The Rabbi said Be Happy -- The Grandfather's Melody -- The Bride's Prayer -- Be Joyful Israe -- Parting Song (Dance). (Content) Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"Zion processional" from "Son of my people" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the opera "Ben ami" (General)
"Divine justice before Him (God)" from "Son of my People" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the opera "Ben ami" (General)
"The Jewish Soul." Libretto: Jacob Terr Performed by Rosa Zuckerberg. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Di toire -- Oilom habe -- Haneowim wehanimim -- Sei gezund -- More
"The Talk of the Town" From the play "The Jewish Soul" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the operetta "Die Yidishe neshome" (General)
"To Zion home again." "Exiled Israel longs to return from diaspora to Zion. Even in this dear land of Columbus, the world's greatest republic, some of us suffer rejection for being Jews." Source: Heskes, Irene, More
"Be wise and persevere/press onward" from "The essence of being a Jew" Libretto: Moses Seiffert. Performed by Bessie Thomashefsky. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) F More
"Little Blossom" Libretto: Joseph Lateiner Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Mir gratuliren -- Choson kale, mazl tov -- Duet Zeligel un Blihmeleh -- Gesegenen ansamble More
"The little Psalm book." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Smulewitz, Solomon = Small, Solomon, 1868-1943 (statement of responsibility) "from Das Thilemel" (General)
"Oh I am well, Oh, things are good for me" form "The essence of being a Jew.:" Libretto: Moses Seiffert Performed by Bernard Bernstein. "I know how difficult it can be, and yet I am glad to be a Jew." Sourc More
"The Great Hit of Thomashefsky's People's Theatre"" "Gezungen by Madam Zukerberg" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950 (General) from "Das pintele Yud" (General)
"The Latest Song Hit" "Sung with Great Success by Mrs. S. Kanner" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"The worker's hand." "Strengthen the hand of workers everywhere, in mines, farms, construction, factories, all toiling under the yoke of poverty. Men, women, even children and the aged, all enslaved, lift up yo More
"Schloflied" sung by D. Kessler and "Dos Yiddische Herz" sung by C. Rafaelo. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 For violin. (General) From the operetta "Dos Yidishe herz" (General)
Das Pintele Yud -- Bar-Mitzvah march -- Yisrolik in sein eigen land -- Seit klug un shtoist sich on -- Menshele meinst du west eibig leben -- Oi! S'is mir wohl, Oi! S'is mir gut -- Three Cheers for Yankee Doodl More
"Jewishness/Judaism" "Celebrate the Jewish traditions, and observe our Judaism. Do not stray from your religious pathways." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"A thief's destiny is his hangman" "Popular Hebrew Songs" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"Do not toss us aside" from "The wedding day" Libretto: Joseph Brody "A father prays: may we not be abandoned in our old age." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From More
"The little charm/amulet" Source: Heskes, irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the operetta "Die mutters zind" (General)
"You are a green/naïve one" "Popular Hebrew Songs" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"Containing the best old and new Hebrew Songs and Selections" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Ich benk a heim -- Dus fertribene teibele -- Dus ferdil -- Dus yussemil More
"The female in-law" Performed by Fannie Reinhardt. "Play musicians, so I may dance at the wedding of my child. Time goes by so fast in our lives. Let the joys be celebrated!" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish A More
"A joyful dance tune, be happy and celebrate" from "The white slave" Performed by Keni Liptzin. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the drama "Di vayse sklav" (General)
"Merciful Father (God)" from "The Polish Jew" Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Performed by Rosa Karp. "I pray, as a cantor would, for my people. Hear, oh Lord, our cries, and ease all the pain and suffering in More
Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Fantasie song -- Ben hador march -- Comic trio. (Content) Piano part. (General)
"One should be a decent/respectable person," from operetta with the same name (also called "Abraham Hashkenazi.") Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)
"The Greatest Success of People Theatre" "Take back/reclaim your sweet home" from "The Polish Jew" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the operetta "Der Polisher Yi More
"The floral wreath." "One runs to a wedding with wreaths, joyful songs and dances; but those festive flowers fade as does life. The last dance is a solemn parade to the grave, where remains the final floral wr More
"The female in-law." Reference is to the familial relationship between mothers of a bride and the groom. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)
"A little letter to the bride." "A young bride waits to hear from her husband who has gone to America. No letters are sent. Abandoned, she finally dies of grief." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular More
"The little holy pouch/bag (in which is kept the talles/prayer shawl)." Performed by Sam Hart. "The dearest possessions are our religious objects." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895 More
"Air, air, air" "Popular Hebrew Songs" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"The Great Hit of Thomashefsky's "Peoples Theatre"" (General) "Operetta in 4 Acts" (General) Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the operetta "Die neshume fun mein fo More
"Sung With The Greatest Success by the Favorite Singer A. Silberstein" (General) "When you cry, and when you laugh" (General)
Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Dos Bissele Erd -- Frauen-Rechte -- As du kennst nit un weist nit, nemt men sich nit unter -- Bist mei More
Das Kriegele -- Die vier chasidim -- Coupet Noiach -- Dor holech w'dor bo. (Content)
"The little prayer book." This was the first of many collaborative works by the unique musical twin brothers Jacob and Joseph Kamenetzky (changed to "Kammen"); subsequently, they formed their own publishing hou More
Libretto: Abraham Goldfaden Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Eli regel -- The Blessing -- Wandering in the desert -- At the well -- Raisins and almonds -- Absolom at More
"The Polish Jew." Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Der Polischer Yid -- Chad gadyo -- Emunoh is theuer -- Ow horachmon -- Zu hot ihr n More
"The Great Hit of Adler's "Thalia Theatre"" (General) "Selection of Favorite Songs from Leo Tolstoi's Last Play The Living Corpse" (General) "Produced in Jewish by the Eminent Tragedian Jacob Adler" (General) F More
"Ladies for rights/suffragettes" from "The song of love, or song of songs." In its Yiddish lyrics, the song mentions President Taft and advocates women as soldiers, mayors, congressmen, presidents, even as cant More
"The song of love" Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Performed by Rose Zuckerberg" I will wait for you; my love is forever." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"Be blessed, you free land.""Uncle Sam, sweet heaven of freedom of us the opressed. Fly the American banner high for the land of opportunity and justice. Long live the land of the free!" Source: Heskes, Irene, More
"A mother's prayer." "Almighty God, protect my children from all troubles and any harm. May they be safe from the tsar's cruelty." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"The little tree." This is a narrative allegorical ballad. "Our ancestors planted a tree of truth and knowledge. It then bloomed and bore sweet fruit, the Ten Commandments and Torah/Holy Writ. We nestled, like More
"The little bit of earth" from "The country girl" Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky "You think you will live forever, and so you strive to accumulate material things. But, everything is given up at the end for a l More
"From cradle to grave." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) "from The Song of Love" (General)
This narrative ballad was especially popular on shipboard among immigrants on their way to this country. "In sorrow and tears, mistreated and hated, chased and abused, always wandering and never welcome. They t More
From the operetta "Di Yiddishe kroin" "Operetta in 4 Acts by B. Thomashefsky" (General) "As Produced with Great Success at Adler-Thomashefsky's National Theatre New York. Songs Featured by the well known Star B More
"Two engagement contracts (for marriage)" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Bist mein matonele -- Di Torah is die beste s'chore -- Tsurik aheym. (Content) Violin part More
From the operetta "Tsvey t'noyim" (General)
From the operetta "Di Yiddishe kroin" "As Produced with Great Success at Adler-Thomashefsky's National Theatre New York. Songs Featured by the well known Star B. Thomashefksy and his Company." (General)
"The rabbi has bid us to be joyful." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)
"Return to home" from "Two engagement contracts (for marriage)." "I want to return home to you, my beloved. I have strayed far away, and pray to see you again. Do not cry, my dear wife." Source: Heskes, Irene More
"A little letter from Russia." "Before it's too late, help your parents to emigrate and join you here, or at least send back some money to help support them." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular S More
From Cantor Sirota's concert repertoire. Lyrics: liturgy. (General)
"Lashings, lashing" from "Teacher of the golden rule" "As written in the Scriptures, there is punishments for those who transgress, espically for hypocrites who say one thing and do another." Source: Heskes, More
Libretto: Abraham Goldfaden (General) Shmendrig's opera -- Romance Rose -- Duett Rose und David -- Rose mit chor -- Breine mit chor -- Die kale heist Paulina. (Content) Violin part only (General)
"Shofar/ram's horn of the Messiah." In Jewish tradition, the Messianic coming is to be heralded by a speical sounding of the ritual musical instrument of Judaism, the shofar. "When Messiah comes, King David wil More
"Beauty is found in your shining bright eyes." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the operetta "My Sweet Girl" (General)
"Sung with Great Success at all the leading Jewish Theatres in New York City" (General)
"Poem by Harold Dubrest" (General)
From the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)
From thet drama "Mendel Beylis" (General)
"I have." "I have everything I want, without a cent in my pocket. All is mine, property and business, fine home and clothes. I don't lie; I have it all. Only, it's all in my dreams. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddi More
"I have" from "Chantshe in America" Libretto: Nahum Rackow Performed by Sam Kestin "I have everything I want, without a cent in my pocket. All is mine, property and busness, fine home and clothes. I don't li More
"Woman of valor" from "A Year after marriage." "A fine woman can brighten your life. She is the luckiest of gifts for a man." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)
From the musical "Ladies first." "When a girl marries, she says goodbye to her parents' household. Their joy mixes with sadness on her wedding day, for now she is leaving their home." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yid More
"I was great" Libretto: Moses Horowitz Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the opera "King Solomon" (General)
From the operetta "Di leybedigeh yesoymim" (General) "as produced at Adler's Peoples Theatre Staged & Featured by the Greatest living star on the Jewish Stage J. P. Adler" (General)
"Women's handiwork/trade." Libretto: Nahum Rackow. Performed by Bessie Thomashefsky, Peter Graff, Rosa Karp, and Mr. Rubin. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Damaged More
Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)
Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General) Nor fon fon -- Der shiduch is geshlosen (Content)
From the drama "Tsvey troykes" (General)
"Song from L. Millers Play "The Muser" (The Informer)" (General)
"I'd like a girl just like you." "That's what he tells me, but I tell him that I would not like a boy just like him." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)
"Have no fear my servant Jacob, blessing." Libretto: Jacob Gordin Sung by Jacob Adler -- note on cover Opera composer and lyricist: Goldfaden, Abraham, 1840-1908 Opera arranger: Rumshinsky, Joseph, 1881-195 More
"The lively little orphan, or the lively orphans." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)
"The forlorn/lonely children." "Pity the bereft and wretched orphans. Send them help and give them hope." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)
"Goodnight" from the operetta "Weibershe meluche" ("Women's handiwork/trade".) Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)
"Since I cannot be a mother." "Beauty is found in your shining bright eyes." "My luck is asleep. I cannot have a child, nor have the joys of being a parent and grandparent. There is no remedy for my illness. More
"Lively little orphan girl" from "The strange bird." Libretto: Moses Schorr Performed by Malvine Lobel. "I am a lively little orphan without ahome, all alone. Mother, why are you gone?" Source: Heskes, Iren More
"Where can one get back, or recover those bygone years." "I long for those olden times. When youth is flown, one wonders how fast all those years have passed. A woman misses her carefree maiden days. A man rem More
From the drama "Der falshe shrit" (General)
"God of mercy and compassion." Libretto: Joseph Lateiner Performed by Kalman Juvelier "God, have mercy and grant my salvation. I have suffered so much." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs More
"The marriage-in-law (female)" and "For the holiday." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Violin part only (General)
Photograph of Cantor Nat Polonsky on cover. (General)
"The sacrificial binding of (biblical) Isaac." Libretto: Abraham Goldfaden Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) Overture -- Couplet, Lot Elieser and Yishmoel -- Chorus - More
"Children, children" from "Tisza-eszler [Name of town in Hungary]" and "Send of presents (food gifts for the holiday of Purim)" "Dear child, you father labors for bread, and your mother struggles to keep you s More
"Without a mother." "There is no one truer than a mother. Do not let her die of a broken heart." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)
"A letter from sweetheart." "A soldier is parted from his bride, and goes off to war. She tearfully asks him to send letters, until God brings him safely back to her. Alas, she reads his last letter. He has die More
"A letter from the bridegroom." "A soldier is parted from his bride, and goes off to war. She tearfully asks him to send letters, until God brings him safely back to her. Alas, she reads his last letter. He ha More
"The moral/ethical preacher." "From birth, my life has been a struggle, threatened always by evil-doers. Yet, I am not bitter in my sorrowing heart. I remember always the ethcial principle, that the moral way More
"Zion's ancient harp has resounded throughout the ages." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)