Kol Nidrei is one of the most moving and iconic prayers of the Jewish year, sung at the opening of Yom Kippur. Its haunting melody has inspired generations, carrying centuries of emotion, history, and longing.
This special rendition is in honor of my teacher and mentor, Chazan Naftali Hershtik, whose influence sparked my love for chazanut (cantorial music) more than 30 years ago. Newly arranged by the gifted Shimmy Miller, this piece brings fresh depth while staying true to its timeless beauty.
My hope is that this Kol Nidrei fills your Yom Kippur with reflection, sincerity, and inspiration.
Credits:
Performed by: Shalom Jacobs
Original Arrangement: Raymond Goldstein & Chazan Naftali Hershtik
Arrangement: Shimmy Miller
Vocal Arrangement: Shimmy Miller & Yossi Schwartz
Choir Conducted & Arranged by: Shimmy Miller
Producer: Shalom Jacobs
Video Producer: Zvika Bornstein
About this video
“Kol Nidrei – Shalom Jacobs” is a video from Shalom Jacobs, published on September 28, 2025 and available to watch on VideoVinkel. The total runtime is 5:50. It has been viewed 411,823 times so far. Press play above to stream the full video right here, or open the original on YouTube.
