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TOUCHING THE
LIVES OF ISRAELIS

Strengthening KBY congregations makes progressive Judaism more accessible to the vast majority of Israelis who yearn for an alternative to the orthodox approach to Judaism.

STRENGTHENING
THE JEWISH STATE

Contributing to KBY makes a positive statement to Israel about the value, validity and authenticity of progressive Judaism by strengthening and empowering the 50+ Reform and Conservative kehillot in Israel.




With All My Soul
the music of Kabbalat Shabbat
at Kol HaNeshama, Jerusalem

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Kehillot B’Yahad (Congregations Together) was started to increase awareness of and support for progressive congregations in Israel. KBY congregations represent a collective approach to Jewish values and practice that mirrors and makes whole a stream of Judaism that we accept as consistent with our own modern traditions.


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Play this CD at home and people walking by will think there is a synagogue inside, a special shul with a warm, meditative and joyful feel -- that synagogue is Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem.   The music on this CD is full of deep spirituality as well as energy and joy.

Experience the warmth of the music, recall Israel and Jerusalem, and perhaps remember a Shabbat service at Kol HaNeshama.

The project is a joint effort by KBY and Kol HaNeshama.  Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman, singers from the congregation, voices from Hebrew Union College's Cantorial program and help from the singers at the Jerusalem Academy of Music made this CD a total success, on a musical and vocal level.

Our producer and music director, Judi Axelrod, created a work of art that captures the musical spirit of Kol HaNeshama. 

This CD will not be offered for sale; rather it was designed as a "Thank You" to KBY supporters. We wanted to share a part of the progressive Jewish experience in Jerusalem with people who care about Israel and support our congregations.

Jeffrey Macklis, President
KBY Congregations Together Inc.
www.KBYonline.org


Kehilat Kol HaNeshama
(
www.KBYonline.org/Kol_HaNeshama)

... is an active and vibrant center for Progressive Judaism in Jerusalem. The community is situated in Baka and serves the greater population of southern Jerusalem.   Kol HaNeshama is a pluralistic, egalitarian and spiritually welcoming community. We believe that progressive Judaism inspires us to forge a modern Jewish identity rooted in tradition and committed to democracy and social justice.



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Singing & Production Credits:

Guide Track Crew **  
   Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman Kehilat Kol HaNeshama,
Jerusalem, Israel
   Bonnie Boxer Kol HaNeshama
   Joshua Breitzer Cantorial Student, HUC
   Evan Cohen Cantor, Har-El
   Jamie Marx Cantorial Student, HUC
   Yoav Peck Kol HaNeshama
   Shira Ackerman Simchovitch Kol HaNeshama
   
KKH Congregational Singers  
   Sarah Bernstein    Debbi Hirsch Levran
   David Maeir Epstein    Ayala Matlow Tal-El
   Michael Hoffman    Ma'ayan Turner, Rabbi
   Sally Klein-Katz    Edna Miron-Wapner
   Sid Knopp &
          VeeVee  Merlin-Knopp
   Shelly Salmanson-White
          & Alan Salmanson
   
Jerusalem Academy of Music Singers  
   Yummie Bar    Aviram Shamir
   Gal Tamir  
   
Production  
   Judith Axelrod
(www.judiaxelrod.110mb.com)
Producer & Music Director

   Leo Doron

Sound Engineer,
Studio 1 Jerusalem
   Lior Elizur
   (www.EliorDesign.com)
Cover Design
   Jeff Macklis Executive Producer for KBY
 
more photos coming more photos coming
   

** With special thanks to the Guide crew who worked hard, sang well and did a wonderful job.  They created a vocal guide to help us maintain a constant pitch, tempo and accurate pronunciation of the prayer text.

 

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"With All My Soul" is available for a KBY contribution of $36 or more to any Reform or Conservative congregation in Israel

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Songs on
"With All My Soul"
  • Dodi Li
    דודי לי

  • Y’did Nefesh
    ידיד נפש

  • Shabbat HaMalka
    שבת המלכה

  • L’chu N’ran'na
    לכו נרננה

  • Arba'im Shana
    ארבעים שנה

  • L’cha Dodi
    לכה דודי

  • Mizmor Shir L’yom HaShabbat
    מזמור שיר ליום השבת

  • Tzadik Katamar
    צדיק כתמר

  • Ilu Finu
    אילו פינו

  • Ma'gadlu Ma'asecha  Yah
    מה גדלו מעשיך יה

  • Ki Hem Chayeinu
    כי הם חיינו

  • Sh'ma Yisrael
     שמע ישראל

  • Y'hi Shalom
    יהי שלום בחילך

  • Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu
    עוד יבוא שלום עלינו

  • Ufros Aleinu
    ופרוש עלינו

  • V’shamru
    ושמרו

  • Adonai Sfatai Tiftach
    ה' שפתי תפתח

  • Niggun ניגון

  • Ozi V'zimrat Yah
    עזי וזמרת יה

  • Prayer for Peace

  • Kol HaNeshama
    כל הנשמה



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KBY is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt organization.  Contributions to KBY are tax-deductible,
to the fullest extent permitted by U.S. tax laws.  KBY is also registered with the NY State (NYS) Dept. of Law,
Charities Bureau.  KBY's IRS registration and current Form 990 filing is posted under "Administration" and
available from the IRS or NYS.  Copyright © 2007 KBY Congregations Together, Inc.