Brody, Joseph Composer Kamenetzky, Jacob b. 1891 Arranger Small, Solomon 1868-1943 Lyricist notated music yid Location: Box 2 - 147. "Kindling and blessing of the Sabbath candles" from "King of the scroungers/beggars." Yiddish theatricals frequently featured religious rituals and Jewish holidays. Such performances served for audiences as a vicarious observance of Jewish traditiions. Many people had to work late on Fridays and all day on Saturdays, and so could not celebrate the Jewish Sabbath as a holy day of rest. Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs 1895-1950. "from King of the Schnorrers" Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database. Jews--United States--Music Popular music--United States Songs, Yiddish--United States Yiddish Sheet Music Collection http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/ihas.200154921