Hanukkah Songs and Jewish Music

Here's an invigorating cross-cultural number that will make everyone want to dance! It's a joyful Israeli dance song, incorporating the popular round Toembai. With Hebrew text, lots of "tra la la

This beautiful and moving text comes from the Hebrew liturgy and a Hebrew folk song is quoted in the music. The choral parts are lovely and accessible, as the choir asks God to "be gracious and answer

This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a

Using both Hebrew and English text, this original setting of a traditional Jewish blessing provides an important message of peace. Set with a contemporary pop ballad feel, the text was chosen to honor

Mixed ensembles of all sizes will enjoy singing Chiribim Chiribom, a Jewish folk song popular all over the world. The text is mostly in Hebrew (pronunciation guide included), and the title

This tender song was made popular by the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. With Hebrew lyrics from the Song of Solomon, it has been performed in concerts and weddings throughout the world. This choral

The plaintive, soul-searching melody of this beloved Israeli folk song is beautifully suited to developing voices. Voices begin in unison and ease into simple harmony before developing into a three-part

Slow and lyrical, this ancient Hebrew text about unity still resonates in our world today. The very nature of the Hebrew language as expressed through this hauntingly beautiful melody lifts both performers

This lively setting of a traditional Hebrew folk song brings to life the joy of love. Treble groups will have fun with the rhythmic energy of this piece and will discover that this arrangement showcases

A traditional Sephardic Ladino love song, this beautiful treble arrangement allows singers to explore the style, history, and culture of the piece. The short Ladino text, which is a blend of Old Spanish,

This contemporary pop-influenced arrangement puts a new spin on the traditional Hanukkah song. A gentle piano groove provides a fresh framework for the treasured melody, which is elongated and echoed part

The message and melody of this beautiful traditional Jewish prayer for peace never gets old. With ample unison and a simple section of harmony in a round, this arrangement is quickly learned and extremely

This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of

A lovely lullaby setting with sweeping vocal lines, lush piano accompaniment and shifting harmonies. Primarily in Yiddish, with a short English section, this texture has the feel of an Eastern European folk

Setting a traditional Jewish prayer of gratitude used at times of celebration and joy, this original work is both lyrical and accessible. A violin obbligato enhances the flowing feel, and the two-part

With a text uncovered in the Jewish Museum of Prague, this is a literal celebration of life. Set in English, this choral arrangement brims with lyricism, a colorful harmonic palette, and a sense of

The title of this Yiddish folk song informs us that a Balalaika will at least be inferred in the music. This wonderfully authentic arrangement does just that. It also includes a clarinet obligato (included

Don't miss this unique setting of a traditional Israeli folk song scored for a cappella voices, flute, and hand drum. Inventive with spoken chants woven throughout, this is accessible with limited ranges