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Prayers & Songs

 

 

1. SHUVAH

The word "shuvah" means "return." This song speaks of the regathering of the entire House of Israel. It is sung as the Torah is returned to the ark. The origin of the melody is probably Sefardic. It was popularized in the Israelite community by Rabbi Poinsett.

      Words (document)

      Audio (mp3)
Led by Rabbi Yeshurun Israel of Beth Shalom with Rabbi Baruch Yehudah, Rabbi Hailu Paris, Rabbi Benyamin Levy, Rabbi Eliyahu Yehudah, and Rabbi Sholomo Levy in the background. Recorded 20 September 2009 at Beth Elohim. Double click on this link to play the song. Right click on the link to save the song on your computer.

 

2. THIS IS THE TORAH

Following the reading of the Torah, the scrolls are raised in the air for the congregation to see. This song is sung at that time.

      Words (document)

 

3. UNITY

This song was written by Cohen Lewi Ben Yisrael, founder of Hashabah Yisrael. It expresses our desire for peace and the need for togetherness.

     Words (document)

4. WHAT'S MY NAME?

This song was written by Cohen Lewi Ben Yisrael, founder of Hashabah Yisrael.  It describes the experience of Israelites who are scattered all over the world and searching for their true identity; i.e. their true name.

     Words (document)

     Video  (Rabbi Yehudah)

5. Hallelujah

This song, which is sung in Hebrew here by Rabbi Baruch Yehudah, is Psalm 150.  The melody is unique to the Israelite community.

     Video (Rabbi Yehudah)

 
 

Most of the songs found on this page were written by members of the Israelite community. Other songs are either standard Jewish or African American Spirituals that are appropriately included within our cultural tradition.  We invite you to listen to them, download the words, and watch the videos. A few songs are provided solely for the educational purposes of those who are attempting to learn prayers and participate in our services.

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Cantor Nathaniel Yehudah, singing 1985

 

 

 

 

"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth:
make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise." Psalm 98:4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Israelite Musical Traditions, a brief presentation. (view in Explorer web browser)

 

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