He’s using the Sefirah-mandated break from weddings to work on his own collection album
A popular singer at weddings in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, and as far afield as bookings take him, MOSHE DOVID WEISSMANDL has a heartwarming style that has won many fans for his singles together with Ari Hill, Dudi Kalish, composer Bentzi Stein (“Abba”), and the Neshama Choir. He’s using the Sefirah-mandated break from weddings to work on his own collection album.
THE BEST NIGGUN FOR STARTING A SEFIRAH KUMZITZ
I generally start with an old classic, Shlomo Carlebach’s “Lemaan Achai.” It fits perfectly with the atmosphere created when a group sits down to sing and be inspired together. The harmonies are simple — almost anyone can manage them — yet are very beautiful.
A SONG I NEVER GET BORED OF
There’s “Thank You Hashem,” which I can sing all day, no matter what’s going on. And there’s a classic hakafah niggun, “Sisu vesimchu besimchas haTorah, ki hi lanu oz ve’orah,” which I find very refreshing and always creates some uplift and a happy mood. I’ll sing that at any hachnasas sefer Torah or siyum.
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