Welcoming Shabbat with a Shabbat Medley by Israeli Singer Bat Ella and Cantor Azi Schwartz

Today we welcome Shabbat with a medley of Shabbat songs by Israeli singer Bat Ella and Cantor Azi Schwartz of New York's Park Avenue Synagogue.

The medley includes Shalom Aleichem, Lecha Dodi, V'Shamru, a Hebrew version of Sabbath Prayer from Fiddler on the Roof, and Havdalah.

Nusach America was a World Premiere Tribute concert in Tel Aviv dedicated to the rich and varied musical culture world of North American Jewry.

Bat Ella said she learns Talmud and Tanach (Hebrew Bible), says Modeh Ani (the prayer upon arising) in the morning and the Shema prayer when she goes to sleep. She also attends a Conservative synagogue near her home. She said she is incredibly proud of her Judaism, and believes it’s a source of wisdom that makes her a better human being. 

Enjoy, and Shabbat shalom!

Welcoming Shabbat with a Shabbat Medley by FDD Vocal

We like to welcome Shabbat every week with a song from the Shabbat liturgy. A couple of weeks ago we posted a version of Lecha Dodi by FDD Vocal. It was so well liked that we're bringing them back this week to sing a medley of Shabbat songs from Kabbalat Shabbat to after Havdalah.

The FDD Vocal ensemble was established in 2017 and includes five singers who are graduates of the Israel military rabbinate band. They have been a huge success in Israel and around the world.

The vocalists also appear in events and performances as solo artists themselves and sing in a wide variety of languages ​​and musical styles, from authentic Chassidic music to contemporary world music.

Enjoy!

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