before making it to the top. Some YouTube commenters suggested the animals could be long-tailed weasels rather than ferrets, which are also members of the weasel family.
Lipa And Matt Dubb - Ben Fayga - Music Video
Lipa And Matt Dubb - Ben Fayga
Track Produced By: Matt Dubb
Vocals: Lipa Schmeltzer
Mixed By: Ian Freitor/ Matt Dubb
Video By: OpeningNightFilm (Mordy Fisgis)
The wait is over! Just two years after his hit album, Dus Pintele Yid, Lipa is gearing up to release his 14th studio album. Lipa’s motto is “new heart, a real art” and this time around he collaborated with Matt Dubb aka Mutti Weiss of EvanAl fame, in order to break new grounds in the Jewish Music industry. Now Introducing the future of JM: electronic dance music!! The all new 12 track album due to hit stores on July 27th, features brand new compositions by Lipa himself. It is fresh, hip, futuristic while maintaining that classic Lipa feel. Each track on the album is unique and different from the next. It covers genres from house to dubstep, to trance. Matt Dubb added “this is the first time these genres are being covered on a Jewish album.”
To whet the music palette, Lipa presents the first single, Ben Fayga, composed by newcomer Meir Rosenberg. Just a few short months ago, when Meir became a chosson, his father contacted Lipa to sing one of his original compositions by the wedding. After listening to the demo, Lipa fell in love with the composition, and not just insisted to sing it live, but demanded to record it for his upcoming album. The clip from the wedding has since gone viral. When asked why another Reb Nachman song, Lipa responded “this song fit me like a glove.” It is also dedicated to his shul which has a huge presence of Brelov Chasiddim.
Track Produced By: Matt Dubb
Vocals: Lipa Schmeltzer
Mixed By: Ian Freitor/ Matt Dubb
Video By: OpeningNightFilm (Mordy Fisgis)
The wait is over! Just two years after his hit album, Dus Pintele Yid, Lipa is gearing up to release his 14th studio album. Lipa’s motto is “new heart, a real art” and this time around he collaborated with Matt Dubb aka Mutti Weiss of EvanAl fame, in order to break new grounds in the Jewish Music industry. Now Introducing the future of JM: electronic dance music!! The all new 12 track album due to hit stores on July 27th, features brand new compositions by Lipa himself. It is fresh, hip, futuristic while maintaining that classic Lipa feel. Each track on the album is unique and different from the next. It covers genres from house to dubstep, to trance. Matt Dubb added “this is the first time these genres are being covered on a Jewish album.”
To whet the music palette, Lipa presents the first single, Ben Fayga, composed by newcomer Meir Rosenberg. Just a few short months ago, when Meir became a chosson, his father contacted Lipa to sing one of his original compositions by the wedding. After listening to the demo, Lipa fell in love with the composition, and not just insisted to sing it live, but demanded to record it for his upcoming album. The clip from the wedding has since gone viral. When asked why another Reb Nachman song, Lipa responded “this song fit me like a glove.” It is also dedicated to his shul which has a huge presence of Brelov Chasiddim.
Walker Has a Cast!
A young man by the name of Walker broke his arm. When he woke up after surgery, his reaction,(or was it his pain killers' reaction) was, well, a bit different.
The A Team - 'Yesimcha' Feat: Benny & Meshorerim
The A Team Symphony Series Presents: 'Yesimcha' Featuring Benny Friedman Accompanied by Meshorerim Choir, Originally Sung by Yaakov Shwekey on the album 'Cry No More' Composed by Yitzchok Rosenthal
Conducted By: Yitzy Schwartz
Arranged By: Avrumi G
Video By: Neumann Media
Edited By: Motty Engel
Conducted By: Yitzy Schwartz
Arranged By: Avrumi G
Video By: Neumann Media
Edited By: Motty Engel
Sunday, June 07, 2015
PM Netanyahu's Remarks at Start of Cabinet Meeting
rime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Remarks at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting. June 7, 2015.
Freilach feat. Shloime Daskal, Meshorerim - Nisht Gedaiget
Song Written by the Famous composer Yossi Green, Originally recorded by Avraham Fried on his album Aderaba,
Here Shlomy Daskal delivers it with Freilech Band & Meshorerim Choir.
Title: Nisht Gedeiget
Composer: Yossi Green
Published: Oh Yeah Music
Music: Freilach Band
Conducted: Mendy Herskowitz
Choir: Meshorerim
Mixed: Mendy Hershkowitz
Video: Motty Engel
Here Shlomy Daskal delivers it with Freilech Band & Meshorerim Choir.
Title: Nisht Gedeiget
Composer: Yossi Green
Published: Oh Yeah Music
Music: Freilach Band
Conducted: Mendy Herskowitz
Choir: Meshorerim
Mixed: Mendy Hershkowitz
Video: Motty Engel
Forklift Operator Has a Bad Day
A forklift operator at a Brazilian brewery took an unexpected beer shower recently when he accidentally caused several full pallets of beer cases to topple and explode around his vehicle while attempting to drop an imbalanced load.
This epic fail began as the driver attempted to use his forklift to drop a pallet of beer cases on top of a pallet stack that stood approximately 30 feet tall. As the video shows, in the moment before he made his ill-advised move, his coworkers attempted to shout a warning to the driver. But it was too late.
The tines of the forklift toppled the imbalanced load, causing case after case of the bubbly brew to crash to the warehouse floor and explode, causing a pool of sudsy foam to surround the vehicle.
But rather than cutting his losses, the driver apparently decided to double down on disaster by attempting to back up his forklift so that it was out of way of the cascading cases of beer.
As it turns out, this was a bad idea.
The move caused dozens of more cases of beer to fall from their pallets, creating an even bigger mess.
This epic fail began as the driver attempted to use his forklift to drop a pallet of beer cases on top of a pallet stack that stood approximately 30 feet tall. As the video shows, in the moment before he made his ill-advised move, his coworkers attempted to shout a warning to the driver. But it was too late.
The tines of the forklift toppled the imbalanced load, causing case after case of the bubbly brew to crash to the warehouse floor and explode, causing a pool of sudsy foam to surround the vehicle.
But rather than cutting his losses, the driver apparently decided to double down on disaster by attempting to back up his forklift so that it was out of way of the cascading cases of beer.
As it turns out, this was a bad idea.
The move caused dozens of more cases of beer to fall from their pallets, creating an even bigger mess.
Ohad Moskowitz - Chupah - AT Production
Ohad Moskowitz "Melech Malchei Hamelachim - Eyal Golan & Mi Bon Siach-The Rose" At The Terrace On The Park On March 11 2015 Conducted by Yisroel Lamm An Aaron Teitelbaum Production
Waving Bear Makes Amazing One-Handed Catch
The Kodiak bears at Olympic Game Farm in Washington are famous for waving at people who pass them by. But one talented bear showed that it can do much more than wave - it can catch!
A video was posted to YouTube by user Samson Lee, who explained in the description that he was on a trip with his friend Kayleigh at the time. The video shows Kayleigh wave at the bear from their vehicle. After a beat, the bear waves back, leading Kayleigh to reward it by throwing a slice of bread. Even though the toss is off-target, the bear effortlessly, nonchalantly catches it with one paw and proceeds to chow down. Both passengers laugh and marvel at the bear's impressive catch.
A video was posted to YouTube by user Samson Lee, who explained in the description that he was on a trip with his friend Kayleigh at the time. The video shows Kayleigh wave at the bear from their vehicle. After a beat, the bear waves back, leading Kayleigh to reward it by throwing a slice of bread. Even though the toss is off-target, the bear effortlessly, nonchalantly catches it with one paw and proceeds to chow down. Both passengers laugh and marvel at the bear's impressive catch.
Dudi Kalish & Son - Kerachem Av Al Banim - Music Video
Composer and choir leader Dudi Kalisch was flown in from Israel to Montreal, Canada, last February to perform at the ninth annual dinner of Yaldei, an organization dedicated to helping children with developmental challenges reach their full potential..
Together with the Shearim orchestra, he sang popular melodies as well as his own original compositions. He was joined by both the Zimra men’s choir and the Zimra boy’s choir.
The highlight of the evening was when he debuted a new song he wrote just the night before.
In the video released today, Kalish sings that song once again, this time along with his young son Moshe, and Meir Dov Klein of Montreal.
Together with the Shearim orchestra, he sang popular melodies as well as his own original compositions. He was joined by both the Zimra men’s choir and the Zimra boy’s choir.
The highlight of the evening was when he debuted a new song he wrote just the night before.
In the video released today, Kalish sings that song once again, this time along with his young son Moshe, and Meir Dov Klein of Montreal.
Skier's Plunge into Crevasse & Rescue
Gripping new video shows the moment a skier plunged into a Swiss Alps crevasse, followed by a dramatic rescue. Benjamin Spilthooren caught the terrifying May 24 fall on his helmet camera, and the video has since been posted online.
Spilthooren was skiing on a mountain when he tumbled down a crevasse, plunging head first with his arms flailing for about 25 feet. He pulled out an ice pick and tried to free himself, to no avail. After 17 minutes, a group of skiers made contact. They dropped him a rope, and he was able to work his way up and out of the crevasse. Spilthooren was not injured. Watch footage of the incident above.
Spilthooren was skiing on a mountain when he tumbled down a crevasse, plunging head first with his arms flailing for about 25 feet. He pulled out an ice pick and tried to free himself, to no avail. After 17 minutes, a group of skiers made contact. They dropped him a rope, and he was able to work his way up and out of the crevasse. Spilthooren was not injured. Watch footage of the incident above.
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