Sacred Songs. In English.

An English setting of the Aramaic declaration that opens Yom Kippur, perhaps the most emotionally charged moment in the Jewish year. For those who do not yet know Hebrew or Aramaic.

An English setting of Ashrei, recited three times a day in traditional Jewish practice. Wisdom-poetry about gratitude and the steady presence of God.

«I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from?» One of the most beloved Psalms, the traveler's prayer.

«Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth.» Psalm 100, the universal call to communal gratitude.

One of the oldest and most beloved Jewish hymns, sung at the close of services worldwide. An English setting that preserves the awe.

The defining prayer of the High Holy Days, a personal address to God as both Father and King. English setting for accessibility.

The shortest of all the Psalms, and perhaps the most universal: «Praise the Lord, all you nations.» An invitation to everyone.

«The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.» Probably the most-quoted Psalm in human history. Set with reverence and warmth.

«May the Lord bless you and keep you.» The oldest known Jewish prayer in continuous use, found inscribed on silver scrolls from the 7th century BCE.

«Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity.» The title track of the album. The song of belonging.

The Kabbalistic poem by Rabbi Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz of Safed, welcoming Shabbat as a bride. Sung every Friday evening worldwide. An English setting that honors the 16th-century mystic.