[HANASHIR:8503] Re: Help - Alef Bet Program

[SHARON PLIER <CantorShar...>]

Dear Karen,

For your first request,  I know there are a zillion songs out there, but one
that appeals to me and easy and wonderful is Ketzev's song "This is my
promise"  You can find it in their book.  I've done it where I sing one line
and have the children repeat after me (or the congregation or the teachers)
so that it can be completely inclusive...it's also easy enough for the kids
to learn in one or two short sessions if you want to "perform" it.

This is my promise from deep in my heart,
Commitment to learning, to doing my part
Try to be righteous, try to be true,
This is my promise, I make it to you.

The song goes on refering to the line in v'ahavta where we promise to teach
the children.

For your other request, I would get my hands on one of the 2 Coopersmith
books.  They're old, but good.  Lots of songs to show off beginning
knowledge of Hebrew.

Hope this helps.

Sharon Steinberg
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Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:16 PM
Subject: [HANASHIR:8496] Re: Help - Alef Bet Program


> Dear Friends,
>
> I know this is my second request of the evening but I am looking for some
> input on a program I am working on called the "Alef Bet" Production.  This
is
> a program we put on for the parents of our 3rd grade class in honoring the
> children for completing their first required year of Hebrew School.  The
> songs we put together try to represent their knowledge of the "Alef Bet"
and
> some Hebrew langugage.
>
> I am trying to "spruce" up the program.  The following is the list of
songs
> we have used over the last few years.  I only put the composers name where
> known.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>     o   Alef Bet - Debbie Friedman
>     o   Bakitah - Debbie Friedman
>     o   Partner Song
>         ...we are partners yessiree - Alef - Ayin
>     o   Wherever You Go There's Always Someone Jewish
>     o   Jews Around The World
>     o   Colors of The Rainbow (Elaine Serling)
>     o   Mispacha  (Daniel Syme)
>     o   Growing
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Karen Joseph
> Temple Rodeph Torah
> Marlboro, New Jersey
>
>


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