Washington Jewish Radio

Hello Everybody!! These have been very difficult days for our people, especially in Israel. The many killings and woundings and the murder of Ezra Schwartz has hit everyone so hard and has brought home to us here in America what many Jews around the world have been dealing with. In response to these events Ben and I present a regular edition of the program, with many songs of tribute, inspiration and hope interspersed throughout the show.  Ben and I hope that this special program will bring comfort and hope for better days ahead. Ben and I hope you enjoy the show. Here is the line-up for this week’s special program:

PROGRAM OF SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015

The first part of the show is a tribute to Ezra Schwartz, an 18 year old American student murdered in Israel while studying there.

1. Shivisi-The Seymour Silbermintz Choir-1954. In moments of great grief, such as when a casket is lowered for burial, these verses from Psalm 16 are recited: For I have set the L-rd before me. Surely he is at my right hand and I shall not be moved.  Therefore my heart will be strong…

2. Hashem Mo Odom-Cantor Sholom Katz accompanied by the Seymour Silbermintz Choir-1954. These verses are recited at memorial services such as Yizkor and at funerals and unveilings. Oh, L-rd, What is man that thou take notice of him…?

3. Our Father-Yaakov Shwekey. Ben presents this song of hope and inspiration as part of the tribute.

The remainder of the program is as follows…

Lo Nafsik Lashir-Yehoram Gaon-1980

Ich Vill Zich Shpielen (I Want To Play) Fyvush Finkel-1947

B’Arvot Ha Negev-Cantor Eliezer Schulman-1982

A Glezeleh L’Chayim (A Glass To Life)-Grisha Tzatskis-1971

Alef, Bais, Gimel (spoof of the Jackson Five hit “ABC”)-Shlock Rock-1997

Won’t You Come Home, Disraeli? (spoof of the song “Won’t You Come Home, Bill Bailey?)-Allan Sherman-1962

Al Tiroh-Camp Shalva Choir-1988

Hinei Ma Tov-Cantor Jacob Hass-1962

Adon Olam-Shoresh-1998

On the Cantorial Feature, two very nice selections by the great Cantor Sol Zim from his 1982 album “The Joy Of Cantorial Prayer”, accompanied by Bob Reisenman and his orchestra. Two selections of great inspiration:

1. Shema Yisroel

2. Ani Ma’amin

BEN’S SELECTIONS ON THE PROGRAM:

Lechi Loch-Debbie Friedman

Barechu (spoof of the Cee Lo Green hit “Forget You”)-Jew Man Group

Nafshi-Boaz Madda

Elokim Natan L’Cho B’Matan-Eitan Masouri

Mitoch HaLev-Maydad Tasa

Well, that’s the show for this week and Ben and I hope you enjoy it. We remind you to continue to spread the good word about Washington Jewish Radio by forwarding the website to everyone you can. On next week’s program the first of two great Chanukah programs. Lots of rare and fine music to bring a special sparkle to your enjoyment of the holiday. Until then, thanks for listening and have a great week!!