Ruakh HaKodesh: Divine Inspiration

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The Jewish Innovation

Nigun (ni-gun): n., plural: nigunim, a song of the Kabbalistic/Chassidic tradition, generally without words. Considered a path to higher consciousness and transformation of being.

Ruakh HaKodesh: Divine Inspiration is a transformative compilation of Nigunim sourced in the mystical Chabad-Chassidic tradition, and designed to allow a deeper state of consciousness. This powerful meditation music has been recorded on flute, guitar, and hand percussion by Chana Laila, a professionally trained multi-instrumentalist. This healing and soothing music is a medium for calming the heart and arousing the mind, and is well suited for anyone who wishes to utilize these powerful melodies for relaxation, meditation, and healing. This album has been created with the sincere intention and hope to bring deeper peace and illumination to your home and your spiritual practice.

The album Ruakh HaKodesh is dedicated in loving memory of Rabbi David Edelman and Mrs. Gita Gansburg, ZT”L. May their incredible examples of kindness and selfless dedication to Yiddishkeit continue to influence and inspire all those who have been blessed to know them.

To preview the first three tracks on this album:
AVINU MALKEINU

KOL DODI

VSAMACHTA
https://soundcloud.com/chana-laila/vsamachta?in=chana-laila/sets/divine-inspiration-ruakh-1/s-GH0sD

The Impact

“If words are the pen of the heart, then song is the pen of the soul.” -Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi

“A nigun opens windows in the soul.” – Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch

Good Jewish meditation music, aesthetically pleasing to the modern ear. The soul-full and mystical melodies of Ruakh HaKodesh will inspire the heart and mind towards a higher consciousness, and can be used for relaxation, meditation, and healing purposes. This unique recording by a female music artist offers listeners a new and refreshing take on traditional Jewish music. Chana Laila’s training as a musician and childbirth doula, combined with her unique flute and guitar style, bring out a distinctive, healing, and soothing quality of this timeless and mystical music of the Chabad Chassidim.

What Will You Do with the Money?

There is an enormous expense required to record and print a studio album, and many artists (myself included) have to cover these expenses out of pocket. This album has been recorded on a tight budget, and still, the expenses add up very quickly. With your help, I will be able to move forward with this project- to master the music, create the artwork, to print the CDs & release this music for you! As a female recording artist and mother of three, it is challenging to make my artwork a priority both in terms of time and financial investment. All of the funds raised for this project will go directly towards the the costs of recording, mixing, mastering, CD artwork, printing and distributing the album Ruakh HaKodesh. Please join me in support of mother artists and in the creation of this truly unique and healing music!

Here’s how my budget breaks down:

Studio Recording + Mixing $4000
Mastering (where the music prepared for final release) $600
CD artwork & design $500
Printing and distribution of CDs $2600

Total expenses: $7700

Thank you for being a part of this project and allowing this music to come to fruition! I can’t wait to share it with you!

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Ruakh HaKodesh: Divine Inspiration

$3,118   raised
GOAL: $3,000

73

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Chana Laila
MA, USA

Chana Laila is a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who plays flute, guitar and percussion. Originally from the NYC area, Chana Laila moved to Amherst, MA to study Music Performance & Composition at Hampshire College. While in college Chana Laila completed the Ivy League Torah Study Program, and after graduating in 2002 she moved to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, to study at Machon Chana: Women's Institute for the Study of Judaism. In 2006 Chana Laila completed a two-year apprenticeship program studying Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, and in 2007 she trained professionally as a Childbirth Doula. Chana Laila released her debut singer-songwriter album Lion of Judah in 2009, and has performed her music internationally. She currently lives in Amherst, MA with her husband and three children.

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    Receive a huge thank you and my deep appreciation for your generous support! You will be entered to win a $25 iTunes gift card!

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    Receive a digital download of the entire Ruakh HaKodesh album (all 11 tracks)! Plus, receive a beautiful 4.75 inch square sticker of the album cover artwork!

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    Own the album! Receive the beautifully designed, hard copy of the Ruach HaKodesh CD!

  • Personal Connection
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    You will receive the Ruakh HaKodesh CD, hand signed with a personal message for you! Plus my personal thanks and appreciation on Facebook and/or Twitter.

  • Artist
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    Receive an original, hand-signed print of Chana Laila's visual artwork -a gorgeous Hamsa design, plus receive a hand-signed copy Ruakh HaKodesh CD!

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    Receive Chana Laila's debut singer-songwriter album Lion of Judah, plus the beautiful, hand-signed original artwork (Hamsa design print), plus receive the Ruakh HaKodesh CD!

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    Receive 4 copies of the Ruach Hakodesh CD, 1 copy of the Lion of Judah CD, and Chana Laila's original hand-signed Hamsa design print!

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    Receive 10 copies of the Ruach HaKodesh CD to share! Plus receive Chana Laila's debut album Lion of Judah! In addition, you will receive a delicious, organic herbal lip balm, hand-crafted for you by Chana Laila

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    Receive 20 copies of the Ruach HaKodesh CD, plus 10 copies of Chana Laila's debut Lion of Judah CD! Share the love! You will also receive a delicious, organic herbal lip balm, hand-crafted for you by Chana Laila

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    Receive 50 Ruach HaKodesh CDs to distribute at your next event! Plus, receive 20 copies of the debut Lion of Judah CD. In addition, receive my personal thanks and promotion of your event and/or organization on Facebook and/or Twitter.

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    Be a co-creator! At this level you will receive a personal 1 hour phone call or Skype session and we will co-create a new piece of music. I will write and record an original song based on your ideas, or record a Nigun of your choice, within a one year time frame. This music can be dedicated in honor or memory of someone you love, if desired. Plus, receive a hand-signed Ruach HaKodesh CD and the debut Lion of Judah CD!

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