The Book of Jewish Holidays

The Book of Jewish Holidays

Author: Ruth Kozodoy

Publisher: Behrman House, Inc

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780874416299

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Discusses the significance and the customs of various Jewish holidays including Sukkot, Purim, and Yom Hashoah. Provides activities and crafts for each holiday.


Hebrew Holiday and Folk Songs

Hebrew Holiday and Folk Songs

Author: Renee Karp

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1996-10-21

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781457460371

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David and Renee Karp have provided a late elementary/intermediate collection that features the best-known Hebrew songs. Titles are grouped by category (Chanukah, Passover, Purim, Folk, Liturgical), with easy-to-read explanations of each. This is a practical, functional book for those who know the songs, and a valuable resource for others who want to become familiar with songs of the Jewish heritage. Lyrics and guitar chord symbols are included.


Hanukcats

Hanukcats

Author: Laurie Loughlin

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-09-10

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1452132577

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You can bet your blintzes that when it comes to the Jewish holidays, cats have just a few things in mind: treats, toys, and mischief. In 20 feline-centric takes on traditional songs, the furriest family members finally get to share in the festivities, singing the praises of spinning dreidels, gefilte fish, and other joys of the holidays. With all-new illustrations throughout and songs from Hannukah, Passover, and more, cat lovers will find plenty to giggle over and celebrate all year round in this brand-new edition of the classic book. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.


Jewish Music

Jewish Music

Author: Abraham Zebi Idelsohn

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1992-01-01

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780486271477

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In this landmark of musical scholarship, the leading 20th-century authority on Jewish music describes and analyzes its elements and characteristics, and chronicles its development from the earliest appearance of Semitic song 2000 years ago to the early 20th century. Liberally illustrating every type of music discussed, the book examines the music as a tonal expression of Judaism, Jewish life and the spiritual aspects of Jewish culture.


Three Times Chai

Three Times Chai

Author: Laney Katz Becker

Publisher: Behrman House, Inc

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780874418101

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Fifty-four rabbis, from all branches of Judaism, tell their favorite stories--classic Bible stories, rabbinic and modern commentaries, folktales, and legends. Each story, ranging in length from one to seven pages, reflects a Jewish ideal or value and is told in the individual rabbi's unique speaking style. Each concludes with a note from the contributor explaining the story's lesson and why it is the rabbi's favorite. CONTENTS: The book is divided into four sections: Section One: Community -- Stories about relationships, tzedakah, and tikun olam, our responsibility to heal the world Section Two: Religion -- Stories about Jewish identity, practices, and spirituality Section Three: God's World --Stories about the ways in which we relate to God and live according to God's plan Section Four: Outlook -- Stories about our attitudes, choices, and quests for truth, honesty, wisdom, and courage


Chanukah, Folk, and Festivals

Chanukah, Folk, and Festivals

Author: Renee Karp

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781457459870

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This collection of 34 songs and dances presents a cross-section of some of the best known Hebrew music, ranging from liturgical and folk (including three Yiddish songs) to the festive holidays and the High Holidays. Carefully researched for accuracy and authenticity, the music is grouped by categories (such as Chanukah, folk, liturgical, Passover, Yiddish, and wedding), each with historical information included. With lyrics, translations, guitar chords, and a pronunciation guide. Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection.


Old Jewish Folk Music

Old Jewish Folk Music

Author: Moiseĭ Beregovskiĭ

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13:

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Here presented for the first time in English are Moshe Beregovski's surviving essays, plus his anthologies containing hundreds of folk songs with full Yiddish and English texts.


Klezmer's Afterlife

Klezmer's Afterlife

Author: Magdalena Waligorska

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0199995796

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Author Magdalena Waligorska offers not only a documentation of the klezmer revival in two of its European headquarters (Kraków and Berlin), but also an analysis of the Jewish / non-Jewish encounter it generates.