A few years ago, I came across a Sefer that really connected to my neshama. The sefer taught about how every Yid has a holy point no matter where life may have taken them. There is a part in each of us that can never be ruined and that we each have… just because we are part of this glorious nation of Am Yisrael!

Ashreinu! Ashreinu that we can count ourselves amongst a nation of people with intrinsic holiness. My hope is that through this song, we can tap into this kedusha and raise ourselves up to even higher levels.

Sruly Green

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יש בהם נקודה קדושה
במעמקי הל
פרי צדיק

Chazal teaches us of the incredible power of Hashem's blessing being delivered through the Birkat Kohanim—when the kohanim bless us. They bring down Hashem's presence into our lives and give us protection from Heaven over all that we do.

But there's something you may not have known: every single Yid has the power to bless their brothers and sisters! Chazal tells us to never discount the power contained within every Yid… and that includes what's contained within YOU! Share a caring word, a smile, or a kind thought. Share your blessings with the world!

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אל תהי ברכת הדיוט קלה בעינך
מגילה טו ע"א

Shabbos is a taste of the World to Come, a mini Olam Habah experience. There are many connections between the two, but we love to focus on the following idea.  

In the World to Come we will be able to enjoy Hashem's closeness to each and every Yid, and to literally experience the clarity that comes with fully understanding Hashem and his world.  

On Shabbos, we access a taste of that experience.  

Stop for a moment as Shabbos begins, and say Thank You Hashem! Thank You Hashem for giving us a day to unplug and recharge our spiritual batteries.  

None of the distractions of the week, just us and Hashem… a true taste of the Word to Come.

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מעין עולם הבא יום שבת מנוחה
א טעם פין עולם הבא
זמירות שבת

The times we live in are the times of Mashiach, The Ikvise Dimishicha.  

Our belief has always been that a Yid lives every day like this: that this is the day that Mashiach is going to come. Because of this perspective we never become complacent or content with our place in the world; always knowing that better days are just around the corner.

This attitude has been with us throughout all the years, and has kept us strong and resolute in the face of insurmountable challenges.  

We pray for it, we sing it, and we know it. Any day now… he’s coming any day now.

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Any day now he is coming any day now
אחכה לו שיבא
אני מאמין באמונה שלימה

Michoel Schnitzler was a powerhouse of Yideshkeit, and during the week of Shiva following his sudden passing, we sat down reflecting on the tremendous impact he had on each and every person that he met.

That night in the studio we composed a song to remember Michoel. It was not an easy task. This was a man who put his entire neshama into his music with one goal in mind: to uplift every listener. His music was full of chizzuk, and it was a direct reflection of who he was as a person.    

With this song, we remember a man who would instantly bring simcha to every situation. We remember a friend who lived to be mechazek another person. We remember a true Yid who looked at each of his brothers and sisters with eyes full of love, hope, and positivity—greeting everyone with a “Hello, all you beautiful people!”

By embracing and embodying the beliefs that he so strongly was an adherent of, the lessons that Michoel taught us live on.

Spreading joy with this song, in the derech that Michoel taught us, should be an aliyah for his holy neshama. Amein.

ל״צז אשוז םלושמ ןב לאכימ ברה נ״על

Normally, because of its words, a song is relatively limited to the message intended by the artist.

A niggun with no words, however, has a special power to allow each person to impart their own emotions and feelings into the tune.

Using today’s unique musical language, this song fuses together a modern sound with the timeless power of a niggun.

So close your eyes, sing this over and over, and imagine your own unique message of strength emanating from the sounds of this niggun.

This profound and deep message was imparted by the Rebbe of Piazetzna, Rav Klonimus Kalman Shapiro HY’D.

“Believe in the power of the Yid that is both within you and within your service of Hashem. Furthermore, you will see that once you recognize and focus on this power, you will be instantly uplifted and you will begin to illuminate the entire world… like a big bright star.”

No explanation needed. You have a super power, and when you realize it, you can change the world!

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הוי מאמין בכח הישראלי אשר בך
ובעבודתך ותראה אם גם אתה לא תתתקדש
ובכוכב מאיר לא תאיר כוכבי אור תאיר
חובות התלמידים

We are well aware that the Torah’s general viewpoint is that struggles are part of life, and failing at times is part of struggling. We are taught that Sheva Yipol Tzadik V'kam: the righteous fall many times but the ultimate goal is to get up after each fall, dust ourselves off, and continue our growth.  

In a profoundly deep teaching, Rav Yitzchak Meir Morganstern connects a verse from Tehillim to this idea. The passuk says “Rabos Machashavos B’lev Ish, Viatzas Hashem He Takum.” Read literally, the passuk means “There are many thoughts in man's heart, but the everlasting ideas are those that belong to Hashem.”

Rav Morganstern sees another hidden message in the verse. While struggling, failing and inevitably falling down, man thinks many different things—including discouraging thoughts of despair and giving up—but an everlasting, enduring, and most powerful voice from Hashem is always calling out to us “Get UP and return to Me, My beloved children!”

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שבע יפול צדיק וקם ועצת השם היא תקום
אראפ ארויף

A long standing and often misunderstood tradition is the minhag to repeat the names of tzaddikim in times of need.

Is this a magic trick or some kind of good luck charm? Of course not!

By saying the name of the Tzaddik we attach ourselves to their zechus, to their place next to Hashem in Shamayim, and to the lessons and values that they imparted on us through their lives and teachings.

This is especially true about R' Levi Yitzchak Ben Sara Sasha. A pure and righteous leader who is known as the Defender of Klal Yisroel, R' Levi went to battle every day of his life to defend each and every Jew from prosecution in the heavenly court.

His sefer, The Kedushas Levi, is overflowing with a deep love for every Yid. Connecting to this Tzaddik means connecting to the essence of his way of life; to always find the positive points within ourselves and everyone around us.

Ashreinu to connect to the Tzaddik, R Levi Yitzchak Ben Sara Sasha!!

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ר' לוי יצחק דער ברדיצ’בר ר'לוי יצחק בן שרה סאשא
אוי אוי אוי אוי ר'לוי יצחק אוי אוי אוי
די קדושת לוי

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

Vaiter means reach higher, to continue further and take everything to a whole new level!

This song is inspired by R’ Sruly Besser, who rightfully pointed out that in order to complete the impact of living the Thank You Hashem life, we need to accompany the message with a special prayer. We say Thank you Hashem, and we also daven to Hashem this: “Please continue showering us with your abundance and Shefa, Vaiter, Vaiter- Ki L’olam Chasdo—your kindness endures forever, Vaiter, Vaiter!”

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ווייטער ווייטער ווייטער....טאטע העלף מיר ווייטער
די באשעפער גייט מיר העלפן ווייטער
כי לעולם חסדו.....
ווייטער ווייטער ווייטער
כי לעולם חסדו