Album Notes

"It lifts you up and is a great way to learn." Chanie Greene, co-director of Chabad of Rochester

"A beautiful walking meditation. I recommend it highly" - Marcie S., co-director Hidden Universe

Torah passages with Chassidic and Talmudic interpretations weaved in. Tara's easy upbeat style leaves the listener uplifted and relaxed. Always engaging, her songs range from country to Key West to jazz and even some "positive rap" with a danceable latin beat. Easy to understand yet meaningful lyrics appeal to listeners looking for a thoughtful journey or just a fun melody to hum along to.

Part 2 features children & adults singing and playing guitars, flutes and other acoustic instruments. It offers the kind of musical experience people have been participating in throughout the centuries. Children will relate to the gentle and beautiful sounds and words as they quietly sing along while playing or resting. Adults will enjoy an inspiring and uplifting musical experience. The English and Hebrew words create an easy and fun way to learn.

From the prayerbook one recites: "Prayer, Returning, Charity" - the goodness in the world can increase one person at a time and have far reaching effects much like the ripples in a stream. If you enjoy this music, donate to a charity of your choice or do an extra act of kindness for another -pass the kindness along...

If you represent a hospital library or a hospice, contact us and CDs will sent to you for free.
In loving memory of Sally Fuchs (Tsiporah bas Yitka) the best mother in the world
and loving fathers Moshe ben Chaim Eliezer and Dovid ben Avraham


Lyrics:


"HASHEM* IS GOOD TO ALL"

* ("Hashem" is the Hebrew word for "the Name." It refers to God's infinite name.)

A leaf floats softly in the air, flowing to and fro
It glides past weeping willows, past mighty pines and oaks
The leaf lands softly on the ground, the journey's still not done
It's traveled so far from its home in the sky to shelter a small worm from the sun.

Hashem is good to all. His compassion shelters all His creatures (Psalm 145)
He shelters you and me.

A sea shell travels far and wide with the ocean as its wings
carried along by the waves it rolls, it glides and it swings.
A shell lands softly on the sand - it's voyage done it seems.
It's traveled so far to just the right spot to give shelter to the seed of a tree.

Hashem is good to all ...

A bride remembers her childhood times laughing loud with friends.
She dances, sings and learns a lot. The childhood's at an end.
She sits down softly on the ground so as not to be too far
from the crying of a child in need. She shelters a gift from heaven in her arms.


"LOVE HASHEM*

As I live through my life and travel down the roads
I'm not often sure where to turn
Climbing up tall hills, hiking grassy meadows
Along the way this much I've learned

If we love Hashem with all our heart
love Hashem with all our soul
love Hashem with all the strength that we have (Deut. 6)
we'll never be too far from our home.

Veahavta Hashem Elokeycha V'chol levav'cha
oo'v'chol nafsh'cha, oo'v'chol meyo dey cha, Veahavta Hashem (Deut. 6)

As I follow HIs path, help others who are in need
Love my neighbor as myself. Be humble, not full of pride,
listen to what's deep inside -
with the heart, soul & strength Hashem has given to me to...

love Hashem...



"EVERYTHING HASHEM DOES IS FOR THE GOOD"

Kol ma al rachimona ovid le tav ovid
(aramaic transliteration from the Talmud)

("positive rap")
Be happy everyday. Hashem He knows the way.
Do not be afraid. Be blessed in every way.
Live with love and hope and faith


"SURELY GOODNESS"
Psalm 23

Surely good and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of Hashem for long days.

Ach tov v'chesed Yir d'foony kal yamey chayay
V'shavti b'veit Hashem l'orech yamim


"SONG WITHIN"

The song within your heart plays again and again.
Adding harmonies, bells, rhythms and chimes.
The song you live plays again and again.

Sing of helping... and it goes round and round and round
verses repeating... and it will last a whole life long hearing your song.

Sing of praying... and it goes round and round and round
verses repeating... and it will last a whole life long hearing your song.

Be a part of the ocean tide. Be a part of the sweet summer light
Be a part of the music of life and take flight...
to the heavens with a song in your heart ... and take flight.

Sing of kindness ... and it goes round and round and round ...
verses repeating... and it will last a whole life long hearing your song.

Sing of love... and it goes round and round and round
verses repeating ... and it will last a whole life long hearing your song.


"IVDU"
(Psalm 100)

Ivdu ... et Hashem b'simcha
Ivdu ... serve Hashem with joy


"GAM KI ELECH"
(Psalm 23)

Though I walk through the valley overshadowed by death
I will fear no evil for You are with me.




"LEV TAHOR'
(Psalm 51)

Create for me a pure heart Hashem and a spirit that is true
and new within me. Cast me not away from Your presence,
and Your holy spirit take not from me.

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"KELI ATA"
(Psalm 118)

You are Hashem and I will give thanks to You.
My Hashem I will exalt (elevate) You.


"HODU"
(Psalm 118)

Give thanks to Hashem for He is good.
For His kindness endures forever.



more lyrics from the cd Sparks of Holiness
and lots of information about Psalms (Tehillim in Hebrew)

www.psalmsonline.org


This music project is offered In loving memory of Tsiporah bas Yosef - the best mother in the world
and loving fathers: Moshe ben Chaim Eliezer & Dovid ben Avraham