The avodah of learning Torah is the essence of every Yid! Celebrate our essential connection to Hashem and to His Torah. It is said in the name of the Tzadikim that when we daven we are talking to Hashem, and when we learn Torah, Hashem is talking to us! Be awake to the communication coming through when you learn any part of the Torah hakedosha.

The holy Zohar in Parshas Pinchos recounts a fascinating exchange whereby Rebbe Abba asked Reb Shimon Bar Yochai: Why is it that the nations of the world do not “shuckel”—why do only Jews sway back and forth when they pray and learn Torah? 

Reb Shimon revealed that this movement reflects something profoundly spiritual. When a Yid learns Torah or davens, their neshamah—their soul, which is a direct part of Hashem—comes alive. The passuk says, “Ner Hashem nishmas adam”—the soul of man is like the flame of Hashem. Just as a flame constantly flickers, leaping upward, as if yearning to connect to something higher, so too the neshamah is always striving, always seeking to connect to Hashem.

Our neshamah is on fire!

The ultimate niggun! This song carries an incredible energy with a fresh, modern sound, yet it harnesses the deep power of a wordless melody—a vessel that holds and expresses countless emotions all at once.

Grandparents are so dear to each of us. This song celebrates the enduring legacy of grandparents and especially one of the TYH chevra’s grandmothers. Although she recently passed to the Olam Ha’emes, her values and lessons live on all across the TYH Nation. Grandparents have the ability to unify so many different people which is something that we so very much appreciate.  

We want Moshiach now! We absolutely do! Not because Moshiach is some kind of magical cure-all that instantly solves every problem, but because we understand what it truly means to live in the times of Moshiach. We recognize that our struggles and challenges are simply the natural consequences of a world where Hashem’s presence is hidden, making things feel dark and difficult. But when Moshiach comes, that veil will be lifted—we will see Hashem’s presence clearly, and as a result, all pain, hardships, and confusion will naturally dissolve. The Lubavitcher Rebbe ZY’A was very fond of this song, and we are proud to present our own take on this classic teffilah.

Hashem breathed His very essence into Adam, giving each of us a divine spark—an unbreakable connection to Him. Every breath we take continues that first holy breath, a reminder of our sacred bond. The connection between נשמה (soul) and נשימה (breath) teaches us that each inhale and exhale is an opportunity to reconnect with Hashem. With every breath, we can illuminate the world with our divine spark, bringing warmth, hope, and clarity.

Ein anachnu maspikim lehodos lecha Hashem! Our essence as Yidden is gratitude. We can’t stop and won’t stop thanking You, Hashem. You do everything for us! Take a moment to recognize this truth as you sing once again “Thank You Hashem!”

“אִם אֶסַּק שָׁמַיִם שָׁם אָתָּה וְאַצִּיעָה שְּׁאוֹל הִנֶּךָּ."

 Dovid Hamelech proclaims that no matter where we find ourselves, we are always with Hashem. When I ascend to the Heavens, You are there—during my highest spiritual moments, I am one with Hashem. But perhaps even more crucially, when I descend into the depths, when I face darkness and feel disconnected, I am never truly alone. The reality is, there is no place devoid of Hashem's presence, no situation too far removed to reconnect with Him. In every moment, no matter how distant we may feel, the moment that we recognize Hashem is there, we have already done the seemingly impossible. We have already connected to Him once again!

Hashem promises us that He will carry us on eagle’s wings. We pray and yearn for the coming of Moshiach, and actively participate in bringing him closer. As I ask Hashem to carry me, I recognize that ultimately every step of the way, Hashem is close by. I am just waiting for the day when our mission is completed, and He can load us up on the way to Eretz Yisroel.

This composition came to me as a gift from Hashem, and I see myself as the conduit to bringing this bakasha to the world.

As a child, my mother would say this tefila with me before bed, “שדי ישמרינו ויצילנו מכל רע” and as I grew older, I added my own additional words to complete the idea.

Our goal is to have a real and authentic relationship with Hashem, and saying goodnight is part of that. We turn to Hashem at the end of the day, knowing that He is the One who saves and protects us at all times. We may be sleeping but Hashem is always guarding us.

Sruly Green

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שדי ישמרינו ויצילנו מכל רע
היט מיר אפ אין ראטעעוע מיר פין אלע שלעכט
גאט העט מיר אפ אין ראטעווע מיר פין אלע שלעכט
זאג איך יעדע נאכט פאר איך גיי אריין אין בעט
באשעפער א גוטע נאכט

הצילני, אבא הצילני, מיד אחי מיד עשיו

Legend has it that the holy composer, Reb Yitchak Likutei Teffilos, is ben achar ben from the Holy Baal Shem Tov, and this song definitely came down from very high places.

Yaakov Avinu, was the first to use these words as he turned to Hashem. Since the time of our forefathers, we as Jews have always turned to Hashem during battle. Faced with a threatening force, Yaakov Avinu turns to Hashem and his preparations for battle are focused on preparing his primary weapon - his prayer. Turning to Hashem to save us from all enemies is our inherited, tried, and tested battle cry, and even when times are very difficult, we call out “Hatzileni” to our loving Father - “Please save us” and help us through these trying times.