The Spirit of the Song

By Living Lchaim

Every song has a story. And every story needs a storyteller.

Each episode, the world's greatest musicians, composers and singers explain where their beautiful melodies & powerful words come from... more

4.9

8282 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The Spirit of the Song:

How many episodes does The Spirit of the Song have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

The Spirit of the Song episodes:

November 12, 2025 Naftali Kempeh
Naftali Kempeh - Ad Sheyavo Mashiach

A brand new album from one of the best singers out there. A legend in the yeshiva world, Naftali Kempeh has risen to stardom in recent years, building off of impressive song-writing and heartfelt, powerful niggunim. We dive into discussing how an album gets made, where inspiration comes from for song writing, and an in depth discussion about his latest album.
Check out Naftali’s original album, Ad Sheyavo Mashiach. Listen now right here:
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7qSlzIlbCRW2AJJuZupjQC
Apple Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/%D7%A2%D7%93-%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%91%D7%95%D7%90-%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%97/1849976080
24Six Link: https://24six.app/preview/music/collection/16266/ad-sheyavo-mashiach-d-shybva-mshykh

If you would like to join the Lchaim Music WhatsApp group to stay up to date with the latest new Jewish music, help decide which guests should come on the podcast and more, click here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HceFflvPPB169ajZGfLpqb

Thank you for Listening to Spirit of the Song! We appreciate you. Lchaim.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Submit your questions to [email protected]

#sots

...more
31min
December 31, 2024 Inside "Daddy Come Home" with Eli Gerstner
Daddy Come Home
By Eli Gerstner

This classic song is so appropriate to our current day. A young child waiting at the Chanukah lights for his father to come home from war.

But Eli Gerstner takes us even deeper into the father son relationship, revealing the true depth and beauty of the song.

Wishing everyone a Freilechen Chanukah!

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim.

...more
9min
September 19, 2024 Inside "Elul Nigun" with Eitan Katz
Song: Elul Nigun
Composition & Inspiration by Eitan Katz

ELUL! Those four letters have have the power to transform a person as he heads towards the Yom Hadin. The Elul Nigun has been a very popular song over the last few years, not only because it's a catchy tune and upbeat. It's also because one can tap into deeper connection with Hashem even in the most simplistic way. In this episode, Eitan Katz shares his insights into this nigun and why it resonates amongst so many of us.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim.

...more
11min
August 14, 2024 Inside "Akiva Nichamtanu" with Baruch Levine
Song: Akiva Nichamtanu

Sung by Baruch Levine

Inspiration by Baruch Levine

As we stand here right after Tisha B'av, we can't help but wonder if this will actually be the last Tisha B'av.
Every year we yearn and try to better ourselves with the hope that Hashem will bring us out of this galus, but then Tisha B'av comes again and we're left asking ourselves "What now?!" But just as quickly as the fast ends, a new hope arises with the famous words "Nachamu Nachamu Ami". What is this nechama, this consolation? Baruch Levine takes us into the well known gemara with Rabbi Akiva and the famous words "Akiva Nichamtanu! Akiva Nichamtanu!" through his beautiful song. May this year actually be the last Tisha B'av we ever have to mourn, and may the redemption turn this day of sorrow into a day of great celebration.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim.

...more
12min
July 21, 2024 Inside "Yidden" With Chaim Ghoori
Song: Yidden

Sung by Chaim Ghoori & Mendy Worch

Inspiration by Chaim Ghoori

Over the last year we have seen an incredible amount of ahavas yisroel. When we are able to put our differences aside and look deeper into another Yid, we will find someone who is so precious and so pure. Rarely a song comes out and shines this light on every Yid the way the song "Yidden" does. Produced by Thank You Hashem, it is a song that has helped Yidden around the world see the greatness of their fellow Jews, as well as the greatness within themselves.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim.

...more
11min
June 03, 2024 Inside "Tefillas HaShlah" With Yitzy Waldner
Song: Tefillas HaShlah

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner

Sung by: Yitzy Waldner & Yaakov Shwekey

Inspiration by: Yitzy Waldner

Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan is a special day to daven for the spiritual success of our precious children.

Written by the Shlah Hakadosh, Rav Yeshaya Halevi Ish Horowitz, over 400 years ago, this tefilla speaks of the yearning and hope of every Jewish parent, to have righteous and successful children.

I reached out to composer Yitzy Waldner to talk about his personal inspiration behind the beautiful song "Tefillas HaShlah" he wrote for his daughter's wedding, and subsequently sang with Yaakov Shwekey on his "Musica" album.

May we all be zocheh to raise zerah chaya v'kayama and have only nachas from our children.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim!

...more
16min
May 22, 2024 Inside "Bar Yochai" with HaRav Shimon Lavi zt"l

The Classic Bar Yochai

Insight & Inspiration by Rabbi Moshe Ginian

Written by HaRav Shimon Lavi zt"l
Lag Ba'omeris is here! Music is back! But let's take a minute to delve into this classic song that Jews throughout the world sing on this holy day. May the power of this day bring redemption to all of Klal Yisroel b'mheiru b'yameinu amen.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim!

...more
9min
April 17, 2024 Inside "Vehi Sheamda" with Yaakov Shwekey
Vehi Sheamda Composed by Yonatan Razel Sung by: Yaakov Shwekey Insights & Inspiration by: Yaakov Shwekey As we prepare for Pesach amidst so much turmoil in the world, and specifically the danger in which Klal Yisroel faces from so many of its enemies, we can't help but thank Hashem for all the chessed He has done for us recently. Time and time again Hashem has protected us from annihilation, but we are seeing in our generation the crystal clear hashgacha of Hashem in protecting His people. May this month of Nisan and the Yom Tov of Pesach bring us the ultimate redemption!

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim!

...more
11min
March 20, 2024 Inside "Thank You Hashem" with Joey Newcomb
Thank You Hashem

Sung By: Joey Newcomb

It's Purim season! A very special time to recognize all the good Hashem does in our life and all the miracles we need to be grateful for.

In this episode, Joey takes us behind the scenes where the song originated and how the title of the song is really the essence of who the Jewish People are.

No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim.

...more
12min
February 28, 2024 Inside Beri Weber's "Riboin"
Riboin

Composed by: Yossi Muller Sung by: Beri Weber Tapping into the great kindness Hashem does for us on a daily basis, composer Yossi Muller gives a beautiful insight into the popular song Ribon. With Beri Weber's angelic voice and stunning performance on this song, the message takes on a completely different meaning.
No Internet? No smartphone? No problem!

Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:

USA: (605) 477-2100

UK: 0333-366-0154

ISRAEL: 079-579-5088

Follow us for more content:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Have a specific question?

Email us [email protected]

WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes:

914-222-5513

Lchaim.

...more
10min

FAQs about The Spirit of the Song:

How many episodes does The Spirit of the Song have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

More shows like The Spirit of the Song

The Bill Simmons Podcast by The Ringer

The Bill Simmons Podcast

30,182 Listeners

The Ben Shapiro Show by The Daily Wire

The Ben Shapiro Show

153,783 Listeners

Meaningful People by Meaningful Minute

Meaningful People

2,004 Listeners

From the Inside Out: With Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein by Rivkah and Eda

From the Inside Out: With Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein

263 Listeners

Ten Minute Halacha by Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz

Ten Minute Halacha

76 Listeners

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor by Ark Media, Ilan Benatar

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

3,207 Listeners

Kiddush Club - News for Jews by KiddushClubPodcast.com

Kiddush Club - News for Jews

205 Listeners

Rabbi Daniel Kalish Shiurim - Waterbury Mesivta by Rabbi Daniel Kalish Shiurim

Rabbi Daniel Kalish Shiurim - Waterbury Mesivta

281 Listeners

Rav Gershon Ribner by Rav Gershon Ribner

Rav Gershon Ribner

143 Listeners

Kosher Money by Living Lchaim

Kosher Money

816 Listeners

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast by JLE

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

240 Listeners

Not Your Typical Podcast with Charlene Aminoff by Living Lchaim x Charlene Aminoff

Not Your Typical Podcast with Charlene Aminoff

120 Listeners

Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer by Living Lchaim

Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

1,114 Listeners

That's An Issue by Living Lchaim

That's An Issue

162 Listeners

Podcast Therapy with Dr. Z by Living Lchaim

Podcast Therapy with Dr. Z

47 Listeners

The Adventures of Zevy & Zaidy by Living Lchaim

The Adventures of Zevy & Zaidy

39 Listeners

The Jewish Grandma Podcast by Living Lchaim

The Jewish Grandma Podcast

28 Listeners

Stories Of Hope With Tzipora Grodko by Meaningful Minute

Stories Of Hope With Tzipora Grodko

327 Listeners

None of Your Business Podcast by Michael Greenfield & Abraham (Ushy) Schwartz

None of Your Business Podcast

30 Listeners

Real Israel News by Living Lchaim

Real Israel News

8 Listeners