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A medley of Lecha Dodi versions from Tzlil V’zemer and Aaron Razel. A Night of Peace and Joy
One of the few standalone songs; an upbeat track with Ivrit and Yiddish lyrics. Welcoming the Queen
Transitions from "Shabbos is Going Away" into a high-energy Breslover "B’motzaei Yom Menucha" with heavy drums and guitar. A medley of Lecha Dodi versions from Tzlil
Features an English translation of R’ Yom Tov Ehrlich’s "Shabbos Kodesh" and Abie Rotenberg’s "It’s Time to Say ‘Good Shabbos’". Gut Shabbos
: Produced by Sruly Meyer and arranged by Avremi G., the album features a full orchestra—a rarity in modern Jewish music—allowing instruments like the flute, clarinet, and oboe to shine. Track Highlights Track Title Notable Features 1 Joy Is in the Air Features an English translation of R’ Yom Tov
: The collection is remarkably broad, featuring Chabad niggunim , Vizhnitz and Breslov melodies, Sefardic classics, and even children's songs.
: Some reviewers felt the backup choirs (like the Yedidim choir) were flat or added little to certain tracks, preferring Benny's solo overdubs instead. Hislahavus' Review of Benny Friedman's Bnei Heichala : Some reviewers felt the backup choirs (like
The title track; a "blatantly, unapologetically chasiddish" and ethereal Chabad niggun. Echoes of a Holy Day