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This is a new track I created. It is a drum & bass approach to Shir HaMaalot , the Psalm we sing before the grace after meals, the birkat hamazon.

It is a pretty different approach than one normally hears, but
I thought it would be interesting to pair the very emotional words of Psalms with an equally intense modern style of music.

Drum & Bass is a very fast and aggressive style of music that is a somewhat refined offshoot of jungle and breakbeat.

Here is a way to take a three minute meditation break during your day.

West of Eden

At this Sunday’s session of hamakOhm we will discuss why the havadallah service that ends every Shabbat has its roots in Purim and the Book of Esther. It will help us bring some of the joys of Shabbat into our most difficult times.

As always, there will be a little singing, some tips on chanting, and if we are lucky, some coffee.

This Sunday, March 13th at 9:15 am at Adat Shalom. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background and experience, including first timers. All that is required is an openness to having an open heart.

This is Psalm 23 in dubhop style. It is kind of loud and noisy, but I think it captures some of the feel of the Psalm.

This Sunday at 9:15 am at Adat Shalom we will discuss how to create mini-Shabbat retreats during the week. A spiritual five minutes might get you through the rest of the day. You might even enjoy the rest of your day.

Everyone is invited, even those who have not attended before. We will learn a little, sing a little, and re-energize ourselves a lot.

Here is a video of a couple of the songs we will sing together.

This one is good for taking a quick and relaxing, but energizing break from the day.

Wind on a Frozen Pond

This is my take on Psalm 116. It is part of the Hallel service.
Kol HaAdam Kozev

Here is the actual link to the song.

Im Eshkachech

Here is a track I made that combines the vocals of a traditional Sephardic singer, with somewhat more modern beats and bass. The words are “If I forget you, Jerusalem…”

This past Sunday was the first session of hamakOhm. I was thrilled with the turnout, the participation, and the energy. We will meet again on Sunday, October 17th at 9:15 am. Each session is self-contained, so don’t worry if you missed the first one. The goal is to minimize stress, not add to it.

If you have any ideas, please share them. I have started a Facebook page called hamakOhm at Adat Shalom if you want to share any thoughts, or if you are looking for guidance, that would be a good place to start.