As we continue our trek from Egypt to Sinai, to Redemption and the gift of Torah,
I am moved by ‘Redemption Song,’ knowing our story is sadly not ours alone and is still unfulfilled for too many.
Last night we gathered for Yom HaShoah, the second while our people remain prisoners, held hostage.
Wishing for Shabbat Shalom
#BringThemHomeNOw
Matisyahu and Alex Clare team up to share the words of the Lubuvitcher Rebbe.
The words are simple, the thought profound:
Spread Out
Spread light
Spread Love
All Around the world.
Its never been more critical to Spread Light.
Shabbat Shalom
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Shabbat is approaching and Pesach follows immediately thereafter. I am taking a moment from the preparations to share the beautiful rendition of Stand By Me. It is a fitting prayer seeking Divine connection. Enjoy Music Travel Love as they share their beautiful rendition.
Shabbat Shalom
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As we prepare for Shabbat, I share Naomi Shemer’s Al Kol Eileh, All these things, performed by Central Synagogue. a song praying for God’s protection and peace.
Shabbat Shalom,
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Al Kol Eleh-Naomi Shemer’s song to her widowed sister- a song of hope as we continue to pray for the return of the hostages and for peace.
Shabbat Shalom
“Please do not uproot the planted, Do not forget the hope Bring me back and I shall return to the good land” It is spring outside, Passover is approaching, but our lips still struggle to say “Happy Holidays”. We were looking for words of encouragement and comfort, and we found them in the song “Al Kol Eleh”, Over All These, the words of encouragement that Naomi Shemer wrote to her widowed sister. We were joined by the musicians of the IDF Orchestra, conducted by Major Rom Shamir. We hope the line “Bring me back and I shall return” is heard and that our hostages return soon.
Matisyahu -One day
As the fightiing continues, we hope for a better time.
Shabbat Shalom
The traveler’s prayer is shared as we embark on a journey hoping:
May it be Your will that You should lead us in peace and direct our steps in peace, and guide us in peace, and support us in peace, and cause us to reach our destination in life, joy, and peace.
This Shabbat lets pray that our journey might be so and that our destination itself is Peace.
Shabbat Shalom
Thanks to the gifted Marni Loffman.
Naomi Shemer penned this anthem, expressing our longing for the sacredness of Jerusalem. Rabbi Angela Buchdal and Cantor Dan Mutlu share their extraordinary voices to sing Yerushalim Shel Zahav.
May the sacredness and promise of Jerusalem live, peace come to the region, and our hostages are returned home.
Shabbat Shalom
Playing for Change brings musicians from around the world together to perform songs of unity, peace, and love. Amazing Grace is not usually on the Kabbalat Shabbat Playlist for most of us, but if you watch and listen, the singers in Jerusalem and the lyrics convey hope and faith, which is what we need as we enter Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
Even in our deepest grief, we pray for peace. The Jerusalem Youth Chorus sings of the shared pain.
Shabbat Shalom
