CELEBRATION 60 on DVD is finally available! This unique show - with a running time of more than 100 minutes - was presented on 9th March 2008 by the South African Zionist Federation in association with Mizrachi SA as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel, and featured 10 new numbers arranged specifically for this event. Under the musical direction of Prof Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph and starring Oshy Tugendhaft, Azi Shwartz, Len Kay, Micha Schachat, the Celebration Singers conducted by Jose Stern, the Incredible Marimbas and the Celebration Orchestra and with an inspirational audiovisual background produced by Linda Starkowitz and Gavin Opert, it is an essential addition to your collection.

‘Celebration 60’ a DVD full of pleasant surprises

Reviewed by Robyn Sassen, SA Jewish Report, Friday, 6 February 2009

BILLING ITSELF a “vibrant tapestry of moments and milestones in Jewish history”, this DVD doesn’t disappoint. It nostalgically cross-references Jewish music traditions with popular beats, as it embraces cultural pride. It contains a rich medley of old favourites, celebrating Israel in English and Hebrew, with heart.

“Celebration” concerts were begun by Oshy Tugendhaft in 1993. With pepperings of African references, the “60” version celebrating Israel’s milestone, honours the tradition well.

The highlight is an inspired melding of song with “Bring Him Home” from “Les Miserables”, and “Avinu Shebashamayim”, where boy soprano Micha Schachat lends a haunting spirituality.

The repertoire itself vies gently with tradition, with jazzed-up shul classics and popular culture, including songs like “If We Only Have Love”, and the theme song of “Schindler’s List”.

This is celebratory sound at its impressive best, to warm the cockles of any Zionist heart.

Whether you listen to our CDs while driving in the Catskills, or in a traffic jam in New York. Whether you use them for inspirational music after Shabbas or as background music while having friends over. Each one of our cds and every song is a golden representation of our peoples heritage.

These cds are available for purchase by cd or even individual piece.

Click Here for the history on our Celebration cd's.

Hallel

Celebration (Triumph of a Nation)

Chossen Kala Mazel Tov (The Wedding Service)

Selichot

Celebration 2 (A Jewish Musical Extravaganza)

Celebration of Shabbat