Bar'chu Sheet Music
Hebrew, with optional English introductory first verse. Published in "Family Shabbat" and "Voices in Prayer" (although the songbooks do not include the optional English).
Hebrew, with optional English introductory first verse. Published in "Family Shabbat" and "Voices in Prayer" (although the songbooks do not include the optional English).
A sweet, little song that young children like to act out (on "swim," "fly," and "walk"). Sheet music download comes with a free songsheet with teaching suggestions.
Hebrew ("Baruch atah Adonai hazan et hakol") plus three English sentences for a quick blessing set to a simple melody that is appropriate for both children and adults. Published in "Voices in Prayer" and the "Dayenu!" haggadah.
A personal blessing of a child, which starts with English ("O, dear child of mine, you brighten the world with your smile. . .") and then interweaves Hebrew and English. Published in "Voices in Prayer" and "Jewish Life Cycle." Sung by cantors to their own children upon the occasion of a bar/bat mitzvah.
A gentle blessing of the children, entirely in Hebrew. Shares a melody with my "Y'varechecha." "Birkat Yeladim #2" is published in "Voices in Prayer."
From the Super Simple Songs collection, this one has a verse (in English) to celebrate a child's birthday. There's also a yom huledet sameach verse. And the song wishes the child not only a happy day but also a happy year ahead. But there are other verses to choose from as well, depending on whether you're celebrating the birthday of the world
From the Super Simple Songs collection, this one has a verse (in English) to celebrate a child's birthday. There's also a yom huledet sameach verse. And the song wishes the child not only a happy day but also a happy year ahead. But there are other verses to choose from as well, depending on whether you're celebrating the birthday of the world (Rosh Hashanah), of the trees (Tu B'shevat), of Israel (Yom Ha'atzmaut). The song's range is just 5 notes. Easy peasy.
Traditional blessing over the bitter herbs at a Passover seder. Also included is the traditional Passover Motzi-Matzah blessing. Published in the "Dayenu!" haggadah.
Lively eight-measure song with simple English and Hebrew ("boker tov, chaverim" and "boker or"). Sheet music comes with free song sheet with teaching suggestions. Published in "Gan Shirim."
Includes six blessings over food in a fun, bouncy melody. For instance, "What if I'm eating something that grows out of the ground like some sweet potatoes? For ground-growing foods, there's a different b'racha. I thank God with borei p'ri ha'adamah." Included with the sheet music are two free songsheets that includes the Hebrew blessings--one with
Includes six blessings over food in a fun, bouncy melody. For instance, "What if I'm eating something that grows out of the ground like some sweet potatoes? For ground-growing foods, there's a different b'racha. I thank God with borei p'ri ha'adamah." Included with the sheet music are two free songsheets that includes the Hebrew blessings--one with Hebrew and transliteration and one with Hebrew but not transliteration. Published in "Gan Shirim."
Written as an anthem for Habitat for Humanity, but good for many other purposes as well. See the video on the "American Music" page. Refrain: "We're building a world full of hope, Building bridges among us all, Using our hands to build a new life, Brick By Brick, Wall By Wall.
This one's by Shirley Cohen but is included here for those who want the sheet music to aid in singing through the "Dayenu!" haggadah.
This children's Rosh Hashanah song pokes fun at the uninvited guests--bumblebees--who often accompany the apples and honey eaten to bring about a sweet start to the new year.
This one's for a select group of people--those who live or lived in Burke Centre, VA, which is where I raised my own children. You can watch the music video on the "American Music" page.
This is a simple movement song that teaches the Hebrew words for body parts--hands, knees, arms, legs, fingers, head, and body. I'm told the youngest children can't get enough of this one! Published in "Gan Shirim."
Even songwriters have their favorites, and this is one of mine. "The Burning Bush" music reminds me of honky-tonk piano music. I've no idea what inspiration caused this melody to appear, but it's now part of the "Dayenu!" haggadah.
This one starts off sounding something like a Sousa march but ends with a bit of Broadway flare. Would love to hear a marching band have a go at it. The lyrics, however, are meant to make you smile. If you want a lovely hard-copy piano-and-vocal score, go to the "American Music" page, where you can read the lyrics and watch a music video. If,
This one starts off sounding something like a Sousa march but ends with a bit of Broadway flare. Would love to hear a marching band have a go at it. The lyrics, however, are meant to make you smile. If you want a lovely hard-copy piano-and-vocal score, go to the "American Music" page, where you can read the lyrics and watch a music video. If, however, you're in a hurry and simply want a lead sheet, you've come to the right place. Please note that, if and when DC finally gets statehood, you can change the lyrics "No votes" to "We got the vote" and celebrate!