Not an original composition, Richard Neumann’s Sephardi Kiddush is an artistic arrangement of a traditional eastern or Mediterranean Sephardi musical version for this prayer text, which is recited just prior to the Sabbath evening meal over a cup of wine to acknowledge God’s gift of the holy day and His designation of Jews as a “holy people.” (The text differs in the kiddush for Festivals and the High Holy Days.) Neumann has retained the distinct modality of this chant and the customary vocal ornamentation, and he has reinforced its character with a subtly crafted flute part.