What is The Spirit of The Song?

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What is The Spirit of The Song?

FromThe Spirit of the Song

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Oct 11, 2021

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Delve into some of Jewish music's most popular & holy songs. In each episode, Dani Kunstler brings on the singer or composer to explain the inspiration behind the music. Whether it's at Shabbos zmiros, a kumzits, a wedding, concert or in your car - be prepared to connect more with your favorite songs. See more on LivingLchaim.com

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Oct 11, 2021

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Every song has a story. Dani Kunstler is on a mission to find the inspiration behind each song. Each episode, the world's greatest musicians, composers and singers explain where their beautiful melodies & powerful words come from. Music to our ears.

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'Mizmor Shir' by Shlomo Carlebach (ft. R' Shlomo Katz): Mizmor Shir Le'Yom Ha'Shabbos. In honor of the 27th Yahrtzeit of Shlomo Carlebach, I decided to reach out to R' Shlomo Katz, who knew & was inspired by Shlomo Carlebach personally. He tells over the story behind this ageless song in a way only he... by The Spirit of the Song
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What is The Spirit of The Song?: Delve into some of Jewish music's most popular & holy songs. In each episode, Dani Kunstler brings on the singer or composer to explain the inspiration behind the music. Whether it's at Shabbos zmiros, a kumzits, a wedding, concert or in your car... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Yedid Nefesh' by Abie Rotenberg: As one of the greatest composers of Jewish music, Abie Rotenberg has a knack for writing songs that everyone connects with. Yedid Nefesh is definitely one of those songs, as it is sung in so many Jewish homes in the waning minutes of Shabbos. In this... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Boruch Hu' by Eitan Katz by The Spirit of the Song
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'Shabbos Hayom LaHashem' by Baruch Levine (ft. Shloime Gertner): Composer: Baruch Levine Artist: Shloime Gertner Song: Shabbos Hayom LaHashem (Chazeik Kiryasi) If ever a song to get your Shabbos juices flowing, this is it. Such a heartfelt niggun that connects the power of Shabbos with the... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Esa Einai' by Shalsheles: Composed by Yitzchak Rosenthal Story & Insight by Simcha Sussman of Shalsheles Talk about the story behind a song! The story of this classic is definitely a must listen. Simcha Sussman, one of the leading members of the famous group... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Tatty My King' by Dovid Edell ft. Aryeh Kunstler: Composed & Sung by Dovid Edell Produced by Aryeh Kunstler Amongst all the beautiful and inspiring songs to come out of the Waterbury Yeshiva over the last two decades, Tatty My King may be the crown jewel. Speaking of a struggling Jew's... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Ribono' by Simcha Leiner: Song: Ribono Singer: Simcha Leiner How does one daven? Listen to Simcha Leiner tell over a story about a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov to give us an idea of how to daven and what to daven for. This story was the inspiration to his... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'V'hu Keili' by Baruch Levine: Composed by: Baruch Levine Singers: Baruch Levine & Yaakov Shwekey As believing Jews, we live our daily lives with the constant knowledge that we are here to serve Hashem in our own unique way. But what if our day had a deeper significance?... by The Spirit of the Song
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'You Fall Down You Get Back Up' by Joey Newcomb: The song, originally written by the great Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, is heartwarming and definitely strikes a chord in anyone who hears it. To see more podcasts brought to you by Living Lchaim visit Subscribe to our YouTube... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Carry On' by Binyamin Zwickler A"H by The Spirit of the Song
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'Pesach in the Ghetto' by Avi Kunstler - PESACH EDITION by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'Kah Echsof' - SHABBOS EDITION: Composed by Reb Aharon Karliner Insight by Rabbi Moshe Ginian One of the prettiest and most meaningful songs sung on Shabbos night, the depth that Rav Aharon Karliner injected into this zemer is so powerful and inspiring. Rabbi Moshe Ginian... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Chasof' by Baruch Levine: Song: Chasof Composer: Baruch Levine Singer: Yaakov Shwekey Sung in so many homes, and so many Yeshivas after Chanukah lecht, Chasof has become the ultimate Chanukah song. And although not fast like its' Chanukah song counterparts,... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside "Mi K'amcha Yisroel" by Joey Newcomb & Benny Friedman: IT'S ADAR TIME! Composed by Joey Newcomb Sung by: Joey Newcomb & Benny Friedman There's no better musician in the Jewish world today that brings simcha to Klal Yisroel quite like Joey Newcomb. Listen in how Joey wrote this fun, yet... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'V'hareinu' by Yona Weinrib by The Spirit of the Song
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What is Jewish Music (with Aryeh Kunstler): Music is a very sensitive topic, with so many opinions and tastes. This is why Dani sat down with his brother, Aryeh Kunstler, to create this special edition of The Spirit of the Song. In this episode we bring two styles, two mentalities, two... by The Spirit of the Song
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'Listen to Your Neshama' by Yerachmiel Begun: Song: Listen to Your Neshama Singer: Yerachmiel Begun Yerachmiel Begun, one of my musical mentors as a child during my time in the Miami Boys Choir, was the perfect address to hear about the power of Jewish music. The main focus of this podcast is... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'Gam Ki Eilech' by Meir Levine of Waterbury: Composed by Meir Levine, Waterbury Yeshiva Fitting the right words into a song can be a difficult feat, especially when you have powerful words like Gam Ki Eilech. But Meir Levine of Waterbury wrote a song at a time of fear that shines a light on how... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside "Nachamu" by Aryeh Kunstler by The Spirit of the Song
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Roundtable Conversation: Where Jewish Music is Headed (with Aron Shapiro & Yaakov Brown) by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside "L'sheim Shamayim" by Joey Newcomb: This song is a beautiful expression of what our avodas Hashem should be. Collaborating with the well known Israeli singer/songwriter Yosef Karduner, Joey Newcomb tells the story behind this enchanting song. Our new and free... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside "V'zakeini" by Baruch Levine: This episode is being released on Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan, a conspicuous time to daven for the spiritual welfare of our children. This tefilla that Baruch Levine so beautifully turned into a song, has in it all the yearning parents wish for... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'Mayim Rabim' (אני לדודי ודודי לי) by Derech Achim: Song: Mayim Rabim / אני לדודי ודודי לי Composed by Jared Lazarus of Derech Achim With Rosh Hashana just a few weeks away, I felt it appropriate to highlight a song that has slowly but surely gotten on to everyone's... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside "Gam Ki Eilech" by Rav Shmuel Brazil by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside "Everlasting Love" by R' Shlomo Katz: As Klal Yisroel continues with the theme of nechama in the haftorahs following Tisha b'Av, what greater consolement could there be than to realize the love that Hashem has for us, which in turn helps us love Him even more. Composed by:... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside Rabbi Twerski's "Im Eshkacheich" by Lev Tahor by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'Keli' by Aryeh Kunstler: Composed by Aryeh Kunstler Sung by Aryeh Kunstler & Yosef Karduner Special for Purim, the ageless words of "Keli Keli lamah azavtani" by Dovid Hamelech, and echoed by Esther Hamalka as she entered the chamber of... by The Spirit of the Song
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Roundtable Conversation: Different Music for Different Jews (with Aron Shapiro & Yaakov Brown): In this weeks special episode, R' Dani continues his music conversation with Aron Shapiro and Yaakov Brown. They talk about the varying styles of Jewish songs and how they relate to us individually. Our free call-in-to listen feature is... by The Spirit of the Song
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Inside 'Achas' by Mordechai Shapiro: Check out Mordechai Shapiro's new album with the title track "Achas". In this episode Mordechai Shapiro takes us behind the scenes into this uniquely beautiful song and why it's so important to him. Enjoy. Our brand new... by The Spirit of the Song
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