Shalom Aleichem means “peace be upon you.” It’s the song Jews around the world sing every week to welcome Shabbat. Daniella Gilboa was held hostage for 477 days. Her captors forbade her from singing in Hebrew, so each Shabbat, she sang Shalom Aleichem in Arabic. There are still 59 hostages in Gaza. We continue to pray for their safe return. Daniella refused to lose hope—neither will we. Shabbat Shalom. | AJC - American Jewish Committee

Shalom Aleichem Malachei Hashareis, our celestial guests are greeted. With the table adorned, the house is aglow, enveloped by the palpable kedusha of Shabbos. Eishes Chayil is sung with heart and warmth, a reflection of the holy atmosphere that fills the home. The wine is poured and the sanctity of time itself is proclaimed - Lumir machen kiddush oif der gantzer velt. Listen to medley 3 of 11, “Kiddush,” off The Music of Shabbos album. Available now on all streaming platforms and on themusicofs

Happy birthday to Sholem Aleichem, the father of modern Yiddish literature! Born in 1859, he brought Eastern European Jewish life to the world with humor, heart, and resilience. His stories, especially Tevye the Dairyman, inspired Fiddler on the Roof and continue to shape Jewish culture today. Over 100,000 people attended his funeral in 1916—a testament to his impact. His words still remind us that even in hardship, there’s room for laughter and hope. #SholemAleichem #Yiddish #JewishHistory #Fid