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Kol nidrei, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Kol nidrei, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"An Ancient Hebrew Melody" "Being Played with immense Success at The Princess's Theatre in "The Broken Melody" by Mr. Auguste Van Biene." (General)

Der  Yiddisher yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

Der Yiddisher yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

"The Tremendous Success of the Peoples' Theatre" "Musical Comedy by B. Thomashefsky" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Dinah grinding the mill and The guard song and chorus
Mogulesco's waltz, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Mogulesco's waltz, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Dance melody" from "The second Haman." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General) "from the opera Homon Der Zweiter" (General)

Yente telebende and Pine, the candy kid, Yiddish-American song

Yente telebende and Pine, the candy kid, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) second title for violin only. (General)

Die  sukoh, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Die sukoh, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The tabernacle or festival booth" from "Eternal light." "Decorate the sukkah with fruits and flowers. Let us celebrate this age-old feast of harvest and thanksgiving." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American P... More

A  kind is dus glick auf der welt, Yiddish-American song
Chusit, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Shulamith at the well, Yiddish-American song
Brengt aher auer mamen, Yiddish-American song

Brengt aher auer mamen, Yiddish-American song

"Bringyour mother here (to America)" from "The golden time." Libretto: Shlomo Steinberg Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Performed by Sidney Hart (General) From the o... More

Al tiro avdi Yakov, Yiddish-American song
Shma Yisroel, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Shma Yisroel, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Hear, oh Israel." from "The lady cantor." Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky "Almighty God, this wandering Jew prays for the whole world. Grant salvation and peace to all of mankind." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddi... More

Kinder kinder, Yiddish-American song  sheet music
Berele tramp, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Berele tramp, Yiddish-American song sheet music

No. 1 -- No. 2 (Entrée Berele)-- No. 3: Duett (Berele and Sonya) -- No. 4: Finale -- No. 5: Song, Ich Gleich Es -- No. 6: Duett (Dave and Sonya), Maybe You Know and Maybe You Don't -- No. 7: Sextette -- No. 8:... More

Nochamol and Simchastore-nacht, Yiddish-American song

Nochamol and Simchastore-nacht, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Kadish, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Kadish, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Prayer for the dead" from "The seminary student, or the Jewish Hamlet." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) "from Jeshiwe Bochur, oder der Yiddisher Hamlet" (General)

A  brivele fun Russland, Yiddish-American song

A brivele fun Russland, Yiddish-American song

"A little letter from Russia." A letter arrives from an old mother left behind in Russia. She tells of great hardships there, cruel tsarist edicts, poverty, and pogroms. She blesses her children who are now in ... More

Hatikvah, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Hatikvah, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Two Zionist Nat'l Songs" "English Translation by A. H. Fromenson" "Yonder Where the Cedars Tall" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Mismor le David, Yiddish-American song

Mismor le David, Yiddish-American song

"A Psalm of David" from "God, man, and devil, or the Jewish Faust." Psalm 23 is included for this final duet of the dying heroine with a repentent hero (acclaimed performances at the time by Bertha Kalish and D... More

S'iz du a sod derbei, Yiddish-American song

S'iz du a sod derbei, Yiddish-American song

"There's a secret here" from "One should be a human being, or Abraham Haskenazi." Libretto: Anshel Schorr Performed by Bernard Bernstein, Kalman Juvelier, and Regina Prager. "What's happening?" Source: Hesk... More

Russian sher and Romanian volach, Yiddish-American song

Russian sher and Romanian volach, Yiddish-American song

"Russian sher, or scissors tune dance." "Romanian Wallachian dance tune." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Two separate pieces placed together in collection. (General)

A  weibel wi a teibel, Yiddish-American song

A weibel wi a teibel, Yiddish-American song

"A little wife like a turtledove" from "Eternal light" Libretto: Anshel Schorr. "She's the woman of valor on Sabbath eve, the queen of the Passover table, and the heroine Esther at Purim time. A good wife mak... More

Mnucho wsimcho, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Mnucho wsimcho, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Peaceful rest and celebration" from "Diaspora in Russia" "Let us celebrate the Sabbath joyfully, though we are beset by Hamans. When will there be peace in the world?" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American... More

Schomer Israel, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Schomer Israel, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Guardian of Israel" "Traditional Melodie" "Testimonial" for Kurantmann on inside front cover Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Hanosen tshuah - Gebet fur den landesherrn, Yiddish-American song

Hanosen tshuah - Gebet fur den landesherrn, Yiddish-American song

In honor of Franz Josef I. (General) Public domain scan of german poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jewels of Jewish melodies, Yiddish-American song

Jewels of Jewish melodies, Yiddish-American song

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)

Dus zekele mit koilen, Yiddish-American song

Dus zekele mit koilen, Yiddish-American song

"A little sack with coals." "You could freeze in the winter; but for warmth, having coal is such a pleasure." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)

Moshiakh ben David, Yiddish-American song

Moshiakh ben David, Yiddish-American song

"Messiah, son of David." "Israel cries out for salvation and an end to oppression from the Hamans in every generation. May Almighty God send the Messiah son of David, to save us." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddi... More

A Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

A Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

"A Jewish trade/handcraft." "It is the Jewish customary trade to work for all the world. Yet what do these efforts and talents matter, when the Jew is chased from land to land. May the sound of the shofar awak... More

Gevald die mame, Yiddish-American song
The  eternal wanderer, Yiddish-American song

The eternal wanderer, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950

Yom hakipurim, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Yom hakipurim, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Day of the atonements." "All prayers rise heavenward at this holy time of year. For Jewish wanderers, adrift in the sea of diaspora, the flame of age-old faith burns brightly with steadfast hope. May Almighty ... More

Lekowoid shabes, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Lekowoid shabes, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Sung by A. Lebedoff" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the musical "Chazkel kol boinik" (General)

Yidishe nemen, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Yidishe nemen, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Dedicated to My Friend the Well Known Cantor Mr. Joseph Rosenblatt" (General)

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

"Little Israel, in his own land" from "The Essence of being a Jew." Libretto: Moses Seiffert Performed by Rose Zuckberg. "How proud we are of those jews who have returned to rebuild Zion. There, one day the ... More

Aneinu beiom zoreseinu, Yiddish-American song

Aneinu beiom zoreseinu, Yiddish-American song

"Answer us (Almighty God) in our day of distress" from "Bridegroom and bride." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) "from the opera Choson Kale" (General)

Dos  Yidishe herz, Yiddish-American song

Dos Yidishe herz, Yiddish-American song

"Successful Songs Sung in D. Kessler's Thalia Theatre" "From Jos. Lateiner's Play (The Jewish Heart)" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Dos Yidishe herz -- Schloflied ... More

Yiddishe folkslider (Ten folk songs for voice and piano), Yiddish-American song

Yiddishe folkslider (Ten folk songs for voice and piano), Yiddish-Amer...

Der pedler -- Fun himel tsu der erd -- Der krises -- Der Yiddisher dikhter -- Das goldeneh land -- Dos unshterblikhe folk -- Die l'vone -- Shulamis, Tsiyon -- A brif fun der muttr Tsiyon -- Oyf dayn alter veg. ... More

Sleep, my child Cradle song, Yiddish-American song
Mazel tov, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Mazel tov, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Good luck." Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Performed by Louis Fried, Peter Grad, Kalman Juvelier, Regina Prager, Dora Siegel, Rosa Zuckerberg, and four other unidentified photos. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddis... More

March and Das liebele, Yiddish-American song

March and Das liebele, Yiddish-American song

"Processional" and "The love" from "Binding (of biblical Isaac)" Libretto: Moses Horowitz. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) "from the Opera Akeida" (General)

Choson kale mazol tov, Yiddish-American song

Choson kale mazol tov, Yiddish-American song

"Bridegroom and bride, good luck" from "Little blossom." This tune was extremely popular and passed into general knowledge as a folk song without mention of its author. Mogulesco was a highly versatile and belo... More

Zion march, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Zion march, Yiddish-American song, American march music

From "Eternal light." "Our people have suffered such hardships in exile. May those who are oppressed return to Zion." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) "from Ner Tomid" (General)

Seder nacht, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Seder nacht, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The seder (Passover festive ritual meat) night". Performed by Sophie Karp. "Jews, do not be afraid of Pharoahs then and now. You will not be slaves, but free." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular ... More

America, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

America, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"America" from "The Neighbors." Libretto: Zalman (Solomon Israel)Libin. Performed by Jacob P. Adler. "Hurray for America, land of the free. Someone who came from Odessa could run for Congress." Source: Hesk... More

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

Yisrolik in sein eigen land, Yiddish-American song

"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)

Das siderel, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Das siderel, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"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

Rumanien national nos. 403 and 404, Romanian gjock no. 406
Song of love, Yiddish-American song

Song of love, Yiddish-American song

From the musical comedy "Jakele Bluffer" (General)

Bist mein kroin mein welt, Yiddish-American song

Bist mein kroin mein welt, Yiddish-American song

"You are my crown, my world" from "The country girl" Libretto: Boris Thomashefsky Performed by Bernard Bernstein and Bessie Thomashefsky Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (Gene... More

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Jashke chvat, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Jashke chvat, Yiddish-American song sheet music

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Vi derlebt men shoin Amerika zu zehn -- Di Shwueh -- Nit gefonfet. (Content)

A  dudele, Yiddish-American song  sheet music
A  grus fun die trenches, Yiddish-American song

A grus fun die trenches, Yiddish-American song

"A greeting from the (war) trenches." Performed by Anna Lillian. "I bring a letter from our boys in the trenches, a greeting from Uncle Sam's brave army." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs,... More

Eili, Eili, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Eili, Eili, Yiddish-American song sheet music

Composer and lyricist Peretz Sandler not mentioned. Cover photo of young girl bound to wooden stakes in a form of torture to death. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Potpourri of selected Hebrew melodies, Yiddish-American song

Potpourri of selected Hebrew melodies, Yiddish-American song

Music: folk melodies. Lyrics: folk poetry. Twelve Jewish dance melodies and Hasidic tunes. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)

Unsane taukef, Yiddish-American song  sheet music
Doina, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Doina, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Album Musica Romana" Violin and piano parts. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Music, 1895-1950

Fon der choope, Yiddish-American song
Aza mazel aufin kaizer, Yiddish-American song

Aza mazel aufin kaizer, Yiddish-American song

"Such (bad) luck upon the Kaiser" from "Live and laugh." Libretto: Morris Goldberg. Performed by Sam Rosenstein. "Uncle Sam is at war, and our brave Yankee boys will win." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish Ame... More

The  golem, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

The golem, Yiddish-American song sheet music

Oi meidelach sis is asa weitik -- Asa yur of mir -- Treist dich idell -- Eil rachem (Content)

Schomer Israel, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Schomer Israel, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Guardian of Israel" "Traditional Melodie" "Testimonial" for Kurantmann on inside front cover Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Avreimale, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Avreimale, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Ich bin a balagole I am a driver, Yiddish-American song
Shabbos kodesh, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Shabbos kodesh, Yiddish-American song, American march music

Shabbos kodesh march -- Reb yidel a liedel -- Duett, Chaye & Shmaye -- Die frau is a held -- Das terken lied -- Das talles'l. (Content)

The Jewish yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

The Jewish yankee doodle, Yiddish-American song

One song: "A' gruss von der heim" ("A greeting from the old hometown"). Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)

Meyerke mein son, Yiddish-American song

Meyerke mein son, Yiddish-American song

"Jewish Folk Song" (General)

King Solomon's song of songs, Yiddish-American song

King Solomon's song of songs, Yiddish-American song

"Song of Songs" from "The Widow." Libretto: Moses Horowitz Performed by Bernard Bernstein, Kalman Juvelier, and Regina Prager. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General) From... More

Rachmones!, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Rachmones!, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Have mercy" from "The land of tears." Libretto: Isidore Solotarefsky Performed by Peter Graff, Goldie Lubritzky, and Max Rosenthal. "Too great is the distress and injustice in this world. Send bread and hel... More

Kaddish, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Mayn vayb shlept zikh mit, Yiddish-American song

Mayn vayb shlept zikh mit, Yiddish-American song

"This copy also contains the original "Der Rebi Hot Geheisen Freilach Sein" A special Arrangement by Jos. Rumshinsky" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the musical... More

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Dem  pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

Dem pastuchel's cholem, Yiddish-American song

March and Two-step, from the operetta "Dos ferblondzheter sheyfeleh" (General)

Litwack and Galitzianer, Yiddish-American song

Litwack and Galitzianer, Yiddish-American song

"Litvak (someone from Lithuania/Latvia) and Galician (someone from Galicia, then Austria/Poland)." from "Dos meydel fun vest" ("The girl from the west"). "More in jest than real antagonism, Jews from those two ... More

Boqer teireni dimati, Yiddish-American song
A  freilichs, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

A freilichs, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"Song from The Greatest Dramatic Success of the Season Played at the Lipzin Theatre" "The White Slave" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the drama "Die veise schl... More

Gott und sein mishpet is gerecht, Yiddish-American song

Gott und sein mishpet is gerecht, Yiddish-American song

"God's judgment is right/just" from the operetta "Gebrokheneh hehrtser" ("Broken Hearts"). Because of the song's dramatic essence and [Jacob P.] Adler's particularly stirring rendition, it became a great favori... More

If I were to possess the king's treasures, Yiddish-American song

If I were to possess the king's treasures, Yiddish-American song

"I am richer than the king, because I have you my child, my sleeping baby. You will be a scholar, pious and good, a saintly person, worth more than all the king's treasures." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish Ame... More

Der  Yudisher soldat, Yiddish-American song

Der Yudisher soldat, Yiddish-American song

"The Jewish soldier" from "Jewish war brides." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. (General)

A  yuhr noch der chassene, Yiddish-American song
The  time is coming and Papus heis ich, Yiddish-American song
Public opinon, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Public opinon, Yiddish-American song sheet music

Libretto: Max Gabel. Performed by Jennie Goldstein "People call me illegitimate, and I am ashamed of my birth. Yet I have rights, and am a human being. Oh what sorrows are caused by public opinion." Source: ... More

Liebesduett, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Liebesduett, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Libretto: Moses Horowitz. Performed by Sam Kasten and Dina Weisman. "I am Romeo to your Juliet, Bar Kokhba to your Dina, Avshalom to your Shulamith. I am yours alone." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American ... More

A  Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

A Yiddishe m'luche, Yiddish-American song

"A Jewish trade/handicraft." "It is the Jewish customary trade to work for all the world. Yet what do these efforts and talents matter, when the Jew is chased from land to land. May the sound of the shofar (ram... More

Die  broiges tanz, Yiddish-American song
Hakotel, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Hakotel, musical notation, Yiddish-American song
Eltern's liebe is wahre liebe, Yiddish-American song

Eltern's liebe is wahre liebe, Yiddish-American song

"The Great Hit of Thomashefsky's "Peoples Theatre"" "Operetta in 4 Acts" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the operetta "Die neshume fin mein folk" (General)

Ohn a mame, Yiddish-American song

Ohn a mame, Yiddish-American song

"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) Violin part. (General)

Chai zipe, gut schabes, Yiddish-American song

Chai zipe, gut schabes, Yiddish-American song

"From the Comic Opera "Teibele" Sung by Mrs. Wilenski" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) From the opera "Taibele" (General)

The  Jewish soul, Yiddish-American song

The Jewish soul, Yiddish-American song

"The Talk of the Town" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General) Die Toire -- Oilom habe -- Haneowim wehanimim -- Sei gesund -- Masol tow -- Reporter song -- Ich benk a'heim --... More

Die  blumen krenze, Yiddish-American song

Die blumen krenze, Yiddish-American song

"The floral wreath" "As sung with great success by Mrs. Young" Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Gavote, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Gavote, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Sung by Mrs. Zuckerberg" (General) From the operetta "Dos lid der libeh" (General)

The  fall of Jerusalem and Zion march, Yiddish-American song

The fall of Jerusalem and Zion march, Yiddish-American song

Ten songs: "At King Zedekiah, Jeremiah's Entrée"; "Fall of Jerusalem"; "Chorus of Romans"; "Jeremiah Solo"; "At the Wall of Mourning (Kausel Ha'maarabi)"; "Lamentations (Kines)"; "Eli Zion"; "Gedaliah"; "Sabbat... More

Die  shvuoh, Yiddish-American song  sheet music

Die shvuoh, Yiddish-American song sheet music

"The oath." "We swear by Zion's emblem, to rescue our homeless and oppressed people." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950.

Cherries, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

Cherries, musical notation, Yiddish-American song

"Song With Chorus" English lyrics on front inside cover. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950 (General)

Der  Yidisher trauer-march, Yiddish-American song

Der Yidisher trauer-march, Yiddish-American song

"The Jewish funeral processional." Inscription on the front cover: "Inspired and written for the demonstration of December 5th, 1905, participated in by 250,000 citizens of Greater New York in tribute to the me... More

A  nechtiger tog, Yiddish-American song
Hatikvoh und Dort wo die zeder, Yiddish-American song

Hatikvoh und Dort wo die zeder, Yiddish-American song

"The hope." and "There where the cedars (bloom)." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)

Das  goldene land, Yiddish-American song

Das goldene land, Yiddish-American song

"The golden land." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950.

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