Open Hearts

Each episode of Open Hearts is a soul journey into presence. Explore songs of connection, spirituality and love through the lens of mindfulness.

We would like to share a very special thanks to Positive Jewish Living for generously underwriting Open Hearts. Championing a holistic approach to spiritual and physical wellness, Positive Jewish Living provides resources for those seeking a fresh, accessible Jewish experience. Visit Positive Jewish Living on Facebook today, learn more, and join this extraordinary movement.

About the Host

Chava Mirel is a unique being in the world of music and spirit, defying classifications of style or genre. A multi-award winning musician and composer, Chava is highly sought-after for collaborations and recordings. Celebrated for her rich, luxurious vocals, lush harmonies, and rhythmic phrasing, Chava is also known for her loving and compassionate presence. Regardless of setting — spiritual gathering, concert hall, classroom or jazz club — she imbues her music and teachings with the universal themes of hope, caring, connection and inclusion. Chava is also proud to be the Cantorial Soloist and Musician In Residence at the historic Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle, WA.

Playlists

Episode 7: Presence

1. Yosef Goldman “Abitah”
2. Anat Hochberg & Aly Halpert “I’m Not Alone”
3. Eliana Light “I Am Open”
4. Rena Branson “I Will Carry You”
5. Deborah Sacks Mintz “Karov L’Shavateinu”
6. Chava Mirel “Lovingkindness Prayer”

Episode 6: High Holidays

1. Aly Halpert “Achat Sha’alti”
2. Deborah Sacks Mintz “Zochreinu L’chayim”
3. Leonard Cohen “Who By Fire”
4. Marni Loffman “Awaken”
5. Elana Arian and Noah Aronson “We Return”

Episode 5: Purim/Joy, Empowerment, Searching & Leadership

1. Jacob Spike Kraus “You Are”
2. Yosef Goldman “Lechu”
3. Feliza & Or Zohar “Ivdu”
4. Jackson Mercer “Ha’Osher”
5. Chava Mirel “Where Might I Go”
6. Eliana Light “Lead Me Back”
7. Deborah Sacks Mintz “Barkhi Nafshi”
8. Aly Halpert “She is on Her Way”

Episode 4: Chanukah/Light, Strength, Resistance, & Gratitude

1. Batya Levine “Hishtadlus Niggun”
2. Rena Branson “Our Power”
3. Billy Jonas “Let There Be Light”
4. Josh Warshawsky “Hanerot Hallalu”
5. Noah Diamondstein “Pitchu Li”
6. Deborah Sacks Mintz “Min Hameitzar”
7. The Epichorus “Odecha (Praise You)”
8. Chava Mirel “Let It Lead You”

Episode 3: New Year/Expansion

1. Ariel Root Wolpe “Waking Up Niggun”
2. Josh Warshawsky “Hineni”
3. Deborah Sacks Mintz “Zochreinu L’Chayim”
4. The Levins “Every Child”
5. Batya Levine “We Are Good, We Are Flawed”
6. Joey Weisenberg “Ya’aleh Koleinu”
7. Yael Schonzeit “Infinity – Ein Sof”
8. Aly Halpert “She is on Her Way”

Episode 2: Release/Letting Go

1. Batya Levine “Breathe”
2. Anat Halevy Hochberg “Harachaman”
3. Pharaoh’s Daughter “Snowball”
4. Aly Halpert “Loosen”
5. Elana Jagoda “Air Space”
6. Feliza & Or Zohar “El Na Refa Na La”
7. Mantragold “The Same”
8. Debbie Friedman “Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy”

Episode 1: Seeking Connection

1. Jackson Mercer “Esa Einai”
2. Eliana Light “In the Silence”
3. Josh Warshawsky “Yedid Nefesh”
4. Deborah Sacks Mintz “Min Hameitzar”
5. Elana Arian “Koli Ekra”
6. Chava Mirel “Achat Sha’alti”
7. Batya Levine “Karov”
8. Dan Nichols “Ya Ana”

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