Israel sings

A bronze statue of the god Apollo holding a type of harp. Photographed at the Museum of Monuments in Paris. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael Sher 37: Final Chapter – Influence of Foreign Customs on Music in Antiquity and the Approach of the Sages

From the dancer from Caesarea, who designed the performances in the Roman theater during the time of the Amora Rabbi Abbahu, to other figures from different periods who played Gentile music. The artistic performances of Jews reflect the complex combination of culture
The daughters of Shiloh are generative in the vineyards. The illustration was prepared using DALEE and is not a scientific image

Ancient Jews Music 36: The generators who are repressed due to male control

During the period of the Mishna and the Talmud, that is, the second-fourth/fifth centuries AD, women's dances disappeared at social events. It is possible that the leaders of the generation were behind the absence of the female dance. That is, Sages
Classical female dance in the ancient Greek style with women in colorful clothing. The image was prepared using DALEE and is not a scientific image

Ancient Jews Music 35: The Post-Biblical Period, Dance 2

Victory dances and worship in the post-biblical period - a look at cultural and religious phenomena in the historical landscape
Women dance a traditional dance during the Second Temple period. The image was prepared by DALEE and is for illustrative purposes only, and is not a scientific image

Am Yisrael song 34, the dance parade

Dancing in the Bible: an external expression of inner feelings and experiences, from manifestations of worship to victory in battle
Heavenly music. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 33: heavenly music

Music in ancient times was not only a means of pleasure as it is today but also had mystical and heavenly effects.
The High Priest, from the Second Temple period. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 32: Above and beyond - the high priest was engaged in proofreading in the Temple

This chapter actually concludes most of the research, except for a chapter on dance that will follow. Several reasons combined to push this issue to the margins of the present study
Pan flute player in the Hellenistic period. Credit: The Science website via DALEE. It should not be seen as a scientific picture

Ancient Jews Music 30: The wind instruments

Continuation of the review on the various musical instruments that were used in the temple at the end of the Second Temple, with Greek influence
A harp player from the time of the Bible. Credit: The Science website, via DALEE. The image is for illustration only and should not be considered a scientific image

Ancient Jews Music 29: harp and violin: the musical instruments and an examination of their development

In this chapter we will review the development of stringed instruments
An imaginary depiction of a Shabbat ceremony in the first century AD when the women mourn and the men listen. Made using DALEE 3. Definitions: Avi Blizovsky This photo should not be seen as an accurate description of the event.

Am Yisrael sings 27: Mourning music

Ancient Greek culture. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jewish Music 25: Jewish music in the Diaspora

The Jews in the Greek-Hellenistic space were more involved in everything related to Greek customs that penetrated Judaism such as the hemansion and especially music
A statue of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 24: Even in ancient times, Jewish music was influenced by Greek music

It has already been mentioned several times the brave connection forged between Greek and Hellenistic philosophy and music - the Pythagorean school that attributed a supreme moral value to music, the Platonic school that insisted on the relationship between music and nature
The Roman amphitheater in Beit Shean, a musical convention site. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael Sher 22: The sand song and its playing and the social aspects involved (I)

Compared to the countless sources concerning the music in the temple, there is little information about the sand music, and yet the research brings up interesting things
The remains of the ancient synagogue in Capernaum, from the fourth or fifth century AD. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 20: the musical layers in the synagogue in their historical development

The beginning of the institution of the synagogue is rooted in the gatherings of the people in the temple in the days of Ezra the scribe and the reading of the Torah from his mouth. At first, the gathering was intended for Torah reading, while the liturgical element was added later, such as midrash and Torah study.
Male Yael in the Negev. Image: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 16: The music of the temple is organized in connection with the holidays (Third) - the Shofar

The shofar that stars on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur was a central instrument among the wind instruments in a temple. next to the trumpets. He was converted from his previous roles as an announcer of important events - coronations of kings and wars and became
Cohen blows his trumpet. Next to him on the steps of the temple are the rest of the musical instruments. Image: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 15: The connection between the temple and the holidays in the light of music (b)

The music in the temple was an important element in the celebrations of the three pilgrimages, with the many pilgrims who arrived in Jerusalem
The famous relief on the Gate of Titus in which the temple vessels looted from the Temple in Jerusalem appear. On the right side - the trumpets. Image: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 14 - The connection between the temple music and the holidays (a)

One of the cardinal areas that highlighted the image of the second temple was the pilgrimage three times a year. The Ascensions, both as a framework and as a means, in which the many areas of the people's attachment to his temple were expressed and revealed.
The treasures of the temple are immortalized on the Gate of Titus in Rome. From Wikishare

Ancient Jews Music 12: Those who blow the trumpet and the shofar

We have already discussed the importance of the body known as "the funeral cadets". We will point here to another body called "the flowers of the priesthood". The flowers of the priesthood took a particularly prominent place in the issue of Yom Kippur, because in this ceremony
A model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period in the Israel Museum (formerly in the Holyland) - in the center - Herod's temple. Photo: depositphotos.com

The People of Israel sings 10 Part II The musical officials in the Temple are Greek inspired

In the past we pointed to the important family element found in the temple's musical system. This phenomenon was common in neighboring Egypt and Mesopotamia. So much so that it took shape towards the establishment of musical guilds with a family foundation.
A harp from ancient Egypt. Variable number of strings. Illustration: depositphotos.com Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael Sher 10 Part I: Musical instructions of the period

From harp and violin, through bells, trumpets and of course up to trumpets - each instrument had special instructions during the Second Temple period
harp. Illustration: depositphotos.com Soyuz launcher on the launch pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 9: Temple music, its uses and accessories, the sacrificial work and its meaning

In the second temple in Jerusalem, sacrifices were made, twice a day, for the peace of the emperor and the peace of Rome, as a practice that spread from the time of the emperor Augustus onwards - a period corresponding to the reign of King Herod) and was associated with bravery in music, in the way
The model of the Second Temple. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 8: the days of Herod and Agrippa - the music reaches its peak

During the time of the last Jewish kings, the Roman government rarely interfered with the internal affairs, therefore an orderly continuation was possible with regard to the Temple and within it - the musical management
Musicians in ancient Greece. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 7: The contribution of the Maccabees to music in the Temple

The music customs in the temple during the Maccabean and Hasmonean times are under Greek influence
Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 6: Temple music is organized and institutionalized

In this chapter I will review the development of temple music from the end of the days of Ezera and Nehemiah until the outbreak of the Maccabean rebellion
The Temple and the city walls of Jerusalem are being rebuilt. During the construction of the foundations of the Second Temple, God is praised through music and singing (Ezra 10:12-XNUMX). Unknown artist. Illustration: shutterstock

The people of Israel sang 4: And he built a musical temple

The Second Temple was characterized by musical accompaniment to the hymns of praise, and musical ceremonies intended for the pilgrims
Miriam's Song, painting by James Tissot. Public Domain. From Wikipedia

Am Yisrael Sing II: vocal and holistic music

Holistic and vocal music occupied a very important place in the biblical period and it is a matter of emphasis - the absence of a prominent and unique connection to worship specifically. The poetry that was common was secular and it included songs of sand, wine, feasting and debauchery. Here
Celebrations of singing and music upon the completion of the construction of the Second Temple. The painting is based on what is written in Sefer Ezera, Chapter 10, 12-XNUMX. Unknown painter. Photo: depositphotos.com

"Am Yisrael Shar" 1: Introduction and prelude - music in the ancient period

This series deals with music and the historical foundations woven together in the fabric of both general and vocal music from the return of Zion to the fourth century AD, where next to the question: what they sang, what they played and on what instruments, the reference stands out