Shabbos Farbrengen

A somber, yet flowing melody often sung by chassidim, expressing deep yearning for G-d after deep spiritual meditation, and the resulting excitement of the heart.

A melody frequently sung at chassidic Farbrengens evoking spiritual feelings from the Jewish soul.

Known as “Niggun Reb Moshe of Zhebin”. Reb Moshe Zhebiner was one of the spiritual mentors (Mashpia) in the original Yeshiva in Lubavitch, White Russia. He was responsible for teaching the students Chassidic ways and teachings. He was considered an “archetype chossid” and despite his many physical sufferings, he was a deeply joyful person. This lively tune was frequently on his lips during Farbrengens and was thus coined by his name.

A melody sung at Chassidic Farbrengen, suggesting repentance.

1) Niggun Simcha for Purim from Kublitch, Ukraine. 2) Niggun Hakofos from Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, 3) Seu She’orim from the Rosh Hashana Musaf prayers.

A Farbrengen favorite composed by the elderly chossid Rabbi Aharon Charitonow, noted composer of many cherished Chabad niggunim. Often on the lips of chassidim, it is a song full of emotion, saturated with deep mindful meditation and spiritual arousal of the heart and meditation of the mind.

Also known as Reb Shlomo Chaim Kesselman’s Niggun. Reb Shlomo Chaim Kesselmen was one of the spiritual mentors (Mashpia) in the Lubavitch Yeshiva in Lod and in Kfar Chabad, Israel. He would often sing this niggun during Farbrengens with his students. A deeply serious melody, lending expression to the eternal yearning and longing of the soul for G-dliness, and its desire to escape the lures of the physical world for the loftier spiritual realms of heaven.

A popular niggun sung by Chassidim. This is one of those melodies that can be sung slowly and also more lively. With each repetition its intensity increases, until the singer is transported to a new spiritual plane.

A popular niggun sung by chassidim, and was often sung by Farbrengens of the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Schneerson (1880-1950). More recently known as “Baumgarten’s Niggun.”

Niggun Rikud 1: A delightful rhythmic tune in the category of Niggun Simcha (songs for happy occasions). Niggun Rikud 2: Often sung during the after-Shabbos meal “Melaveh Malkah” (escorting the Shabbat Queen) transitioning into the new work week.

This melody was composed by the chossid Reb Michel Zlotchover. It was very dear to the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Chassidism (1698-1760). The Rebbes of Chabad would often sing this melody during prayer service and on auspicious occasions. It is considered a heavenly niggun, and is often used as a vehicle for stirring deep repentance. According to tradition, the Baal Shem Tov referred to this melody as “Hisorerus Rachamim Rabim Niggun” (nigun that induces enormous mercy).