Audio: In honor of his birthday, ba’al menagen Rabbi Menachem Amar released a single from the upcoming ‘Ga’aguim 5’ album, performing a chassidishe niggun that originated in the town of Vitebsk during the time of the Rebbe Maharash.
In honor of his birthday, ba’al menagen Rabbi Menachem Amar released a single from the upcoming ‘Ga’aguim 5’ album, performing a chassidishe niggun known as ‘the Vitebsk Niggun’.
The niggun originated in the town of Vitebsk, a town with a rich chassidic history, home to many generations of chassidim. It is attributed to chassidim of the Rebbe Maharash.
With its heartwarming tune and moving melody, the niggun falls under the category of niggunei hisvaadus. The niggun is Niggun 119 in Sefer Hanigunim.
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