This Shabbat our thoughts turn to the words of Ecclesiastes, the timeless quandary, a struggle to make meaning in our lives when it seems that all is vanity. The Byrds sing Pete Seeger’s adaptation of King Solomon’s words.
It’s never too late to turn and return…
Shabbat Shalom
On this final Shabbat before Rosh HaShanah (starting Sunday evening), I wish you a year of blessings, peace, and wholeness. This year, 5777, let’s do our best to love ourselves and each other.
Shabbat Shalom
Shir Lama’alot- Psalm 121, A Song of Ascents
Cantor Harold Messinger shares his beautiful melody
This thoughtful rendition helps set the mood for this Shabbat in Elul. Wishing you all Shabbat Shalom.
Lo Yaavod- A great music video based on the commentary of Rabbi Obadia by Yaakov Shwekey. A translation of the lyrics is below.
It is a message of brotherhood, love and Klal Yisrael- a great way to start Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
It’s A Wonderful World-
Performed on the pier in Tel Aviv by Beit Tefilah Israeli.
There is something special about hearing this song with lyrics in Hebrew, reminding us that it is a wonderful world.
Shabbat Shalom
Ana Bekoach (Please by the power of Your great right hand) a mystical prayer/meditation/song said to contain the 42 letter name of God. Written as seven lines of six words each the prayer miraculously connects us to the pure spiritual light and energy that created the world. A sublime introduction to the evening prayers of Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
A beautiful rendition of Mizmor Shir L’Yom HaShabbat by Nava Tehila.
It is good to give thanks-
Shabbat Shalom
The last line of Psalm 150 shared by Cantor Harold Messenger
Let all that breathe praise God
Hallelujah
Shabbat Shalom