The Shvesters Eishet Chayil
The Shvesters, accompanied by Omri Bar Giora on guitar, perform “Eishet Chayil” at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park, NYC, on August 22, 2024.
Cantor Azi Schwartz Kol Nidrei: Ancient Melody, Modern Sound
In the spirit of renewed tradition, here is a new interpretation of Kol Nidrei. It blends the ancient melodic motifs with contemporary harmonies and orchestration, offering a modern reflection of this timeless Jewish prayer.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z/l: Acharei Mot Thinking Fast and Slow
Rabbi Sacks writes about challenges in understanding the instructions regarding the scapegoat; in particular, 2 similar goats but with different treatments decided by a throw of the dice. Traditionally, the interpretation relates to atonement and purification, but doesn’t address the lots or the similarity of the coast.