Hanukkah Songs and Jewish Music

Robert Applebaum offers three versions each of the three settings from the much "beloved" Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon. Each title features printed matter containing a Hebrew transliteration guide, the

Robert Applebaum offers three versions each of the three settings from the much "beloved" Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon. Each title features printed matter containing a Hebrew transliteration guide, the

This work incorporates three traditional synagogue tunes corresponding to each of its sections. In English those tunes are titled The soul of every living being shall bless Your Name (Fanfare), When Israel

Robert Applebaum offers three versions each of the three settings from the much "beloved" Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon. Each title features printed matter containing a Hebrew transliteration guide, the

SATB with Full Orchestra or Piano. Season Shabbat, Evening.

A setting of a portion of the Hebrew prayer Al HaNissim (On the Miracles), recited on the Jewish festival of Chanukah. The prayer is an expression of gratitude for God's intervention on behalf of the Jews

On a theme of prayers for peace, the melodic material seems reminiscent of music that one would hear in a Jewish morning service, with a melody that the singers and listeners will carry with them

This gentle, lilting piece contains solo and unison passages during the beginning and middle sections and two-part passages during the ending section. Hebrew text dominates, with a few passages in English.

SATB with Full Orchestra or piano accompaniment. Season: Shabbat. Scripture: Malachi 2:10