OHR CHADASH New Horizons in Jewish Experience

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1 בס''ד OHR CHADASH New Horizons in Jewish Experience אבות ברית BRIT AVOT Avraham Arieh & Efrayim Trugman

2 The Songs מה גדלו מעשיך י-הוה מאד עמקו מחשבתיך - Simachtani (1 Ki כי שמחתני י-הוה בפעלך במעשי ידיך ארנן.. For You have made me happy Hashem, with Your work; with the work of Your hands I shall exult. How great are Your works, Hashem! Your thoughts are very deep. (Psalms 92:5-6) אהבת עולם תביא להם וברית אבות לבנים תזכור. והשיב לב אבות על בנים ולב בנים על אבותם. - Olam (2 Ahavat May You bring them an eternal love and the covenant of the forefathers may You recall upon the children (Musaf of Rosh Chodesh) / That he [Elijah] may turn the heart of the fathers back through the children, and the heart of the children back through their fathers. (Malachi (3:24) Inspired by the birth of my grandson, Olam Yannai. ואזמרה. עורה כבודי עורה הנבל וכינור אעירה שחר - Libi (3 Nachon נכון ליבי א-לוהים נכון ליבי אשירה. My heart is steadfast with Hashem, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. Awaken, my honor; awaken [me], lyre and harp; I will awaken the dawn. (Psalms 57:8-9) חסדי י-הוה כי לא תמנו כי לא כלו רחמיו. לדור ודור ולנצח נצחים. - Netzachim (4 Netzach The kindnesses of God never cease! Indeed, His mercies never fail. (Lamentations 3:22) From generation to generation and for all eternity. (Kedusha of Shachrit on Shabbat and holidays) This song came down from heaven the first time I held my grandson, Moshe Aharon. 5) Lecha Dodi - The words are from the beloved song sung universally on Kabbalat Shabbat. greet. Come my beloved to greet the bride the Shabbat presence let us לכה דודי לקראת כלה פני שבת נקבלה. 6) Picking a Joyous life - Instrumental. 7) Ani Maamin - One of the 13 Principles of Faith complied by Maimonides. אני מאמין באמונה שלמה בביאת המשיח, ואף על פי שיתמהמה עם כל זה אחכה לו בכל יום שיבא. I believe in complete faith in the coming of the Mashiach, and even though he tarries, in spite of that, I will still wait expectantly for him each day that he will come. 8) Olam Yannai - Wordless niggun; Inspired by the birth of my grandson, Olam Yannai. אליך י-הוה אקרא ואל א-דני אתחנן. שמע י-הוה וחנני י-הוה היה עזר לי. - Eilecha (9 To You, Hashem, I would call, and to Hashem I would supplicate. Hear, Hashem, and be gracious to me; Hashem, be my helper. (Psalms 30: 9&11) 10) Hallel - The words are from Psalms 118:18-24 and are part of Hallel. מקלות מים רבים אדירים משברי ים אדיר במרום י-הוה. - Rabbim (11 M kolot Mayim More than the voices of great waters and more than the mightiest breakers of the sea, Hashem is mighty on high. (Psalms 93:4)

3 Musicians & Credits: Avraham Arieh Trugman - dulcimer & vocals Efrayim Trugman - acoustic guitar and vocals * Shlomo Katz - guitar on song 4 and vocals on 3,4, 5,7,11 Eliezer Blumen - electric guitar & harmonica * David Jakoubovitch - drums Yitzchak Attias - percussion * Tamar Attias - flute * Michael Attias - cello Raz Hartman - piano * Opher Schneider - bass * Tuvya Brandt - clarinet Songs 2,4,6,8,10 composed by Avraham Arieh Trugman Songs 1,3,5,7,9,11 composed by Efrayim Trugman Recorded, mixed and mastered by David Jakoubovitch at his studio Booklet design: Efrayim and Avraham Arieh Trugman Front and back cover pictures: Rachel Trugman ** Thank You ** Eternal gratitude to all the wonderful musicians who made this project possible. Your input, creative abilities and real sense of giving your best make the music come alive. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. Special Appreciation to: The Supporters of Ohr Chadash Special thanks to David Jakoubovitch, for your professionalism and good ideas, which added immeasurably to the music. Thanks for your patience and real sense of humor. Special thanks to R Shlomo Katz, for your encouragement, inspired performance and creative input on your songs. Continual thanks to our families who encourage us always. Eternal thanks to Hashem for the ability to hear the music and bring it into the world.

4 O H R C H A D A S H New Horizons in Jewish Experience Ohr Chadash is a non-profit educational organization serving English-speaking students enrolled at various universities and other short and long-term programs in Israel, as well as immigrants and native Israelis. We provide a wide range of programming in an open, joyous, non-coercive and spiritual atmosphere, where participants are able to explore Judaism at their own pace. We combine heart and mind and cater to each participant's special needs. Ohr Chadash provides a home away from home for students and maintain strong relationships for years to come. We have organized and participated in programs for tens of thousands of students and adults and with the inspiration and skills these students learn they return to their home communities eager to take leadership roles. Many students and adults return to Israel and the bonds become even stronger. Through its educational networking, website and Facebook, Ohr Chadash reaches literally hundreds of thousands of people. The Trugmans have appeared at Shabbatons, holiday programs and have taught classes and seminars in nearly fifty cities world-wide. All proceeds are dedicated to Ohr Chadash Please assist us as we show people the beauty and relevance of Judaism today, as this ensures a new generation of knowledgeable and committed Jews tomorrow. Rabbi Avraham Arieh and Rachel Trugman, Directors Moshav Mevo Modiim, D.N. Hamercaz, Israel Tel: Fax: rabbi@thetrugmans.com

5 ברית אבות BRIT AVOT * Avraham Arieh Trugman * Efrayim Trugman * Shlomo Katz * Eliezer Blumen * David Jakoubovitch * Yitzchak Attias * Tamar Attias * Michael Attias * Raz Hartman * Opher Schneider * Tuvya Brandt