Jewish Relationships Initiative

Category: Shabbat Shalom

  • Shabbat Shalom

    We approach Shabbat with heavy hearts, mourning the loss of two young people, Sarah and Yaron.

    Sophie Milman performs Eli, Eli, the poem of Hannah Senesh.  May we find peace this Shabbat, for us and everyone.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Shabbat Shalom

    Two of my favorites, Hazzan Harold and Caroline bring Lecha Dodi to life as we welcome Shabbat.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Shabbat Shalom

    The Shvesters bring their talents to ‘Eli, Eli’ Hannah Szenes’ poem written in 1942.

    As we, too, struggle with the pain of war, we reach out in prayer, hoping for peace and an end to the suffering.  May it come soon.

    Shabbat Shalom

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  • Shabbat Shalom

    The Shvesters bring Yiddish music alive as they sing “Tell Me Once Again.”  (For those of a certain vintage, you may remember the Barry Sisters version of this song.) It is a delightful, upbeat welcome to Shabbat.   I have posted a translation of the lyrics below the video.  The message is apropos for Shabbat on a couple of levels.  Enjoy!

    Shabbat Shalom

    #BringthemHome

    I feel my heart now bursts

    This day, from great joy

    That at last I hear your  words I long for

    Tell it to me again

    My only love, sent from above

    Tell it to me again.

  • 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

     

  • Shabbat Shalom

    Shabbat Shalom

    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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  • at the Cusp of Shabbat and Pesach

    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

    #BringThemHome

  • Shabbat Shalom

    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,

    #BringThemHomeNow

  • Shabbat Shalom

    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.

  • Shabbat Shalom

    Matisyahu -One day

    As the fightiing continues, we hope for a better time.

    Shabbat Shalom