YIDDISH /
LADINO / HEBREW


CANTORIAL

SWEET SONGS AND SACRED PRAYERS
What a perfect title for Cantor Peter Halpern’s new solo CD! You’ll enjoy listening to Peter’s 19 selections of Ladino, Yiddish, and Hebrew songs. A beautiful combination of folk and prayer set the stage with piano, performed by Europe’s “honorary” Jewish song accompanist, Jan Roelof Wolthuis.  The duo has performed many Jewish and classical concerts together in England, Belgium, and Holland. After serving as Cantor at the Liberal Jewish Community of Amsterdam, Holland for ten years, Peter returned to the states to serve as full-time Cantor at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA. Experience his magnificent voice with songs: Tov L’hodot, Los Bilbilicos, Tsadik Katamar, In Cheider, Ya’aleh v’yavo, V’shamru, El Rey Por Muncha Madruga, Reizele, and many more! This CD insert includes translations, photos, and bios.

These classics are online for your listening pleasure! Chasdei Hashem, Shalom Rav, and Noches, Noches

Item #951234xxCDxx$15.95 each

PROVERBS
A newcomer to the Jewish music scene, Todd Herzog creates soulful, spiritual, and inspirational acoustic Jewish pop music along the lines of John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and Marc Cohn. On this remarkable recording, Todd’s melodic music, heartfelt lyrics, and soaring vocals bring quotes from the Bible and other philosophical texts to life, giving them a unique modern spin and bringing religion and spirituality together. Todd made quite an impression with his performances at the URJ Biennial in San Diego in 2007, and is sure to be a rising star in the Jewish music world.

TRACK LIST Sound clips coming soon!
1. Memory Lane
2. On the Way Home
3. Eyes to Heaven
4. If I Am Not for Myself
5. After All
6. Bein' Around
7. Listen Close
8. Life Shapes
9. Every Step
10. Give Me The Strength

Item #951305xxCDxx$15.95 each

http://www.toddherzog.com

SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

BECOMING
Linda Hirschhorn creates music that spans the breadth of the personal and the political, the Jewish and the feminine; that celebrates life, love and friendship; that speaks to the struggle for peace and justice for all people. Linda is a highly respected and much sought-after choir director, and complex, multi-layered harmony arrangements define her signature sound.

Linda’s latest release Becoming is a 15-track retrospective of her original compositions, some dating back more than a quarter century, all newly re-recorded. These uplifting and joyous songs in Hebrew and English are an eclectic mix of love songs, lullabies, songs of healing, peace, and forgiveness, in styles that range from jazz, folk, and pop (with a touch of gospel), to klezmer, liturgical, and a cappella. “The melodies are gorgeous, the harmonies luscious, the poetry exquisite.”

TRACK LIST (Sound clips coming soon!)
1. Kumi
2. My Beloved
3. As a Lily
4. Bountiful Love
5. The Odds Get Even Better
6. By Way of the Heart
7. Don't Keep Waiting
8. Hashkiveynu
9. Bishiva
10. Dodi Li
11. Talia's Lullaby
12. Mountains of China
13. Blue
14. Hafoch V'Hapech
15. Winter's Song

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SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

HEART BEAT - a cappella
Once again Linda Hirschhorn and her renowned a cappella group, Vocolot, introduce a passionate celebration of women's voices and percussion, with songs that affirm life and sing a vision of one world at peace. Produced by the talented and creative, Fran Avni, this recording of 15 selections, lush with harmonies, spans the spectrum of original and traditional music sung in English, Yiddish, Hebrew and Ladino. Favorites include:  Heart Beat, Zog Maran, Guide Me, Full Circle, These Hands, Ocho Kandelikas, Los Bilbilicos, Eretz Zavat Chalav U'Dvash, Sarah & Hagar and More!  HEART BEAT - a place where the personal, social, political and spiritual resonate in harmony.

The harmonies and percussion in these selections will entrance and delight you - listen now! Elokim, Heart Beat, Sarah & Hagar.

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SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

BEHOLD! - a cappella
Breathtakingly beautiful melodies and harmonies on this shimmering world class a cappella recording by Linda Hirschhorn and the women of Vocolot, render Linda's original and traditional songs with an expansive passion that will inspire and captivate mind, heart and soul. Features contemporary and ancient texts from the SONG OF SONGS (Hareh Aht/Hasmi'ini), the prophet Isaiah (Lo Yisa Goy), Walt Whitman (Camarada), and Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb (Blessed Is The Flame).

We invite you to listen to these beautiful selections now! Lo Yisa Goy, If You Can Walk, and Rosh Hodesh Candlelighting.

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SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

Now online for your listening pleasure! Homeless Blues, Marbeh, and Play On.

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SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

We invite you to listen to these songs now online! Ruth and Naomi, Women Gathering Round, and The Berry Song.

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SONGBOOK

SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

Item #985519xxSongbookxx $24.95 each

www.vocolot.com

www.lindahirschhorn.com

SPIRITUAL / JEWISH RENEWAL

MARCIA FALK'S BLESSINGS IN SONG
These 21 selections unite the inspired musical sensitivity of composers Linda Hirschhorn and Fran Avni with words excerpted from MARCIA FALK'S THE BOOK OF BLESSINGS: NEW JEWISH PRAYERS FOR DAILY LIFE, THE SABBATH, AND THE NEW MOON FESTIVAL. Linda and Fran perform together beautifully in what is perhaps their finest work. New blessings for Sabbath and Rosh Hodesh candlelighting, wine, before and after meals, morning and evening, Havdalah, peace, the New Week and New Month, and many others of interest are included.

(see also FRAN AVNI: ISRAEL WORLD BEAT - ERETZ and FRAN AVNI & SUSAN COGAN: SHOSHANIM)

You will enjoy this beautiful recording - listen to these selections online now! Blessing After The Meal (Birkat Hamazon), Blessing of Peace (Birkat Shalom), and L'khu, Rey'ot V'reyim: Greeting the Sabbath Bride.

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CONTEMPORARY

ELEVEN DOORS OPEN
Each of the 11 tracks on this recording represents a door waiting to be opened. So come on in and enjoy these refreshing new melodies for familiar liturgical prayers, psalms and songs!  Sue Horowitz has a lovely, clear voice that wraps itself around you like a cozy afghan. She is joined by Larry Milder, Peter & Ellen Allard, and other friends who share their musical talents as background singers or musicians. Kudos also go to producer and engineer Josh Nelson who gave every song a unique signature. You will enjoy Hinei Mah Tov, L’cha Dodi, L’dor Vador, Adonai S’fatai, Pitchu Li, Y’varechecha, Mah Tovu, Yih’yu L’ratzon, Shehecheyanu, Sh’ma, and Havah Nashirah.  A portion of the proceeds from this recording helps fund children’s programming at Temple Israel in Dover, NH where Sue has worked as the educator/song leader for many years. We invite you to go ahead and open these eleven doors – the surprise waiting behind each one is well worth it – enjoy!

Warm and clear, Sue's voice rings out like a tangible presence in these heartening melodies. Listen now! Hinei Mah Tov, L'dor Vador, Shehecheyanu.

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www.suehorowitz.com

HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

SHABBAT

CHANUKAH

PASSOVER

CHILDREN’S

STORIES/HUMOR

From Celebrate with Us: Chanukah: I Dream Tonight, The Gelt Song.

From Celebrate with Us: Passover: Tsedaka, Avadim Hayinu. and Young Moses.

(see also MYRNA COHEN: SWINGING CHAI, and SPECIAL DAYS/LULLABIES & QUIET TIME)

CHILDREN’S

Go ahead! Sing and dance along with these tunes - online for your listening pleasure! L’Malah Up, Rock ‘N Roll Matzah Ball, So Much In Common.

ETHNIC / WORLD MUSIC

LIFE OF THE WORLDS: Journeys in Jewish Sacred Music
Richard Kaplan brings us a remarkable collection of vocal performances of Jewish Sacred Music from the Middle East, Andalusia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. These 18 songs of exultation, longing, love, and Divine immanence are accompanied by an ensemble of masterful musicians. The beautiful 32 page booklet includes Hebrew and Yiddish lyrics, song descriptions, transliterations, and English translations. Richard’s soothing vocals capture the meditative spirit of each selection as you explore these vocal traditions of our people with him. From the Yemenite Ha’aderet Veha’emunah-LeKhay Olamim, Hayoshevet Baganim, and Yemeni Shema, to the Afghani Le’El Adir Neranenah and Navah Tehilah, to the Moroccan Eyn Keloheynu and Eli Shema Koli, to the niggunim Reb Nachman’s Niggun and Niggun of the Alter Rebbe, to the exquisite Hasidic melody Bati Legani by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, you will be transported around the world – a joyous journey we encourage you to take!

This musical pilgrimage delights and entrances - listen online now! Ashrey, Eyn Keloheynu, Ha'aderet Veha'emunah-LeKhay Olamim.

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www.kaplanmusic.com

ETHNIC / WORLD MUSIC

TUNING THE SOUL
This beautifully arranged album, by Richard Kaplan and Michael Ziegler, blends music of Ashkenazi, Mizrachi, and Sephardi cultures, exposing you to different worlds of Jewish sacred music. Through an array of Hebrew chant, Chasidic nigguns, and instrumental performances, the compilation unveils a sense of spiritual awareness. Complete with 18 songs, all of which represent countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Inspirational favorites include: Bar'chu (Yemen), Lecha Dodi (Morocco), Psalm 150 (Jerusalem), Hallelu Adonai (South Asia), Eli Yah Eli (Syria), Kinah (Eastern Europe), Hallelu Avdey Adonai (Iraq), and Ana b'Koreynu (Turkey). Listening to this music takes you on a personal adventure around the world!

Start your adventure now! Listen to the following songs from the album: Bar'chu, Hallelu Avdey Adonai. and Tiskabeyl.

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CONTEMPORARY

A NEW BEGINNING
Larry Karol, talented songwriter and performer, rabbi at Temple Israel in Dover, NH, and passionate supporter of Jewish music, shares with us 12 original English and Hebrew songs based on Psalms and other Jewish texts. His lyrical ballads express positive wonder at the unimagined possibilities that life has to offer. Larry’s soothing voice is joined in song by fellow singers Lisa Baydush, Angela Gold, Adam Karol, Scott Leader (album producer, engineer, and musician), and Robbi Sherwin, whose harmonies and musical sensitivities add a pleasing dimension to this recording. Selections include Let Me Sing My Way Into Your Night, God’s Name, Wedding Blessing, Mah Asheev, At Daybreak, Gomeil, Kol Haumim, V’hanchileinu, Zeh Hayom, Shiviti, For Your Gifts, and Circle Once More.  These songs of worship and faith invite the listener to make life’s inevitable endings flow into rich new beginnings.

Pleasing and uplifting melodies combine with smooth, tranquil vocals to create this inspirational album. Listen online now! At Daybreak, Kol Haumim, Zeh Hayom.

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CONTEMPORARY

MIREMBE Mirembe, Salaam V’Shalom
This ambitious second album by singer, song leader, composer, and Rabbinic student Noam Katz is a labor of love from across three continents (Africa, the Middle East, and the United States), including 12 songs in five languages (Hebrew, English, Luganda, Arabic, and Yiddish), and features guest musicians from around the globe, including solo and choral singers. Influenced deeply by his stay among the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda in the winter of 2003-2004, Noam shares with us his heartfelt original songs, some based on liturgical texts. You will be moved by: Am Yisrael Chai, We Are One, Modeh Ani, Lo Ira, Mirembe Salaam v’Shalom, Ani L’dodi, Amen, Tumbalalaika, P’tach Libi/Y’hiyu L’ratzon, Oseh Shalom, At Ha’achat, and a modern interpretation of V’yashvu Ish (Klepper/Freelander). Creatively produced by Josh Nelson, these strikingly beautiful and harmonious selections call for peace among all peoples. We join Noam in singing “mirembe, salaam, v’shalom.”

An lively mix of cross cultural sounds, including the beautifully liquid Luganda language, exotic rhythms and striking harmonies! You will enjoy: Mirembe Salaam v’Shalom, Tumbalalaika, We Are One.

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Sorry, this title is out of print and no longer avaiable. Watch for digital downloadable tracks, coming soon!

CONTEMPORARY

Smile, then laugh out loud! Listen to these selections online now: Shalom Aleichem, Adon Olam, Rollin' Up The Torah

CONTEMPORARY

YOM CHADASH: A New Day
This special recording by talented composer/performer Jeff Klepper is cause for celebration! This 19 song album of original Hebrew and English melodies based on liturgy, contemporary poetry and Bible reflects the dawning of peace in Israel. Contains songs Jeff wrote in Israel while serving as hazzan of Ohel Avraham, the synagogue at the Leo Baeck Education Center, plus 3 brand new compositions. Selections include: Mi Amar, Hanerot Halalu, K’shoshanah, Anah Halach Dodech, Hanitzanim Niru Ba’aretz, Lamdeini, Tzaddik Katamar, Haporeis Sukkat Shalom, Oseh Shalom, Bayom Hahu, Yesh Kochavim, Adon Olam … and More!

Online now for your listening pleasure! Mi Amar (Who Said?), Oseh Shalom, Lo Yarei'u (Isaiah 11:9; Michah 4:4).

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www.jeffklepper.com

CONTEMPORARY

PASSOVER

ETHNIC / WORLD MUSIC

LET MY PEOPLE GO!
A Jewish & African American Celebration of Freedom
Jonathan Kligler, spiritual leader of Kehillat Lev Shalem, the Woodstock Jewish Congregation and veteran African American folksinging couple, Kim and Reggie Harris seamlessly interweave Hebrew songs from the Passover Haggadah (B’chol Dor Vador, Ha Lachma Anya, Avodim Hayinu, Mah Lecha Hayam and others) with traditional Black Spirituals carrying the ideals of equality and freedom in this 18 track collaborative CD. Songs by Phil Ochs (What’s That I Hear) and Freedom Singers Marshall and Matt Jones (performing their respective compositions In The Mississippi River and I Won’t Turn Back), plus Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish’s poem, I Have A Million Nightingales, set to music by Linda Hirschhorn, are interspersed with spoken firsthand accounts of watershed events in the modern Civil Rights Movement by Juanita Nelson, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Pete Seeger, and Sonny Ochs (Phil’s sister). This uplifting and enlightening celebration of accomplishment through action captures a period in our history that is relevant to this day. And what a joyful blend of friendship, first class musicians, and incredible sounds!

Enjoy this masterful union of two traditions paying tribute to historical struggles for freedom! B'chol Dor Va'dor, Venomar Lefanav, What's That I Hear.

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PASSOVER

CHILDREN’S

SHIRLALA PESACH!
Join the children of Israel on an extraordinary musical journey from slavery in Egypt, across the Red Sea, and all the way to freedom in the Promised Land. In the third album of the Outrageously Hip Jewish Kiddie Rock Holiday Series, Shira Kline celebrates Passover. Crunch on matza, jump like a frog, ask the four questions and dance with tambourines until you're silly! Special bonus tracks Candle Blessing and Kiddush for Festivals, B’tzeit Yisrael, and Adir Hu are included for your at-home family celebration. With its spirited stories and songs, this interactive and engaging Passover album, a great companion to the Haggadah, is a hit with parents and children alike! You will love Pesach Bamba,  Hal’l’l’l’luyah, Let My People Go, Building Cities, Listen King Pharaoh, Frogs, Hallelu, Miriam’s Song, Elijah Rock, Kadeish Urchatz, Mah Nishtana, Lotsa Lotsa Matza, Dayeinu, Passover Game, Who Knows One? and Bashana Haba’ah. Kudos to Producer Josh Nelson who once again brings his many talents to this well crafted and exciting recording!

Shira's lively voice joins with buoyant instrumental backing to create another hit for families! Listen online now: Elijah Rock, Lotsa Lotsa Matza, Pesach Bamba.

Item #951203xxCDxx$15.95 each

CHANUKAH

CHILDREN’S

SHIRLALA CHANUKAH!
Open your mouth, take a deep breath, and SING! Jewish kiddie rocker, Shira Kline, is back with her second album in the popular ShirLaLa Holiday Series. Celebrate Chanukah with Shira, her band, and the sweet voices of over 30 children. The lively and beautiful sing-along music will take you through the holiday story, foods, games, and rituals in Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and Ladino. You will enjoy all 19 selections, including 3 tracks especially for your at-home family celebrations. Favorites include: Chanukah Bamba, Hal’l’l’l’l’luyah, Hayom Chanukah, I Am Antiochus, Maccabee March, Nes Gadol Haya Sham, Al Hanisim, Five Little Latkes, Lots of Latkes, This Little Light of Mine, Chanukah Brachot, Haneirot Halalu, and More!  Do you like surprises?  A brilliantly illustrated comic book with the story of Judah Maccabee and the miracle of Chanukah is included with each CD. Rock your Chanukah this year with this very cool, fun, and festive selection!

Vivacious and playful, this recording is filled with choice melodies, wonderfully performed! You and your children will love: Hayom Chanukah, Maccabee March, Nes Gadol Haya Sham.

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SHABBAT

CHILDREN’S

SHIRLALA SHABBAT!
Ooh la la – welcome SHIRLALA SHABBAT! by Shira Kline, New York’s dynamo performer who has been wow’ing Tot Shabbat and family concert audiences across the country. This “outrageously hip Jewish kiddie rock” recording features 18 Hebrew and English tracks of pure, live energy – a blast of spirit guaranteed to bring Shabbat into your home or classroom with gusto! Songs include: Shabbat Bamba, Hal’l’l’l’l’l’luyah, Chiri Bim Bam, I Got That Shabbat Feeling, Boi Kallah, Challah in the Oven, Mah Yafeh Hayom, Chicken in the Pot, Ki Eshmera Shabbat, Eema-Aba, Shiru Shir, Bim Bam, Avodah/M’nuchah, Thank You God, Sim Shalom (original), Sh’ma, and Y’varech’cha.  Get ready to sing, dance, clap, jump around, and welcome the Sabbath Queen into your lives with joy!

Dynamic and engaging tunes, along with delightful instrumentation and Shira's wonderful vocals are guaranteed to delight children and adults! Listen online now! Boi Kallah, Challah in the Oven, Shabbat Bamba.

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www.shirlala.com

CONTEMPORARY

SNAPSHOTS: THE BEST OF KOL B’SEDER VOL. 1
Thirty years and hundreds of concerts later, Kol B’Seder is still the crowd pleasing duo of Rabbi Dan Freelander and Cantor Jeff Klepper!  They mark this momentous accomplishment with the release of SNAPSHOTS: THE BEST OF KOL B’SEDER VOL 1, 19+ songs, many on CD for the first time, plus new recordings of Kol B’Seder classics, Shalom Rav, Or Zarua, Modeh Ani, Ushmor, Tov L’hodot and Sin’u Ra.  Other favorites include Lo Alecha, Ashrei, V’yashvu Ish, Haporeis Sukat Shalom, Oseh Shalom, Ma Tovu, Yism’chu, La’asok B’divrei Torah, In Every Generation, Adonai Oz…and More!  This 70 minute CD also contains rare archival recordings from 1973 and 1978 to provide historical context, along with radio interview clips from their early days, and an essay by ethnomusicologist, Judah Cohen.  Klepper, now cantor at Temple Sinai in Sharon, MA and Freelander, now vice president for the Union for Reform Judaism, continue to impact new generations of Jews with their timeless music, while appealing to scores of fans who have supported the duo thru the years.  A heartfelt thank you to Jeff and Danny for their numerous contributions to Jewish music!

These songs sound as fresh today as yesterday - listen and find out why Kol B'Seder continues to appeal! Yism'chu, Shalom Rav, and Or Zarua.

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HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

CHILDREN’S

Sing along with these online tunes! Heveinu (vol. I), Af Peh Ozen (vol. I) The Mezzuzah Song (vol. I), Chanukkah Lights (vol. II), Jonah (vol. II), My Sukkah (vol. II).

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SONGBOOK

CHILDREN’S

HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

SONGS FOR GROWIN' CD & SONGBOOK SET
CD recording also packaged with a songbook containing sheet music with melody line and guitar chords. Perfect for songleaders, music teachers and fans. Published by Transcontinental Music Publications.

Item #993167xxSongbook + compact discxx $22.95 each

CONTEMPORARY

IN EVERY GENERATION
Kol B'Seder's popular recording is an aural snapshot of Jewish life and culture in the 1990's. The 12 modern melodies combine with traditional liturgical and biblical texts to help us celebrate Judaism using musical styles that reflect our daily lives. Favorites include: Im Ein Ani Li, In Every Generation, Lo Bashamayim, Ashrei Adam, Coming Home, Yeish Kochavim ... and More!

Now available for your online listening: Im Ein Ani Li, We Didn't Start No Trouble, and Lo Alecha.

Item #951242xxCDxx$15.95 each

SONGBOOK

CONTEMPORARY

THE KOL B'SEDER SONGBOOK
The nationally known duo, Cantor Jeff Klepper and Rabbi Dan Freelander, have compiled a songbook that includes all the music from their hit recordings SHALOM RAV, THE BRIDGE, SPARKS OF TORAH, and IN EVERY GENERATION, plus other recorded material and parodies. Melody line, guitar chords, Hebrew texts, translations and transliterations are provided. Published by Tara Publications.

Item #985516xxSongbookxx$29.95 each

CONTEMPORARY

TWO LIFE
Listeners of all ages have enjoyed the Jewish rock, folk, and jazz of veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist Eric Komar. At age 17, he won the NFTY Song Competition with his composition Shalom L'Yisrael (on NFTY: 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING, Transcontinental Music 1989). Nearly two decades later, Eric performs and teaches Jewish music at synagogues, JCCs, and Hillels nationwide. He is a regular performer at CAJE and the Union for Reform Judaism's Biennial conventions. Eric ushers in 2007 with his new recording TWO LIFE, with 10 original songs in English and Hebrew, Justice, Justice (a favorite of teens at New York area synagogues), God Full of Mercy, God is in This Place, Modim, Vocal Minority, Hinei Mah Tov, Ahavah Rabbah, Two Life (Lullaby for Noah), No One Better, Jazz of Ages (solo guitar) plus his rendition of Kol B’seder’s Shalom Rav. Beautifully produced by Josh Nelson, this sweet and uplifting recording showcases the inspirational songwriting and skillful guitar playing Eric’s fans have come to expect. He is joined by friends and talented musicians Ellen & Peter Allard, Dalia Komar, Steve Meltzer, and Robbi Sherwin.  A portion of CD sales goes to the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to children of those in our armed forces who have sacrificed life and limb for freedom.

An eloquent album covering timeless themes of thanksgiving, sanctity and courage - listen and be inspired! Justice, Justice, Modim, Two Life (Lullaby for Noah).

Item #951173xxCDxx$15.95 each

www.komarmusic.com