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URJ Books And Music :: Black, Rabbi Joe

Black, Rabbi Joe


Meet Rabbi Joe Black, a vibrant force in today's contemporary Jewish music scene! A dynamic performer, lyrical composer, and accomplished musician, Rabbi Black has produced several critically acclaimed albums of Jewish music, a songbook and two videos. His latest release, Eight Nights of Joy, features Joe and The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, one of the world's premier klezmer ensembles, live in concert on the sixth night of Chanukah, 5767 (December 20, 2006) at Temple Sholom in Chicago, Illinois. This live recording captures the exuberance of Rabbi Joe’s music and the energy and creative genius of some of the world’s top klezmer musicians. This amazing CD serves up a tasty mixture of traditional and contemporary Chanukah tunes, favorite Rabbi Joe songs, and classic klezmer cuts, in styles that range from rock n’ roll to bluegrass, funk to jazz fusion, traditional klezmer to Ladino to country yodeling. And it all works seamlessly in a joyous celebration of Chanukah!

Rabbi Joe has released two other recordings of adult/contemporary Jewish music that have received widespread critical acclaim and brought him to the forefront of contemporary American Jewish music. Sabbatical (2003) reflects Rabbi Black's skillful guitar playing, his thoughtful original lyrics, and smooth, silky vocals. Leave A Little Bit Undone (1999) showcases 12 thought-provoking original songs in English and Hebrew, with lyrics based on biblical and liturgical texts.

Original songs from Rabbi Black's two children's recordings, Aleph Bet Boogie (1991) and Everybody's Got A Little Music (1992) are widely sung in religious schools, Jewish summer camps and community centers, and at youth group events across North America. Rabbi Black has received numerous honors for his performances and compositions. He was recognized by Moment Magazine as one of the top ten male performers in Contemporary American Jewish music, as well as one of the top ten children's performers in American Jewish music.

Sheet music for 28 of Rabbi Joe's compositions from his first four recordings is available in The New Rabbi Joe Black Songbook. Expertly transcribed by Gordon Lustig and published by Lanitunes Music and Sounds Write Productions, each piece in this 110-page perfect-bound book includes melody line, guitar chords, Hebrew, translation, and transliteration.

Rabbi Black serves as Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado, a position he assumed in July of 2010. Prior to this he was Senior Rabbi at Congregation Albert in Abuquerque, NM for fourteen years, and before that he served as Assistant and then Associate Rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rabbi Black received his Bachelors degree in Education from Northwestern University in 1982, and his Masters degree and Rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1987. Rabbi Black is a past president of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association. He served as co-chair of the Worship Committee of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Central Conference of American Rabbis Joint Task Force on Religious Living. He has also served on the UAHC Youth Commission.
 
Rabbi Black lectured and performed for many years at the Coalition For Alternatives in Jewish Education (CAJE) Conference. He has served as faculty and guest artist at numerous national and regional biennial conventions of the Reform Movement. Rabbi Black has traveled extensively to congregations around the country to be the featured performing artist and scholar in residence.
 
Rabbi Black lives in Denver with his wife Sue and son Ethan; his daughter Elana is a student at the University of Texas.

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ALEPH BET BOOGIE - CD
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ALEPH BET BOOGIE - CD
Rabbi Joe Black
Item #: 951155

Rabbi Joe Black shares with us an infectious sound, blending a mixture of traditional folk melodies with styles ranging from swing to salsa, sweet lullabies to straight ahead rock. Through songs and stories we learn the meaning of Jewish holidays, favorite foods, customs, and the fun of be...

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AYEKA - SHEET MUSIC
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AYEKA - SHEET MUSIC
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A 5-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Ayeka" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording Leave A Little Bit Undone. Includes melody line, complete lyrics, and guitar chords.

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BANISH THOSE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS - SHEET MUSIC
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BANISH THOSE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS - SHEET MUSIC
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A 3-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Banish Those Negative Thoughts" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording Leave A Little Bit Undone. Includes melody line, complete lyrics, transliteration, and guitar chords.

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CHANUKAH MENORAH SHEET MUSIC
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CHANUKAH MENORAH SHEET MUSIC
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A 2-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Chanukah Menorah" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording "Everybody's Got A Little Music." Includes melody line, complete lyrics, and guitar chords.

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Eight Nights Of Joy - Full CD Download
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Eight Nights Of Joy - Full CD Download
Item #: 951304-CD

Digital download of the song Eight Nights Of Joy (Full Album) from the album 'Eight Nights of Joy'. Individual tracks & full CD download are also available - please see the main product page for a detailed description, full track listing, and soun...

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EVERYBODY'S GOT A LITTLE MUSIC - CD
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EVERYBODY'S GOT A LITTLE MUSIC - CD
Rabbi Joe Black
Item #: 951156

This second recording by Rabbi Joe Black contains 11 exciting, fun-filled songs that are especially suited for children and their families. This is one CD that kids and adults will listen to again and again!

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Good Morning, Good Night: Jewish Children's Songs for Daytime and Bedtime (CD)
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Good Morning, Good Night: Jewish Children's Songs for Daytime and Bedtime (CD)
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Item #: 950084

Featuring six songs for bedtime and six for morning, performed by the biggest stars in contemporary Jewish music: Fran Avni, Kol B'Seder, Rabbi Joe Black, Peri Smilow, Peter & Ellen Allard, Debbie Friedman, Rick Recht, and others. A great way to start and end the day for families with youn...

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JUDAH MACCABEE SHEET MUSIC
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A 3-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Judah Maccabee" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording "Aleph Bet Boogie." Includes melody line, complete lyrics, and guitar chords.

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LATKE HAMENTASCHEN DEBATE SHEET MUSIC
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LATKE HAMENTASCHEN DEBATE SHEET MUSIC
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A 4-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Latke Hamentaschen Debate" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording "Everybody's Got A Little Music." Includes melody line, complete lyrics, and guitar chords.



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LEAVE A LITTLE BIT UNDONE - CD
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LEAVE A LITTLE BIT UNDONE - CD
Rabbi Joe Black
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Rabbi Joe Black brings you his first adult recording of 12 thought provoking original songs in English and Hebrew, with lyrics based on biblical and liturgical texts. Joe's folk-sounding lyrical voice reminiscent of James Taylor, combined with his performance artistry on guitar, mak...

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MESSENGERS ON HIGH - SHEET MUSIC
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MESSENGERS ON HIGH - SHEET MUSIC
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A 6-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Messengers on High" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording Sabbatical. Includes melody line, complete lyrics, transliteration, translation, and guitar chords.

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OPEN THE GATES (PITCHU LI) - SHEET MUSIC
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OPEN THE GATES (PITCHU LI) - SHEET MUSIC
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A 4-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Open The Gates (Pitchu Li)" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording Leave A Little Bit Undone. Includes melody line, complete lyrics, transliteration, translation, and guitar chords.

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SABBATICAL - CD
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SABBATICAL - CD
Rabbi Joe Black
Item #: 951157

What does a rabbi do on sabbatical? If you are Joe Black you whip up some new songs, tune your guitar, and head off to Los Angeles to record with musical whiz, Troy Dexter, and guest vocalist Patti Linsky. This 11 song English and Hebrew recording features Joe's skillful guit...

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SOUFGANIYOT SHEET MUSIC
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SOUFGANIYOT SHEET MUSIC
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A 3-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Soufganiyot" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording "Aleph Bet Boogie." Includes melody line, complete lyrics, and guitar chords.

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TWO PRAYERS - SHEET MUSIC
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TWO PRAYERS - SHEET MUSIC
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A 2-page downloadable PDF lead sheet of the song, "Two Prayers" by Rabbi Joe Black, from the recording Sabbatical. Includes melody line, complete lyrics, transliteration, translation, and guitar chords.


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