The perfect way to spend the nights of Chanukah - another TYH live session with Levy Falkowitz.
Sit back, relax and let Levy's soothing voice take you into the night.
Drums: Chemy Soibelman
Bass: Mitch Friedman
Guitar: Nachman Dryer
Keys & MD : Mendy Portnoy
Session produced by Binyamin Babayof
Filmed by @binyaminbabayof and Corduroy Hawthorn
Recorded at The Bridge Studio by @gregtock
Mixed by Tzvi Levine
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Friday, December 27, 2024
The Iranian Missile Menorah
The Swords of Iron War has brought a lot of pain, but it has also given us moments of light — one of which is the creation of a menorah from fragments of an Iranian missile. It all began a few days ago when Meir Sharon, an artist, received a call from a reserve duty friend who lives on one of the farms in the Jordan Valley. The friend requested an idea for a token of appreciation for someone who had significantly supported them during the war. The challenge? The friend asked Meir to use fragments of an Iranian missile that had been intercepted and fallen near Mevo Shilo in eastern Benjamin as the raw material for the gift.
A Collaborative Creation
Together with Yossi Gur Aryeh, a blacksmith, the two forged a menorah designed to resemble mountains and engraved with the phrase “To Be a Free People in Our Land.” Gur Aryeh shared with Rega News: “The missile that fell near Mevo Shilo was retrieved by some people from the farms, and they asked Meir Sharon to create a menorah from it. While we were working together on an Ark for the Torah in my workshop, he asked for my help. We received a piece of the missile and turned it into this menorah that connects to the farms, the region, and, broadly, the war itself.” A triumph of spirit.
The missile, which fell in the Binyamin region, was part of the second Iranian attack on Israel—a widespread missile assault carried out by Iran on the evening of October 1.
The result is a menorah that embodies resilience and creativity, transforming a symbol of destruction into one of light and hope.
A Collaborative Creation
Together with Yossi Gur Aryeh, a blacksmith, the two forged a menorah designed to resemble mountains and engraved with the phrase “To Be a Free People in Our Land.” Gur Aryeh shared with Rega News: “The missile that fell near Mevo Shilo was retrieved by some people from the farms, and they asked Meir Sharon to create a menorah from it. While we were working together on an Ark for the Torah in my workshop, he asked for my help. We received a piece of the missile and turned it into this menorah that connects to the farms, the region, and, broadly, the war itself.” A triumph of spirit.
The missile, which fell in the Binyamin region, was part of the second Iranian attack on Israel—a widespread missile assault carried out by Iran on the evening of October 1.
The result is a menorah that embodies resilience and creativity, transforming a symbol of destruction into one of light and hope.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
In Your Light - Yaakov Galen - Music Video
It was a cold Sunday afternoon in Queens, NY, when I found myself at the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. As I left, I stopped near the exit to watch one of the Rebbe’s sichos (speeches) playing on a TV. He was emphasizing the importance of Tehillim—reading Psalms.
It wasn’t something I often did, but I’ve learned to take moments like this as signs from Hashem to focus on that idea.
At the time, I’d been striving to grow creatively and spiritually. I had been wanting to write music for a while, but I was stuck in a slump. Something wasn’t clicking, and I felt like I needed a spark to reignite my soul during the winter.
When I got home, I grabbed a Tehillim and decided to read the first chapter I opened to. I landed on Chapter 36.
As I read through it, one line stood out to me, almost as if it had been written by the greatest songwriters in history (It was!):
“For with You is the source of life; in Your light, we will see light.” (כִּֽי־עִמְּךָ מְקוֹר חַיִּים; בְּאוֹרְךָ נִרְאֶה־אוֹר)
That one line stopped me in my tracks. I couldn’t stop reading it. And in that moment, this song was born.
Oftentimes, when we feel disconnected, unmotivated, or like we’re not living up to our potential, we carry that weight on our own shoulders. Ironically, what we think is a desire to spread light is often our ego trying to control the outcome. But Hashem has other plans. If we’re putting in our best effort yet still feel a distance, that too is part of His will.
The journey to connection begins when we release that weight and place it back into Hashem’s hands. It’s not about wanting to feel connected but recognizing that we are always connected. Our ego clouds the truth when it insists on connecting on its terms.
There is no light except Hashem’s light.
There is no life except within Hashem’s world.
This song is a conversation with the stranger inside ourselves—the part that doubts, fears, and feels broken. We tell that part: it’s okay to feel broken as long as we’re breaking into Hashem, who is ultimately whole.
The message ties deeply to the story of Chanukah. After the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed, it would have been easy to see only brokenness and despair. But the heroes of the story searched for the pure jug of oil—a symbol of the unbreakable connection we always have with Hashem. They found it, and through Hashem’s miracle, they rebuilt and relit the menorah for eight days, stronger than before.
This is the story of the Jewish people. It’s the story of resilience, hope, and light. And it will ultimately be the story of the coming of Moshiach.
Yours truly,
Yaakov Galen and the Thank You Hashem team.
Music credits
Composed and written by Yaakov Galen
Produced and arranged by Mendy Portnoy
Additional production: Yehuda Pinsker
Guitars: Ziv Shalev
Choir vocals: Yehuda Pinsker & Izzy Drihem
Vocal editing: Izzy Drihem
Mixed by Mendy Portnoy & Jake Antellis
Mastered by Jake Antellis
Video credits
Director: Binyamin Babayof
Assistant Director: Chaim Mordechai Gerlitz
Art Direction: Yechiel Dov Diamond
It wasn’t something I often did, but I’ve learned to take moments like this as signs from Hashem to focus on that idea.
At the time, I’d been striving to grow creatively and spiritually. I had been wanting to write music for a while, but I was stuck in a slump. Something wasn’t clicking, and I felt like I needed a spark to reignite my soul during the winter.
When I got home, I grabbed a Tehillim and decided to read the first chapter I opened to. I landed on Chapter 36.
As I read through it, one line stood out to me, almost as if it had been written by the greatest songwriters in history (It was!):
“For with You is the source of life; in Your light, we will see light.” (כִּֽי־עִמְּךָ מְקוֹר חַיִּים; בְּאוֹרְךָ נִרְאֶה־אוֹר)
That one line stopped me in my tracks. I couldn’t stop reading it. And in that moment, this song was born.
Oftentimes, when we feel disconnected, unmotivated, or like we’re not living up to our potential, we carry that weight on our own shoulders. Ironically, what we think is a desire to spread light is often our ego trying to control the outcome. But Hashem has other plans. If we’re putting in our best effort yet still feel a distance, that too is part of His will.
The journey to connection begins when we release that weight and place it back into Hashem’s hands. It’s not about wanting to feel connected but recognizing that we are always connected. Our ego clouds the truth when it insists on connecting on its terms.
There is no light except Hashem’s light.
There is no life except within Hashem’s world.
This song is a conversation with the stranger inside ourselves—the part that doubts, fears, and feels broken. We tell that part: it’s okay to feel broken as long as we’re breaking into Hashem, who is ultimately whole.
The message ties deeply to the story of Chanukah. After the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed, it would have been easy to see only brokenness and despair. But the heroes of the story searched for the pure jug of oil—a symbol of the unbreakable connection we always have with Hashem. They found it, and through Hashem’s miracle, they rebuilt and relit the menorah for eight days, stronger than before.
This is the story of the Jewish people. It’s the story of resilience, hope, and light. And it will ultimately be the story of the coming of Moshiach.
Yours truly,
Yaakov Galen and the Thank You Hashem team.
Music credits
Composed and written by Yaakov Galen
Produced and arranged by Mendy Portnoy
Additional production: Yehuda Pinsker
Guitars: Ziv Shalev
Choir vocals: Yehuda Pinsker & Izzy Drihem
Vocal editing: Izzy Drihem
Mixed by Mendy Portnoy & Jake Antellis
Mastered by Jake Antellis
Video credits
Director: Binyamin Babayof
Assistant Director: Chaim Mordechai Gerlitz
Art Direction: Yechiel Dov Diamond
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Di Chanukah Licht - Motty Ilowitz & Shir V’shevach
Composed, written, and sung by Motty Ilowitz
Music Arranged, Mixed & Mastered By Shimon Strohli
Kids Choir: Shir V’shevach. Arranged & Conducted By Chaim Meir Fligman. Managed By Burech Bretter
Child Solo: Shloime Glauber
Background Vocals: Chaim Meir Fligman
Vocals Recorded at Master Studios, Airmont NY by Chaim Meir Fligman
Video: On Dot studios
Music Arranged, Mixed & Mastered By Shimon Strohli
Kids Choir: Shir V’shevach. Arranged & Conducted By Chaim Meir Fligman. Managed By Burech Bretter
Child Solo: Shloime Glauber
Background Vocals: Chaim Meir Fligman
Vocals Recorded at Master Studios, Airmont NY by Chaim Meir Fligman
Video: On Dot studios
Chaim Yisrael, Shmulik Sukkot, Bentzi Stein 'Eilu V'Eilu"
Composed by Bentzi Stein. Cunducted by Yoel Dickman.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Chasdei Lev: Benny & Shulem - The Rebbi's Medley
Chasdei Lev is proud to announce the release of “The Rebbi's Medley” featuring the songs of Yitzy Waldner, performed by the globally renowned Benny Friedman and Shulem Lemmer; and a dynamic music video to accompany it. For the past five years, Chasdei Lev has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Jewish music and released one original song each year, featuring positive messages about our Rebbeim and Mechanchim to help promote the wonderful work they do. These songs have swiftly become a treasured part of the lives of yidden around the world.
In a unique spin this year, Chasdei Lev brought Benny and Shulem together – in what is their first ever recorded duet – to bring something bigger than just a new song to market. Chasdei Lev’s goal is that everyone enjoying this year’s medley and video should recognize the multitude of efforts that our mechanchim invest into each of our own families. Please continue to help their mission of enhancing the lives of the 8000+ families of Rebbeim and Mechanchim by sharing this new release, enjoying it, and by continuing to support Chasdei Lev
Credits:
The Yitzy Waldner Medley
Produced by Yechiel Schron
Sung by Benny Friedman and Shulem Lemmer
Songs composed and directed by Yitzy Waldner
English songs lyrics by Miriam Israeli
Arranged by Shea Kaller
Music by Shea Kaller Band
Vocals recorded at DeG Studios, Brooklyn, NY & Studio 6, Lakewood, NJ
Mixed and mastered by Yaniv Balas
Artwork by Thinkink Creations
Video Produced by Crunchtime Media
In a unique spin this year, Chasdei Lev brought Benny and Shulem together – in what is their first ever recorded duet – to bring something bigger than just a new song to market. Chasdei Lev’s goal is that everyone enjoying this year’s medley and video should recognize the multitude of efforts that our mechanchim invest into each of our own families. Please continue to help their mission of enhancing the lives of the 8000+ families of Rebbeim and Mechanchim by sharing this new release, enjoying it, and by continuing to support Chasdei Lev
Credits:
The Yitzy Waldner Medley
Produced by Yechiel Schron
Sung by Benny Friedman and Shulem Lemmer
Songs composed and directed by Yitzy Waldner
English songs lyrics by Miriam Israeli
Arranged by Shea Kaller
Music by Shea Kaller Band
Vocals recorded at DeG Studios, Brooklyn, NY & Studio 6, Lakewood, NJ
Mixed and mastered by Yaniv Balas
Artwork by Thinkink Creations
Video Produced by Crunchtime Media
Sruli Bruchner & Mendy Twerski "Flam"
Composed by Sruli Bruchner. Lyrics by Sruli Bruchner & Mendy Twerski
Monday, December 23, 2024
RCCS Live Auction Event - 2024
Why Are We SMILING?
Cancer is a horrific diagnosis. It’s no joke. It makes us cry. It breaks our hearts. It’s the saddest thing in the world—no laughing matter.
So, why are we SMILING?
We are SMILING because together, we fight back. Together, we turn tears into tenacity, pain into purpose, and hurt into healing. We take the bitter punches life throws and transform them into a punchline filled with laugh-out-loud joy.
We are SMILING because we have YOU.
Cancer is a horrific diagnosis. It’s no joke. It makes us cry. It breaks our hearts. It’s the saddest thing in the world—no laughing matter.
So, why are we SMILING?
We are SMILING because together, we fight back. Together, we turn tears into tenacity, pain into purpose, and hurt into healing. We take the bitter punches life throws and transform them into a punchline filled with laugh-out-loud joy.
We are SMILING because we have YOU.
The Mossad's Explosive Pagers
How Israel's Mossad tricked Hezbollah into buying explosive pagers | 60 Minutes
Pagers exploded across Lebanon in September. Retired Mossad agents, key to the operation, tell 60 Minutes Israel's plot started years ago with getting Hezbollah terrorists to buy walkie-talkies.
Warning! Contains footage that may be considered disturbing to some.
Pagers exploded across Lebanon in September. Retired Mossad agents, key to the operation, tell 60 Minutes Israel's plot started years ago with getting Hezbollah terrorists to buy walkie-talkies.
Warning! Contains footage that may be considered disturbing to some.
"Hashem Needs Every Yid" ft. Shmueli Ungar
An Oorah Presentation.
Watch as Shmueli, TheZone campers, and a cast you’ll love remind us that Hashem loves and needs every Yid—because each one of us has a unique role that only we can fulfill.
To donate to Oorah, visit oorahauction.org.
Watch as Shmueli, TheZone campers, and a cast you’ll love remind us that Hashem loves and needs every Yid—because each one of us has a unique role that only we can fulfill.
To donate to Oorah, visit oorahauction.org.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Caught in the Middle — The Tale of one Innocent Child
Children from divorced homes, innocent young boys and girls who merely want a life like their peers, often become pawns in a battle they are too young to understand, and one they played no role in instigating.
For these children, life as they know it comes to a crashing — and crushing — halt. Many of them sadly wish to themselves that they could merely be regular yesomim so that others would understand what they’re going through.
Their ordeal is heartbreaking. And whether one or both parents are right or wrong, the suffering is unimaginable and the damage is often lifelong.
While the world around them picks sides, there’s one group that takes their side and steps up to provide them with everything that children in healthy homes get to enjoy: Lev L’Yeled.
Their needs naturally vary, of course, and Lev Leyeled shows up with one goal: to put the child's needs first and be there for them every day.
To list the organization’s services would almost be a disservice, as there is no limit to what Lev L’yeled does or how far they will go. The mentors and volunteers do whatever is necessary in every situation to provide the stability a child deserves while the world around them burns.
Here’s a dramatic look at one such story, one of the hundreds breaking homes and hearts in our community.
Open your heart to the story of Lev L’Yeled.
Presented by: Lev L’Yeled
Produced by: Omni Group NY
Live Sound: Stellar Production
Music by: Hershey Pavel
Edited by: Lazer Deutsch
For these children, life as they know it comes to a crashing — and crushing — halt. Many of them sadly wish to themselves that they could merely be regular yesomim so that others would understand what they’re going through.
Their ordeal is heartbreaking. And whether one or both parents are right or wrong, the suffering is unimaginable and the damage is often lifelong.
While the world around them picks sides, there’s one group that takes their side and steps up to provide them with everything that children in healthy homes get to enjoy: Lev L’Yeled.
Their needs naturally vary, of course, and Lev Leyeled shows up with one goal: to put the child's needs first and be there for them every day.
To list the organization’s services would almost be a disservice, as there is no limit to what Lev L’yeled does or how far they will go. The mentors and volunteers do whatever is necessary in every situation to provide the stability a child deserves while the world around them burns.
Here’s a dramatic look at one such story, one of the hundreds breaking homes and hearts in our community.
Open your heart to the story of Lev L’Yeled.
Presented by: Lev L’Yeled
Produced by: Omni Group NY
Live Sound: Stellar Production
Music by: Hershey Pavel
Edited by: Lazer Deutsch
Shlomo Stauber - Yidelech - Music Video
Yochi Briskman presents: Shlomo Stauber
‘Yidelech’ Streaming Everywhere
Shlomo Stauber, an up and coming singer out of Brazil, has just released a new single that captures the spirit and message.
Shlomo was born in Israel before relocating with his family to beautiful Rio De Janeiro in Brazil.
Known for his uplifting energy, Shlomo's singing carries with it flavor and culture from a wide range of backgrounds including Brazil, Israel and the USA.
After years of performing in countries all around the globe, Shlomo is releasing a debut single titled "Yidelech."
This stunning song, composed by talented Israeli composer Elchanan Elchadad, talks about the Jewish people's unbreakable hope in the coming of Moshiach.
The song carries with it emotion from all of the tribulations Klal Yisroel has endured over the years, and underscores how the faith in the coming of Moshiach continues to carry us all through it.
Credits:
Produced by: Yochi Briskman
Composed & Lyrics by: Elchanan Elchadad
Music Arranged, Mixed & Mastered by: Yair & Eyal Shriki
Vocals Recorded at: SkyRock Studios - Florida
Video by: Munch Media | Menachem Weinstein
For Bookings: +1 (646) 718- 5277
Email: shlomostauber@gmail.com
‘Yidelech’ Streaming Everywhere
Shlomo Stauber, an up and coming singer out of Brazil, has just released a new single that captures the spirit and message.
Shlomo was born in Israel before relocating with his family to beautiful Rio De Janeiro in Brazil.
Known for his uplifting energy, Shlomo's singing carries with it flavor and culture from a wide range of backgrounds including Brazil, Israel and the USA.
After years of performing in countries all around the globe, Shlomo is releasing a debut single titled "Yidelech."
This stunning song, composed by talented Israeli composer Elchanan Elchadad, talks about the Jewish people's unbreakable hope in the coming of Moshiach.
The song carries with it emotion from all of the tribulations Klal Yisroel has endured over the years, and underscores how the faith in the coming of Moshiach continues to carry us all through it.
Credits:
Produced by: Yochi Briskman
Composed & Lyrics by: Elchanan Elchadad
Music Arranged, Mixed & Mastered by: Yair & Eyal Shriki
Vocals Recorded at: SkyRock Studios - Florida
Video by: Munch Media | Menachem Weinstein
For Bookings: +1 (646) 718- 5277
Email: shlomostauber@gmail.com
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