Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy CDs from the JSA?
Can I download the music?
I was able to hear the music, but it suddenly stopped playing. What happened?
Do I need any special program to play the music?
What is the easiest way to find the music I want?
Why does the music sound "choppy?"
I can’t hear the music. What should I do?
How can I avoid having problems with AOL's browser?
Why do I hear two (or more) songs playing simultaneously?
Do you accept recordings with spoken dialogue?
Can the JSA tell me the fair market value of donated material for tax purposes?
Will a JSA zamler help me send my recordings to you?
Don't see your problem listed?

 

The JSA cannot make or copy CDs for sale due to copyright and licensing restrictions. When CDs are available commercially you will find a note at the bottom of the performer’s biography page informing you where you can find the performer’s CDs for sale. You may also click the "Send A Note" link at the bottom of any performer’s biography page if you wish to communicate directly with the performer or his/her representative.

 

No. All of the music on the JSA website is copyright protected. The music is provided in a non-downloadable streaming audio format to prevent copies from being made which would violate this copyright protection.

Website visitors who attempt to download recordings will have their JSA listening privileges revoked.

 

If you can hear music on other websites, your JSA listening privileges may have been revoked. This happens when it is determined that an attempt was made to illegally download music from the website.

You can visit the Test Flash page to see if your computer has been banned. You will receive a message that your computer has been blocked. However, if your computer can load the player on the Test Flash page and you can hear the music then you have not been banned.

If you believe your JSA listening privileges have been revoked in error you can request reinstatement by sending an email message to the JSA webmaster. Please include a brief explanation of the situation.

 

You can find albums by specific performers by using the Music tab at the top of the page and then clicking on Performers. By clicking the icons under the thumbnail photos you will be able to find biographical information about the performer or an album list. You can then click on any album to hear the music and see the song titles.

You can find albums by record labels by using the Music tab at the top of the page and then clicking on Record Labels.  By clicking the buttons under the thumbnail photos you will be able to find information about the record label collection [Bio] or an album list [Music]. You can then click on any album to hear the music and see the song titles.

You can find albums of specific genres by using the Music tab at the top of the page and then using the drop-down menu under Collections. Click on any selection to hear the music and see the song titles.

You can find a list of all the albums on this website by using the Music tab at the top of the page and then clicking on Album List. Click on any selection to hear the music and see the song titles.

You can find a list of all the songs on the albums on this website by using the Music tab at the top of the page and then clicking on Song List. Click on any selection to hear the song and view the album it came from.

You can find a list of the songs on 78-rpm recordings by using the Music tab at the top of the page and then clicking on 78-rpm List. Click on any selection to hear the song.

 

 

 

 

The most common cause of this problem is that you have multiple browsers open. To correct this problem, close all browsers until you have only one. If you have tabs, verify that only one JSA tab is open.

 

Yes. We accept all Judaica sound recordings including those with spoken dialogue. Click on the "Donate" tab at the top of the page and then click on "Recordings" for further information.

 

No. We are not permitted to put a market value on donated materials. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to you with a count of donated recordings, which you can use to estimate value for tax purposes.

You can find some recordings for sale on www.ebay.com. That might help you to put a value on your recordings.

 

No. The function of our volunteer zamlers is to publicize the JSA and to solicit donations of recordings. Packing and shipping are the responsibility of the donor.

 

Please contact the JSA Webmaster.