Oseh Shalom: Learn the Jewish prayer for peace (lyrics video)

Jan 12, 2017

The Jewish prayer for peace is called Oseh Shalom, and in this karaoke style lyrics video, kids and their parents can learn all the words.

The lyrics mean: May the one who makes peace in the heavens, make peace for us and all the people Israel.

There are many tunes that people sing this prayer for peace to – and of course you can simply say it – here is one we love, that we have sung at Jewish camp, at preschool and of course, at synagogue!

Watch this short video from the Shaboom team and practice saying the prayer together. And may peace be with you!

 

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Modeh Ani: Learn the words to the morning prayer

Jan 10, 2017

In this karaoke style lyrics video, kids and their parents can learn the Jewish blessing called Modeh Ani for boys, or Modah Ani for girls. The first two words mean, I give thanks, and the idea is that you say or sing this prayer first thing when you wake up, giving thanks to God for the gift of another day and the return of your soul! Cool, right?

There are many tunes that people sing this prayer to – and of course you can simply say it – here is one we love, that we have sung at Jewish camp and preschool! Performed by Isaac Zones and recorded in San Francisco.

Have a great morning!

 

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Erev Shel Shoshanim

Dec 12, 2016

Learn to sing the Israeli love song Erev Shel Shoshanim with this lyrics video featuring Michelle Citrin and Isaac Zones who spontaneously created these beautiful harmonies in our studio one day this summer! You can feel the collaboration spiralling out as you watch and listen.

This melody is often used as wedding music in Jewish weddings, and it’s popular in a lot of homes as a lullabye for children as well.

The music is by Yosef Hadar and the lyrics are by Moshe Dor. The song was first recorded in 1957 by singer Yafa Yarkoni, and a year later by the duo HaDuda’im. Their version became a smash hit in Israel.

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Eliyahu Hanavi: Havdalah Song Lyrics

Dec 09, 2016

Havdalah is the ceremony that closes Shabbat, and Eliyahu is the traditional song Jewish people sing as it closes before wishing each other a Shavua Tov – or a good week. The song is about Elijah the Prophet and the lyrics mean:

The lyrics mean:
Elijah the prophet, Elijah of Tishbi, Elijah of Gilead, may he soon come to us along with the Messiah, son of David.

Learn to sing Eliyahu and feel confident at your next Jewish gathering!

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HaYom Yom Huledet – the Hebrew Happy Birthday Song

Dec 05, 2016

Learn the Hebrew Happy Birthday song with this lyrics video! Ha Yom Yom Huledet is sung in Israel to celebrate…and in Jewish schools, camps and synagogues all over the world. No need to feel shy when you can learn the lyrics anytime with BimBam. We are proud to present our favorite Jewish songleader Isaac Zones in this singalong – so raise your voice – and happy birthday to you!

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Dreidel Song: Learn How to Sing a Chanukah Classic

Dec 03, 2016

If you don’t already know the words to I Have a Little Dreidel, well, it’s a good thing you found this page! Get singing and find yourself a Chanukah party. And don’t forget to check out all our Chanukah videos and downloadables on our dedicated Chanukah Page.

Apparently, this song also exists in Yiddish, we will have to see about that. “Ikh Bin A Kleyner Dreydl” anyone?

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Sevivon Sov Sov Sov Sing-Along

Dec 02, 2016

Sevivon Sov Sov Sov is mostly known as that other dreidel song and talks about the spinning top and how a great miracle happened there (or here if you live in Israel). Learn the words in Hebrew and English to this popular song for Chanukah!

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Chanukah Oh Chanukah lyrics video

Nov 25, 2016

In this lyrics video, you can learn a beloved Chanukah song in both English and its original Yiddish! Shaboom! is proud to present our favorite Jewish song leader Isaac Zones in this singalong…so raise your voice, party down and Happy Chanukah to you!

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How to Light and Bless the Chanukah Candles

Nov 25, 2016

Learn how to light and say the Jewish blessings over Chanukah candles in a real life preschool class! We are proud to partner with PJ Library to bring you this sweet tutorial. You can practice all three Hebrew blessings for Chanukah right along with us and the Shaboom! cast.

Chanukah sameach – happy Chanukah!

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Learn to Light Shabbat Candles

Nov 18, 2016

Parents and kids – use this karaoke video to learn the blessing together for lighting Shabbat candles from our friends at Temple Sinai Preschool in Oakland and the Shaboom! singers. Practice as much as you want…and Shabbat shalom to your family!

Click the preview below to download a handy dandy blessings cheat sheet to post on your fridge and use together!

shabbat shalom

If this was helpful, be sure to check out all of our Shabbat Shaboom videos – you can learn about blessing the grape juice, lighting the candles and so much more. Shabbat shalom to your family!

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