The Niggunim of R’ Bentzion Shenker z״l ｜ 10th Yahrtzeit Melave Malka — Full Musical Evening

A Musical Tribute to Reb Benzion Shenker z”l | 10th Yahrzeit Melave Malka A heartfelt musical tribute honoring the legendary Chassidic composer and baal menagen Reb Benzion Shenker z”l (1925–2016). Friends, students, and admirers gathered at the home of R’ Aaron Moshe Orlander for an evening of his timeless niggunim, memories, and music. MUSIC & PERFORMERS Compositions: Reb Benzion Shenker z”l Vocals: R’ Aaron Moshe Orlander, R’ Duvid Bick Guitar: Dr. Gordon Dale Piano: Dov Lenchevsky TRACKLIST & CHAPTERS 00:00 – Opening 00:18 – Hinei Kel Yeshuasi 04:43 – Simcha Leartzecha 09:15 – Hamavdil 11:54 – Divrei Zikaron 16:32 – First Nigun’dl (1941) 20:43 – Bemotsoei – Oidcha Ki Anisani 28:25 – Kadish 34:42 – Waltz 38:42 – Waltz Lamnateiach Binginois 42:41 – Vyivtichu Becha 45:52 – Waltz (1950s) 49:07 – Areshes (1998) 55:27 – Veyesayu 1:00:55 – Waltz 1:05:07 – Kadish (1989) 1:08:00 – Mizmor L’Dovid (Guitar) 1:11:07 – Lechu Vanim 1:16:32 – Betzeis Yisrael – Kel Adon 1:22:12 – Yechadsheihu 1:29:33 – Shahashalom Sheloi 1:33:55 – V’Yesoui 1:38:28 – Kadish – Hamavdil (1983) 1:40:07 – Kadish 1:43:25 – Shiru Lashem ABOUT THE GATHERING The evening featured compositions spanning nearly eight decades, from Reb Benzion’s first melody, written in 1941 at age sixteen, to works from his final years. With more than 400 original compositions, including beloved classics such as Eishes Chayil and Mizmor L’Dovid, his music has become an enduring part of Jewish life throughout the world. R’ Aaron Moshe Orlander, a longtime student of Reb Benzion and an authority on Modzitzer music, hosted and led the singing alongside R’ Duvid Bick. Joining them was Dr. Gordon Dale, an ethnomusicologist and author of A Life in Music: Ben Zion Shenker and Hasidic Song in America, a major biography documenting the composer's life and musical legacy. Dov Lenchevsky accompanied on piano, bringing expressive improvisation and rich musical arrangements to the melodies. Reb Benzion’s recordings, his founding of Neginah Records in 1956, and his lifelong dedication to Chassidic music helped preserve and transmit a treasured musical heritage to generations around the world. More than a musical gathering, this Melave Malka was a tribute to a beloved composer, teacher, and friend whose melodies continue to inspire and uplift generations. Presented on ACHIM.