One Place | Moshe Auslander | Music Video

The sweet scent of Yerushalayim at night. The feel of the stones of the Western Wall. The sound of the Holy City waking up, children on their way to learn Torah, the busses barreling down the ancient, sacred, storied streets. Can you feel it? The heartbeat of our nation, the center of the Universe. Throughout it all, there is only one place the Jewish people have ever really called home. And its where we will all return, very soon. Buckle your seatbelts Chevra! We're going home!

I'm so excited to share this first niggun off my upcoming album with you! stay tuned! We'll see you on the other side. Lchaim, Moish

TYH Nation presents
ONE PLACE
Moshe Auslander

TYH Music / Farbrengable Studios / Mendy Portnoy

Performed by: Moshe Auslander
Written by Blumstein Brothers, Yehudah Pinsker (Bridge)
Produced by: Yehudah Pinsker
Guitars: Noam Hargol Burg, Israel Portnoy
Mixed by: Yaron Safer
Mastered by: Chris Gehringer

Video Production: Motty Berkowitz

Yeshiva Darchei Torah Unexpected Honoree

At Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s annual dinner on Sunday, the spotlight unexpectedly fell on someone truly special.

Nafshi Live: Kol Bayaar – Benny Friedman & Eli Marcus

Colel Chabad presents Nafshi Live, a new series highlighting the niggunim sung at the annual Nafshi events. The first release, Kol Bayaar, is performed by Benny Friedman and Eli Marcus. Composed by the Shpoler Zeide, this niggun expresses the soul’s deep longing to connect with Hashem. Its release is timed with Yud Tes Shevat, the day marking the Shpoler Zeide’s miraculous salvation, adding further significance to this powerful melody.

Nafshi is the premier Yud Tes Kislev event, arranged annually by Colel Chabad in honor of its founder, the Alter Rebbe—the Baal HaTanya. Yud Tes Kislev marks the day of his release from prison, known as the Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus. As the institution he established, Colel Chabad continues to lead in its mission, providing food, medical, and social assistance to those in need while also honoring the Alter Rebbe through the spread of Chassidus.

Founded in 1788, Colel Chabad is the oldest continuous tzedakah organization in Israel, providing daily meals, food security programs, orphan support, medical aid, and crisis relief to thousands across the country.

Syrian Jews Return to Damascus for 1st time in 30 years

A group of Syrian Jews recently visited Damascus for the first time in over 30 years, Reuters reported.

Rabbi Joseph Hamra, 77, and his son Henry, 48, visited a synagogue in the Syrian capital and read from a Torah scroll in the synagogue. This was the first time they had returned to Syria since the 1990s when then-President Hafez al-Assad allowed Jews to leave the country.

They met with the Syrian deputy foreign minister at the foreign ministry in Damascus, which is currently run by interim authorities appointed after the fall of the Assad regime late last year.

Rabbi Hamra said, "Weren't we in a prison? So we wanted to see what was on the outside." He added, "Everyone else who left with us is dead."

Henry said that the new Syrian government has pledged to protect Jewish heritage sites in the country. "We need the government's help, we need the government's security and it's going to happen," he said.

The pair also met old neighbors during their tour of the old city of Damascus, including Palestinian Arabs.

Only about seven Jews remain in Syria, which was once home to tens of thousands of Jews.

Olam - Album Sampler

Music—it's the universal language that connects us all. A niggun carries depth beyond time and place, transcending borders and generations. This album brings together the biggest Jewish voices and musical talents from around the world, uniting them in one extraordinary project. As you listen, let every note transport you into a world of harmony.

Olam is a breathtaking musical journey featuring an incredible lineup of Jewish music’s biggest voices. This album brings together the legendary Avraham Fried, Benny Friedman, Motty Steinmetz, Harav Hillel Palei, Yoeli Greenfeld, Zanvil Weinberger, Meir Adler, Moti ilowitz, Baruch Levine, Yanky Deskal, Dovy Meisels, Yehuda Green, Meilech Braunstein, Shlome Daskal, Yesoschor Guttman, and Ahrele Samet—each adding their unique talent to this masterpiece.

With soulful melodies, uplifting harmonies, and powerful compositions, Olam captures the essence of timeless Jewish music, offering inspiration and emotion in every song. A must-listen for every music lover!

A Dididum Studios Production

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Released Hostage Sasha Trufanov dons Tefilin

Alexandre (“Sasha”) Troufanov, who was released yesterday from Hamas captivity in Gaza, put on tefillin for the first time on Sunday, with the help of Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Lazar gave Troufanov, who is a dual citizen of Israel and Russia, a tefillin set and a Chumash—a copy of the Torah in book form—the Charedim 10 news site reported. In a video conversation on Sunday, Troufanov thanked Lazar for working to free him and other hostages.

“I truly appreciate everything you have done. You are wonderful people, you have a huge heart and strong faith. Thank you for all the support and encouragement for my mother during this difficult time. I would love to meet you as soon as possible. In the meantime, I continue to hear about everything you have done,” Troufanov told Lazar, who is a Chabad rabbi.

Tefillin sets consist of scrolls, small boxes and leather straps that men use to affix the boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah to their head and forearm while praying, typically during morning prayers. Chabad rabbis are known for encouraging this custom among Jews.

Lazar, who has tied to many high-ranking Russian officials, has lobbied to have Moscow use its influence in the Arab world to ensure the release of Troufanov, 29, and another Russian citizen, Maxim Herkin, 36, who is still being held hostage in Gaza.

On Friday, Troufanov’s mother, Yelena, asked the people of Israel to light Shabbat candles and pray for the safe return of all captives.