דיון בהפקת התקליט "מעגלים" הכולל פיוטים הקשורים במעגל השנה
במאמר מביא המחבר את התייחסותו לצדדים הטכניים של עיבוד מוזיקלי של זמר מסורתי כפי שבאו לידי ביטוי בעבודתו על שני תקליטים - "מחזור שלוניקי" ו"שפתי רננות"-הכולל פיוטים ממסורת יהודי לוב.
The article describes the current state of the research and preservation of the musical tradition of the Jews of Afghanistan, with emphasis on their liturgy and paraliturgy. Some examples of paraliturgical hymns (Piyyutim) are presented with their notes.
A thorough introduction to the history and culture of Yemenite Jews, for the erudite Hebrew reader. The article has five chapters and two appendices. Chapter 1 is a history of the Jews in Yemen, their centers in Yemen and Aden and their settlement in Jerusalem, with a few remarks about the historiography of Yemenite Jews. Chapter 2 describes Yemenite garments, customs, life style, and beliefs as Idelsohn witnessed in Jerusalem.
Also exists in German. Music of Persian, Bukharan and Daghestani Jews. Includes an introductory essay on their life and customs, their pronunciation of Hebrew, and their music.
Also exists in German and English. Music of Babylonian Jews (and Kurdish Jews). Includes an introductory essay on their customs, their language (in comparison to Syrian pronunciation of Hebrew), and their music (modes, motives and Arabic influence, as well as comparison of Biblical cantillation of various communities); contains some information also about the Jews of Kurdistan and their language (Aramaic).