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RABBI ZALMAN SCHACHTER-SHALOMI (usually called, "Reb Zalman") is widely known as the founder of the Jewish Renewal movement, whose accessible teachings on Kabbalah and Hasidism have helped to change the face of modern Judaism. But what is less well known is that he comes from a family of Belzer Hasidim known for their niggunim (wordless melodies), and that he is also a talented musician and composer of Hasidic songs, chants, and melodies himself.At the Rebbe's Table: Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi's Legacy of Songs and Melodies: Volume II is a collection of Reb Zalman's favorite Hasidic niggunim, and those most often used in his teaching. In this book, you will find everything from classic contemplative niggunim to the famed "table bangers" of Hasidic spirituality. For this volume, his student, Eyal Rivlin has lovingly gathered and transcribed many of the traditional classics from Reb Zalman's memory, and even rescued a few forgotten treasures from oblivion. Accompanying the compositions are small teachings and stories to contextualize the music.
About the Author
Eyal Rivlin was born in Israel and has a Master's Degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado, where he inspires joy through performing, teaching and facilitating musical events. His compositions and performances can be heard on Bat Kol's PrayerSongs, and along with Danya Uriel on their CD, Coming Home. Netanel Miles-Yepez is a scholar of comparative religion and co-author of A Heart Afire: Stories and Teachings of the Early Hasidic Masters (Jewish Publication Society, 2009) and A Merciful God: Stories and Teachings of the Holy Rebbe, Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev (Albion-Andalus, 2010). He lives in Boulder, Colorado, where he is a spiritual counselor, editor, and painter of religious icons.