The “Hamilton” star’s melody features a klezmer-style clarinet and a recitation of the blessing over the menorah. (JTA) — There’s a long history of Jewish artists releasing parody songs for Hanukkah, ...
Benedictions and blessings are an integral part of Jewish culture. Expressions like barukh ha-Shem and tavo alav ha- b’rakhah are heard often in Jewish circles. Let us explore the root of the word ...