Sandy Schuman Storyteller, Musician, Educator “Creating Stories Since 1951”
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“Adon Olam” Past-Present-Future

Traditional melodies in an arrangement with words and incidental music
by Samuel Schuman

© 1944 by Samuel Schuman; © 2005 by Sandy Schuman

Sheet music with lyrics
Lyrics and background notes

Performed by Sandy Schuman

When I Was Small

The Story Behind the Song

Live at Congregation Beth Shalom

Performed by Sandy Schuman

All songs copyright by Samuel Schuman
Songs of My Father's © 2005 by Sandy Schuman
To schedule a performance of When I Was Small contact Sandy Schuman

Links to various versions of Adon Olam

Download the songbook here.

Songs of My Father’s Original Jewish songs with English, Hebrew, and Yiddish lyrics Adon Olam: Past-Present-Future Say Tehillim When Will Our Dream Come True? On the Spiritual Side When We March into Palestina Was the World Worthwhile? How are Things in Monticella? Join the Z.O.A. The Shul Belongs to Everyone I Worship You You Gotta Give it That Extra Push

For additional Jewish Storytelling and Music Programs, click here.

Please contact me to schedule a program for your organization.

Copyright 2026 Sandy Schuman