Ivdu Et HaShem B'Simcha (Dancin' Song)

A joyful, high-energy freeze dance and zipper song drawn from Psalm 100: Ivdu et HaShem b'simcha, bo'u l'fanav birnana. Serve God with joy, come before God with song.

The A section is the dancing call: "This is a dancing song, so come on, dance with me." The B section carries the Hebrew chorus. Each verse swaps the central movement: jump, spin, stomp, sit. A deliberate "Freeze!" cue at the end of each B section gives kiddos a chance to practice impulse control. The closing verse shifts to a deep breath song, settling the group for whatever comes next.

What's included:

Lead sheet PDF with melody line, chord symbols, and lyrics in English and Hebrew transliteration. Original composition by Dr. Emily Aronoff, copyright 2012. Suitable for guitar, ukulele, or piano accompaniment.

Best fit:

Songleaders, music specialists, cantorial soloists, and music-reading grown ups working with kiddos roughly ages 3-10. Lands at Tot Shabbat, family Shabbat services, religious school, Jewish day school music classes, and summer camp. The freeze structure helps kiddos practice self-regulation while the Hebrew text becomes familiar through repetition. The closing deep breath verse makes it a reliable transition into quieter activities.

Delivery: Instant PDF download. Print-friendly.

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