Liturgy

Ph.D dissertation

"The mis-sinay Song of the German Synagogue" An analysis of nine tunes which are used in the Ashkenazi synagogues, most of them in the High Holidays services. Hazzanim refer to these tunes as mis-sinay (i.e. given on Mount Sinai). Idelsohn discusses their proximity to the melodies of the Minnesanger and concludes that the tunes are combinations of Oriental-Jewish and German elements.

Three volume collection of synagogue compositions: The first two volumes are liturgical choral compositions. The third volume, titled Schire Schelomo, contains chants and settings composed by Hirsch Weintraub's father, Salomon Weintraub (Kashtan).

The first edition, under the same name, which did not include "Schire Schlomo", was published in Koenigsberg in 1865.

Reprinted in vol. 14, 1999

Also exists in English. Synagogue music of the German Jews in the 18th century, according to manuscripts. Includes an introductory essay on Sulzer's musical influence, the Reform, Birnbaum and the preservation of musical scores, and the cantors whose manuscripts are published in this volume for the first time.

Also exists in German. Synagogue music of the German Jews in the 18th century, according to manuscripts. Includes an introductory essay on Sulzer's musical influence, the Reform, Birnbaum and the preservation of musical scores, and the cantors whose manuscripts are published in this volume for the first time.

Also exists in Hebrew. Music of the Moroccan Jews. Includes an introductory essay on their relationship with Spanish Jews, their pronunciation of Hebrew, and their music (modes and melodies).