Debbie Friedman
This Debbie Friedman song is often sung as a blessing at the end of TBH Bar/Bat mitzvah services
Dan Nichols’ band is called Dan Nichols and Eighteen. It’s the Hebrew word represented by the number 18.
Chai
His name is drowned out by groggers every time we hear it.
Haman
A former pitcher for the Dodgers who refused to pitch in the World Series on Yom Kippur.
Sandy Koufax
This prayer proclaims “hear oh Israel, adonai is one.”
Shema
this Debbie Friedman song, sung traditionally on Hanukkah, calls for Ruach!
Not By Might
Dan attended UNC, as did this college basketball player, who went on to play for the Pacers, Raptors, and Hornets
Tyler Hansborough
It’s the month Purim falls in.
Adar
He's arguably the biggest rapper in the world, and he's Jewish.
Drake
This prayer traditionally comes at the end of the amidah and offers hope for peace.
Oseh Shalom
Debbie’s Alef Bet is taught in many religious schools. What is the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet?
Vet
The study of Torah is sweet as this in this Dan Nichols classic
Honey
The first queen mentioned in the Purim story, she refused to dance for her husband and his guests
Vashti
Family Guy parodied her song: "We come together cause I'm dressed like a cat."
Paula Abdul
This prayer was first sung after the Jews crossed the red sea.
Mi Chamocha
Debbie was born in Utica, New York, as was this former MLB outfielder.
Andy Van Slyke
Dan’s song “L’taken” also goes by this name
The Na Na song
It’s the name of the scrolls we read on Purim.
The Megillah
His song "Where It's At" is among yours truly's favorites.
Beck
“You shall write it on the doorposts of your house” says this prayer, which comes directly after the Shema.
V'ahavta
Moses’s sister is the subject of this Debbie Friedman song about crossing the Red Sea.
Miriam
The title of this song translates to “In the image of God”
B'tzelem Eloheim
It’s the English translation of the Hebrew word “Purim.”
Lots
He’s a former WCW champion and arguably the greatest Jewish wrestler of all time.
Bill Goldberg
Often sung in the morning, this prayer thanks god for returning our souls to our bodies.
Modeh Ani