This year, to mark the Rebbe’s 122nd birthday, Chassidim will begin saying Kapitel 123. Studies have shown that with the help of a mnemonic device, it is easier to learn information by heart.

This list of NPR Music's best songs of 2023 looks unlike any we've ever made before. It's not just the number of songs that has changed. There are no rankings here — in fact, the 123 songs below ...