The Spirit of the Song

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Every song has a story. And every story needs a storyteller. Each episode, the world's greatest musicians, composers and singers explain where their beautiful melodies & powerful words come from. Music to our ears.

  1. Naftali Kempeh

    11/12/2025

    Naftali Kempeh

    Naftali Kempeh - Ad Sheyavo Mashiach A brand new album from one of the best singers out there. A legend in the yeshiva world, Naftali Kempeh has risen to stardom in recent years, building off of impressive song-writing and heartfelt, powerful niggunim. We dive into discussing how an album gets made, where inspiration comes from for song writing, and an in depth discussion about his latest album. Check out Naftali’s original album, Ad Sheyavo Mashiach. Listen now right here:  Spotify Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/7qSlzIlbCRW2AJJuZupjQC Apple Link:  https://music.apple.com/us/album/%D7%A2%D7%93-%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%91%D7%95%D7%90-%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%97/1849976080 24Six Link: https://24six.app/preview/music/collection/16266/ad-sheyavo-mashiach-d-shybva-mshykh  If you would like to join the Lchaim Music WhatsApp group to stay up to date with the latest new Jewish music, help decide which guests should come on the podcast and more, click here:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/HceFflvPPB169ajZGfLpqb Thank you for Listening to Spirit of the Song!  We appreciate you. Lchaim. No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us for more content: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com #sots

    31 min

  2. 12/31/2024

    Inside "Daddy Come Home" with Eli Gerstner

    Daddy Come Home By Eli Gerstner This classic song is so appropriate to our current day. A young child waiting at the Chanukah lights for his father to come home from war. But Eli Gerstner takes us even deeper into the father son relationship, revealing the true depth and beauty of the song. Wishing everyone a Freilechen Chanukah! No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com Have a specific question? Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim.

    8 min

  3. 09/19/2024

    Inside "Elul Nigun" with Eitan Katz

    Song: Elul Nigun Composition & Inspiration by Eitan Katz   ELUL! Those four letters have have the power to transform a person as he heads towards the Yom Hadin. The Elul Nigun has been a very popular song over the last few years, not only because it's a catchy tune and upbeat. It's also because one can tap into deeper connection with Hashem even in the most simplistic way. In this episode, Eitan Katz shares his insights into this nigun and why it resonates amongst so many of us.   No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim   Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com     Have a specific question?  Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim.

    11 min

  4. 08/14/2024

    Inside "Akiva Nichamtanu" with Baruch Levine

    Song: Akiva Nichamtanu Sung by Baruch Levine Inspiration by Baruch Levine   As we stand here right after Tisha B'av, we can't help but wonder if this will actually be the last Tisha B'av. Every year we yearn and try to better ourselves with the hope that Hashem will bring us out of this galus, but then Tisha B'av comes again and we're left asking ourselves "What now?!"  But just as quickly as the fast ends, a new hope arises with the famous words "Nachamu Nachamu Ami". What is this nechama, this consolation?  Baruch Levine takes us into the well known gemara with Rabbi Akiva and the famous words "Akiva Nichamtanu! Akiva Nichamtanu!" through his beautiful song. May this year actually be the last Tisha B'av we ever have to mourn, and may the redemption turn this day of sorrow into a day of great celebration.   No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim   Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com     Have a specific question?  Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim.

    11 min

  5. 07/21/2024

    Inside "Yidden" With Chaim Ghoori

    Song: Yidden Sung by Chaim Ghoori & Mendy Worch Inspiration by Chaim Ghoori   Over the last year we have seen an incredible amount of ahavas yisroel. When we are able to put our differences aside and look deeper into another Yid, we will find someone who is so precious and so pure. Rarely a song comes out and shines this light on every Yid the way the song "Yidden" does. Produced by Thank You Hashem, it is a song that has helped Yidden around the world see the greatness of their fellow Jews, as well as the greatness within themselves.   No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim   Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com     Have a specific question?  Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim.

    10 min

  6. 06/03/2024

    Inside "Tefillas HaShlah" With Yitzy Waldner

    Song: Tefillas HaShlah Composed by: Yitzy Waldner Sung by: Yitzy Waldner & Yaakov Shwekey Inspiration by: Yitzy Waldner   Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan is a special day to daven for the spiritual success of our precious children. Written by the Shlah Hakadosh, Rav Yeshaya Halevi Ish Horowitz, over 400 years ago, this tefilla speaks of the yearning and hope of every Jewish parent, to have righteous and successful children. I reached out to composer Yitzy Waldner to talk about his personal inspiration behind the beautiful song "Tefillas HaShlah" he wrote for his daughter's wedding, and subsequently sang with Yaakov Shwekey on his "Musica" album. May we all be zocheh to raise zerah chaya v'kayama and have only nachas from our children.   No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim   Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com     Have a specific question?  Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim!

    16 min

  7. 05/22/2024

    Inside "Bar Yochai" with HaRav Shimon Lavi zt"l

    The Classic Bar Yochai Insight & Inspiration by Rabbi Moshe Ginian Written by HaRav Shimon Lavi zt"l     Lag Ba'omeris is here! Music is back! But let's take a minute to delve into this classic song that Jews throughout the world sing on this holy day.   May the power of this day bring redemption to all of Klal Yisroel b'mheiru b'yameinu amen.     No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim   Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com     Have a specific question?  Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim!

    9 min

  8. 04/17/2024

    Inside "Vehi Sheamda" with Yaakov Shwekey

    Vehi Sheamda   Composed by Yonatan Razel   Sung by: Yaakov Shwekey   Insights & Inspiration by: Yaakov Shwekey     As we prepare for Pesach amidst so much turmoil in the world, and specifically the danger in which Klal Yisroel faces from so many of its enemies, we can't help but thank Hashem for all the chessed He has done for us recently. Time and time again Hashem has protected us from annihilation, but we are seeing in our generation the crystal clear hashgacha of Hashem in protecting His people.   May this month of Nisan and the Yom Tov of Pesach bring us the ultimate redemption!   No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim   Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com     Have a specific question?  Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim!

    11 min
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