Va’t’chas’ray’hu m’at may’elohim, v’chavod v’hadar t’at’ray’hu

You have made us almost Divine,
and crowned us with glory and splendor. (Psalm 8:6)
[Click (or tap) to see the entire Psalm 8 in Hebrew and English (JPS 1985).]

When we look into the Heavens, at the great expanse of stars, we might feel so very small and insignificant, and yet… God has hidden within us a Divine spark, that connects us with the infinite. That spark can serve as a kind of homing device, showing us the way back to the truth of our limitless soul.

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• Almost Divine (melody)  
• Almost Divine (harmony)  
• Almost Divine (mix)  

To download the PDF file for this chant, click Almost Divine PDF. For the musical notation, click Almost Divine notation PDF.

Adonay Oz l’amo yitayn, Adonay y’varech et-amo v’shalom.

May God give us strength and the blessing of Peace. (Psalm 29:11)
[Click (or tap) to see the entire Psalm 29 in Hebrew and English (JPS 1985).]

Oh God, your voice thunders in great beauty, shattering all our plans and conceptions, leaving us vulnerable, defenseless yet filled with awe at the majesty of Your great power that reverberates through all Creation. We attune ourselves to this Divine vibration, opening to a nascent strength that emerges through our faith. In knowing that strength, we open to the blessing of peace, the blessing of wholeness, which is found in experiencing our interconnectedness with all of Creation.

To hear the chants, use the audio players. To download a chant, right-click a note and save (or download) the linked MP3 file.

• Strength and Peace (melody)  
• Strength and Peace (harmony)  
• Strength and Peace (mix)  

To download the PDF file for this chant, click Strength and Peace PDF. For the musical notation, click Strength and Peace notation PDF.

Va’ani b’toomi aylech, p’dayni v’chanayni

And as for me I will walk in whole-hearted simplicity;
Free me and let your grace flow to me. (Psalm 26:11)
[Click (or tap) to see the entire Psalm 26 in Hebrew and English (JPS 1985).]

When I walk in whole-hearted simplicity, I am walking in complete authenticity, and yet I feel so completely vulnerable. I am surrounded by corruption and depravity. All around me immorality has been normalized. I asked to be freed from its influence and impact. I ask to be protected by your blessing and connected up to the flow of grace that is your Presence.

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• In Freedom and Grace (melody)  
• In Freedom and Grace (harmony)  
• In Freedom and Grace (mix)  

To download the PDF file for this chant, click In Freedom and Grace PDF. For the musical notation, click In Freedom and Grace notation PDF.

Asapra shimcha l’echai, b’toch kahal aha’l’lecha

I will describe Your essence to my brethren,
and praise You in my community. (Psalm 22:23)
[Click (or tap) to see the entire Psalm 22 in Hebrew and English (JPS 1985).]

This world can seem like a dangerous place, and yet my awareness of God’s presence saves me again and again. I can strengthen that awareness through my heartfelt and grateful expression. My relationships are strengthened when I communicate what is most important to me. The expression of my faith is an inspiration to others that may be struggling. My song of praise is a force of encouragement in difficult times.

To hear the chants, use the audio players. To download a chant, right-click a note and save (or download) the linked MP3 file.

• Good News (melody)  
• Good News (harmony)  
• Good News (mix)  

To download the PDF file for this chant, click Good News PDF. For the musical notation, click Good News notation PDF.

Rumah Yah b’uzecha, Nashira u’n’zamrah g’vuratecha

Passionately lifting up the God-spark, we sing and chant your power through us. (Psalm 21:14)
[Click (or tap) to see the entire Psalm 21 in Hebrew and English (JPS 1985).]

The God-spark is in us, though sometimes it is dim, hidden and buried under layers of defense. When we lift up that Divine essence in song, God sings through us, and we become healers for the world. It takes unself-conscious courage and faith to sing this way and let God come through us. But when we can get our egos out of the way, we are filled with Divine strength and beauty that will overflow into the world.

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• The Divine Power of Our Song (melody)  
• The Divine Power of Our Song (harmony)  
• The Divine Power of Our Song (mix)  

To download the PDF file for this chant, click The Divine Power of Our Song PDF. For the musical notation, click The Divine Power of Our Song notatioin PDF.