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As the season turns and the tradition of lighting the menorah approaches, the Recorded Sound Archives (RSA) at FAU Libraries is ready to celebrate! We are delighted to share our annual musical gift: The RSA Chanukah Playlist 2025<\/strong>! This curated selection of eight tracks offers a vibrant, diverse soundtrack for your eight nights of celebration, drawn directly from the RSA\u2019s extensive collection of Jewish sound recordings.
This playlist captures the light and global spirit of the Festival of Lights by highlighting a variety of essential musical styles. For a traditional start to your nightly ritual, we feature the contemplative beauty of Ariel Silber\u2019s<\/strong> stirring rendition of the blessing over the candles. This track sets a powerful and reflective tone, honoring the miracle of the oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The collection also celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Jewish tradition. You\u2019ll find the beautiful Sephardic favorite \u201cOcho Kandelikas<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (Eight Little Candles) performed by the Lachan Toronto Jewish Chamber Choir<\/strong>, sung entirely in Ladino. For a completely different, nostalgic folk sound, we included Lori Cahan-Simon\u2019s delightful Yiddish track, \u201cA Tsindt on Likhtekh<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (Light the Candles).
To round out the soundscape, the playlist offers unique contemporary arrangements. Don’t miss Benjamin Roth-Aroni\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cChanukah Piano Medley<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d which provides a smooth, instrumental backdrop perfect for a quiet evening or sophisticated holiday gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


These four highlights are just a sample of the full playlist, which includes choral classics, tracks dedicated to the spinning top game, and more family favorites. We encourage you to discover the full range of sounds, from the traditional hymn “Rock of Ages” to cheerful songs for the children, and share the gift of music with loved ones this holiday season. We invite you to explore this entire collection<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, stream these wonderful tracks on the RSA site, and have a truly joyous Festival of Lights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSA Chanukah Playlist 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. \u201c<\/strong>Hanerot Halalu<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u201d by Ariel Silber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \u201cOcho Kandelikas<\/a>\u201d<\/span> by Lachan Toronto Jewish Chamber Choir<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. \u201cY\u2019mei HaChanukah<\/a><\/span>\u201d by Judy Caplan Ginsburgh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. \u201cMi Y\u2019maleil<\/span><\/a>\u201d by Fran Avni<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. \u201cChanukah & Svivon<\/a><\/span>\u201d by Sheldon Merel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. \u201cHanuka Service – Maoz Tzur<\/a><\/span>\u201d by Halevi Choral Society<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. \u201cChanukah Piano Medley<\/a><\/span>\u201d by Benjamin Roth-Aroni<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. \u201cA Tsindt on Likhtekh<\/a><\/span>\u201d by Lori Cahan-Simon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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