Sunday, December 31, 2023

Wishing You a Happy New Year (Again) with "Bashana Haba'ah" by Cantors Azi Schwartz and Mira Davis

Here we are on another erev Rosh Hashanah (actually New Year's Eve) with wishes for all of our readers for a Happy New Year. We're lucky to have two occasions each year for sharing these good wishes, our own Rosh Hashanah in September and the secular New Year in January.

To get the secular New Year off to a good start, we're sharing a video recorded at New York's Park Avenue Synagogue on erev Rosh Hashanah this year by Cantors Azi Schwartz and Mira Davis of the popular Israeli song Bashana Haba'ah with words by Ehud Manor and music by Nurit Hirsch.

Once again, a happy and healthy New Year to all and may it be a year of success for Israel in defending and protecting Am Yisrael!

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Welcoming Shabbat with Ana Bekoach Sung by Hila Ben David

It's Friday again and time to welcome another Shabbat. Today we're sharing a beautiful rendition of the Kabbalistic prayer Ana Bekoach.

The singer is Hila Ben David.

Ana Bekoach is a liturgical poem from the Kabbalat Shabbat service that appears in the siddur just before Lecha Dodi. It's a Kabbalistic prayer composed by Rav Nehunia Ben Hakannah.

Known as the 42-letter Name of God, Ana Bekoach is a unique formula built of 42 letters written in seven sentences of six words each. Each of the seven sentences correspond to the seven days of the week, seven specific angels, and to a particular heavenly body. The letters that make up Ana Bekoach are encoded within the first 42 letters of the book of Genesis.

The kabbalists explain that this combination of letters takes us back to the time of Creation, and each time we meditate on a particular sequence, we return to the original uncorrupted energy that built the world. By performing the Ana Bekoach meditation, we enrich our lives with unadulterated spiritual light and positive energy.

Enjoy, and Shabbat shalom!

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Throwback Thursday Musical Special: The Barry Sisters Sing "All of You"

For almost half a century, from the 1930s to 1976, The Barry Sisters, Claire and Merna, were the voice of Jewish jazz in recordings, nightclub acts, and television appearances on The Jack Paar Show, The Tonight Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show.

Born in the Bronx to Yiddish speaking immigrants from Kiev, Clara and Minnie Bagelman started out in show business using their real names as The Bagelman Sisters, but after awhile, Clara became Claire, Minnie became Merna, and Bagelman became Barry. They performed songs in nine languages.

Looking glamorous and sparing no expense for their orchestrations, they sang to a full house at the Concord and other Catskills resorts.

In this Throwback Thursday special, Claire and Merna perform Cole Porter's "All of You" from "Silk Stockings" in a 1963 TV appearance.

Enjoy!

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Daniel Ahaviel, Hasidic Violinist, Performs at Kikar Hamusica in Jerusalem

We've been following the career of the amazing Hasidic Israeli fiddler Daniel Ahaviel ever since we discovered one of his early YouTube videos in 2010 and posted it on Jewish Humor Central.

His fame and his audiences keep growing as does our amazement at his boundless energy, his synthesis of Jewish, Irish, and bluegrass music, and finding that his talent comes from British secular musical roots.

Last year he performed at Kikar Hamusica, a modern complex in the picturesque Nachalat Shiva neighborhood in central Jerusalem and one of the most enchanting places to visit. Every day there are live performances in the square, the repertoire of performances in the square is wide and comprehensive, including rock n ‘roll, samba, klezmer, reggae, pop and Hasidic music.  

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Prank Call to Harvard University Asks if They Have a Terrorist Scholarship

A video of a prank call to the Harvard University admissions office, made by an Israeli comedian who pretends to be the mother of a Hamas terrorist, racked up millions of views on various platforms within 24 hours of its publication.

The illustrated clip produced by Racheli Rottner was the latest Israeli dig at American universities, which have come under fire for tolerating activities from students seen as downplaying the October 7 terror onslaught, supporting Hamas and targeting Jewish students on campus.

The call, reported in The Times of Israel and which Rottner says is authentic, features a mother named Jaama whose son Hamid is angling to attend Harvard on a terrorist scholarship.

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Monday, December 25, 2023

A Joke to Start the Week - "What Did You Learn in School Today?

It's Monday again, and time for another Joke to Start the Week. Today we're sharing a joke told by Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport, also known as Rabbi Raps. Rabbi Rapoport is the spiritual Leader of the Chabad Ventnor Shul at the New Jersey shore. 

He is a graduate of the Rabbinical College of America and received his Rabbinical Ordination in 2003. Rabbi Rapoport is also the director of the Jewish Learning Institute of Atlantic County. 

Here's the setup: A young boy went to school for the first time. His mommy walked him to the school and said to him "My shepseleh, my zeeskeit, bubbeleh, be a good boy in school today." And then...

Enjoy!

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

Tovah Feldshuh's One Woman Show "Aging is Optional" Comes to Pompano Beach January 11-12

If you're spending January in South Florida, you'll have a unique opportunity to see the award-winning actress Tovah Feldshuh in her acclaimed one-woman show Aging is Optional at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on January 11 and 12, 2024. If you're wintering elsewhere, we're sharing a 10 minute excerpt from the show right here. 

In this video clip, Feldshuh portrays a range of characters from Mama Lily and Grandma Ada to a French nightclub singer to Naomi Bunch in My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend to broadcaster Sylvia Chronic and others.

Tovah Feldshuh is a six-time Emmy & Tony nominee and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. Additionally, for her theatre work, she has won four Drama Desks, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Dramalogues, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Helen Hayes and Lucille Lortel Awards for Best Actress. 

She has recently been twice nominated as Best Actress in a Drama in Los Angeles for her work in the play Sisters-in-Law, in which she originated the role of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She recently starred in Funny Girl on Broadway as Rosie Brice. 

Enjoy!

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Welcoming Shabbat with Adon Olam Sung by Temple Kol Emeth to Chicago's "25 or 6 to 4"

Temple Kol Emeth, a Southern Reform congregation in suburban Atlanta, Georgia has been conducting Shabbat services with popular musical themes.

We previously posted excerpts from their Beatles Shabbat, with most of the familiar Shabbat prayers sung to famous Beatles songs. Last Shabbat the temple's Ahavat Torah Band played and sang the Kabbalat Shabbat liturgy to the melodies of Chicago.

Today we're sharing their rendition of Adon Olam, to the Chicago song 25 or 6 to 4. The original song was written by Robert Lamm, one of the founding members of the band. It was recorded in 1969 for their second album, Chicago, with Peter Cetera on lead vocals. Lamm said the song is about trying to write a song in the middle of the night. The song's title is the time at which the song is set: 25 or 26 minutes before 4 AM, i.e. 03:34 or 03:35.

The performers are Blake Singer, Cantorial Soloist and guitar, Jon Warner bass and harmony, Ira Wajsman keyboard, Wayne Menick drums, Burt Kann vocals, Gil Estes trombone, Herbie Dorfzaun sax, and Jason Rones trumpet and flugelhorn.

Enjoy and Shabbat shalom!

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Israeli "Saturday Night Live" Uses Satire to Give a Harry Potter Hogwarts Context to College Presidents' Evasions

Even in the midst of tragedy, a dose of humor can serve to clarify and expose hypocrisy and muddled thinking.

It didn't take long for Israeli comedy writers to create satiric sketches about the hypocrisy of the three college presidents who waffled on answering congressional questions about whether genocide violated the school's principles.

This sketch placed the three professors in the Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, with headmaster Albus Dumbledore presiding over an inquiry into violation of the Hogwarts Code of Conduct.

It appeared on Eretz Nehederet, the Israeli version of Saturday Night Live, one of the most popular TV programs in Israel.

Harry Potter fans will enjoy this satire. If you haven't read the books or seen the films, we encourage you to step into the magical world.

Enjoy!

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Comedian Modi Skewers College Presidents as if They are Analyzing Talmud Text

Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi Rosenfeld is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post.

Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Modi emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven and was raised on Long Island. After graduating from Boston University, he worked as an investment banker until his first open-mic night made him realize that stand-up was his true calling. Equipped with a sharp wit and a knack for reading an audience, Modi has gone on to become a successful fixture in New York's vibrant comedy scene, often doing bits that incorporate his heritage, and he is a hit with diverse Jewish audiences as well as fans of all backgrounds and beliefs.

In this video clip from a comedy club stand-up appearance, Modi delivers a parody of the college presidents answering congressional questions about anti-semitism on campus. Mocking their personal appearance, he then likens their answers to the way Yeshiva students would analyze a Talmud text with commentary from Rashi and other sources.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Yiddish Word of the Day: The Wedding

In 2020 the Forverts launched a daily series of short informal video clips called Yiddish Word of the Day.

The series, written and narrated by Forverts editor Rukhl Schaechter, aims to give non-Yiddish speakers an introduction to familiar Yiddish words and phrases and how they might be used in everyday situations. 

Schaechter, who was appointed the new editor of the Forverts in 2016, is the first woman to helm the paper in its 119-year history, its first editor to have been born in the United States, and likely its first editor who is shomeret Shabbat.


We posted the first of this series in May 2020. Now that the Forverts is continuing the series, we'll continue sharing some of the words and phrases as a regular feature of Jewish Humor Central.

Today we get to learn the Yiddish word for a wedding and lots of related expressions.

Enjoy!

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Monday, December 18, 2023

A Joke to Start the Week - "Problem With the Car"

It's another Monday and time for another Joke to Start the Week. Today Mickey Greenblatt is back with another good one.

Marshal (Mickey) Greenblatt received degrees from Columbia (BA and BS in Flight Sciences), a DC from Von Karman Institute (1963) and his PhD from Princeton in Aerospace Sciences. e worked as a researcher for NASA and the Naval Research Laboratory. 

With four other scientists, he founded Fusion Systems Corporation, which invented microwave-powered UV lamps for drying coatings. He founded and served on the boards of technology companies and is active in volunteer work. He served on the executive committee of the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington for many years.

Mickey also loves Jewish jokes and sent us this one to share with you. Here's the setup: Leslie and Joe were in the kitchen having dinner when Leslie said very tentatively to Joe: "I think there's something wrong with the car." And then...

Enjoy!

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Why do Jews Eat Chinese Food on Christmas?

It's been a tradition, or better said, a common practice, for Jews to eat Chinese food on Christmas day, either by going to Chinese restaurants or buying Chinese takeout food for dinner at home.

Supreme Court justice Elena Kagan made it sort of official when she was asked during her confirmation hearing where she was on Christmas day. Here's what she said:

 

The reasons most cited for the affinity between Jews and Chinese food are that Chinese restaurants are generally open on Christmas day, most of their menu items do not include dairy, and that their non-kosher meats are chopped up and hidden inside of dumplings or wrappers.
 
Today it's not so easy to find a kosher Chinese restaurant in many cities, but you'll likely have a selection to choose from if you live in the New York-New Jersey area, or in other states with large Jewish communities like South Florida, Los Angeles, or in Israel.

Dani Klein is doing a great service to the kosher Jewish community by providing an updated list of kosher restaurants worldwide at www.yeahthatskosher.com. To find a certified restaurant in your area, his website is worth checking out. 

Also be sure to check out the smartphone apps Kosher Near Me and Kosher GPS.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Welcoming Shabbat with Lecha Dodi by Congregation Beth Israel of San Diego

Congregation Beth Israel is San Diego’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation with roots dating to 1861 when San Diego was a frontier settlement. Jewish pioneers first came to San Diego in 1850 and, although very few in number, gathered each year to observe the High Holy Days. 

According to the late historian Henry Schwartz, San Diego Jewry, led by Old Town merchant Marcus Schiller, first met in 1861 to form the congregation they called Adath Yeshurun (Assembly of Israel). Beth Israel traces its origins back to the formation of Adath Yeshurun in 1861.

Join us today in welcoming Shabbat with the congregation singing Lecha Dodi by Aaron Bensoussan.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Former President Trump Releases Hanukkah Message on Social Media

Two days ago we posted a video of the White House annual Hanukkah reception where President Joe Biden wished all Jews a Happy Hanukkah and recalled his statement 35 years ago that you don't have to be a Jew to be a Zionist and that he is a Zionist.

This week former President Donald Trump released his message to the the Jewish people, recommitting ourselves to extinguishing the evil of anti-semitism, and reaffirming everlasting solidarity with the Jewish people as we go forward with God's help that light will overcome this horrible darkness.

Wishing you a very happy seventh day of Chanukah!

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Six13 Celebrates Chanukah With Variations on 13 Taylor Swift Songs

The a Cappella group Six13 is bringing some much-needed light into the world with a fun stroll through the Taylor Swift eras and their unique spin on 13 T-Swift tunes plus the reprise of a Six13 classic.

Six13 is a six-man vocal band that brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage, with songs ranging from hip-hop dance tracks to rock anthems. The members of the New York City-based group sound like a full band – while using nothing but their voices.

Enjoy, and Chag Chanukah Sameach!

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

White House Hosts Candle Lighting Event on Fifth Night of Hanukkah

Last night the White House hosted a Hanukkah reception to light the fifth candle of the Hanukkiah, a menorah that was fashioned from a piece of timber from the building. 

The program started with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of New York's Central Synagogue setting the scene and thanking President Joe Biden for his support of Israel and the Jewish people during this stressful time.

The candles were lit by five Jewish White House staffers who are descendants of Holocaust survivors.

The president spoke about the warmth and kinship that he feels with the Jewish community. He reiterated what he said 35 years ago and was criticized then for his statement that "You don't have to be a Jew to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist." 

Enjoy, and Chag Chanukah sameach!

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Monday, December 11, 2023

A New Version of "Maoz Tzur" for the Fourth Day of Hanukkah by the New York Boys Choir

With the arrival of Chanukah, Jews everywhere dispel darkness for eight nights. During the long dark nights of winter, it feels like you can’t see very far. But the flickering menorah lights of Chanukah give us a message of hope, of future, of our very redemption.

For the fourth day of Chanukah, we continue our series of holiday music videos with a new version of the traditional Maoz Tzur, composed by Yitzy Bald and sung by the New York Boys Choir.

Enjoy, and Chag Chanukah sameach!

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Disney World Celebrates Hanukkah with Story and Song at Epcot Center

If you happen to be in Walt Disney World's Epcot Center this month, you'll likely encounter Disney's tribute to Hanukkah. Every year Epcot features a storyteller relating the history of Hanukkah with a personal twist. 

The Hanukkah story is told at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, and leaves visitors knowing at least something about menorahs, dreidels, latkes, oil, Antiochus, and Judah Maccabee.

But wait! There's more. Voices of Liberty, the resident a cappella singing group at The American Adventure pavilion gives a nod to Hanukkah by singing a short medley including I Have a Little Dreidel and Hevenu Shalom Aleichem. But this year instead of a medley, they are singing Paul Yarrow's song Light One Candle, a song made popular by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Enjoy, and Happy Chanukah!

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Light one candle for the Maccabee childrenWith thanks that their light didn't dieLight one candle for the pain they enduredWhen their right to exist was deniedLight one candle for the terrible sacrificeJustice and freedom demandBut light one candle for the wisdom to knowWhen the peacemaker's time is at hand
Don't let the light go out!It's lasted for so many years!Don't let the light go out!Let it shine through our hope and our tears. (2)
Light one candle for the strength that we needTo never become our own foeAnd light one candle for those who are sufferingPain we learned so long agoLight one candle for all we believe inThat anger not tear us apartAnd light one candle to find us togetherWith peace as the song in our hearts
Don't let the light go out!It's lasted for so many years!Don't let the light go out!Let it shine through our hope and our tears. (2)
What is the memory that's valued so highlyThat we keep it alive in that flame?What's the commitment to those who have diedThat we cry out they've not died in vain?We have come this far always believingThat justice would somehow prevailThis is the burden, this is the promiseThis is why we will not fail!
Don't let the light go out!Don't let the light go out!Don't let the light go out!

Friday, December 8, 2023

Welcoming Shabbat and Hanukkah with Adon Olam by Kolot HaLev of Washington DC

Kolot HaLev – Voices of the Heart – is Greater Washington, DC's independent community choir focusing on Jewish choral music.

Kolot HaLev has performed in various venues beyond its home base, including the Jewish Heritage Museum in New York City, Arlington National Cemetery, the Library of Congress and the Italian Embassy in Washington DC among other prominent venues. In response to invitations from the community, KHL presents at local and regional music festivals and at nursing homes as time allows. KHL has become recognized as a source of highest quality, inspiring Jewish music, catering to audiences that return again and again.

Adon Olam, the well-known Jewish prayer, is actually a poem that describes the greatness of God and is often sung to the tune of different songs. In 2015 we posted a version sung by Kolot HaLev to the tune of Moscow Nights.

In this performance by Kolot HaLev led by musical director Ramon Tasat, the prayer is sung to the rousing melody of "Asa Branca" by Luiz Gonzaga and Humberto Teixeira.

Enjoy, Shabbat shalom, and Chag Chanukah Sameach!

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

A Hanukkah Video by Boys Town Jerusalem - "It's for Chanukah"

The Boys Town Jerusalem choir has a new Hanukkah video.  It's for Chanukah, with lyrics by Haim Nahman Bialik and a melody by Nahum Nardi.

Boys Town Jerusalem is one of Israel's premier institutions for educating the country's next generation of leaders in the fields of technology, commerce, education, the military and public service. 

Since its founding in 1948, BTJ has pursued its mission of turning young boys from limited backgrounds into young men with limitless futures. From Junior High through the College level, the three part curriculum at Boys Town - academic, technological and Torah - is designed to turn otherwise disadvantaged Israeli youth into productive citizens of tomorrow. 

Boys Town’s 18 acre campus is a home away from home for its more than 950 students. More than 7,500 graduates hold key positions throughout Israeli society.

Enjoy! Chag Chanukah Sameach!

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

A Chanukah Music Video by Ari Goldwag - "Chanukah Light"

Today we continue our Hanukkah posts with Chanukah Light by Ari Goldwag.

Ari Goldwag aims to influence and inspire with his music and Torah. His God-given gifts include singing, composing, and producing some of the latest hits in contemporary Jewish music. These gifts are present in every album, video, and Torah lesson that Ari shares with his community and fans.

Ari first entered the Jewish music world at a young age and his singing career began when he joined Miami Boys Choir, achieving fame for his touching solos. He starred in five albums and three videos before his departure from the group at age 14.

Ari has released eight solo albums, including his latest hit album “It's Geshmak to be a Yid” released in the spring of 2022, and has starred in and produced several unique music videos. His exceptionally popular video, “Am Echad,” has been viewed over eleven million times on YouTube. The video promotes a strong and vibrant message of unity among various and diverse groups of the Jewish people. His YouTube channel has reached over 30 Million views.

Ari lives with his wife Talia and their seven children in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

A Taylor Swift Hanukkah - The Y-Studs Sing "You Can Light With Me" - A Parody of "You Belong With Me"

Here come the Hanukkah videos!

On this Thursday night we will light the first Hanukkah candle. In the few days before the holiday begins and all through the eight days, we will bring you music videos and Chanukah posts as we do every year.

Tonight we're starting with You Can Light With Me, a parody of Taylor Swift's hit song You Belong With Me with new lyrics in the Chanukah spirit. The singers are the Y-Studs.

Originally from Yeshiva University, the Y-Studs a cappella group started as a club in 2010 and have since grown beyond the collegiate level to the professional stage. You may have seen some of their music videos, like the viral hit Evolution of Jewish Music and their cover Hashem Melech that have contributed to over 10 million views across social media channels - as well as over 38,000 YouTube subscribers.

Enjoy!

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The Maccabeats: Behind the Scenes at the March for Israel at the National Mall in Washington, DC

On November 14, the Maccabeats, the a cappella group that started out as Yeshiva University's student vocal group, performed on stage at the end of the March and Rally for Israel on the National Mall in Washington, DC. We posted their performance two days later here on Jewish Humor Central.

As they headed to Washington, the Maccabeats created a vlog (video blog) of their preparations for the trip, and included scenes of the 290,000 other participants getting ready for the day of support for Israel.

This vlog takes you behind the scenes and behind the massive stage where singers, political leaders, and Jewish community leaders addressed the unprecedented crowd. 

It's a piece of an important day in American Jewish history that we should always remember. 

Am Yisrael Chai!

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Koolulam Organizes Singers in 100+ Locations to Raise Awareness of Hostages in Gaza

Koolulam led an international musical project advocating for the return of the hundreds of abducted civilians currently being held in Gaza by Hamas. Our loved ones. 

More than 100 locations around the world took part in this urgent call. The song for this project was chosen by Tamar Forti, who lost her brother, Nir at the Nova peace party. As Madonna's fan, she found comfort in this song's lyrics and asked Koolulam leaders to use it to raise awareness for the hostage situation. 

The special video was produced in collaboration with The Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv and the families of the abducted and missing forum to raise awareness for the hostage situation worldwide. 

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Media and PR: Sharon Malin – Sharonmalin.malin@gmail.com For further information follow us on Facebook:   / koolulam   Follow us on Instagram:   / koolulam   Sign up to our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2AxJpNv #Koolulam #bringthemhome #bringthemhomenow The song – Madonna's – 'Like a Prayer' (1989). Original Lyrics and production by Maddona and Patrick Leonard Musical arrangement & production - Nitzan Zifroni and Ben Yaffet Video Music video director & chief Editor: Yair Tamir Video clip editors: Maor Keshet, Matan Ben Shimol Alisan Davidi and Roy Kreizman Graphic design: Eyal Armor After effects - Eran Moshketal Technical support - Studio Omer Leshem Camera Crew Cinematography - Uria Sayag Cinematography - Nir Maman X-jib operators - Daniel and Yitzchak Hanit Camera assistant - Yerahmiel Adler Camera equipment - AG Production Solutions Lighting additions equipment - Hakol BAKOL Amplification additions equipment - Israel Raz Rehearsal room - Rafsoda, Savta studio Stills photographer - Tali Raz Stage Conductors: Roni Stav & Matan Ben Shimol Children's Choir: Neve Oz Bands and Petah Tikva Stage Sounds, under the direction of Samdar Horowitz Lightning designer: Ziv Holtzman Head of sound: Sela Wisblom Choirs and congregations from Israel and the world Koolulam credits Founders - Michal Shahaf, Ben Yaffet and Or Teicher Director, Koolulam Israel - Limor Abkasis Chief Producer - Assaf Diamant Artistic director - Yotam Kushnir Line Producer - participating countries - Bella Fisher Koolulam production team - Dafna Hillel, Guy Maor, Yara Konfino Gabai, Corail Maman, Hadar Levy Translation - Ella Widislavsky Social networks photography: Hillel Mish'an Special thanks To The Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv team: Haim Sela and Adi Polak The staff of the kidnaped and missing forum - Nimrod Arlok, Tzahi Eliyahu, Gazit Kolton, Dorit Gvili, and Almog Israelov. Amir Feingold. Big Thanks to all of the musical conductors around the world who took part in this project and didn't stay silent: Galit Shear - London, England Tamara Samuel - Sydney, Australia Kenneth Birnbaum (SAR High School), Naomi Cohen & Adena Korn (Abraham Joshua Heschel School), Daniel Henkin (Ramaz Upper School) - New York City Alasdair Ong - Hong Kong Carey White - USA/New Jersey Escuela Olami ort Mexico (teacher Donna Rotblatt) - Mexico city Lisa Jacobson - Ashwood Victoria - Australia Reesa Pawer - Canada\Richmond Beny Zekhry - Brazil Justin Kett/Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School - London, United Kingdom Dor Magen Kiryat Tiv’on - Israel Cantor David Rosen - Toronto, Canada Jessica Alterman - Argentina Oren Kaunfer - USA Kayla Sawoski - Los Angeles, CA United States Anthea Canes - Los Angeles Corey Fooks - Australia, Melbourne Kristian Summerer - USA/Doylestown Clive Noble - Haifa, ISRAEL Radim Raszka - Family Gospel Ostrava Czech Republic/Ostrava Maria Haegele - Germany.Bochum Laura Wolfson - Canada/Oakville Buki Silber - USA/New York Melissa Valverde - Costa Rica Paula Baruch - Canada, Hamilton, Ontario Buki Silber - USA/New York Martín Nisnevich - Argentina - Buenos Aires Tzameret Ben David - Silicon Valley, California David Niego - Bruxelles IVOR JOFFE - CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Liyu Lu - Western Galilee. Israel Alain Picard - Switzerland Marcela Obermeister Shasha - Amsterdam The Netherlands Adi Gafni - Portugal, Lisbon Mindy Escobar - Leanse - El Paso, TX USA Dela Huettner - Switzerland/zurich Tamar Pinto - Washington DC Leah Peer Denver Colorado, USA Cantor Judy Adelman Gershon - Toronto Canada Brian Scott Maui, HawaiiNaama Perel - Pittsburgh, PA, USA Michael Ballak cameraman, Marcela Obermeister - Netherlands Jack Leopold - Waterville, Maine Jewish community of Uruguay URUGUAY Jack Leopold - Waterville, Maine, USA Liyu Lu - Chinese Community.China Adi gafni - Lisbon Portugal Jonathan Shapiro – Connecticut, USA Nisa Felps - Baltimore, Maryland, USA Marcela Obermeister Shasha – The Netherlands