: It is frequently recommended as a "must-have" for pre-Shabbos playlists or singing at the Shabbos table. Its ability to make old classics feel "modern and renewed" is a common point of praise.
Features an English translation of R’ Yom Tov Ehrlich’s "Shabbos Kodesh" and Abie Rotenberg’s "It’s Time to Say ‘Good Shabbos’". Gut Shabbos
: Some reviewers felt the backup choirs (like the Yedidim choir) were flat or added little to certain tracks, preferring Benny's solo overdubs instead. Hislahavus' Review of Benny Friedman's Bnei Heichala : It is frequently recommended as a "must-have"
One of the few standalone songs; an upbeat track with Ivrit and Yiddish lyrics. Welcoming the Queen
: Produced by Sruly Meyer and arranged by Avremi G., the album features a full orchestra—a rarity in modern Jewish music—allowing instruments like the flute, clarinet, and oboe to shine. Track Highlights Track Title Notable Features 1 Joy Is in the Air Gut Shabbos : Some reviewers felt the backup
A medley of Lecha Dodi versions from Tzlil V’zemer and Aaron Razel. A Night of Peace and Joy
: Reviewers from Mostly Music highlight Benny's "sweet but strong" vocals, noting his perfect control and appropriate emotion throughout the tracks. Track Highlights Track Title Notable Features 1 Joy
The title track; a "blatantly, unapologetically chasiddish" and ethereal Chabad niggun. Echoes of a Holy Day