Come, My Friend : Songs and Blessings For Shabbat

1. Hadlakat Nerot Shabbat (Lighting Shabbat Candles)

2. Shalom Aleychem (Peace Unto You)

3. Yedid Nefesh (Beloved of my Soul)

4. L'cha Dodi (Come, My Friend)

5. Kiddush Leyl Shabbat (Kiddush for Shabbat Eve)

6. Netilat Yadayim/Hamotzi (A Hand Washing Ritual/Sharing Bread)

7. L'cha Dodi (Come Go With Me)

8. Shir Hama'alot (Psalm 126)

9. Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals)

10. Oseh Shalom (Grant us Peace)

11. Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet)

12. Laner V'livsamim (Candle and Spices)

13. Havdalah Verses

14. Havdalah Blessings

15. Hamavdil

16. Buena Semana (A Good Week)

17. Shavua Tov (A Good Week)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Rabbi Jonathan Kligler is the spiritual leader of Kehillat Lev Shalem - The Woodstock Jewish Congregation in Woodstock, New York, where he has served for the past 12 years. He is an accomplished singer, guitarist and cantor, and is widely appreciated for his warm voice and engaging style.

Zoe B. Zak is a gifted singer, instrumentalist and composer/arranger who is at home in an astonishingly wide range of musical styles. Her previous album Zoe B. Zak breaks new ground, setting traditional Hebrew liturgy in original and vibrant settings.

Band members: Rabbi Jonathan Kligler - vocals
Zoe B. Zak - vocals, keyboards and accordion
Reggie Harris - vocals
Bill Vanaver - guitar, bazouki, mandolin, tambura and banjo
Geoff Miller - guitar
Mark Murphy - bass
Brian Melick - percussion

Product Description
Here is a fresh and intriguing interpretation of the traditional Sabbath and Havdalah prayers and songs. The voices of Rabbi Jonathan Kligler and Zoe B. Zak meld together seamlessly, bringing a prayerful and effervescent quality to this ancient liturgy. Expertly produced and imaginatively arranged by Zoe B. Zak, this recording brings together musical styles from all over the world. This is new Jewish music at its best.

Whether you choose to close your eyes or follow along in the beautiful full-color accompanying booklet, Come, My Friend invites you to deepen your experience of Shabbat.

(All proceeds from the sale of this recording benefit the Woodstock Jewish Congregation.)

Tracks:

Hadlakat Nerot Shabbat (Lighting Shabbat Candles)
Shalom Aleychem (Peace Unto You)
Yedid Nefesh (Beloved of my Soul)
L'cha Dodi (Come, My Friend)
Kiddush Leyl Shabbat (Kiddush for Shabbat Eve)
Netilat Yadayim/Hamotzi (A Hand Washing Ritual/Sharing Bread)
L'cha Dodi (Come Go With Me)
Shir Hama'alot (Psalm 126)
Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals)
Oseh Shalom (Grant us Peace)
Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet)
Laner V'livsamim (Candle and Spices)
Havdalah Verses
Havdalah Blessings
Hamavdil
Buena Semana (A Good Week)
Shavua Tov (A Good Week)

Album Description

Here is a fresh and intriguing interpretation of the traditional Sabbath and Havdalah prayers and songs. The voices of Rabbi Jonathan Kligler and Zoe B. Zak meld together seamlessly, bringing a prayerful and effervescent quality to this ancient liturgy. Expertly produced and imaginatively arranged by Zoe B. Zak, this recording brings together musical styles from all over the world. This is new Jewish music at its best.

Whether you choose to close your eyes or follow along in the beautiful full-color accompanying booklet, Come, My Friend invites you to deepen your experience of Shabbat.

(All proceeds from the sale of this recording benefit the Woodstock Jewish Congregation.)

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