Purim is a time of light, happiness, and celebration, and “Layehudim” captures that energy in an upbeat, electrifying song that brings the message of the holiday to life! “ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה וששון ויקר כן תהיה לנו”, this song is all about maximizing the joy of Purim and carrying it forward for life.
This track reminds us that the miracles of Purim weren’t just in the past. Hashem’s light, simcha, and bracha are still with us, and we can live in that happiness every day! Whether you’re dancing at a Purim seudah, spinning groggers with the kids, or just blasting music in the car, this is the perfect soundtrack for a Purim and a life filled with unbridled happiness and gratitude.
Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate, because just like in the days of Mordechai and Esther, Hashem’s light shines on, and yes, it will be for us too!
Song composed by the Blumskowitz Brothers
Produced, arranged and Mixed by Mendy Portnoy
Guitars: Noam “Hargol” Burg
Choir: Neshama Choir
Vocals recorded and produced by Yossi Tiberg
Backing vocals: Mendy Portnoy
Child vocals: Matan Portnoy, Dani Portnoy
Additional Mixing and Mastering : Yaron Safer
Video Produced by: Mendy Portnoy
Video Directed by Motty Berkowitz and Mendy Portnoy Filmed & Edited by: Motty Berkowitz
Gaffer: David Alexander
Production Assistant: Moshe Leib Gross
Saturday, March 01, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT"L Putting on Tefillin
Rav Moshe Feinstein ztz"l putting on Tefillin shortly before he was niftar...
Incredible footage of Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT'L putting on Tefillin at the end of his life.
Notice that Rav Moshe did the bare minimum around his arm before the shel rosh. The Shulchon Aruch says to do more is a hefsek. (Mishna Berura allows all 7 Al Pi Kabbalah)
Rav Nota Greenblatt Z"L told someone that Reb Moshe ZT’L had this mesora from his father, but did not guide his talmidim who had different mesoros to do like him in this matter.
It seems that Rav Moshe did 3 wraps on his arm and then fingers but most people do fingers after rosh.
Mishna Berura says that the Arizal says not to do the fingers untill after shel rosh is on.
It seems Rav Moshe does differently than as the Ari Hakodosh and the Mishna Brura and wraps his fingers before shel rosh.
Additionally it seems the wrapping of 7 is Al Pi Kabala but Rav Moshe held that just secure (3 wraps) and go as fast as you can to the shel rosh. He did his fingers first like we stated before but he didn’t direct his talmidim to do it.
Source: CBN with help from Rav Moshe's talmidim.
Notice that Rav Moshe did the bare minimum around his arm before the shel rosh. The Shulchon Aruch says to do more is a hefsek. (Mishna Berura allows all 7 Al Pi Kabbalah)
Rav Nota Greenblatt Z"L told someone that Reb Moshe ZT’L had this mesora from his father, but did not guide his talmidim who had different mesoros to do like him in this matter.
It seems that Rav Moshe did 3 wraps on his arm and then fingers but most people do fingers after rosh.
Mishna Berura says that the Arizal says not to do the fingers untill after shel rosh is on.
It seems Rav Moshe does differently than as the Ari Hakodosh and the Mishna Brura and wraps his fingers before shel rosh.
Additionally it seems the wrapping of 7 is Al Pi Kabala but Rav Moshe held that just secure (3 wraps) and go as fast as you can to the shel rosh. He did his fingers first like we stated before but he didn’t direct his talmidim to do it.
Source: CBN with help from Rav Moshe's talmidim.
Rare Footage: Fried "Someday" 1983
A younger Avraham Fried, early in his adult career, at a wedding singing Dina Storch's "Someday" which was made famous by Mordechai Ben David. Fried's producer at the time, the late Sheya Mendlowitz OBM can be seen at the end of the clip.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Finem Boire Alein - Ahrele Samet - Album Preview
Ahrele Samet's new album, "Finem Boreh Alein," a project years in the making, is set for release on Thursday, February 27th.
This album promises a return to the classic, soulful sound that fans have been longing for, featuring 15 brand-new compositions from a veritable who's who of top Hasidic composers, including Pinky Webber, Meshulam Greenberger, Aharon Razel, Chezky Weiss, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Breyer, Hershi Weinberger, Eliezer Kalish, Motti Illowitz, Meir Adler, and Moshe Kalish. The composers also join Ahrele for a special duet.
The album boasts rich musical arrangements crafted by leading names in the field, such as Moshe Laufer, Mona Rosenblum, Yehuda Galili, David Taub, Anshi Eckstein and more. Enhanced with rich choirs and kids' vocals With the high-quality sound mastered by the legendary Elya Lishinsky
Listen with joy, uplift your spirit, and connect closer to the "Boire Alein"
This album promises a return to the classic, soulful sound that fans have been longing for, featuring 15 brand-new compositions from a veritable who's who of top Hasidic composers, including Pinky Webber, Meshulam Greenberger, Aharon Razel, Chezky Weiss, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Breyer, Hershi Weinberger, Eliezer Kalish, Motti Illowitz, Meir Adler, and Moshe Kalish. The composers also join Ahrele for a special duet.
The album boasts rich musical arrangements crafted by leading names in the field, such as Moshe Laufer, Mona Rosenblum, Yehuda Galili, David Taub, Anshi Eckstein and more. Enhanced with rich choirs and kids' vocals With the high-quality sound mastered by the legendary Elya Lishinsky
Listen with joy, uplift your spirit, and connect closer to the "Boire Alein"
Tow Truck Driver and Rabbi Have Become Fast Friends
A tow truck driver and a rabbi have become fast friends after a chance encounter in the snow.
At AAA's Fleet Garage in Woodlawn, Rabbi Avi Sharfman meets up with roadside technician Jerome Belton, someone he considers a good friend.
"I would say it's a lot more than that. I would say brothers," Sharfman told 11 News.
Watching the two, it's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, they were strangers.
At AAA's Fleet Garage in Woodlawn, Rabbi Avi Sharfman meets up with roadside technician Jerome Belton, someone he considers a good friend.
"I would say it's a lot more than that. I would say brothers," Sharfman told 11 News.
Watching the two, it's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, they were strangers.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Motty Vizel & Arele Samet "Meshulem Medley"
Singing a medley of songs composed by Meshulem Greenberger.
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