This song came out of Selichos. There's a line we say: Kel Melech yosheiv al kisei rachamim, misnaheg ba'chassidus, that Hashem conducts Himself with chassidus. Not with strict justice, not by the numbers. With chassidus.
That's a big ask. We're basically saying: go past what we've earned. Be generous where You could be exacting.
And Chazal give us the other half of it. Eizehu chassid? Hamis'chassed im kono. Who's a chassid? Someone who does chassidus with his Creator. It's an invitation. The same way we want Hashem to relate to us that way, we get to relate to Him that way too.
Being a chassid is a direction you're pointed in. Extra love for the Torah, extra love for a Yid, extra love for Hashem. More patience than the situation really calls for. More forgiveness, more tolerance, more understanding than our nature would give on its own. Giving people the same generosity we're asking Hashem to give us.
And it's not only about people. It's about how we do our Yiddishkeit too. There's a way to do it where you check the boxes and you're done, and there's a way where you're always looking a little deeper. Always trying to find that spark of Hashem hiding in a regular moment, and hiding inside every mitzvah we do, every word of Torah we connect to.
Chassidus goes both ways. We ask Hashem to go beyond, and we spend our lives finding new ways to go above and beyond in our relationship with Him.
Composed by The Blumstein Brothers & Mendy portnoy
Produced and arranged by: Mendy Portnoy
Strings arranged and performed by Yoed Nir
Guitars: Noam "Hargol" Burg
Backing Vocals: Mendy Portnoy
Mixed and mastered by Yaron Saffer
Visualizer by Ezriel gross
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Alex Clare | TYH Live Session
Alex Clare is in the studio for Part 1 of a special Live Session we're moving between the energy of a full electric set, an intimate conversation, and a stripped-back acoustic performance.
Three sides of the same artist, captured in one room: the power of the songs with a band behind them, the stories and ideas that shaped them, and finally, the music brought back to its simplest form. Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Why Don't Ya / You'll Be Fine | Alex Clare
Alex Clare is in the studio for Part 2 of a special Live Session we're moving between the energy of a full electric set, an intimate conversation, and a stripped-back acoustic performance. Part 3 coming soon.
Three sides of the same artist, captured in one room: the power of the songs with a band behind them, the stories and ideas that shaped them, and finally, the music brought back to its simplest form. Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Why Don't Ya / You'll Be Fine | Alex Clare
Alex Clare is in the studio for Part 2 of a special Live Session we're moving between the energy of a full electric set, an intimate conversation, and a stripped-back acoustic performance. Part 3 coming soon.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Hashivenu | Mendy Portnoy | A Live Piano Album
Mendy Portnoy — ELUL (A Live Piano Album)
Six years after Introspection, Mendy Portnoy returns to the piano with ELUL, a collection of unscripted, spontaneous interpretations of High Holiday melodies.
There were no pre-written arrangements or planned directions. Mendy entered the studio with the same core philosophy: connect to the moment, press record, and let the music flow freely. The album features both timeless niggunim and modern Jewish songs, using familiar melodies as starting points to explore new harmonies and unexpected musical paths.
This raw approach mirrors the essence of Elul, a season of quiet reflection, stripping away noise, and returning to what matters. ELUL isn't about over-producing classic songs, but discovering what happens when you sit with them honestly in the moment, much like sitting with yourself, reflecting on your relationships, processing everything that transpired over the past year, and holding your plans, desires, and wishes for the year to come.
One piano. A familiar melody. Pure spontaneity.
ELUL by Mendy Portnoy is available now on all streaming platforms.
Watch the full Album
Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Directed by Binyamin Babayof
Camera operators: Chaim Gerlitz, Binyamin Babayof
Mixed & Mastered by Yaron Saffer
For Bookings and more info mendyportnoymusic@gmail.com
Six years after Introspection, Mendy Portnoy returns to the piano with ELUL, a collection of unscripted, spontaneous interpretations of High Holiday melodies.
There were no pre-written arrangements or planned directions. Mendy entered the studio with the same core philosophy: connect to the moment, press record, and let the music flow freely. The album features both timeless niggunim and modern Jewish songs, using familiar melodies as starting points to explore new harmonies and unexpected musical paths.
This raw approach mirrors the essence of Elul, a season of quiet reflection, stripping away noise, and returning to what matters. ELUL isn't about over-producing classic songs, but discovering what happens when you sit with them honestly in the moment, much like sitting with yourself, reflecting on your relationships, processing everything that transpired over the past year, and holding your plans, desires, and wishes for the year to come.
One piano. A familiar melody. Pure spontaneity.
ELUL by Mendy Portnoy is available now on all streaming platforms.
Watch the full Album
Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Directed by Binyamin Babayof
Camera operators: Chaim Gerlitz, Binyamin Babayof
Mixed & Mastered by Yaron Saffer
For Bookings and more info mendyportnoymusic@gmail.com
TYH Presents: L'Shem Yichud | Chaim Ghoori
The chuppah at a chasunah represents the deep connection that Klal Yisroel has with Hashem. Rashi tells us that at Har Sinai, Hashem, so to speak, came out to greet the Yidden, just like we see the Chosson does by taking three steps to greet his kallah at the chuppah.
L’shem Yichud Kudsha B’Richu Ushechintai- we say this before doing mitzvos because each time we do a mitzvah we set our intention to recreate this beautiful bond between us and Hashem. We must internalize that Hashem gets incredible nachas and enjoyment from each mitzvah that we do. He waits and anticipates our avodah, and knowing this is the true “Simcha shel Mitzvah”.
Take a moment at the next chuppah you are at to think deeply about what it represents. This connection is often missed, but it is such a perfect time to meditate on the beauty in front of you and the fact that this experience is a mashal for our holy relationship with Hashem.
Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Directed by Binyamin Babayof
Gaffer - Lucas Ruderman
Grip - Maxwell Geofffrey
Assistant Camera - Chaim Gerlitz
Casting by Shalom Dershowitz
Cast: Chaim Ghoori, Tova and Meir Dershowitz, Alexandra and Yehuda Schupper, Eitan and Rachel Perlysky
L’shem Yichud Kudsha B’Richu Ushechintai- we say this before doing mitzvos because each time we do a mitzvah we set our intention to recreate this beautiful bond between us and Hashem. We must internalize that Hashem gets incredible nachas and enjoyment from each mitzvah that we do. He waits and anticipates our avodah, and knowing this is the true “Simcha shel Mitzvah”.
Take a moment at the next chuppah you are at to think deeply about what it represents. This connection is often missed, but it is such a perfect time to meditate on the beauty in front of you and the fact that this experience is a mashal for our holy relationship with Hashem.
Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Directed by Binyamin Babayof
Gaffer - Lucas Ruderman
Grip - Maxwell Geofffrey
Assistant Camera - Chaim Gerlitz
Casting by Shalom Dershowitz
Cast: Chaim Ghoori, Tova and Meir Dershowitz, Alexandra and Yehuda Schupper, Eitan and Rachel Perlysky
Monday, August 03, 2026
TYH Presents: No Shtus | Avraham Fried
Just say no to Shtus!
There is a mind-boggling question that pierces to the very essence of our lives. How could a holy Yid, who possesses within him a Chelek Elokah Mima’al, a soul rooted in the highest of worlds, ever fall into sin? How could something so holy ever do something that is so beneath its stature?
Chazal reveal that a person only falls into sin when a spirit of folly, a sense of "silliness," takes hold of them. Each person has their own version of Shtus in their lives, and this song reminds us that we can overcome it all by remaining connected to that chelek elokah within us by connecting ourselves to the Torah and mitzvos that Hashem gave us.
Our Tzaddikim expound on this idea to show the immense power every Yid possesses to choose their path. While the struggle between good and evil feels intense, the choice in every moment is actually quite simple. Deep down, our hearts already yearn for Elokus (G-dliness); we just need to push aside the Shtus that clouds our vision.
The Mezritcher Maggid shares a transformative insight on the mishna, "Da ma Lemala Mimcha," which means "Know what is above you." He reveals a hidden meaning in these words: Know that everything happening in the higher realms is actually Mimcha, meaning it is "from you." This highlights the incredible impact a single action has on the entire universe, vibrating throughout both the spiritual and physical worlds.
We should take a moment every day to pause and remind ourselves why we are here and what our true purpose is.
Rebbe Nosson composed a masterpiece of prayers called Likutei Tefillos, filled with the most authentic and beautifully worded communications with Hashem. In the very first prayer of this collection, he provides the perfect words matching the theme of this song:
יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְפָנֶיךָ יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶׁנִזְכֶּה לְגָרֵשׁ וּלְבַטֵל אֶת הָרוּחַ שְׁטוּת וְכָל מִינֵי שִׁגָּעוֹן שֶׁנִּתְדַבֵּק בָּנוּ עַל־יְדֵי מַעֲשֵׂינוּ הָרָעִים, הַכֹּל נִזְכֶּה לְגָרֵשׁ וּלְבַטֵל עַל־יְדֵי לְמוּד וְעֵסֶק הַתּוֹרָה הַקְדוֹשָׁה:
TYH Music/Mendy Portnoy/Farbrengable Studios
Written by Avraham Fried, Blumstein Bros, Yehudah Pinsker
Produced and Arranged by Yehudah Pinsker
Guitars: Yochai Sufrin
Keys: Mendy Portnoy, Yehudah Pinsker
Backing vocals by Yehudah Pinsker
Vocal Recording & Production by Yossi Tyberg
Video Credits:
AI Video Produced by TYH Creative and Naftoli Winter
Edited by Ezriel Gross
There is a mind-boggling question that pierces to the very essence of our lives. How could a holy Yid, who possesses within him a Chelek Elokah Mima’al, a soul rooted in the highest of worlds, ever fall into sin? How could something so holy ever do something that is so beneath its stature?
Chazal reveal that a person only falls into sin when a spirit of folly, a sense of "silliness," takes hold of them. Each person has their own version of Shtus in their lives, and this song reminds us that we can overcome it all by remaining connected to that chelek elokah within us by connecting ourselves to the Torah and mitzvos that Hashem gave us.
Our Tzaddikim expound on this idea to show the immense power every Yid possesses to choose their path. While the struggle between good and evil feels intense, the choice in every moment is actually quite simple. Deep down, our hearts already yearn for Elokus (G-dliness); we just need to push aside the Shtus that clouds our vision.
The Mezritcher Maggid shares a transformative insight on the mishna, "Da ma Lemala Mimcha," which means "Know what is above you." He reveals a hidden meaning in these words: Know that everything happening in the higher realms is actually Mimcha, meaning it is "from you." This highlights the incredible impact a single action has on the entire universe, vibrating throughout both the spiritual and physical worlds.
We should take a moment every day to pause and remind ourselves why we are here and what our true purpose is.
Rebbe Nosson composed a masterpiece of prayers called Likutei Tefillos, filled with the most authentic and beautifully worded communications with Hashem. In the very first prayer of this collection, he provides the perfect words matching the theme of this song:
יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְפָנֶיךָ יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶׁנִזְכֶּה לְגָרֵשׁ וּלְבַטֵל אֶת הָרוּחַ שְׁטוּת וְכָל מִינֵי שִׁגָּעוֹן שֶׁנִּתְדַבֵּק בָּנוּ עַל־יְדֵי מַעֲשֵׂינוּ הָרָעִים, הַכֹּל נִזְכֶּה לְגָרֵשׁ וּלְבַטֵל עַל־יְדֵי לְמוּד וְעֵסֶק הַתּוֹרָה הַקְדוֹשָׁה:
TYH Music/Mendy Portnoy/Farbrengable Studios
Written by Avraham Fried, Blumstein Bros, Yehudah Pinsker
Produced and Arranged by Yehudah Pinsker
Guitars: Yochai Sufrin
Keys: Mendy Portnoy, Yehudah Pinsker
Backing vocals by Yehudah Pinsker
Vocal Recording & Production by Yossi Tyberg
Video Credits:
AI Video Produced by TYH Creative and Naftoli Winter
Edited by Ezriel Gross
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Little Bardichevers | TYH Boys
We’re familiar with the idea that the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdosh depends on Ahavas Chinam, which means baseless, unconditional love. This level of Ahavas Chinam requires us to completely shift our perspective. It means training ourselves and our families to look at the world with totally different eyes. While normally, we might scan a crowded room with some judgement, or hear an internal and critical voice towards those who we don’t connect with, instead, we can shift ourselves to be actively searching for the good in every single Yid we meet. This song, “Little Bardichevers”, is a call to action for a generation ready to uplift the way we see one another.
R’ Levi Yitzchok of Bardichev embodied this Ahavas Yisroel on a whole new level, and he personified it by going out of his way to see the good in other Yidden. But he taught us not to stop there. Stories of R’ Levi Yitzchak are full of examples of him not only seeing the good, but actually turning to Hashem and vocalizing the good that he was noticing.
Why is it so powerful to see the good, and then say the good out loud? Because when we mention a fellow Jew’s positive traits to Hashem, something miraculous happens in shomayim. The Tzaddikim teach us that this type of speech literally moves a person from the harsh side of judgement, to the side of merit, on the opposite side of the Heavenly courtroom! Our words down here can literally shift judgments up there.
Rebbe Nachman of Breslev famously teaches that every single person has a Nekudah Tova, a pure, incorruptible point of goodness (Likutei Morahan 282). This is a place inside every single soul that has zero ulterior motives, and just wants to connect purely with Hashem. Our job, when it comes to our fellow Yidden, is to find that point within each other. While adults may be weary, or see the world with preconceived notions, so much transformation for our nation’s approach to Ahavas Yisroel can come from our children. The “Little Bardichevers” who look at one another with temimus, a pure simplicity, and with beauty, kindness, and chein. They aren’t skeptical of ‘types’, ‘boxes’ and ‘community norms’, they just see Yidden as is - brothers and sisters. Through their pure, openhearted viewpoint, we can all merit a shift in perspective – one that can finally unlock the rebuilding of the Third Beis Hamikdosh, speedily and with Rachamim.
Inspired by “Little Kinderlach” by Country Yossi
Written By Blumstein Bros, Mendy Portnoy
R’ Levi Yitzchok of Bardichev embodied this Ahavas Yisroel on a whole new level, and he personified it by going out of his way to see the good in other Yidden. But he taught us not to stop there. Stories of R’ Levi Yitzchak are full of examples of him not only seeing the good, but actually turning to Hashem and vocalizing the good that he was noticing.
Why is it so powerful to see the good, and then say the good out loud? Because when we mention a fellow Jew’s positive traits to Hashem, something miraculous happens in shomayim. The Tzaddikim teach us that this type of speech literally moves a person from the harsh side of judgement, to the side of merit, on the opposite side of the Heavenly courtroom! Our words down here can literally shift judgments up there.
Rebbe Nachman of Breslev famously teaches that every single person has a Nekudah Tova, a pure, incorruptible point of goodness (Likutei Morahan 282). This is a place inside every single soul that has zero ulterior motives, and just wants to connect purely with Hashem. Our job, when it comes to our fellow Yidden, is to find that point within each other. While adults may be weary, or see the world with preconceived notions, so much transformation for our nation’s approach to Ahavas Yisroel can come from our children. The “Little Bardichevers” who look at one another with temimus, a pure simplicity, and with beauty, kindness, and chein. They aren’t skeptical of ‘types’, ‘boxes’ and ‘community norms’, they just see Yidden as is - brothers and sisters. Through their pure, openhearted viewpoint, we can all merit a shift in perspective – one that can finally unlock the rebuilding of the Third Beis Hamikdosh, speedily and with Rachamim.
Inspired by “Little Kinderlach” by Country Yossi
Written By Blumstein Bros, Mendy Portnoy
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Monday, May 25, 2026
TYH Presents: Jungle | Mendy Worch | Feat. TYH Boys
Not too long ago I had an amazing experience. I was sitting near my Rebbe, Rabbi Yirmiyahu Katz, during the weekly Farbrengen that takes place in a quiet Shul in a corner of Borough Park. Lights dimmed, soft music plays in the background, and my Rebbe speaks. The scene looks like it was a page ripped out of an old storybook about the Baal Shem Tov in his early years.
Each week everyone comes home feeling like the Rebbe spoke to them specifically and addressed their very concern they had walking in. I guess my worried look must have given it away because my Rebbe began to speak.
“I know what you're thinking”, he said. “How can I change the craziness of the world? How can I stand by and watch the world get darker and darker every day? Everywhere I look, there are things that aren't ok!” “I want to tell you all, I had these thoughts too. These questions were on my mind many years ago, until one day my holy grandfather told me these wise words”. He warmly said "It's a jungle out there, and sometimes a jungle can be a very scary place."
But then he shared a secret so I would not have to worry. "You don’t need to fix the whole giant jungle at once," my grandfather explained. "If you just light up your own little corner, that light will start to spread. It will travel further and further until it fills the entire world."
That's when my Rebbe looked at us all and continued. “This is a massive secret that belongs to you, too. Every single person is an Olam Katan—a "miniature world." Think about that! Since a piece of the whole universe is tucked right inside your soul, the way you act matters everywhere. You are like a powerhouse of energy.”
The more you work on your avodas Hashem and fill your day with mitzvos, the more you let Hashem’s light glow through you. It’s not just a "win" for you. The brighter you shine from your own corner, the more light you give to every person on the planet.
Whenever things look dark or scary, we know exactly what to do. Shine Bright! Right where you are, use the light of the Torah to chase away the shadows. You have the power to turn the whole world into a place full of the Light of Hashem.
My Rebbe’s grandfather's message hit my heart and I turned it into music right away. I composed this song to share that light, and I’m so proud to partner with the amazing TYH Yidden on this wonderful journey of lighting up the Jungle!
With love, Moshe Milstein ❤️
(Rabbi Yirmiyahu Katz is the Mechaber of the Seforim titled Tiferes L'Moshe)
Original Concept & Composed by Moshe Milstein
Adapted and Co-Written by Mendy Portnoy & Yehuda Pinsker
Produced by Mendy Portnoy & Yehuda Pinsker
Vocals: Mendy Worch and TYH Boys
TYH Boys Choir Director: Meir Green
Mixed & Mastered by: Ramiro "Rambo" Fernandez
Creative Direction by TYH Creative
AI Video Production by Naftoli Winter
Edited by Ezriel Gross
Each week everyone comes home feeling like the Rebbe spoke to them specifically and addressed their very concern they had walking in. I guess my worried look must have given it away because my Rebbe began to speak.
“I know what you're thinking”, he said. “How can I change the craziness of the world? How can I stand by and watch the world get darker and darker every day? Everywhere I look, there are things that aren't ok!” “I want to tell you all, I had these thoughts too. These questions were on my mind many years ago, until one day my holy grandfather told me these wise words”. He warmly said "It's a jungle out there, and sometimes a jungle can be a very scary place."
But then he shared a secret so I would not have to worry. "You don’t need to fix the whole giant jungle at once," my grandfather explained. "If you just light up your own little corner, that light will start to spread. It will travel further and further until it fills the entire world."
That's when my Rebbe looked at us all and continued. “This is a massive secret that belongs to you, too. Every single person is an Olam Katan—a "miniature world." Think about that! Since a piece of the whole universe is tucked right inside your soul, the way you act matters everywhere. You are like a powerhouse of energy.”
The more you work on your avodas Hashem and fill your day with mitzvos, the more you let Hashem’s light glow through you. It’s not just a "win" for you. The brighter you shine from your own corner, the more light you give to every person on the planet.
Whenever things look dark or scary, we know exactly what to do. Shine Bright! Right where you are, use the light of the Torah to chase away the shadows. You have the power to turn the whole world into a place full of the Light of Hashem.
My Rebbe’s grandfather's message hit my heart and I turned it into music right away. I composed this song to share that light, and I’m so proud to partner with the amazing TYH Yidden on this wonderful journey of lighting up the Jungle!
With love, Moshe Milstein ❤️
(Rabbi Yirmiyahu Katz is the Mechaber of the Seforim titled Tiferes L'Moshe)
Original Concept & Composed by Moshe Milstein
Adapted and Co-Written by Mendy Portnoy & Yehuda Pinsker
Produced by Mendy Portnoy & Yehuda Pinsker
Vocals: Mendy Worch and TYH Boys
TYH Boys Choir Director: Meir Green
Mixed & Mastered by: Ramiro "Rambo" Fernandez
Creative Direction by TYH Creative
AI Video Production by Naftoli Winter
Edited by Ezriel Gross
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
TYH: Ahavas Yisroel | Mendy Worch | Yossi Green
Over the past few years כלל ישראל has been made aware of a fascinating phenomenon. Something that began small, but quickly picked up steam has spread to every corner of the world. This phenomenon is expressed in a three-word phrase heard many times during the day uttered by Yidden all over, young and old, the beautiful 3-word phrase known to all, "Thank You Hashem!" An expression of true הכרת הטוב to הקב"ה for so much goodness in our lives. Decals and bumper stickers, songs, recordings, and videos began appearing all over and my curiosity was peaked as I wondered, "Where and how did this beautiful phenomenon begin."
Associated with this expression were various delightful personalities all seemingly involved with the spread of this beautiful idea. Names like Mendy Worch, Mendy Portnoy, Brother Suchi, and the ever so talented Blumstein Brothers and many more came to light until I could no longer hold back and decided I must meet this holy Chevra!
A few months ago I joined with the Chevra for a Farbreng and after a lunch filled with Torah, Hashkafa and most of all, overflowing expressions of אהבת ישראל, we moved to the studio to work on bringing down and capturing what we all were feeling.
It is hard to describe the energy in the room but suffice it to say the whole place was pulsing with Simcha, excitement and pure Liebschaft from one Yid to another, and we have brought this energy and feeling out for you. Please get up, join us and dance along to this new song straight from the minds and hearts of the TYH Chevra (and hopefully their newest member)!
באהבה Yossi Green
Written and composed by The Blumstein Brothers, Mendy Worch, Yossi Green and Mendy Portnoy
Produced and arranged by Mendy Portnoy
Bass: Dani Shneiderman
Backing Vocals: Mendy Portnoy
Guitars: Noam "Hargol" Burg
Mixed & Mastered: Yaron Saffer
Video: Shai Barak & Mendy Portnoy
For bookings:
+1 (347) 680-4862
bookings@tyhnation.com
Associated with this expression were various delightful personalities all seemingly involved with the spread of this beautiful idea. Names like Mendy Worch, Mendy Portnoy, Brother Suchi, and the ever so talented Blumstein Brothers and many more came to light until I could no longer hold back and decided I must meet this holy Chevra!
A few months ago I joined with the Chevra for a Farbreng and after a lunch filled with Torah, Hashkafa and most of all, overflowing expressions of אהבת ישראל, we moved to the studio to work on bringing down and capturing what we all were feeling.
It is hard to describe the energy in the room but suffice it to say the whole place was pulsing with Simcha, excitement and pure Liebschaft from one Yid to another, and we have brought this energy and feeling out for you. Please get up, join us and dance along to this new song straight from the minds and hearts of the TYH Chevra (and hopefully their newest member)!
באהבה Yossi Green
Written and composed by The Blumstein Brothers, Mendy Worch, Yossi Green and Mendy Portnoy
Produced and arranged by Mendy Portnoy
Bass: Dani Shneiderman
Backing Vocals: Mendy Portnoy
Guitars: Noam "Hargol" Burg
Mixed & Mastered: Yaron Saffer
Video: Shai Barak & Mendy Portnoy
For bookings:
+1 (347) 680-4862
bookings@tyhnation.com
Thursday, April 23, 2026
I Wanna Be Like Zusha (Acapella) Music Video
Come along for the ride as the TYH Boys bring you the acapella version of "I Wanna Be Like Zusha."
Sunday, March 29, 2026
TYH Presents: Pesach Medley | AFIkoMAN
Join Afikoman as he sings his way to freedom with all the Pesach classics.
Produced and Arranged by Mendy Portnoy & Izzy Drihem
Video by: TYH creative, Ezriel Gross and Naftoli Winter
Produced and Arranged by Mendy Portnoy & Izzy Drihem
Video by: TYH creative, Ezriel Gross and Naftoli Winter
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Hashem's Army | TYH Boys
An army is practical. They accomplish real, concrete things. For us, being part of Hashem’s army means doing mitzvos.
The Mishnah in Kiddushin teaches, “I was created only to serve my Master.” Like a soldier with a single minded focus, created for one purpose, to carry out the mission. At the end of Hilchos Melachim, the Rambam describes a soldier as completely focused on what’s in front of him. No distractions. His heart, head, and body fully given over to the task. Absolute dedication. We are proud that each of us can say, “I am a soldier in Hashem’s army.” And just like in a real army, every soldier matters. Each one is essential to the mission.
Soldiers don’t just talk about the mission. They are given something to do, and they go do it. It’s practical. It’s concrete. When we put on tefillin, give tzedakah, learn Torah, help another Yid, we are carrying out the mission we were created for.
We should not let a day go by without remembering: This is what I was created for. I am not just here because that's how history worked itself out. Hashem chose me, and gave me the opportunity and responsibility to be a great soldier and accomplish great things with my mitzvos.
Written by: Yizti Bald, Yehudah Pinsker.
The Mishnah in Kiddushin teaches, “I was created only to serve my Master.” Like a soldier with a single minded focus, created for one purpose, to carry out the mission. At the end of Hilchos Melachim, the Rambam describes a soldier as completely focused on what’s in front of him. No distractions. His heart, head, and body fully given over to the task. Absolute dedication. We are proud that each of us can say, “I am a soldier in Hashem’s army.” And just like in a real army, every soldier matters. Each one is essential to the mission.
Soldiers don’t just talk about the mission. They are given something to do, and they go do it. It’s practical. It’s concrete. When we put on tefillin, give tzedakah, learn Torah, help another Yid, we are carrying out the mission we were created for.
We should not let a day go by without remembering: This is what I was created for. I am not just here because that's how history worked itself out. Hashem chose me, and gave me the opportunity and responsibility to be a great soldier and accomplish great things with my mitzvos.
Written by: Yizti Bald, Yehudah Pinsker.
Sunday, March 01, 2026
TYH Presents: Meir Green - Kacha Hashem Rotzeh
Rebbi Akiva teaches us that Kol Mah De’avid Rachmanah Ltav Avid. Everything Hashem does is the best.
So many times
we want specific things,
but we do not receive what we hoped for.
So many times
we experience disappointment alongside success.
Success is easy to accept.
The real test is learning to also accept
the moments when it feels to us
that everything is off, that there are worries, pressure, and challenges.
Composer: ישראל אס, הרב אורן לוי, תמיר צור
Produced by Izzy Drihem Recorded by Jason
Guitars: Avi Singolda
So many times
we want specific things,
but we do not receive what we hoped for.
So many times
we experience disappointment alongside success.
Success is easy to accept.
The real test is learning to also accept
the moments when it feels to us
that everything is off, that there are worries, pressure, and challenges.
Composer: ישראל אס, הרב אורן לוי, תמיר צור
Produced by Izzy Drihem Recorded by Jason
Guitars: Avi Singolda
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
V’Nahapoch Hu | AFIkoMAN ft. Brother Sochi
The entire story of Purim highlights the fact that Hashem is in complete control of every moment.
When Amalek rears his ugly head to convince a Yid that things happen by chance and that nature has control,
Afikoman reminds us that “The opposite is true”
Hashem is always watching and is intimately aware and involved in each and every moment of our lives.
The practical avodah is to keep this in mind, both in good times and times where it is hard to see the good.
Thank You Hashem for every perfect moment!
TYH Music/ Mendy Portnoy / Farbrengable Studios
Hashem is always watching and is intimately aware and involved in each and every moment of our lives.
The practical avodah is to keep this in mind, both in good times and times where it is hard to see the good.
Thank You Hashem for every perfect moment!
TYH Music/ Mendy Portnoy / Farbrengable Studios
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
TYH Presents: PUMP '26
DJ Farbreng | Shmili Landau | just mendel
Hit play and feel your neshamah wake up. This set is pure energy for Avodas Hashem, music as a vehicle for real growth.
Dance with it, sing along, and get pumped to serve the Ribono Shel Olam with simcha and fire.
Hit play and feel your neshamah wake up. This set is pure energy for Avodas Hashem, music as a vehicle for real growth.
Dance with it, sing along, and get pumped to serve the Ribono Shel Olam with simcha and fire.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
TYH Presents: Ameilim BaTorah | Joey Newcomb
Chazal teach that “Im bechukosai teilechu” means putting your whole heart into learning Torah. Ameilus is not just working hard. It is being so in love with Hashem that you never want to stop connecting to Him.
Think about something you enjoy so much that when you have to pause, you wish you could stay with it a little longer. That is what real Torah learning can feel like. When your neshama connects, Torah becomes sweet, energizing, and alive. You unlock the guarantee of Chazal that Yagata Umatzasa Taamin- When you toil in learning you can become a Talmud Chacham- and through that you bring incredible nachas to Hashem.
The joy in Torah is everything. Torah is what lights us up. Torah learning is what keeps us alive and connected to Hashem. As the Alter Rebbe, The Ba’al Hatanya teaches in Chapter 5 of Sefer Hatanya “וְהוּא יִחוּד נִפְלָא שֶׁאֵין יִחוּד כָּמוֹהוּ וְלֹא כְּעֶרְכּוֹ נִמְצָא כְּלָל בְּגַשְׁמִיּוּת, לִהְיוֹת לַאֲחָדִים וּמְיוּחָדִים מַמָּשׁ מִכָּל צַד וּפִנָּה. The connection created through Torah is a wondrous connection, like which there is none other and which has no parallel anywhere in the material world, whereby complete oneness and unity, from every side and angle, could be attained.”
Rav Tzaddok Hakohen of Lublin expands this even further.” וכשאין לו צוותא יעסוק בתורה שהוא דפוס מעשה בראשית ושל כל הנבראים כמו שאמרו בבראשית רבה פרשה א, ונמצא יש לו צוותא של “כל הבריאה וכל העולם כולו. Paraphrased: Not only is one’s connection to Hashem created through Torah, but it also connects him to all other Yidden and really to the entire world. Torah creates tzavsa-connection and companionship, which humans so deeply need. Since the Torah is the blueprint of the world and Hashem looked within it and then created the world, by connecting to the plans for the world you are in essence connecting to the entirety of creation.
So take some special time after hearing this song to learn Hashem’s Torah and to share the sweetness of Torah with another Yid. It will enhance your connection to other Yidden, and to the Creator of the world.
Think about something you enjoy so much that when you have to pause, you wish you could stay with it a little longer. That is what real Torah learning can feel like. When your neshama connects, Torah becomes sweet, energizing, and alive. You unlock the guarantee of Chazal that Yagata Umatzasa Taamin- When you toil in learning you can become a Talmud Chacham- and through that you bring incredible nachas to Hashem.
The joy in Torah is everything. Torah is what lights us up. Torah learning is what keeps us alive and connected to Hashem. As the Alter Rebbe, The Ba’al Hatanya teaches in Chapter 5 of Sefer Hatanya “וְהוּא יִחוּד נִפְלָא שֶׁאֵין יִחוּד כָּמוֹהוּ וְלֹא כְּעֶרְכּוֹ נִמְצָא כְּלָל בְּגַשְׁמִיּוּת, לִהְיוֹת לַאֲחָדִים וּמְיוּחָדִים מַמָּשׁ מִכָּל צַד וּפִנָּה. The connection created through Torah is a wondrous connection, like which there is none other and which has no parallel anywhere in the material world, whereby complete oneness and unity, from every side and angle, could be attained.”
Rav Tzaddok Hakohen of Lublin expands this even further.” וכשאין לו צוותא יעסוק בתורה שהוא דפוס מעשה בראשית ושל כל הנבראים כמו שאמרו בבראשית רבה פרשה א, ונמצא יש לו צוותא של “כל הבריאה וכל העולם כולו. Paraphrased: Not only is one’s connection to Hashem created through Torah, but it also connects him to all other Yidden and really to the entire world. Torah creates tzavsa-connection and companionship, which humans so deeply need. Since the Torah is the blueprint of the world and Hashem looked within it and then created the world, by connecting to the plans for the world you are in essence connecting to the entirety of creation.
So take some special time after hearing this song to learn Hashem’s Torah and to share the sweetness of Torah with another Yid. It will enhance your connection to other Yidden, and to the Creator of the world.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Behind The Scenes at HASC 39 with TYH Boys
Behind the scenes with the TYH Boys as they prepare and perform at what has been described as the TYH takeover of HASC 39.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
TYH Presents: Flying Carpet | Dadya - Afiko - Alex Clare
The holy Baba Sali Z’Ya was a light for all of Klal Yisroel. His devotion to each and every Yid is something that is still felt today, and we strive to connect to this Tzaddik through our own care, concern, and ahavas yisroel.
This song reaches back to the roots of his holy family, to Rabeinu Shmuel, the great grandfather of the Baba Sali and a massive tzaddik in his own right. When he needed to cross the sea for a mitzvah and was refused entry onto a ship because he had no money, he took out his simple rolled mat, a “chatzera,” sat on the shore and learned Torah. As the boat pulled away, he moved too, gliding calmly across the water on that mat like a floating carpet, still learning, still unshaken.
That miracle is what gave the family the name Abuchatzera, “father of the mat.” And that is why we sing about flying on the carpet with the holy Baba Sali, it is fun, but it is also real, a living reminder of the Torah, emunah, and love for every Yid that shines through this tzaddik and his lineage.
This song reaches back to the roots of his holy family, to Rabeinu Shmuel, the great grandfather of the Baba Sali and a massive tzaddik in his own right. When he needed to cross the sea for a mitzvah and was refused entry onto a ship because he had no money, he took out his simple rolled mat, a “chatzera,” sat on the shore and learned Torah. As the boat pulled away, he moved too, gliding calmly across the water on that mat like a floating carpet, still learning, still unshaken.
That miracle is what gave the family the name Abuchatzera, “father of the mat.” And that is why we sing about flying on the carpet with the holy Baba Sali, it is fun, but it is also real, a living reminder of the Torah, emunah, and love for every Yid that shines through this tzaddik and his lineage.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
TYH Boys Presents: Billionaire
The TYH Boys sing from their heart with a message we all need to hear and a brand new song Billionaire!
In a world that keeps telling us we need more, the boys remind us of the ultimate truth found in the words of Chazal:
Marbeh nechasim marbeh daiga. More stuff=more worries. Eizehu ashir hasameach bechelko - איזהו עשיר השמח בחלקו, real wealth is being happy with what you have.
Because the gate to happiness is gratitude while recognizing what is truly valuable!
TYH Music/Mendy Portnoy/Farbrengable Studios
Written By: Blumstein Bros, Yehudah Pinsker
Produced By: Yehudah Pinsker
Partner 24Six
Video Directed by: TYH Creative
Filmed & Edited by: Motty Berkowitz
Production Assistants: Tzvi Kleinkaufman & Ezriel Gross
Promotional content: Binyamin Babayof
Breakdancing by Simcha Taylor
TYH Boys / Choir leader: Meir Green
For bookings please reach out to music@tyhnation.com
In a world that keeps telling us we need more, the boys remind us of the ultimate truth found in the words of Chazal:
Marbeh nechasim marbeh daiga. More stuff=more worries. Eizehu ashir hasameach bechelko - איזהו עשיר השמח בחלקו, real wealth is being happy with what you have.
Because the gate to happiness is gratitude while recognizing what is truly valuable!
TYH Music/Mendy Portnoy/Farbrengable Studios
Written By: Blumstein Bros, Yehudah Pinsker
Produced By: Yehudah Pinsker
Partner 24Six
Video Directed by: TYH Creative
Filmed & Edited by: Motty Berkowitz
Production Assistants: Tzvi Kleinkaufman & Ezriel Gross
Promotional content: Binyamin Babayof
Breakdancing by Simcha Taylor
TYH Boys / Choir leader: Meir Green
For bookings please reach out to music@tyhnation.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
TYH Presents: Seven/Eight | AFIkoMAN
Join AFIkoMAN as he reminds us that the nes of Chanukah is not just something that we remember from long ago, it is actively happening all around us. Use the time by the menorah to advance your level of Emunah and uncover the G-Dliness in every moment.
Produced and arranged by Izzy Drihem
Mixed and Mastered by Izzy Drihem
Video produced and edited by: Yoel Judowitz and Ezriel Gross
Produced and arranged by Izzy Drihem
Mixed and Mastered by Izzy Drihem
Video produced and edited by: Yoel Judowitz and Ezriel Gross
Monday, December 15, 2025
I Love You Hashem | Joey Newcomb - AFIkoMan
I Love You Hashem | Joey Newcomb - AFIkoMan - AFIkoMan Jr.
Join AFIkoMAN and Joey Newcomb as the adventure of life takes them around the world, spreading the message of Ahavas Hashem. Loving Hashem with your whole heart is the core message of Shema and an integral part of serving Hashem so be sure to sing it out loud..I Love You Hashem!
Song written and composed by Reuven & The Blumstein Brothers
Produced and arranged by Mendy Portnoy
Join AFIkoMAN and Joey Newcomb as the adventure of life takes them around the world, spreading the message of Ahavas Hashem. Loving Hashem with your whole heart is the core message of Shema and an integral part of serving Hashem so be sure to sing it out loud..I Love You Hashem!
Song written and composed by Reuven & The Blumstein Brothers
Produced and arranged by Mendy Portnoy
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