Kochavei David
Illuminating hearts and minds from Yerushalayim's Old City, and inspiring lasting personal growth through a passionate Torah & Tefilla education
Rabbi Menachem (Halevi) Portnoy is the Rosh Yeshiva & Founder of Yeshivas Kochavei David In Yerushalayim’s old city. He will be in NY, Miami, LA & England over the coming 2 weeks, To book a Meeting for a potential student please WhatsApp +972546347733
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Spodik - Shia Gefen, Yoely Klein & Shaya Gross
Chassidim from past generations expressed a longing for a time when they would have kept a Spodik (a traditional hat) from an elder just to show the children how a true Jew once walked.
Years later, the Spodik still carries significance, Judaism grows and flourishes, and we want to remember those bygone days — the joyful times when the light of our holy Rebbes, of blessed memory, illuminated the world.
The renowned singer Shia Gefen, together with Yoely Klein and Shaya Gross, have revitalized the old sacred saying, bringing it closer to this essence in the form of a beautiful new melody, now presented by the master producer Moshe Yakob.
Produced and Music by: Moshe Yacob
Song composed by: Shaya Gross
Sung and performed by: Shia Gefen, Shaya Gross & Yoely Klein
Mixed by: Yitzy Berry
Years later, the Spodik still carries significance, Judaism grows and flourishes, and we want to remember those bygone days — the joyful times when the light of our holy Rebbes, of blessed memory, illuminated the world.
The renowned singer Shia Gefen, together with Yoely Klein and Shaya Gross, have revitalized the old sacred saying, bringing it closer to this essence in the form of a beautiful new melody, now presented by the master producer Moshe Yakob.
Produced and Music by: Moshe Yacob
Song composed by: Shaya Gross
Sung and performed by: Shia Gefen, Shaya Gross & Yoely Klein
Mixed by: Yitzy Berry
Bucherish - Duvid Berger ft. Shulem Saa
With Freilach Band and Shira Choir.
'Bucherish' is a small window into the world of a young bucher, that's just starting Yeshiva.
That first chapter isn’t easy for everyone. The pressure, the changes, the questions, the ups and downs, this is something many bucherim go through. But when the connection to Hashem is there, even quietly, there’s always a way through. Not just to get by, but to truly appreciate and enjoy the yeshiva years.
This medley was performed live at the Stage of Life show, together with Shulem Saal, the Freilach Band, and the Shira Choir.
'Bucherish' is a small window into the world of a young bucher, that's just starting Yeshiva.
That first chapter isn’t easy for everyone. The pressure, the changes, the questions, the ups and downs, this is something many bucherim go through. But when the connection to Hashem is there, even quietly, there’s always a way through. Not just to get by, but to truly appreciate and enjoy the yeshiva years.
This medley was performed live at the Stage of Life show, together with Shulem Saal, the Freilach Band, and the Shira Choir.
Mame Lushen - Lipa Schmeltzer & Chaim Horowitz
Mame Lushen - Leibish Posen, Lipa Schmeltzer & Chaim Horowitz.
Performed live at the wedding of Yossi & Kylie Blumenfeld.
Performed live at the wedding of Yossi & Kylie Blumenfeld.
מאמע לשון- מקורות
המלאך- משה גאלדמאן
חיים- בערי וועבער
עד מתי-ליפא שמעלצער
גוף הנשמה- יעקב שוואקי
Monday, February 16, 2026
Leibel’s Story from Bondi Attack to Safe Return Home
Leibel Lazarov’s story from being shot at the Bondi Beach terror attack to his B"H safe return back to Texas.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Boruch Sholom - Live on Kumzing Stage
Boruch Sholom lights up the Kumzing Global Stage in a powerful live performance that brings the crowd to life from the very first note.
“Boruch Sholom – Live on Kumzing Stage” captures the excitement, the singing, and the connection that make Jewish music so special. Featuring beloved songs like Vayechulu, Melayim Ziv, Od Yishoma, Hineni, and Lord, this live video is filled with heart, inspiration, and pure simcha.
“Boruch Sholom – Live on Kumzing Stage” captures the excitement, the singing, and the connection that make Jewish music so special. Featuring beloved songs like Vayechulu, Melayim Ziv, Od Yishoma, Hineni, and Lord, this live video is filled with heart, inspiration, and pure simcha.
TYH Presents: Ameilim BaTorah | Joey Newcomb
Chazal teach that “Im bechukosai teilechu” means putting your whole heart into learning Torah. Ameilus is not just working hard. It is being so in love with Hashem that you never want to stop connecting to Him.
Think about something you enjoy so much that when you have to pause, you wish you could stay with it a little longer. That is what real Torah learning can feel like. When your neshama connects, Torah becomes sweet, energizing, and alive. You unlock the guarantee of Chazal that Yagata Umatzasa Taamin- When you toil in learning you can become a Talmud Chacham- and through that you bring incredible nachas to Hashem.
The joy in Torah is everything. Torah is what lights us up. Torah learning is what keeps us alive and connected to Hashem. As the Alter Rebbe, The Ba’al Hatanya teaches in Chapter 5 of Sefer Hatanya “וְהוּא יִחוּד נִפְלָא שֶׁאֵין יִחוּד כָּמוֹהוּ וְלֹא כְּעֶרְכּוֹ נִמְצָא כְּלָל בְּגַשְׁמִיּוּת, לִהְיוֹת לַאֲחָדִים וּמְיוּחָדִים מַמָּשׁ מִכָּל צַד וּפִנָּה. The connection created through Torah is a wondrous connection, like which there is none other and which has no parallel anywhere in the material world, whereby complete oneness and unity, from every side and angle, could be attained.”
Rav Tzaddok Hakohen of Lublin expands this even further.” וכשאין לו צוותא יעסוק בתורה שהוא דפוס מעשה בראשית ושל כל הנבראים כמו שאמרו בבראשית רבה פרשה א, ונמצא יש לו צוותא של “כל הבריאה וכל העולם כולו. Paraphrased: Not only is one’s connection to Hashem created through Torah, but it also connects him to all other Yidden and really to the entire world. Torah creates tzavsa-connection and companionship, which humans so deeply need. Since the Torah is the blueprint of the world and Hashem looked within it and then created the world, by connecting to the plans for the world you are in essence connecting to the entirety of creation.
So take some special time after hearing this song to learn Hashem’s Torah and to share the sweetness of Torah with another Yid. It will enhance your connection to other Yidden, and to the Creator of the world.
Think about something you enjoy so much that when you have to pause, you wish you could stay with it a little longer. That is what real Torah learning can feel like. When your neshama connects, Torah becomes sweet, energizing, and alive. You unlock the guarantee of Chazal that Yagata Umatzasa Taamin- When you toil in learning you can become a Talmud Chacham- and through that you bring incredible nachas to Hashem.
The joy in Torah is everything. Torah is what lights us up. Torah learning is what keeps us alive and connected to Hashem. As the Alter Rebbe, The Ba’al Hatanya teaches in Chapter 5 of Sefer Hatanya “וְהוּא יִחוּד נִפְלָא שֶׁאֵין יִחוּד כָּמוֹהוּ וְלֹא כְּעֶרְכּוֹ נִמְצָא כְּלָל בְּגַשְׁמִיּוּת, לִהְיוֹת לַאֲחָדִים וּמְיוּחָדִים מַמָּשׁ מִכָּל צַד וּפִנָּה. The connection created through Torah is a wondrous connection, like which there is none other and which has no parallel anywhere in the material world, whereby complete oneness and unity, from every side and angle, could be attained.”
Rav Tzaddok Hakohen of Lublin expands this even further.” וכשאין לו צוותא יעסוק בתורה שהוא דפוס מעשה בראשית ושל כל הנבראים כמו שאמרו בבראשית רבה פרשה א, ונמצא יש לו צוותא של “כל הבריאה וכל העולם כולו. Paraphrased: Not only is one’s connection to Hashem created through Torah, but it also connects him to all other Yidden and really to the entire world. Torah creates tzavsa-connection and companionship, which humans so deeply need. Since the Torah is the blueprint of the world and Hashem looked within it and then created the world, by connecting to the plans for the world you are in essence connecting to the entirety of creation.
So take some special time after hearing this song to learn Hashem’s Torah and to share the sweetness of Torah with another Yid. It will enhance your connection to other Yidden, and to the Creator of the world.
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By joining the TorahAnytime’s Dollar-A-Day Program ($31/month), in addition to supporting and showing your hakaras hatov, you'll also receive the following perks:
- 5 entries to win $20k Cash
- Early access + discounts on the TorahAnytime Pocket Device
- Early access to new features like TATi (TorahAnyTime intelligence)
- Discounts on Naki Audio devices
- Exclusive Access to TorahAnytime's Epic Shabbaton recordings
- Power Torah for 1.6 MILLION Jews
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