"My Newish Jewish Discovery"
Parents' Choice GOLD Award
Children's Music Web Award:
Best Religious or Inspirational Release for Young Children

Friends - Chaverim,

We made this recording to celebrate the joy of Jewish music, culture and community values with you. My Newish Jewish Discovery will teach you, stretch your imagination and fill your heart with song. We hope that when you listen, you will think about the words you hear, act on the ideas you have and begin to make a difference in the community around you.

We could not package the "My Newish Jewish Discovery Children's Museum," but we wanted you to have a piece of us for your own "discovery."

Produced by:
Michael Turner and Craig Taubman

Executive Producer:
Esther Netter

Recorded and Mixed at:
Weir Brothers Studios by Tom Weir

Additional Recording at:
Clear Lake Audio

Assistant Engineers:
Mike Turner, Steve Gamberoni

Cover Art by:
Roni Kaylin

Graphic Design by:
Caryl Bass

Photography by:
Michael Segal

Vocals, Music, Original Lyrics and Poems by:
Craig Taubman

Music and Vocal Arrangements by:
Michael Turner and Craig Taubman

Hand in Hand - by:
Craig Taubman and Michael Turner

MUSICIANS
Michael Turner - Electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin and trumpet
Joel Bennett - Bass
Jim Blazer - Synthesizer Overdubs and Hammond B3
David Kates - Piano
Lee Spath - Drums
Burleigh Drummond - Percussion
Marcy Vaj Dicterow - Violin
Dennis Farias - Trumpet
Steve Grove - Clarinet and Saxophone
Nick Lane - Trombone
Dave Pearlman - Pedal Steel Guitar
David Jackson - Accordion and Vocal on Mother
Dave Koz - Soprano Sax on That's What Love's About (Courtesy of Capitol Records)
Clarence Clemons - Sax on One World
Tom Weir - Tambourine
Noah Taubman Little Boy on If Wishes Could Come True
Abby Taubman Vocal on That's What Love's About
Special Guest Soloists on Hand in Hand - Claude Afota, Patty Linsky and Patty Rich
If Only read by Ed Asner

Backup Vocals:
Joel Bennett, Hannah Berry, Kelly Dodson, Trent Lewis,
Patty Linsky, Linda Robbins, Craig Taubman, Martina Turner and Michael Turner

Pacoima Middle School Show Choir, Directed by Dr. Scott Mandel:
Victoria Barco, Nickie Benner, Kristin Clemens, David Czyzyc, Carmel Emata, Julia Goretzy, Keirsten Hammett, Marko Moreno, John Nelson, Erica Reisig, Megan Sexton, Erin Sheppard, Amy Stockton, Tiffany Taylor, Jesse Wooton and Stephanie Young

The Discovery Kids:
Shelly and Benjamin Ackerman, Sophia, Gaby and Benjy Davis, Faryn Einhorn, Talia Graff, Simone and Nicole Ippoliti, Moshe, Shira and Elisheva Netter, Max and Ariel Reisbaum, Adam, Noah and Zachary Scharfman, Lisa and Adam Schlesinger, Talia Schlesinger

Special Thanks:
Phil Blazer, Rob Coates, Ed Feinstein , Marcia Glaser, Gil Graf, Joel Grishaver, Andy Harris, Sherri Kadovitz, Dave Kinnoin, Jackie Land, Joanne Miller, Bill and Josh Pine, Benjamin Sternlieb, Phil Warmflash and Alan Weiner


This recording was made through the generous support of Beth and Josh Friedman, Linda Gerstel and Ed, Kayla and Sarah Joyce. Additional funding was provided by Ken and Susie Rowen, Sally, Adina and Gavi Weber and the Ruth and Allen Ziegler Foundation

We would love to hear from you. Please write to us at:

My Jewish Discovery Place Children's Museum
The Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles
5870 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

"Sing, dance, and discover the joy of Jewish life, values, and culture with Craig's second children's release in The Jewish Discovery Series. Each of the thirteen primarily English songs are full of energy and excitement. You and your kids will love: "Four Corners," "Family Tree," "One World," "That's What Love's About," "Shigaon," "Hello God," "Piece Of The Dream" . . . and More!
- SoundsWrite.com