Temple Beth-El – 101 Menorahs Songsheet

Ma'oz Tzur / Rock of Ages Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati, Rock of Ages let our song Praise thy saving power lecha na'eh leshabe'ach, tikon beit tefilati, Thou amidst the raging foes Was our sheltering tower. vesham todah nezabe'ach.

Le'et tachin matbe'ach Furious, they assailed us, But thine armour veiled us. mitzar hamenabe'ach.

Az egmor And thy word broke their sword beshir mizmor When our own strength chanukat hamizbe'ach failed us.

Hanukkah, O (folk) Hanukkah, Hanukkah (folk) Hanukkah, Hanukkah, festival of lights, Hanukkah, o Hanukkah, come light the Candles glow in a row, seven days eight Menorah nights. Let’s have a party, we’ll all dance the Hanukkah, Hanukkah, make your spin, Spin the twirling dreidel all week long Round and round, round and round, everyone Tell the age-old story; sing a happy song. join in! And while we, are singing, The candles are burning low Hanukkah, Hanukkah, what a merry time, One for each night, they shed a sweet light Cakes to eat, what a treat, see the faces shine. To remind us of days long ago. Hanukkah, Hanukkah, sing and dance this way. Hanukkah, O Hanukkah, a time to remember Round and round, round and round, happy A jolly, jolly holiday that comes in December. holiday! Every day for eight days, will spin. Crispy little , tasty and thin. And while we are playing, the candles are burning low, One for each night, they shed a sweet light, To remind us of days long ago.

I Have a Little Dreidel (Folk) I had a little dreidel, I made it out of soap I put it in the bathtub to see if it would float I have a little Dreidel, I made it out of clay, And when it’s dry and ready, then dreidel I shall I have a little dreidel, I made it out of gum, play. And when I tried to spin it, it stuck to my thumb!

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay. I have a little dreidle, I made it out of mud Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, now dreidel I shall and when I tried to spin it, I found it was a dud play. I had a little dreidle, I made it out of sand, It has a lovely body, with legs so short and thin, but when I went to spin it, it crumbled in my And when it get all tired, it drops and then I win! hand.

My dreidel’s always playful, it loves to dance and I had a little dreidle, I made it out of air, spin, but when I went to spin it, it wasn't even there! A happy game of dreidel, come on now let’s begin! I have a little dreidle, I made it from a chip and when I tried to spin it, it jumped into the dip

I have a little dreidle, I made it out of lox I Have a Little Dreidel (Funny!) it tastes good on a bagel, but it smells worse than my socks I have a little dreidel, I made it out of bread, It looked so very yummy, I ate it up instead! I have a little dreidle, I made it out of straw! It went 80 miles an hour, and broke the speeding I have a little dreidel, I made it out of glass, law!! My mom says I can spin it, but only on the grass! My dreidel's very lucky, it wins at every game I have a little dreidel, it's made out of a shoe, I¹ll let you know my secret, the letters are all the It smells a little funny, but then what can you do? same!

I have a little dreidel, I made it out of fur, I had a little dreidle, I made it in my mind, It was warm and cuddly, the spinning made it and imaginary dreidle is the hardest one to find. purr!

I am a (Friedman) (Yarrow) I am so mixed up that I cannot tell you, Light one candle for the Maccabi children, I’m sitting in this blender turning brown, Give thanks that their light didn’t die. I’ve made friends with the onions and the flour, Light one candle for the pain they endured, And the cook is scouting oil in the town. When their right to exist was denied. Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice, I sit here wondering what will come of me, Justice and freedom demand. I can’t be eaten looking as I do. Light one candle for the wisdom to know I need someone to take me out and cook me, When the peacemaker’s time is at hand. Or I’ll really end up in a royal stew. Refrain: REFRAIN: Don’t let the light go out, I am a Latke, I am a Latke, it’s lasted for so many years And I am waiting -- for Chanukah to come. Don’t let the light go out, I am a Latke, I am a Latke, Let it shine through our love and our tears. And I am waiting for Chanukah to come. Light one candle for the strength that we need Every holiday has foods so special, to never become our own foe. I’d like to have that same attention, too. Light one candle for those who are suffering, I do not want to spend my life in this blender, the pain we learned long ago. Wondering what it is that I’m supposed to do. Light one candle for all we believe in, let anger not tear us apart. Matzah and Charoset are for Pesach, Light one candle to bind us together Chopped liver and Challah for Shabbat, with peace as the song in our heart. Blintzes on Shavu-ot are delicious, And Gefilte fish no holiday’s without… What is the memeory, that’s valued so highly, (Refrain) that we keep alive in that flame? What’s the commitment to those who have died It’s important that we have an understanding, when we cry out: “They’ve not died in vain”? Of what it is that I’m supposed to do. We have come this far always believing You see, there are so many who are homeless, that justice will somehow prevail. With no jobs, no clothes, and very little food. This is the burden, this is the promise, this is why we will not fail! It’s so important that we all remember That while we have most of the things we need, We must remember those who have so little, We must help them, we must be the ones to feed. (Refrain)

Not By Might (Friedman) Not by might and not by power But by spirit alone (RUACH!), shall we all live in peace.

The children sing, the children dream, Although tears may fall, we can hear them call, And another song will rise (3x).