The Heritage of Jewish Melody

Please continue to send in stories, photos and audio/video.

Midrash — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:19:01 +0000

Please continue to send us your audio and video, images, and stories. It is through your participation that we are albe to continue sharing. We will return the ‘call in’ feature over the winter and be accepting ‘call in’ contributions for much of that time into the spring of 2008. Thank you again for being a part of this collective!

The Story of Betty Druya

Midrash — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:14:29 +0000

Thanks to Marion grossman who sent in these hand written letters by Betty Druya who tells of her Jewish origins and cross cultural experiences.

Call in is temporarily disabled.

Midrash — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:10:34 +0000

::*CALL IN IS CURRENTLY DISABLED. However, any & all submissions R welcome*::

We are taking a hiatus and working on some new material for the site. Looking forward to seeing what people add while call in is down. We are looking forward to receiving additional submittions.

Elise Sings a Portion of The Shema

Midrash — Sat, 19 May 2007 18:24:01 +0000

Elise shares her voice with us as she sings a portion of the Shema…

:::5:::

Hilda Sings The Chanuka Bracha

Midrash — Sat, 19 May 2007 18:20:51 +0000

Hilda shares her beautiful voice with us as she sings the prayer over the Chanukah candles…

:::4:::

Edith Calls in With a Story of Rising Up

Midrash — Sat, 19 May 2007 18:16:54 +0000

Edith tells wonderful story about making it through..

:::3:::

Carol Calls in With a Story

Midrash — Sat, 19 May 2007 18:13:01 +0000

Listen to Carols’ words about family immigration to the USA…..

:::2:::

How Does it Sound When You Sing

Midrash — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:21:41 +0000

::*CALL IN IS CURRENTLY DISABLED. However, any & all submissions R welcome*::

Call in to 718.544.7993 and You’ll hear it on this site!

Sharing with others will allow everyone to hear how song melodies have lasted and how they may have changed.

Thanks for sharing!

How to Record Your Own Tune::

Midrash — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:06:15 +0000

::*CALL IN IS CURRENTLY DISABLED. However, any & all submissions R welcome*::

Here is a step by step way to become a part of this Diaspora project and share your Jewish Melodies and Stories.

Step 1- Think of the song or negun you want to share and the melody you want to sing it in.

Step 2- Call 718.544.7993 and get ready to record.

Step 3- Leave your name, country of origin and region, and the song you are going to sing. Then sing your song and share your melody renditions with the world.

Step 4- Check back in a few days to hear your melody and share a story or comment on others.

Thanks for being a part of this cultural heritage project and linking the diaspora!

This project is supported in part by mosaica.ca & is made possible by participants like you!

Singing through Call in:

Midrash — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:50:41 +0000

When People call in. They will have their calls of song and story, shared with this player.
Here’s a rendition of: Adona-lum
by: Gerry Snyder

Check back soon. More calls have been made!! More will be added soon!!