THE COMPLETE SHIREINU
350 Fully Notated Jewish Songs
The most comprehensive single-volume collection of Jewish song to date!  THE COMPLETE SHIREINU features the best of Israeli, summer camp, traditional, contemporary and Sephardic genres in fully notated form. Melody line with keyboard and guitar chords are provided for songs in Hebrew, English, Yiddish and Ladino. This spiral bound paperback collection also contains valuable indexes by title, composer, and text source, as well as a bibliography and key & chord chart.  THE COMPLETE SHIREINU, lovingly and painstakingly compiled by Editor, Joel Eglash and Project Manager & Typesetter, Eric Komar, is sure to become the standard Jewish songbook in all libraries.

songbook only, $49.95 each

SHIREINU CHORDSTER
This loose-leaf notebook chordster replaces the old NFTY Chordster and supplements the Shireinu Songbook. Featuring guitar chords and lyrics only (not sheet music) for 295 Hebrew and English songs that began in the Reform movement youth programs and camps, that over the last decade, have spread to religious schools, family education programs, and adult retreats. With hebrew texts and newly edited transliterations, this is a must for song leaders, camp counselors, cantors, cantorial soloists, and anyone who loves contemporary Jewish music! Also, thanks to the tireless efforts of Rosalie Will Boxt, Robbie Weiner, and a committee of dedicated song leaders too numerous to mention here, harmonies are included for many songs.

SHIREINU SONGBOOK
A Songbook for Camps, Conclaves, Kallot, and Retreats
The 300 plus songs in this book are drawn from the musical repertoire that began in the Reform movement youth programs and camps and spread in the last decade to its religious schools, family education programs, and adult retreats. Hebrew or English lyrics only (not sheet music), transliterations, and translations are provided in this beautifully done, comprehensive spiral bound collection. This new edited, corrected, and amended version features 77 new songs that were not in the original SHIREINU: OUR SONGS, including 15 from RUACH 5761/2001. Quantity discounts available upon request.

RUACH 5767/2007
The Ruach series delivers the newest and coolest Jewish rock music from North America and Israel. Continuing the tradition of the NFTY album series, RUACH 5767 brings to light the best of cutting-edge Jewish contemporary music. The18 tracks (plus bonus song) by Sheldon Low, Dan Nichols, Stacy Beyer, Rick Recht, The Josh Nelson Project, Debbie Friedman, Noam Katz, Six13, Mah Tovu, Peri Smilow, Mark Aaron James, Beth Schafer, Ross M. Levy, Steve Dropkin, Sue Horowitz, The Israeli Mechina’s Zimrat Yah, and Eric Komar are filled with energy and excitement!

A wonderful array of artists contributed to this impressive recording! Online soundbytes include: Al Hanissim (Stacy Beyer), Ayzehu Chacham (The Josh Nelson Project), T'filat Haderech-Never Walk Alone (Ross M. Levy).

RUACH 5765: new Jewish tunes Israel
Continuing the tradition of the NFTY album series, RUACH 5765: new Jewish tunes ISRAEL brings 13 cutting edge Hebrew and English selections of contemporary Jewish rock to us, while uniting some of today’s top Israeli and North American rock performers. Featuring Israeli youth hits, this CD includes HaDag Nachash’s chart-topping number one song Shirat HaSticker (The Bumper Sticker Song), plus tracks from Aviv Geffen (Ekdochim Shlufim), Teapacks (HaTikvah), The Fools of Prophecy (Fanan), and Sheva (Ba BaAhavah). You’ll also find Israel themed songs by North American musicians Stacy Beyer (Hodu L’Adonai), Steve Dropkin (War No More), Neal Katz (Or Chadash), Noam Katz featuring J.J. Keki, (Am Yisraeil Chai), Dan Nichols (My Heart is In the East), Rick Recht (The Hope), Beth Schafer (Working for Shalom), and Yom Hadash (Broken World). CD includes insightful liner notes by Cantor Alane Katzew and Yonatan Glaser.

This wonderful album showcases the evolving sounds of contemporary Jewish music - enjoy listening to these soundbytes now! Am Yisraeil Chai (Noam Katz featuring J.J. Keki), Broken World (Yom Hadash), Ba BaAhavah (Sheva).

Here is a sample of just a few of the many classic songs on this amazing collection! Enjoy!

From Hold Fast to Dreams: L'olam B'ik-vot Hashemesh, Hold Fast to Dreams, V'eyzehu.

From Hineh Tov M'od: Adonai Oz, Hineh Tov M'od, Yom Zeh L'Yisraeil.

From Eyt Hazamir: Eyt Hazamir, Ten Lashir, and Kumi Lach.

From Shiru Shir Chadash: Nyet, Nyet, Shir La Shalom, Shalom Al Yisrael.

From Fifty Years in the Making: Dreamer, Wherever You Go, Shehechiyanu, Hagalshan.

RUACH 5763/2003
A big round of applause for this hot release that showcases 12 selections from contemporary Jewish musicians whose well loved songs are used throughout the Reform movement. Appealing songs engage not only the NFTY set but their parents, siblings, religious school teachers, and youth group advisors too! You will all enjoy:  Eitz Chayim Hee (Mah Tovu), Pit'chu Li (e18hteen), Devorah's Song (Debbie Friedman), Halleli (Noam Katz), When We Were Young (Yom Hadash), Kehillah Kedoshah (Dan Nichols), A Way To Say Ah (Beth Schafer), Al Shlosha (Rick Recht), We All Stand Together (Steve Dropkin), Rabbi Ben Bag Bag (Jeff Klepper), Salaam/Ki Va Moed (Rick Recht), and Children of Freedom (Beth Schafer & Friends).

Hear the latest from these contemporary Jewish musicians - listen online now! Kehillah Kedoshah by Dan Nichols, Children of Freedom by Beth Schafer & Friends, and Halleli by Noam Katz.

RUACH 5761/2001

This dynamic release had audiences movin’ and groovin’ when it premiered at the 2001 National NFTY convention in Los Angeles, CA. A compilation of 15 Jewish hits from some of today’s finest artists: Debbie Friedman, Mah Tovu, e18hteen with Dan Nichols, Rick Recht, Craig Taubman, Jeff Klepper, Julie Silver, Beth Schafer, Danny Maseng, Steve Dropkin, Peri Smilow, and Cantor Wally. Perfect for our Jewish youth to rock out to, as this catchy music will be popping up at camps, conclaves, and conventions for years to come! Favorites include: B’tzelem Elohim, Anachnu M’vorachim, Open Up Your Eyes, B’yado, Light These Lights, Hillel’s Song, Lev B’Lev, and many more. Show your RUACH and learn these amazing songs today!

Find out what all the excitement is about - listen online now! B’tzelem Elohim by e18hteen with Dan Nichols, Yihyeh Shalom by Rick Recht, and B’yado by Craig Taubman.

TORAH ALIVE! MUSIC CONNECTION
This age appropriate method to teaching Torah to young children uses creative early childhood teaching techniques to present our ancient Jewish texts. Paired with the curriculum written by Lorraine Arcus or by itself, this CD is a great way for teachers, students, and parents to become partners in the learning process and bring the Torah alive! The 28 songs are performed by producers Josh and Jon Nelson of Nelsongs, or are tracks from the original artist recordings. In this eclectic and exciting collection of unique ensemble and solo performances, you will hear songs by Wally Schachet-Briskin, Sam Glaser, Jeff Klepper, Jeff Salkin, Steve Dropkin, Debbie Friedman, Bruce Benson, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, Eric Komar, Ellen & Peter Allard, Lisa Levine, Andi Joseph, and many others.

The distinctive sounds of diverse and talented artists make this recording a delightful teaching tool! Listen to learn, or just for fun! Learnin’ Torah, Ten Plagues in Egypt Land, Jacob’s Plan.

THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONGBOOK FOR CHILDREN VOLUME II: MANGINOT

Discover the world of Jewish music for children with these delightful songs especially geared for pre-school through middle school students.  This extensive collection contains 183 songs about biblical characters and events, holidays, and Jewish traditions and ethics.  Appropriate for schools, camps, religious services and children’s choirs, this compilation of music represents compositions from well established composers as well as newcomers to the Jewish music scene.  Duplication between Volume I of the series and other Transcontinental children’s publications was intentionally avoided. This wonderful resource is beautifully notated with melody line, guitar chords, Hebrew, translations and transliterations, and contains helpful indexes – thank you Transcontinental Music Publications for another quality songbook!

THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONGBOOK FOR CHILDREN VOLUME I: MANGINOT

The tenth anniversary reprint of MANGINOT has a new look, from its attractive color cover to a revised index of categories, and a new name!  This superb perfect bound collection of 201 songs is the musical component of the Union for Reform Judaism Religious School Curriculum with material for holidays and rituals, prayers and blessings, everyday or just for fun.  This easy to use resource is a must for all music directors, song leaders, educators, and lovers of Jewish song.  Many selections were written by contemporary composers such as Jeff Klepper, Debbie Friedman, Steven Carr Reuben, and others.

SHIRON L'GAN: Songs for children age 2-5
A lively recording for preschool children, arranged, performed, and recorded by Doug Cotler, with the talented Children's Choir members of Show B.I.S., the Children's Theater Company from Congregation Beth Israel in San Diego, CA, under the direction of Cara Freedman. Contains 41 Hebrew and English songs from THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONBGOOK FOR CHILDREN VOLUME I: MANGINOT (described above). Companion songbook includes melody line, guitar chords, translations and transliterations.

Enjoy this lively music online now! Am Yisrael Chai, Color Song, The Seder Plate Song, Tree of Life .

SHIRON L'YELADIM: Songs for children age 6-9
An exciting recording of 38 Hebrew and English songs from THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONBGOOK FOR CHILDREN VOLUME I: MANGINOT (described above) appropriate for elementary school children. Recorded by New York area children's choirs under the direction of Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin. Companion songbook contains melody line, guitar chords, translations and transliterations.

We invite you to enjoy these songs online now! Shavuot, Hands Hold the Torah, Rise and Shine.

SHIRON L'NOAR: Songs for youth age 10-13
Children's choirs from The Temple in Atlanta, GA under the direction of Cantor Deborah Benardot and Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell, GA under the direction of Cantor Barbara Gay Margulis recorded 40 Hebrew and English songs from THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONBGOOK FOR CHILDREN VOLUME I: MANGINOT (described above) appropriate for elementary and middle school children. Companion songbook contains melody line, guitar chords, translations and transliterations.

Listen and enjoy! Online for your listening pleasure: Mayim, Mayim, Let the Heavens Be Glad, Eileh Chamdah Libi, Light One Candle.

SHABBAT ANTHOLOGY – Volume III
Enliven and enrich your Sabbath services with new and newly-arranged music for today’s worship in this third installment in an ongoing series of music for Shabbat. SHABBAT ANTHOLOGY III offers compositions never published in piano/vocal/guitar format by such composers as Doug Cotler, Eliot Glaser, Bradley Hyman, Max Janowski, Robin Joseph, Michael Hunter Ochs, Marshall Portnoy, Samuel Radwine, David Schiff, Rebecca Schwartz, Leon Sher, Craig Taubman, Matthew Van Brink…and many more! The anthology songbook includes a 30 song CD featuring tracks previously recorded by the original artists, as well as new recorded performances by Cantors Erik Contzius, Steven Weiss, Tracey Scher, Wendy Shermet, Fredda Mendelson, Eric Schulmiller and others, or the CD may be purchased separately. The series is intended for cantors or soloists as well as accompanists but may also be enjoyed by anyone interested in creating a warm Shabbat feeling.

This wide ranging collection of Shabbat music is sure to become a treasured part of music libraries! Our favorites include: Oseh Shalom (Michael Hunter Ochs), Yism'chu (Samuel Radwine), L'chah Dodi (Steve Meltzer).

compact disc only, $16.95 each

NIGUN ANTHOLOGY – Volume I
Share the soulfulness and warmth of the nigun in this 56 song compilation of wordless Jewish melodies and worded liturgical settings. Create spirit and unity in worship or around the Shabbat table with this eclectic mix of inspiring music from today’s leading original artists, cantors, singers, and bands. Newly composed nigunim and Chasidic melodies are both included. The CD contains shortened versions of the compositions and is meant to be a learning and listening resource, representing each section of a given piece of music. Noted ethnomusicologist Judah Cohen provides an interesting introduction, for those unfamiliar with the colorful history behind nigunim.

This outstanding compilation covers a wide range of spiritual expressions and soulful melodies - we invite you to listen online now! Digi Digi (Bonia Shur), Freylech Nigun (Myrna Rabinowitz), Hakafah (Ken Chasen), Sh'chinah Nigun (Aviva Rosenbloom).

compact disc only, $16.95 each

SHABBAT ANTHOLOGY – Volume II
Introducing the second volume in the series of both newly composed and older Sabbath music that has never been published, in piano, vocal, and guitar format. SHABBAT ANTHOLOGY Volume II includes classic liturgical works from such esteemed composers as Bruce Benson, Joe Black, Ken Chasen, Charles Davidson, Paula Goldberg, Sylvia Goldstein, Lisa Levine, Louis Lewandowski, Rachelle Nelson, Stuart Rauch, and Benjie Ellen Schiller and many more. Several folk pieces are also included, focusing on the music of the Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) speaking Sephardic Jews. A 33 track CD featuring performances by the original artists, as well as Cantors Richard Botton, Erik Contzius, Jessica Epstein, Mark Opatow, Kari Siegel-Eglash and others, is included with the songbook or may be purchased separately. A wonderful enhancement for your Shabbat observance!

Genuine and devout, these pieces offer a profound warmth and sincerity that will enliven your Shabbat tradition - listen online now! Hashkiveinu (Steve Dropkin), Ma-ariv (Stephen Richards), Yih'yu L'ratzon (Ben Steinberg).

compact disc only, $16.95 each

SHABBAT ANTHOLOGY – Volume I
To meet the demand from congregations for new and different Shabbat music, Transcontinental Music Publications, has released SHABBAT ANTHOLOGY Volume I, a compendium of 28 current and classic Shabbat songs. Designed to complement the Reform songbook, GATES OF SONG, this paperback publication contains compositions by some of the best and most popular contemporary Jewish songwriters, including Michael Isaacson, Danny Maseng, Ben Steinberg, Steve Dropkin, Ami Aloni, Bruce Benson, and Bonia Shur, as well as older music not easily available. All pieces except niggunim are arranged with both keyboard accompaniment and guitar chords. The book also features several solo adaptations of pieces that had previously only been arranged as choral works, with the composers themselves re-arranging their own pieces. A 28-track CD, with every composition performed by a noted Reform cantor or musician, is included with the songbook or may be purchased separately.

These wonderful compositions are beautifully performed - listen online now! Adon Olam (Bonia Shur), Mah Tovu (Danny Maseng), Niggun Y'did Nefesh

compact disc only, $16.95 each

THE COMPLETE CHANUKAH SONGBOOK
The largest collection of Chanukah songs ever assembled is now available in paperback from Transcontinental Music Publications. THE COMPLETE CHANUKAH SONGBOOK contains arrangements of more than 90 Chanukah tunes, including children’s favorites, liturgical music and contemporary classics by today’s best Jewish composers including Debbie Friedman, Julie Silver, Dan Nichols, Jeff Klepper, Peter & Ellen Allard, Joe Black, Judy Caplan-Ginsburgh, Craig Taubman, and Michael Isaacson to name a few. In addition to dozens of songs in Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and Ladino, this compilation contains a comprehensive pronunciation guide, as well as a retelling of the Chanukah story, a guide to Chanukah liturgy, and an explanation of the traditions of Chanukah – the menorah, the dreidl, and holiday foods. Following each explanation is a list of songs about that aspect of the festival. School music teachers looking for good material for winter concerts will find a number of ideal selections; there are also rounds and part songs suitable for youth and adult choirs. Each song includes accompaniments for piano and chords for guitar with a wide range of proficiency levels.

KOL DODI
Jewish Music for Weddings

KOL DODI is an invaluable resource in selecting music for the Jewish wedding ceremony. This amazing compilation on two CD’s contains 31 songs on Disc I, of five complete solo services (Folk, Sephardic, Classical, Accompanied Cantorial, and Unaccompanied Cantorial). All include the traditional Sheva B’rachot (Seven Blessings) and feature different styles, with authentically Jewish processional and recessional music. Disc II contains 29 songs - Folk, Israeli, Art Songs, Sephardic, and Contemporary American. Producers and Musical Directors Mary Feinsinger and Mark Dunn coordinated this epic project that includes Mary’s beautiful new arrangements, and the talents of top cantors and recording artists as performers (Alberto Mizrahi,. Regina Lambert-Hayut, Robert Abelson, Jessica Levitt, Danny Maseng, Benjie Ellen Schiller, Ena Freeman, Daniel Pincus, Mark Childs, Richard Botton, Julie Silver, Rachelle Nelson, Paulina Stark, and Fredda Mendelson.) The set, with texts in Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and Ladino, introduces 25 never before recorded songs, plus old favorites like Erev Shel Shoshanim, Dodi Li and many more, providing something for everyone’s tastes! The companion songbook contains 48 of the above selections, featuring beautiful, accessible arrangements for voices and instruments.

These selections are online for your listening pleasure! Bobover Processional, Y'varech'cha - Max Janowski, Sheva B'rachot - traditional French Sephardic, Birkat Erusin - Danny Maseng, Pitchi Li - Benjie Ellen Schiller, Veirastich - Bonia Shur

Listen to selections from SONGS FROM A PASSOVER HAGGADAH: B'tzeit Yisraeil, Pesach Time/Echad Mi Yodeah or V'hi Sheamdah II now!

YAMIM NORAIM: DAYS OF AWE
This 24 song recording contains highlights of music for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It was originally recorded as a 5 CD set containing all music necessary for use with the Central Conference of American Rabbis High Holy Day prayer book, SHAAREI TESHUVA: GATES OF REPENTANCE. Conducted by Samuel Adler and sung by students from Hebrew Union College School of Sacred Music, New York. Compositions from traditional Reform liturgy by Fromm, Helfman, Janowski, Lewandowski and others plus works of Steinberg, Isaacson, and Sargon.

Experience this important recording! Listen to these selections online now: Uv'shofar Gadol, Avinu Malkeinu, Kol Nidre.

NASHIR B'YACHAD: We Sing Together
A companion recording to SHAAREI SHIRAH: GATES OF SONG described below, featuring 57 songs in nearly 70 minutes. This project brings Shabbat melodies into the synagogues and homes of Jews everywhere. Beautifully recorded by accomplished Cantors and soloists, Lawrence Avery, Kerry ben David, Lori Corrsin, Paul Alan Levi, Mark Lipson, Meredith Stone, and Cathy Waldman, accompanied mostly by keyboard.

Listen to this wonderful resource for your Shabbat! These selections are online now: Lo Yisa Goi, Hamavdil and Shavua Tov, Shalom Rav.

GATES OF SONG: Music For Shabbat
This soft cover congregational edition of SHAAREI SHIRAH, published under the auspices of the American Conference of Cantors, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and the Union for Reform Judaism, contains 173 Shabbat prayers and songs. Melody line, guitar chords, transliterations and Hebrew texts accompany each selection. An invaluable resource of contemporary and traditional melodies for the texts that appear in SHAAREI TEFILAH: GATES OF PRAYER, the Reform movement Shabbat prayerbook.

HANEIROT HALALU
Newly re-mastered and expanded edition! On CD for the first time, this recording contains all 9 songs from the home manual for Chanukah, HANEIROT HALALU: THESE LIGHTS ARE HOLY published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis, plus three new tracks from Dan Nichols (Chanukah: A Song of Dedication), Laura Berkson (Menorah) and Kol B'Seder (Another Year, Another Hanukah). Three songs each are taken from SHIRON L'YELADIM and SHIRON L'NOAR; and 3 are sung by Kol Tikvah 6th Grade Choir, Woodland Hills, CA. Includes: Birchot Chanuka, Yemei Hachanuka, Ma-oz Tzur, Mi Yemaleil?, I Have A Little Dreidel, Sevivon, Not By Might, Light One Candle, and Chanuka.

Enjoy these Chanukah songs online now! Mi Yemaleil?, I Have A Little Dreidel, and Sevivon.

SHAAREI SHABBAT: Songs & Blessings For Your Jewish Home
A musical companion to the Shabbat manual, SHAAREI SHABBAT: GATES OF SHABBAT, described below. This recording will help you expand and enhance the celebration of Shabbat in your home. It contains 28 prayers, blessings and zemirot, sung by talented Cantors and soloists, Evan Kent, Laura Croen, Aviva Rosenbloom, Susan Fenyves, and Doug Cotler.

Find out how you can enhance Shabbat in your home! Listen online now! Shalom Aleichem, Kiddush for Erev Shabbat, and Havdalah.

GATES OF SHABBAT
SHAAREI SHABBAT: A Guide for Observing Shabbat published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis includes basic ceremonies necessary for introducing Shabbat into the home plus background on the origins and purposes of various rituals. It also contains music, prose and poetry selections to enhance your celebration, as well as presentations on the role of the synagogue and the meaning of "rest" for the contemporary Jew.