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Havayah Four: Judaism & Music

Jewish Identity Game
Tell the teens, “In this havayah, we are going to explore Jewish identity through music. In that spirit, we’re going to begin writing our own lyrics about our Jewish identity.”
Here’s a song (you may have heard before) written by John Denver called Thank God I’m a Country Boy:
Well life on the farm is kinda laid back

Ain't much an old country boy like me can't hack

It's early to rise, early in the sack

I thank God I'm a country boy


Well a simple kinda life never did me no harm

A raisin' me a family and workin' on a farm

My days are all filled with an easy country charm

Thank God I'm a country boy


Well I got me a fine wife, I got me ol' fiddle

When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle

And life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle

Thank God I'm a country boy


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRgL92K5zuE

After listening to the song, divide the teens into small groups.
Change the lyrics to “Thank God I’m a Jewish Teen” and see what they come up with for the rest of the lyrics.
When they finish writing, each team can stand up and perform their new creation.

Breaking the Ice: Jews and Music—Whaddya Know?
Jews Rock—Circle the Jewish Musicians:
Paula Abdul

The Beastie Boys

Beyoncee

Justin Bieber

Jon Bon Jovi

Bob Dylan

Jakob Dylan

Beck


Jack Black

Leonard Cohen

Drake

Art Garfunkel



Jerry Garcia

Paul Simon

PJ Harvey

Peter Himmelman

Gene Simmons

Courtney Love

Lisa Loeb

Morissey


Tom Petty

Hillel Slovak (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Lou Reed

Jonathan Richman

David Lee Roth

Bruce Springstein

Warren Zevon

Joey Ramone

Usher

Van Morrison



Mark Knopler (Dire Straits)

Bonus: What were Bob Dylan and Gene Simmon’s birth names?
Answer Key
The Jewish musicians are:
Paula Abdul

The Beastie Boys

Bob Dylan

Jakob Dylan

Beck

Jack Black



Leonard Cohen

Drake


Art Garfunkel

Paul Simon

Peter Himmelman

Gene Simmons

Courntey Love

Lisa Loeb

Hillel Slovak (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Lou Reed


Jonathan Richman

David Lee Roth

Warren Zevon

Joey Ramone

Mark Knopler (Dire Straits)
Bonus Question Answer: Robert Zimmerman and Chaim Witz.


A Brief History of…Jews and Music

Opening Discussion Questions:




  • When you think of Jewish music, what comes to mind?

  • What are some of the different styles of Jewish music?

  • Where might Jewish music be heard? (home, synagogue, life cycle event, holiday party, your ipod, etc)

In this havayah, we’ll learn a bit about the history of Jewish music and then listen to contemporary Jewish artists to hear their different sounds.


(Jewish) Music 101 from www.myjewishlearning.com
Music has been a part of Jewish life since biblical times, and remains integral to the Jewish religious and cultural experiences. At the moment of Israel's birth as a nation--the Exodus from Egypt--the Bible tells us that Moses led the people of Israel in a song of divine praise. Music was part of the sacrificial worship in the Temple, and later became part of synagogue prayer services and at-home religious observance. Jewish music tends to blend unique elements with aspects that reflect the cultures in which Jews have lived, composed, played instruments, and sung.

Religious Music

Jewish religious music includes cantorial music--the music of the professional prayer leader; nusah, the melodies to which traditional prayers are chanted, with different tunes used for different services; modern liturgical music, in which composers set excerpts of Jewish prayer to choral or other music that is not necessarily inherently "Jewish"; cantillation, which is the notes for chanting public readings of the Torah, haftarah (selections from Prophets), and other Jewish sacred texts, such as the Scroll of Ecclesiastes on the festival Sukkot; and nigunim, which are wordless melodies. Different Jewish communities throughout history have produced their own distinctive forms of these different Jewish religious expressions. However, as the global community has grown increasingly connected, so too have the different Jewish communities, resulting in a cross-fertilization of musical styles between Jews of different countries and different denominational affiliations.



American Jewish Music

The music of North American Jews reflects the delicate balance these communities attempt to maintain between upholding their distinct Jewish identity and participating in the broader North American culture. The rise of North American Jewish folk music, blending the sounds of the American folk music tradition with Jewish lyrics--often based on Jewish texts--is an example of such a phenomenon. In addition, the revival of klezmer music in recent years reflects American Jewry's largely Eastern European roots and the endeavors of young musicians to reconnect with the cultures and traditions of past generations. In addition, some of America's greatest composers and songwriters are Jewish, including Aaron Copeland, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Carole King, and Bob Dylan.



Israeli Music

In its relatively short life so far, the state of Israel has created a rich musical tradition of folk, popular, and classical music. Israel's diverse immigrant population--and their native-born offspring--has fused their many musical traditions, from both the East and the West, to create an authentic Israeli sound. Before statehood, the Zionist movement used folk music to instill in Jews the ideals of the movement. As European musicians emigrated, a rich tradition of classical music was born in Israel. And more recently, Israeli musicians have created distinctive pop tunes, reflecting the unique roots of the musicians as well as the culture and politics of the Jewish state.




Experiences in…Jews and Music

Mattisyahu
Song: King Without A Crown
Born Matthew Paul Miller, Mattisyahu is the Hebrew name of this Hasidic reggae pop star. Known for mixing traditional Jewish themes with a rock, reggae and hip hop beat-boxing sound, Mattisyahu has had top 40 hits like “King Without a Crown.” Mattisyahu grew up with his family in White Plains, NY, where they were members of a JRF congregation Bet Am Shalom. When he was in high school, he spent a semester studying in Israel and became interested in Orthodox Judaism. Mattisyahu is an observant Jew who does not perform on Shabbat.
King Without A Crown, lyrics
I said, You're all that I have and you're all that I need. Each and every day I pray to get to know you please. I want to be close to you, yes, I'm so hungry. You're like water for my soul when it gets thirsty. Without you there's no me, you're the air that I breathe. Sometimes the world is dark and I just can't see. With these demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity. But I believe, yes I believe, I said, I believe. I'll stand on my own two feet, won't be brought down on one knee. I'll fight with all of my might and get these demons to flee. Hashem's rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe. Hashem's rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe. Out of darkness comes light, a twilight unto the heights. Crown Heights burnin' up all through the twilight. Said, "I thank you" to my God, now I finally got it right. And I'll fight with all of my heart and all my soul and all my might. What's this feeling? My love will rip a hole through the ceiling. I give myself to you from the essence of my being. An' I sing to my God, these songs of love an' healing. I want Mashiach now, so it's time we start revealing. What's this feeling? Me no want no Sinsemilla, that would only bring me down. Burn away my brain, no way, my brain is too compound. Elevated my soul, you're a flying my sound. Like the sun of a sun ray burning up through a cloud. Say, Torah food for my brain, let it rain till I drown. Thunder, let the blessings come down. Say, Torah food for my brain, let it rain till I drown. Strip away the layers and reveal your soul. Give yourself up and then you become whole. You're a slave to yourself and you don't even know. You want to live the fast life but your brain moves slow. If you're trying to stay high, then you're bound to stay low. You want God but you can't deflate your ego. If you're already there, then there's nowhere to go. If you're cup's already full, then it's bound to overflow. If you're drowning out in the waters and you can't stay afloat. Ask Hashem for mercy and he'll throw you a rope. You're looking for help from God, you say he couldn't be found. Looking up to the sky and searchin' beneath the ground. Like a king without his crown, yes, I wanna get down. A king without his crown, yes, you keep fallin' down. You really want to live but can't get rid of your frown. Try reach him to the heights and wound down, down, down, down. Say what's this feeling? My love will rip a hole through the ceiling. I give myself to you from the essence of my being. An' I sing to my God, these songs of love an' healing. I want Mashiach now, and it's time we start revealing. Said, I'm reelin' him in, I reel him in. Where ya been, where ya been for so long for so long? It's hard to stay strong. I've been livin' in Galus for like too long? I said, Where ya been, a where ya been for so long for so long? What's this feeling? My love will rip a hole through the ceiling. I give myself to you from the essence of my being. An' I sing to my God, these songs of love an' healing. I want Mashiach now, and it's time we start revealing. What's this feeling? My love will rip a hole through the ceiling. I give myself to you from the essence of my being. An' I sing to my God, these songs of love an' healing. I want Mashiach now, and it's time we start revealing. Said, I'm reelin' him in, where ya been, where ya been? I said, I reelin' him in, where ya been for so long? Oh Where ya been for so long? It's hard to stay strong. Been livin' in exile.
Klezmatics
Song: Gonna Get Through This World
The Klezmatics are superstars of the Klezmer revival world. They are Grammy award-winning musicians whose klezmer music is steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism and eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk.

Yael Naim
Yael Naim is a Franco-Israeli Jew who was born in Paris to Tunisian Jewish parents but moved with her family to Israel when she was four years old, which is where she grew up. Her 2008 hit “New Soul” was a breakout hit, reaching #7 on the Billboard Top 100, making her the first Israeli solo artist to have a top ten hit in the US. Naim writes lyrics in English, Hebrew and French.

Song: Too long



Neshama Carlebach
Neshama Carlebach is a singer-songwriter whose music expresses Jewish spirituality. She is the daughter of the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, whose melodies are used in many contemporary synagogues.
Song: Return Again

http://www.neshamacarlebach.com/home.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU4ZDqJrRgU
Subliminal

Song: Ba’a Li Tov



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU4ZDqJrRgU
Israeli hip hop artist Ya’akov “Kobe” Shimoni is known as “Subliminal.” His mother is from Iran and his father is from Tunisia and Subliminal grew up in Tel Aviv. His music started a trend called “Zionist hip hop,” in which he uses his music to inspire youth to stand for a unified Israel. Subliminal wears American hip hop clothing but is also known for wearing a large Star of David chain.

Making Connections…Jews and Music
Jews have used music to express many different kinds of experiences, both religious and secular. In some of the artists that we listened to, there is a blurring between what is “religious” vs. “secular” music.


  • Which artist do you think expresses a Jewish identity that is more religious?

  • More secular?

  • Can an artist (and anyone) be culturally Jewish if not religiously Jewish?

Reflections
Has there been a time when Jewish music has helped you to have a prayerful/holy experience?
Is there a style of Jewish music that you like/connect to the best? Describe what you like about that music.
Who was your favorite musician/band whom we listened to today? What do you like about his/her/their sound?


Jewish Music Resources

http://www.jewishmusic.com/ Tara publications—extensive collection of Jewish music
http://www.tabletmag.com/category/music/?gclid=CPrCm4Gm4aICFV195QodvRS8wg

Tablet online magazine has great coverage of contemporary Jewish music


http://www.greatjewishmusic.com/ Download Jewish music for holidays and other occasions.

http://www.israel-catalog.com/music-cds - Jewish and Israeli music


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