Vol 3 No. 6 June 2002/Sivan-Tammuz 5762   www.soundswrite.com

What's New?

	GUARANTEED FUNNY:  101 TOTALLY CLEAN JOKES
	by Bob Alper

Need a good laugh?  Bob Alper, in his intensely funny second album release, GUARANTEED FUNNY: 101 TOTALLY CLEAN JOKES, has the timing, the material, and a delicious sense of humor, that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. The album, subtitled, “some things old, some things new, some things borrowed. Nothing Blue,” contains 65 minutes of outstanding humor, told before a live audience. Subjects include: where do jokes come from? animals, bar jokes, children and parents, senior citizens, professions, religion, miscellaneous, travel and dialects!
Want to smile? Listen online now!
Animals joke, Children & Parents joke, Religion joke.
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	SING TO THE ETERNAL
	by Gerard Edery

In collaboration with The Village Temple in New York City, The Gerard Edery Ensemble’s latest release is an offering of spiritual songs from Morocco, Persia, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Spain and Portugal, as well as original songs based on sacred texts. Sung in English, Hebrew, Ladino and Arabic, the 12 selections include Adon Olam, Shalom Alechem Senores, Eli Eliyahu, Ya Ribon, L’cha Dodi, Los Bilbilicos, To Everything There is a Season, Mi Ze Yemalel and others, with full lyrics and translations.  SING TO THE ETERNAL, conveys the hope that it will be a pathway for all who wish to enter into a musical dialogue with our Creator, our People and with all of humanity.  Gerard Edery,  the master of Sephardic song, and his talented Ensemble, once again offer beautiful music, rich in tonal, harmonic and lyrical qualities.
Enjoy this richly textured music Adon Olam, Eli Eliyahu, Ya Ribon
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	WORDS OF THE SOUL
	by Milot Ha'Nefesh

The Los Angeles Jewish pop band MILOT HA’NEFESH, composed of talented musicians David Ross, Suzy Rauch and Micha Liberman, have infused their first recording with ruach, love of Israel and Jewish texts, and a touchingly beautiful sound. Their refreshing style captivates Phoenix’s ‘Generation J’ worshippers at Beth El Congregation’s monthly Raw Kaballah Shabbat service. Exquisite harmonies and contemporary arrangements showcase David’s original lyrics in these 11 English and Hebrew selections. Favorites include Mi Ha-ish, Tov L’hodot, Boi V’shalom, Esa Einai, We Are As One, Dodi Li, Beyond The Hills, Modeh Ani…and More!
Treat yourself to a new experience  Bo'i V'shalom, Dodi Li, We Are As One.
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	AWAKEN, ARISE!
	by Hanna Tiferet

When you hear Hanna Tiferet sing her original lyrics, you understand why she has developed a reputation as a gifted teacher and purveyor of healing. Her new release, AWAKEN, ARISE!, is about waking up to the fullness of who we are and cherishing the simple gifts that sustain us. These 12 Hebrew and English prayersongs of hope and healing will take you on a soul journey through the valleys and peaks of human experience. Beautiful harmonies sung by Jessica Wise Fairman and Rabbi Daniel Siegel enhance Hanna’s gentle, yet powerful style. Your heart will soar from the opening chant of Awaken, Arise! to the closing song, Bless Who You Are, along with other favorites Mah Tovu, Nigun, HaMakom Yinahem, Shiviti YaH, Gomel, and Mikolot Mayim.
We invite you to lift your day - listen to these songs online now!: 
Awaken, Arise!, Gomel, Please God.
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	KABBALAH MUSIC - SONGS OF THE JEWISH MYSTICS: Meditations, Devotions & Ecstasies, New and Old, from Around the World
	by Laura Wetzler

ASCAP Award winning, New York singer-songwriter Laura Wetzler, tours internationally giving over 150 concerts, lectures and workshops each year. In KABBALAH MUSIC, her new Jewish recording, Laura shares her global experience with selections from Uganda, Italy, India, Spain, Yemen, Iraq, Greece, Morocco, Eastern Europe, and the U.S. Fifteen beautiful songs, including some original compositions, celebrate traditional mystical imagery from the Torah, the Zohar, the Hechalot poets, Ibn Ezra, Gerondi, the "Ari," Najara, Alkabetz, Labi, Shabazi, Nachman of Bratzlav, Levi Yitzak of Berdichev, Sarah Bas Toivim, and more. An attractive and informative 22 page booklet with translations, transliterations and historical notes is included. Laura’s radiant voice is accompanied by the renowned Alicia Svigals on the violin, and Lorin Sklamberg on the accordion. Favorites include: Wa-eda Ma, Kol Haneshama Meditation, Narrow Bridge, Im Ninalu, Bar Yochai, Klezmer Hechalot, Shechina Blessing, Dudele, Ya Ribon Olam, Shalom Aleichem.
Let this music take you to new places - listen online now!
L'cha Dodi, Narrow Bridge, & Bar Yochai
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Chai Monthly Special!


This month our featured item is 
The World of Your Dreams
by Debbie Friedman
Click here to learn more about Debbie

A winning combination of soft spiritual melodies and uplifting energized tunes that express all of our dreams...... Listen online to these beautiful songs now! Birchot Havdalah, The World of Your Dreams (Andy's Bar Mitzvah Song), Shelter of Peace (Hashkiveinu).

Debbie Friedman Announcements!
Here are links to websites with information on future events.

• May 29 - June 2, 2002 Debbie will be at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute's Hava Nashira Program, song leading and music workshop featuring Debbie, Craig Taubman and other talented faculty members. Hava Nashira is for all who teach and lead music in camps, congregations and community centers. CLICK HERE  or CLICK HERE for more information.

• June 3, 2002 The National Foundation for Jewish Culture will be honoring Debbie with an Achievement Award in Performing Arts at their 13th Annual Awards Dinner.  It will take place at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.  CLICK HERE for more information.  Congratulations Debbie!

June 1/21 Sivan  B'ha-alotcha  Eil Na R'fa Na La by Debbie Friedman
June 8/28 Sivan  Sh'lach L'cha  Stop! Look! Remember! by Wally Schachet-Briskin
June 15/5 Tammuz  Korach  Vayiplu by Monty Turner
June 22/12  Tammuz  Chukat  Rock Yield Its Water by Cary Scott Reich
&  Balak  Bilam by Joe Black & Mark Bloom
June 29/19 Tammuz  Pinchas  Joshua, I Wanna Talk With You 
by Peter & Ellen Allard

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Sounds of Sinai: Numbers In Song

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B'shalom,
Donna Lander, Editor 
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