I never thought I would hear anything that reconciled my Jewishness with my rural Southern roots. Jewish jazz I've heard, Jewish blues... Maybe... But this is my first Jewish bluegrass, and I'm in love. PS, that bochur sure can pick.
What do you mean? Who do you think financed the Confederacy then had to watch when they drove ol' Dixie down. It wasn't about slavery which was non-viable by the time of the Civil War. It was about them carpetbaggin' Yankees. Ever hear Andy Statman ua-cam.com/video/TGgygd1gmbg/v-deo.html
I enjoy listening to them because I come from what I thought were the typical Scots-Irish, Irish, Scotch and English (Celtic) Southern families who are now either Baptist or Church of God , but we have always loved the Jewish people and Israel. Our family also had Dutch ancestry which I thought was odd. Lo and behold, we have Jewish roots in that "Dutch" ancestry. Not enough DNA to have absolute proof since they assimilated with other people. There was also "apostasy" or becoming Christian or Jewish Believers but still persecuted severely for being Protestant They became Huguenots or French Reformed (Calvinists). The Huguenots also claim Jewish roots coming from the tribes of Reuben and Benjamin. My family lived in the Lower Valenciennes in France being forced out of Holland. However, Jewish historians mentioned my ancestors several times as part of a group of founding members of the first Jewish settlement in Maryland. Also, both sides of my family are very musical and often played in many mountain bands and played mountain music which is a very close relative of Blue Grass coming from East Tennessee or the Great Smoky Mountains. My Uncles played on the Grand Ole Opry for a short time until World War II My Papaw was a well-known local banjo player (fiddle, guitar, piano,etc--he could pick up any instrument and could play it) in Gatlinburg, TN who taught many locals how to play the banjo claw-hammer style.
In this time of pandemic one might dislike anything contagious? 0h NOT SO. Your joyful rendition makes me smile (face, heart, feet). Modeh Ani, may your blessing fall upon many.
Beautiful harmony! and love the banjo--very nice rendition of this song, which I heard on movie, " O, Brother, Where art thou?" from the Cohen Brothers.
Down to the River/Valley is one of my all time favorite songs (don't get me wrong I love the others, as well). Hearing it changed for a MOT if a game changer. Thank you! It is Glorious. My words truly fail to properly express what this song means to me.
Hey, a friend of mine told me I should have been in your audience last weekend. He assumed I was at Delaware Valley Bluegrass fester with my wife, silly man. He doesn't know I can't leave the kitten home alone. Anyway, hope to catch y'all down the road. I'm Mr. Claire Lynch.
I never thought I would hear anything that reconciled my Jewishness with my rural Southern roots. Jewish jazz I've heard, Jewish blues... Maybe... But this is my first Jewish bluegrass, and I'm in love. PS, that bochur sure can pick.
don't forget "yidcore"! kinda like Beasty Boys but more about the jewish life.
What do you mean? Who do you think financed the Confederacy then had to watch when they drove ol' Dixie down. It wasn't about slavery which was non-viable by the time of the Civil War. It was about them carpetbaggin' Yankees.
Ever hear Andy Statman ua-cam.com/video/TGgygd1gmbg/v-deo.html
I enjoy listening to them because I come from what I thought were the typical Scots-Irish, Irish, Scotch and English (Celtic) Southern families who are now either Baptist or Church of God , but we have always loved the Jewish people and Israel. Our family also had Dutch ancestry which I thought was odd. Lo and behold, we have Jewish roots in that "Dutch" ancestry. Not enough DNA to have absolute proof since they assimilated with other people. There was also "apostasy" or becoming Christian or Jewish Believers but still persecuted severely for being Protestant They became Huguenots or French Reformed (Calvinists). The Huguenots also claim Jewish roots coming from the tribes of Reuben and Benjamin. My family lived in the Lower Valenciennes in France being forced out of Holland. However, Jewish historians mentioned my ancestors several times as part of a group of founding members of the first Jewish settlement in Maryland. Also, both sides of my family are very musical and often played in many mountain bands and played mountain music which is a very close relative of Blue Grass coming from East Tennessee or the Great Smoky Mountains. My Uncles played on the Grand Ole Opry for a short time until World War II My Papaw was a well-known local banjo player (fiddle, guitar, piano,etc--he could pick up any instrument and could play it) in Gatlinburg, TN who taught many locals how to play the banjo claw-hammer style.
@@marianjean4317 Same here.. I am distantly related to the Huddenpiles which still have family in Asheville, NC.
Yes awesome isnt it...a true blessing
Modeh Ani L’fanecha
Melech Chai V’kayam
Shehechezarta Bi Nishmati B'chemla
Raba Emunatecha
Oh gee! I'm in love! Jewgrass and singing in ivrit! Great combo!
Hallelujah!
8 years later, in December and thinking of October 7 2023, this song is as relevant as ever
Doni your Hebrew is tight! And Jewgrass is an awesome idea.
From your new fan in Israel.
I’m a new fan! So happy I saw you at Temple Etz Chaim,. People were dancing in the isles!!!
It’s impossible to be sad when you hear a banjo
Every time I hear this song I remember that movie:
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
In this time of pandemic one might dislike anything contagious? 0h NOT SO. Your joyful rendition makes me smile (face, heart, feet). Modeh Ani, may your blessing fall upon many.
you guys are AWESOME ON EVERY LEVEL!
Beautiful harmony! and love the banjo--very nice rendition of this song, which I heard on movie, " O, Brother, Where art thou?" from the Cohen Brothers.
Simply LOVE! HalleluYAH!!!! This is the Modah version I do daily now!! \0/
Your joy is palpable and contagious! Thank you for this five-minute blessing. Peace and light.
Beautiful. Wonderful.
Yah bless! beautiful!
I am blown away, this is incredible.
Beautiful
What joy!
thank U for the Music!
todah rabbah thank you for such a beautiful song praise to the lord amen
❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Fresh concept, beautiful music!
Just found this. Beautiful. She is cute too.
i go to camp JRF and i love when you come there i am always so happy to see you!
found them after the times of Israel article. so great. can't wait for more. ya'sher koach!
Nice, I love the clawhammer banjo. Well done.
This. Is. Awesome. Nice clawhammer.
Down to the River/Valley is one of my all time favorite songs (don't get me wrong I love the others, as well). Hearing it changed for a MOT if a game changer. Thank you! It is Glorious. My words truly fail to properly express what this song means to me.
you took an already beautiful song and elevated it even more
Awesome ❤. Saw you guys the first time in Charlottesville, VA. Hope to see you again very soon. Shalom💕
Beautiful, joyous, clarity of voice(s), genuine intention, and some truly fun pickin'. Love this compilation!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
March 4, 2020 @ Isis Music Hall, Asheville, NC (Opening for Tom Rush that same evening!)
I don't know you but I love ❤ you guys
That was awesome y'all. We need more clawhammer.
I came across this and gotta say like this praise very much !!!!!
Beautiful, joyful song! Awakens my soul!♡
Always love your picking, Eric.
I’ve loved bluegrass for a long time .. this is my first exposure to this act ! Shalom :)
What can I say? Beautiful! Thank you .
Just wonderful would love to use it on both of my radio programs---perfect for the listeners w/ open minds about music
I am not religious, I just like good music & rhythm.
i LIKE that mix! 🌻
amazing
You both produce such anointed music that I get chills and weep all at the same time!!!
Friend william
Great!
Wow ........ absolutely beautiful!
I would love to get the music to this!!!!
I love your music and expression so much! Is Hallelujah on the album on iTunes? I don't see it listed by name.
Carley Simone's look alike
Wonderful
Could we have the transliterated words up please please please
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeh_Ani
Modeh Ani L’fanecha
Melech Chai V’kayam
Shehechezarta Bi Nishmati B'chemla
Raba Emunatecha
Hey, a friend of mine told me I should have been in your audience last weekend. He assumed I was at Delaware Valley Bluegrass fester with my wife, silly man. He doesn't know I can't leave the kitten home alone. Anyway, hope to catch y'all down the road. I'm Mr. Claire Lynch.
Claire, with Jim, was great at DVBGF. It was good seeing, and speaking with, them again.
I’m trying to learn this banjo riff - can you tell me what your tuning is?
Follow Yeshua. Nice banjo work!
I would like see the hebrew lyrics, so I know how to pronounce the hebrew...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeh_Ani
Modeh Ani L’fanecha
Melech Chai V’kayam
Shehechezarta Bi Nishmati B'chemla
Raba Emunatecha
you took an already beautiful song and elevated it even more