Tzama Nafshi / My Soul Thirsts

Ashkenazi Melodies for Shabbos Zemiros

with Batya Levine

Mondays on Zoom | February 3, 10, 24
6-7:30pm ET / 5-6:30pm CT / 3-4:30pm PT

Throughout even the most difficult moments in history, Jews have been gathering around Shabbat tables to eat, bless, and sing with friends and family. Join Batya Levine for this 3-part virtual series as we dive into the practice of communal resourcing, through the rich tradition of singing Askenazi melodies for Zemiros (traditional songs for Shabbat). These classic melodies are convoluted and simple, and everything in between. Zemirot range from being educational tools for the laws of Shabbat, to emotional expressions of love and yearning, and they often have many words, but don’t worry, we got you! This class is open to everyone. Come learn some classic Ashkenazi melodies and bring them into your Shabbos life.

Automated captioning provided. ASL & Live Captioning available upon request by Monday, January 20th. 
No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email info@letmypeoplesing.org for a discount code if cost is a barrier for you.

meet your Teacher

Batya Levine

Batya (they/them) uses song as a tool for cultivating healing and resilience in their work as a communal song leader, musician, shaliach tzibur (Jewish prayer leader) and cultural organizer. They believe in the liberatory power of song to untie what is bound within us, and sustain us as we build a more just and beautiful world. Batya is a Co-Founder and Director of Programs at Let My People Sing! Batya offers song, ritual, and workshops in a variety of communities, and composes original music made of Ashkenazi yearning, queer heart-medicine, and emunah (faith/trust). They are a recording artist, teacher, and alumni of Rising Song Institute’s programs. Batya just released their second album, Yivarechecha, with Rising Song Records. They are a lover of the ocean, living room dance parties, and puns. Batya is honored to be doing the cultural organizing work of their dreams with LMPS! Learn more about their music at www.batyalevine.com