This song is available on Joanie Calem'ss Shanah Tovah, Shanah M'tukah
This song teaches the names of the months in Hebrew, which is one of the many things that we celebrate at the new year. The song describes what each month brings in Israel, mentioning, of course, each holiday, in a subtle hint. Each month’s name is followed by clapping and echoing the name of the month.
Activity:
For older children (age 5 and up) this can be a partner dance:
Have the children “patty-cake” their partner’s hands after the name
of the month, and then during the chorus the children can do an
elbow turn with their partner, or a two-handed turn. For younger
children, have the children stand in a circle, clap after each month’s
name, and the whole group can turn in a circle on the chorus.
Tishrei (Tishrei) is for apples and honey.
Cheshvan (Cheshvan) is when the first rains fall.
Kislev (Kislev) is for eight shining candles.
Tevet (Tevet) is the coldest month of all.
Chorus:
Oh the world turns ’round and time passes on
And each moon brings us its own special song,
Yes, the world turns ’round and time passes on
And each moon brings us its own special song,
It’s own special song.
Shvat (Shvat) is the birthday of the trees.
Adar (Adar) is when Esther beat Haman.
Nissan (Nissan) is when we all left Egypt.
Iyar (Iyar) is for L’ag B’Omer fun.
Chorus:
Sivan (Sivan) is when we bring the first fruits,
Tamuz (Tamuz) is the beach time of the year.
Av (Av) is when the temple fell.
Elul (Elul) whispers that the fall is near.
Chorus:
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