DAY OF DAYS
Creating Family Shabbat Through Song

By Mah Tovu: Rabbi Josh Zweiback, Rabbi Ken Chasen, and Steve Brodsky


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This ten-song CD and companion 30-page booklet is a vibrant resource designed to guide families as they celebrate Shabbat together at home. Seven original songs, written and performed by Mah Tovu, are drawn from Shabbat-related sources—including Psalms 92 and 95, the Yism'hu prayer, and the blessings for children—and touch on Shabbat themes of creation, peace, joy, rest, and Torah. The complete lyrics, in English, Hebrew, and transliteration, appear in the booklet to encourage participation, while kavanot—reflections—on each song explain its central message. The CD and booklet include the Friday night blessings, chanted by Mah Tovu, so that even those just beginning Shabbat observance can feel comfortable participating. In addition, practical suggestions about Shabbat celebration, such as counting down to Shabbat and creating a Shabbat menu, can help families develop rituals that fit modern lifestyles. Songs:            1.  L'chu N'ran'nah (4:40)          6.  Hakafah (4:30)            2.  Tov L'hodot (3:28)          7.  The Queen (4:12)            3.  Parents' Prayer (4:24)          8.  Candlelighting Blessing (0:33)            4.  Yism'hu (3:37)          9.  Friday Night Kiddush (1:35)            5.  Sim Shalom (4:52)          10.  Hamotzi (0:13) Day of Days can be an integral part of your family and Shabbat programs. Welcome gift for pre-school families In-school family Shabbat program Send-home "Shabbat in a Box" Preschool graduation gift Religious school consecration Family retreat Special Features: Activities such as "Create Your Own Family Blessing," "The Week That Was," "Share Shabbat," and Boker Tov" encourage families to develop personalized rituals unique to Shabbat, while "Countdown to Shabbat" provides suggestions on getting organized so that Shabbat feels like a celebration, not a burden. Simple recipes for hallah and matzah ball soup are included, but families are also given permission to "order in" if that better fits their style and schedule. Mah Tovu writes, records, and performs original Jewish music. Mah Tovu's other recordings include: Only This; Pharaoh, Pharaoh: A CD Single; Turn It; and Days of Wonder, Nights of Peace. 5-9 Copies: 15% discount 10+ Copies: 30% discount