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THE JOSH NELSON PROJECT



©2007

CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY

LIFT
The long-awaited debut recording from The Josh Nelson Project is finally here! A multi-talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Josh Nelson first gained notoriety as part of Yom Hadash, the rockin' Boston band he founded with his brother Jon in 1995. Since then he has become a highly respected and sought-after performer, teacher, bandleader, and producer, and his music has been celebrated and integrated into the musical consciousness of congregations, camps, and communities across North America. The Josh Nelson Project is an incredible five-piece band with an intense and powerful performance style, on the cutting edge of contemporary Jewish music. With sensitive lyrics drawn from or inspired by Jewish textual sources and the contemporary Jewish experience, Lift is filled with music that will surely lift you up and inspire you!

SONG LISTING: Sound clips coming soon!
1. Yih'yu L'ratzon
2. Ayzehu Chacham
3. Lift
4. i
5. Positive Change
6. Seven
7. L'dor Vador
8. Hava Nashira
9. Shomeiah
10. Hallelujah

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951316xxCDxx$16.95 each

www.joshnelsonproject.com

NELSONGS

Nelsongs: Rockin' Kids' Review
©2002

Children's
CHILDREN’S

 
NELSONGS: ROCKIN' KIDS' REVIEW
Are you ready to rock? Join the Nelson Brothers in their totally cool new recording of 11 happy, energetic and oh so fun English songs that will make you want to “clap your hands, stomp your feet, and smile!”  Jon & Josh Nelson are master songwriters, incredibly versatile musicians, acclaimed educators, and engaging performers, whose recording captures their zest for life. Playful lyrics compliment the colorful kid friendly CD booklet.  Shalom and Hanukkah Is Here express Jewish content, while Please Say Please, Feelings, Won’t You Be My Friend, and Share Share Share deal with universal positive values. And just for fun, you will love Super Supermarket, Whippy Whipples Whiplet Whippington, Scary Ghosts and Goblins!  Caution: do not play this recording at bedtime – you (and your child) will be having too much fun to go to sleep!

Real Audio - Click here for the main sounds page.Enjoy these lively songs online now! Hanukkah is Here, Please Say Please, Shalom

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951041xxCDxx$15.95 each

www.nelsongs.com

NFTY RECORDINGS AND SONGBOOKS
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DAN NICHOLS & E18HTEEN



©2008

CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY

THE ROOTS
A stunning new release from Dan Nichols and E18hteen! This amazing collection of new tunes from one of today's leading voices in Jewish music features 15 rockin' songs in Hebrew and English. Interesting rhythms, innovative interpretations of traditional Jewish texts, Dan's cutting-edge songwriting, and state-of-the-art production make this one of the hottest new releases of the year - order The Roots now!

SONG LISTING: Sound clips coming soon!
1. Eitz Chayim Hi
2. All We Can Do
3. Halleluyah
4. Esah Einai
5. Lecha Adonai
6. Shiviti
7. Ani Ma'amin
8. B'makom
9. Turn The World Around
10. Al Shlosha D'varim
11. Or Chadash
12. Shirei Zimra
13. Ufaratzta
14. Adon Olam
15. Eileh Chamda Libi

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951313xxCDxx$15.95 each


My Heart Is In The East
©2004

CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY

MY HEART IS IN THE EAST
Word of this new release by Dan Nichols & e18hteen has spread like wildfire, hot and quick. For one of Jewish rock’s most popular and influential Jewish bands, this CD of fourteen captivating Hebrew and English songs is eagerly welcomed by their growing legion of supportive fans. Dan’s soothing textured voice, contemplative lyrics, and creative layered arrangements (kudos to talented band members!) produce a memorable and unique sound. Titles include Ledor Vador, My Heart Is In The East, Dona Dona (a rock version like you’ve never heard before!), Shomeir Yisrael, DFW (a whimsical guitar interlude), It Was You, Or Zarua, Kehillah Kedoshah (a concert pleaser), Modeh Ani, Lo Yisa Goi, Ice Cream (a memory tickler!), Shiru L’Adonai, Beyond, and Hashkiveinu.  As Dan grows professionally as Artist-in-Residence for the North American Alliance for Informal Jewish Educators, and director of Jewish Music at Temple Beth Or, Raleigh, NC, he expands his talent as a skilled and sensitive musician, and exudes a refreshing grace as he shares his gifts with the world.

Warm, captivating and lyrical - listen to this uplifting album online now! My Heart Is In The East, Kehillah Kedoshah, Hashkiveinu

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951098xxCDxx$15.95 each


Kol Hashabbat
©2002

CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY


SHABBAT

 

KOL HASHABBAT
In their release KOL HASHABBAT, E18hteen offers to the world new melodies for Shabbat, including Lecha Dodi, Mi Chamocha, Ma-ariv Aravim, V’shamru, Yotzeir Or, Shema, Yih'yu, Oseh Shalom and 9 others, including a new setting of the Havdalah Service. While produced in a manner accessible for cantors, soloists, and song leaders, the fans of the MTV – “Unplugged” style will also enjoy this project. These songs have already found their way into temples across the nation. Whether singing these songs and prayers at services or listening to them on your headphones, you will hear the spirit of Shabbat in a new and unique way! Experience Hinei Mah Tov, Kiddush, Motzi, Eliyahu Hanavi, Barechu, plus many more!

Enjoy the beautiful acoustic melodies in this new album now! Listen online to: Lecha Dodi, Mi Chamocha, and Hinei Mah Tov.

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951207xxCDxx$15.95 each

Be Strong

CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY

BE STRONG
E18hteen and Dan Nichols have played to thousands of people, from every URJ camp in North America to major universities, CAJE and NFTY national and regional conferences, clubs and community concerts. With BE STRONG they meld primarily Hebrew lyrics with their Modern Rock sound, reminiscent of artists such as Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20 and others. The recording includes original compositions, L’Takein (also known as “The Na Na Song”, a NFTY favorite) Chazak, B’tzelem Elohim, Laugh At All My Dreams, Sinu Ra, Pit’chu Li and 8 more songs. These are songs to sing and rock with - plus, they will help you feel “Strong” about your Judaism in today’s world! You will also enjoy Im Tirtzu, Dundai, Kumi Lach, If I’m Not For Me, and the medley - Ivdu Et Hashem/Kol Han’shama.

Sample e18teen's latest release - listen online now! Im Tirtzu, Kumi Lach, L'takein (The Na Na Song)

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951206xxCDxx$15.95 each

Life
©1996

CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY

LIFE
E18hteen’s founding members Dan Nichols and Mason Cooper have brought the world of Modern Rock music to the Jewish world! They breathe LIFE into the scene on their debut release, with Hebrew and English songs such as Always There, Babel, Here and Now, What You Do With It and 7 others, which have become standards at universities and communities around the country.  Having worked with Hootie & The Blowfish, Ben Folds Five, Stevie Wonder, and other rock superstars, e18hteen introduces their authentic blend of Modern Rock and Jewish themes to today’s audiences. Also, rock out to Dodi Li, Why, Sim Shalom, Solace, Candle, and many more!!

Enjoy this lively Jewish rock sound - listen online now! Here and Now, Truth, Turn To You.

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951205xxCDxx$15.95 each

www.jewishrock.com

OY BABY!


CD
©2005

Children's
CHILDREN’S


DVD
©2005

Children's
CHILDREN’S

OY BABY! 2
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The DVD & CD made especially for Jewish babies and kids!"
Thanks to the encouragement of OyBaby fans around the world, OYBABY 2 is here with an all new collection of fun and familiar Jewish music! Stephanie, Lisa and Kim (The Schneiderman Sisters) return on lead vocals with their delightful harmonies and engaging voices on songs such as Modeh Ani and Shalom Rav (Klepper/Freelander), Shehechianu and Mah Nishtanah (Friedman), Hiney Mah Tov, L’Cha Dodi, Tzena Tzena, Tumbalalaika, Heveinu Shalom Aleichem…15 in all. Guest musicians Craig Taubman and Rick Recht lend their voices in song. This DVD is 30% longer than the original, and features a wide variety of visual styles that will entertain children up to 5 years of age (parents and grandparents will be enthralled too!) The colorful visual medley shows children at play, puppets, and nature scenes. Between songs short interludes teach Hebrew letters, numbers and vocabulary and show the joy of giving tzedakah. The DVD also contains bonus karaoke versions of two of the songs, plus a special musical montage of OyBaby fans from around the world!

Appealing, warm and engaging, these songs will charm parents as well as babies! Mi Chamocha, Ten Li Et Hayom Hazeh, Tumbalalaika.

Filled with creative visual effects and fun - sure to entrance! View clips from the DVD! (12.8 MB file)
* (Requires Windows Media 9 Series.  If you have trouble viewing the video, click here to download the free player)

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & MusicItem #951193xxCD (sound track only)xx$15.95 each

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & MusicItem #951291xxDVD (color, approx. 40 min.)xx$24.95 each



CD
©2003

Children's
CHILDREN’S


DVD
©2003

Children's
CHILDREN’S

OY BABY!
Thumbs up for this wonderfully creative selection!  OYBABY! is a visual treat, combining stimulating imagery with familiar Hebrew songs, while creating a rich Jewish experience for babies six months and older.  The colorful mix of Judaica, toys, puppets, nature, and children is interspersed with lively vignettes that teach Hebrew letters, numbers, and vocabulary. Lead musicians (and sisters) Stephanie Schneiderman, Lisa Schneiderman, and Kim Palumbis create soaring harmonies and soothing melodies on songs Ma Yafeh Hayom, Eli Eli, and Hiney Ma Tov. Other tracks feature solo piano, a spirited group of children singing Dayenu, and a rousing rendition of Cheri Bim Bam. From the jungle-drum infused rhythms of Zum Gali Gali to a swinging jazz rendition of Eitz Chayim, this is one baby video parents (and grandparents) won't mind watching again and again.

From the now classic first OYBABY! Beautifully sung and orchestrated, upbeat tunes bring smiles to faces young and old! Eli Eli, Ma Yafeh Hayom, Zum Gali Gali.

Click here to view clips from the DVD (16 MB file)
* (Requires Windows Media 9 Series.  If you have trouble viewing the video, click here to download the free player)

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Item #951204xxCD (sound track only)xx$15.95 each

Add item to Cart at URJ Books & Music Ite #951290xxDVD (color, approx. 30 min.)xx$24.95 each

www.oybaby.com


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