Oseh Shalom is a prayer for peace, real peace. We pray to the One to bring peace down, in other words, to give us the strength and courage to make that happen. May it be so! Let Elana Jagoda’s beautiful rendition of Oseh Shalom bring this prayer into your heart.
Shabbat Shalom
Bring them Home!
We welcome Shabbat with the song Shalom Aleichem, May Peace be upon you. When greeted this way, our response is Aleichem Shalom, And May Peace be upon you. The wish for peace unites all people of goodwill, and May it become our reality soon. This rendition by the Ma’ayan Band is a beautiful and pensive way to experience this song and feeling.
Shabbat Shalom
Arguably, the greatest group of all time was the Beatles.
John Lennon’s song, Revolution, has become yet again relevant. It’s a strange way to welcome Shabbat, perhaps, but after we’ve listened, let’s start singing songs of peace and work towards achieving that.
Shabbat Shalom
Cantor Azi Schwartz shares a ballad to his homeland that I share with you on this Shabbat.
“This song is dedicated to my country. Not the one that was here a week ago, the one we will rebuild when all this is over.” Hanan Ben Ari, October 16, 2023.
Shabbat Shalom
Mattisyahu shares with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.
One Day…
Wishing Shabbat Shalom to all.
The incomparable Neshama Carlebach shares her beautiful rendition of Yehi Shalom.
Wishing everyone Shabbat Shalom, and may peace come soon to all.
Ana BeKoach
Ana b’Koach is an enigmatic prayer said to conceal a mystical formula for spiritual renewal within its plea for divine aid.*
*https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ana-bkoach-a-portal-to-creation/
Playing for Change has used music to share our humanity and the transcending power of music across cultures and nations.
Redemption Song is one of Bob Marley’s great gifts.
Freedom and Peace is our hope.
Bring them Home!
Shabbat Shalom
We welcome Shabbat as we experience the heartbreak of war.
May we find some peace this Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
