Music of the day 8/9/22

Sorry it got posted a bit late!

Yesterday on my way to work I was listening to Radio Noshmim Mizrahit on the RLIVE app. And I heard a familiar song but it was covered by a different artist.

Here is another version sung by Liran Danino from Kochav Nolad TV show aka a Star is Born. Since Jewish people don’t worship idols that is why there is no Israel Idol TV show. If you want to hear the original Tslam version it can be found on YouTube. 

For the lyrics in English they can be found here.

In other news Olivia Newton-John passed away yesterday. Here is a tribute song to her:

Another version:

If you are in the mood for a little disco / Saturday Night Fever this will do it for you: 

This last song is for the birds. My mother hates birds. Every time lately I hear this song, I think about Moshe Eskayo an huge Israeli dance choreographer that passed away recently.

Be sure on Rosh Hashana that you sing and play this song while throwing your breadcrumbs (casting your sins away) wherever they will land. The song has nothing to do with Tashlich or Rosh Hashana but the birds enjoy the tune!

This is a live version and the singer / actress is in an upcoming movie.

I plan to Blog again soon!!

Interesting Song of the week of 7/25/22

I recently attended a zoom lecture about Israeli Zionist music. A few of the songs were great songs and some that I recognized. Other songs were a bit scary towards the end of the lecture. Thank you to occsp.net for the inspiration in writing this. 

One song which has been brought up a few times in the last 2 years is this song by Teapeacks / Tipex. (Various spelling).

Tipex is a correction fluid (whiteout):

Tipex gained popularity by combining israeli music with light humorous hints. 

Interesting website about the button

Tipex represented israel in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Push The Button.

It’s getting to be a scary world let’s hope that someone stupid doesn’t push the button! 

From Eurovision video:

Lyrics translated if needed.

Here is the Wikipedia info on the song.

The song finished 24th in the Eurovision semifinals.

So tell me would you push the button?

Song of the day and Happy Friday 7/8/22

Shabbat Shalom !

 (What Does That  Even Mean?)

Taken from chabad.org:

If you walk down the street in a Jewish neighborhood anytime between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon, you will notice Jews of all stripes wishing each other a peaceful, enjoyable Shabbat. In fact, as early as Wednesday, you can bid farewell with wishes for a good Shabbat.

But what to say? As always, different Jews have different ways of doing things.

The traditional Yiddish greeting of Ashkenazi Jews is “Gut Shabbos,” which means “Good Sabbath.” This greeting is used in place of both “hello” and “goodbye.” However, when used in parting, it is modified slightly to “Ah gutten Shabbos.” If you cannot remember the Yiddish nuances, just say “Good Shabbos” every time, and you’ll be in very good company.

This greeting is preferred by chassidic and traditional Jews of European descent.

The Hebrew salutation, used by Sephardim of Eastern descent and those who favor modern Hebrew, is “Shabbat shalom,” which means “Sabbath [of] peace.”

(Just to add to the mix, there is also the Aramaic version of “Shabbata tava,” “Good Sabbath,” that appears occasionally in writing. No need to memorize this for when you meet an Aramaic Jew, because there are none.)

Today’s song of the day comes from Mordechai Ben David. On my way to work I was listening to Yakov Schwekey singing a medley that had this song in it. That was the inspiration of today!

Here is a little maze and fun from the PJ Library to help you with Shabbat Shalom!

Don’t forget to do your homework! 

Bonus Track:

Just heard this one on Israel hour online! Love it!

Have an AMazing weekend! (Yes that spelling was on purpose!) 😁

Song of the day + Other stuff

 

Heard this yesterday on Israel Hour Radio and decided to keep the America theme going for a bit and share some of the fun.  You need to join in the fun Monday - Friday and Sunday Mornings ! 

Frank Sinatra!

Enjoy this one also (From West Side Story!)

To get you back in the swinging mood here Sesame Street: Do-op Hop With Kermit:

Even though this isn't the current Minions movie its funny! So I hope you enjoy it!

Need to learn the Hebrew alphabet? I've brough along some friends that might be able to help out! Warning there may be a quiz in the future !

Hope this helps you after a long weekend !!!!

4th of July 2022

Happy 4th of July 2022 (From Muppets to Minions!)

Well at least today was a sleep in day ! YAY!!! 

What does one think about on 4th of July besides a day off work?  

Fireworks

I always think of this one song and the word of the day:

ZIKUKIM = Fireworks !!!

Moshe Peretz sings this lovely song "Zikukim" (See lyrics translation) all about fireworks:

I just recently heard about a Muppet Show pinball machine in a group on facebook.. How cool this will be. I know Elaine won't ever allow us to own one but I will work on convincing her!

I hope that I can edit the music in the pinball machine. It would definitely include this one:

To keep us in is a good mood we all need to take a bath with our rubber duck ! (Listen carefully!)

This one is for all of those that like to have some fun which is what we are going to do in a little bit:

(Song by Itai Levy)

איתי לוי & סטפן לגר & עידו שוהם - אפטר אמאל'ה

English translation

Have some fun !

Here is a little more info on the song.

Enjoy this too !

Have a great day and enjoy!!!! 

Stay tuned for tomorrow's edition!

Song of the day 7/1/22 (Corona)

Oy Ve!

You can believe what you want. But again this isn’t going away lightly! The numbers in Arizona put us in the read Believe it or don’t believe it! Still caution is good but do what you want not as you get told!! Uncertainty is definitely in the air! 

If you are sick don’t get a Covid test! That one good piece of advice!

The only way to properly test for Covid is like this! It is the only accurate way to get a Covid test and I’ll bet your bottom dollar it feels better too! Watch the video on the link!

If you go to a synagogue try to speak to god without a mask on! Too bad our synagogue and most are requiring masks. Hello rabbis in rabbi land God can’t hear you with a mask on!

Todays song is by Sagiv Cohen who I have personally met a few times at various dance camps around the US! Great singer with great songs. This song is a bit unique. 

Version with English translation:

Here is a precious little gift that Israel hour Radio DJ Josh Shron found. Enjoy! Note there might be some fireworks in one of my next blog posts.

Have a fantastic start to your weekend.

Song of the day Saturday 6/25/22

 I think I’ll go for a walk outside!

Oh wait it’s 108 degrees today. It’s a Sunshine Day!

How many of you have The Brady bunch album?

Just think TV has evolved even further along ! Color TV ! (YAY)  This song will take you back a little bit !

But back in the day when tv was invented it was only in Black & White. Here is another song by Eyal Golan talking about a black and white movie (Translation) סרט שחור לבן - Seret Shachor Lavan. He had hair back in 2011. I hope you enjoy the concert clip:

Here is one more in Eyal Golan's Living Room in 2020 singing a duet of Seret with Itay Levi:

The song is also a really fun Israeli partner dance by my friend Sholmo Maman:

If you are stuck at home watch some great black and white movies or television shows.

Have a great day all!!!