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alexander.helphand's avatar

some of those songs need actual study not just casual listening. I didn't know that Eydie Gorme was Jewish. Every time I read Mr. Cossack to be formal I learn something and am moved.

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Max Cossack's avatar

That's right!

Yes, these are songs which reward close and thorough attention. That's one reason I chose them. I study them myself. :)

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Betsy's avatar

Heh heh I don’t speak Hebrew but I do recognize an Argentine accent! What a fun song - thank you!

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Peter Allen's avatar

Opening your musical world to other languages/cultures makes you realize what a rich beautiful planet we live in.

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RAM's avatar
Apr 17Edited

Yosef Karduner, in Hebrew (lyrics from Psalms):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8tBryfoXV0 (Ps. 121)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf_LolfwFd8 (Ps. 92)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosef_Karduner

Yonason Schwartz in Yiddish/Hebrew (old tunes set to after-Shabbat themes):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIEzl8xn2Y (traditional prayer at end of Shabbat)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8lrojbB9AQ (Elijah the Prophet and redemption)

https://mishpacha.com/no-laughing-matter/

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Max Cossack's avatar

Thanks--I've got some listening ahead of me!

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