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
The Prayer, is a duet shared by Cantors Azi Schwartz and Mira Davis. I hope it helps you to enter Shabbat comforted by divinely inspired music and lyrics.
Shabbat Shalom
Let us pray for the hostages scheduled to be returned tomorrow and that those remaining in captivity will come home soon.
#BringThemHome
Hazzan Harold Messinger shares the words from Psalm 93, the traditional close of Kabbalat Shabbat. Immerse yourself in the sound of the mighty waters.
Shabbat Shalom
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“Tamid Ohev Oti”- Always Loves Me is a very popular song, covered by groups here like Six13 to major performers in Israel. Yair Elitzur’s original version is here.
Its an uplifting song of hope, love, and faith. I’ve share the translation below, but enjoy the music as we welcome Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
The Maccabeats and Naturally 7 will join forces to sing a James Taylor classic, Shed A Litte Light, as we welcome Shabat this Martin Luther King Day weekend.
Shabbat Shalom
May those in harm’s way be protected from the storms. Whether it is the fire of nature or war, may you find a haven, and may the horrors afflicting you end quickly and peace come to you.
May we have the courage to reach out with love and support to those in need and offer solace to those in despair. May these acts of loving kindness spur us to understand the power of humanity and the need for us to care for each other.
~Amen
We offer Eshet Chayil verses from the Book of Proverbs at the Shabbat Table. We are grateful for the “woman of valor,” the specialness of our life partner.
The Shvesters bring these verses to life in a beautiful song.
Shabbat Shalom
#BringThemHome
Playing for Change unites artists worldwide with messages of peace, love, and unity. This medley takes us from Hawaii to Jerusalem and places in between and is an unique way to welcome Shabbat. I hope you enjoy it,
Shabbat Shalom.
