The Spirit of the Song

with Yoni Schwartz

Every song has a story. And every story deserves a song. Each episode, the world's greatest musicians, composers and singers explain where their beautiful melodies & powerful words come from.

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10 for 10 with Avraham Fried

A few months ago Avraham Fried came to studio for an interview on Inspiration for the Nation. The opportunity to get time with a living legend in studio is not one you pass up on! Avremele was kind as to not just answer a couple rapid fire, fun questions, but to jump full in and lead the conversation too! Enjoy this bonus content with the amazing Avraham Fried!Listen to Avraham Fried's Music Here: Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GCh3ZazIVWg8eKb5Akv0q?Apple Link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/%D7%90%D7%91%D7%A8%D7%94%D7%9D-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%93/20738237824Six Link: https://24six.app/preview/music/artist/16/avraham-friedIf you would like to join the Lchaim Music WhatsApp group to stay up to date with the latest new Jewish music, help decide which guests should come on the podcast and more, click here: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/HceFflvPPB169ajZGfLpqb⁠Thank you for Listening to Spirit of the Song! We appreciate you. Lchaim.No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:USA: (605) 477-2100UK: 0333-366-0154ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Follow us for more content:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com#sots

2/23/2026

9 min

Naftali Kempeh

Naftali Kempeh - Ad Sheyavo MashiachA brand new album from one of the best singers out there. A legend in the yeshiva world, Naftali Kempeh has risen to stardom in recent years, building off of impressive song-writing and heartfelt, powerful niggunim. We dive into discussing how an album gets made, where inspiration comes from for song writing, and an in depth discussion about his latest album. Check out Naftali’s original album, Ad Sheyavo Mashiach. Listen now right here: Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7qSlzIlbCRW2AJJuZupjQCApple Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/%D7%A2%D7%93-%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%91%D7%95%D7%90-%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%97/184997608024Six Link: https://24six.app/preview/music/collection/16266/ad-sheyavo-mashiach-d-shybva-mshykh If you would like to join the Lchaim Music WhatsApp group to stay up to date with the latest new Jewish music, help decide which guests should come on the podcast and more, click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HceFflvPPB169ajZGfLpqbThank you for Listening to Spirit of the Song! We appreciate you. Lchaim.No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:USA: (605) 477-2100UK: 0333-366-0154ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Follow us for more content:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com#sots

11/12/2025

30 min

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Inside "Daddy Come Home" with Eli Gerstner

Daddy Come Home By Eli Gerstner This classic song is so appropriate to our current day. A young child waiting at the Chanukah lights for his father to come home from war. But Eli Gerstner takes us even deeper into the father son relationship, revealing the true depth and beauty of the song. Wishing everyone a Freilechen Chanukah! No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com Have a specific question? Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim.

12/31/2024

8 min

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Inside "Elul Nigun" with Eitan Katz

Song: Elul Nigun Composition & Inspiration by Eitan Katz ELUL! Those four letters have have the power to transform a person as he heads towards the Yom Hadin. The Elul Nigun has been a very popular song over the last few years, not only because it's a catchy tune and upbeat. It's also because one can tap into deeper connection with Hashem even in the most simplistic way. In this episode, Eitan Katz shares his insights into this nigun and why it resonates amongst so many of us. No Internet? No smartphone? No problem! Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (605) 477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com Have a specific question? Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim.

9/19/2024

10 min

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