From the Choir of KAJ concert 1955. Recording provided to my father by Mr. Joseph Katzenstien a’H. Featuring the Chazan “Siggi” Selig a’H Gmar Tov.

Chazan Isachar Helllmann and the choir of the IGB Synagogue in Basel Switzerland sing the Boruch Habo hymenial with shuls of Switzerland and scenery.

This was Chazan Frankel’s signature kiddush (composed by Cantor Abraham Katz of Amsterdam). On one of my other channels I have this as sung by a young budding Chazan in Erets. I took the performance and had the organ added by my friend Yehoshua Solomon (who is available for simchas…) and voila. Enjoy before the […]

There must be many people in possession of a video like this one. Here is vintage choir with some old faces. Seen here is Mr. Bernard Stone  a’h a beloved choir baritone of yore. In the future I hope to post a chupah with our Chazonim as well.

This is actually my favorite video here. My mind is lost in the thought that these hallowed sanctuaries hosted the fervent prayers of the Jews in the German countryside for generations. Eventually many closed as the hamlets dwindled. The photos were taken in the 1920s to document their existence in a book entitled “Jüdische Gotteshäuser […]

Boys will be boys. The final rehearsal before the concert went late and we were restless. Also seen here are some old choir faces like Mr. Sigi Selig a’h. Also J. Rosenstock and “Hammie” in a shirt celebrating the ’81 Yankees pennant. Rafi Adler on drums.