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The students of SAR Academy in Riverdale, New York, have recorded a love letter to Israel in the form of a new version of David Broza's iconic song Yihye Tov (It will be good) expressing hope for peace in our time.
It's a hope that has been voiced for many years, longer than the 35 years that have elapsed since Broza first composed it. Over the years he added about 30 new verses, bringing the song up to date as prospects for peace continued to rise and fall. Vocals were performed by the SAR Academy Choir and middle school students. Song production, arrangement and recording at SAR Recording Studios were done by Shim Craimer. Video was done by Batya Sharbat & Becca Glassberg, and Lyrics & Direction by Benji Hain. Below the SAR version and English translation we're including a video of David Broza performing his original song at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, in Hebrew with English translation in subtitles. Enjoy! (A SPECIAL NOTE FOR NEW EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS:
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SAR Version With New Lyrics
English translation of the lyrics:
I’m sitting here in class and hear some more bad news Israel’s so far away but it’s close by in my heart
I’m scared and I’m worried about family and friends And I’m trying so very hard to keep the hope alive
Life will be good Yes, life will be good with unity and love We support you and pray to Hashem for peace in Israel
I think of our forefathers in exile for thousands of years who dreamt of returning home but never got the chance
And now our generation is living out their dreams but we must never forget the sacrifices they made
Life will be good Yes, life will be good with unity and love We support you and pray to Hashem for peace in Israel
So come on, what should we do? How can we make a difference right now? How can we help the children of Israel deal with what they must face?
We all know that Am Yisrael will live forever and we can accomplish anything if we march together hand-in-hand
Together we’ll tell the world that Israel has the right to exist and that it must protect its people from every possible threat
We will all pray with one heart for peace throughout the land and send a loving hug to Israel from the children of the world
Life will be good Yes, life will be good with unity and love We support you and pray to Hashem for peace in Israel
Why do you call Netanyahu a warmonger, and not Israel's neighbors who are constantly clamoring and working for its destruction? By the way, where do you live, Ed? Who do you propose as Netanyahu's replacement, and what should he/she do to bring on peace?
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Just Published: The Kustanowitz Kronikle - 35 Years of Purim Parody
Every Purim for the past 35 years we have published a Purim parody edition of The Kustanowitz Kronikle, covering virtually every aspect of Jewish life, and including parodies of hundreds of popular movies. This year we decided to retire the series and capture all the fun in a book that's just been published and is available at Amazon.com. It has every Purim issue of The Kustanowitz Kronikle from 1988 through 2022 in a full-color, full-size paperback book with hilarious headline stories and parody movie picks. Here are a few examples: TRUMP, NETANYAHU SWAP ROLES, COUNTRIES; NEW TALMUD VOLUME "VOTIN" FOUND IN IRAQ; JOINS "FRESSIN", "NAPPIN", TANTZEN","PATCHEN"; "JUDAICARE" PROGRAM PLANNED TO ENSURE THAT ALL JEWS HAVE SYNAGOGUE MEMBERSHIP; RABBIS CREATE TALMUD AMERICANI; NEW LAWS EXTEND HALACHA TO THANKSGIVING AND JULY 4; JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE UNITE TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING; FOCUS ON REDUCING HOT AIR; RABBIS TO REQUIRE SHECHITA FOR MANY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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This book presents 150 anecdotes and associated video clips that reveal the myriad ways that Jewish culture, religion, humor, music, song, and dance have found expression in parts of the world that, at first glance, might not seem supportive of Jewish Life. It includes 50 videos of Hava Nagila being performed from Texas to Thailand, from India to Iran, and from Buenos Aires to British Columbia. Also highlighted are 34 international versions of Hevenu Shalom Aleichem, Adon Olam, Abanibi, and Tumbalalaika. Whether you’re reading the print version and typing in the video URLs or reading the e-book version and clicking on the links, you’ll have access to 150 video clips totaling more than 10 hours of video. Enjoy!
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This book explores the multifaceted nature of humor in Israel, some of which is intentional and some of which is unintentional. Either way, the quirks of Israeli life contribute to making that life interesting and fulfilling. In the pages of this volume, we take a look at humorous slices of Israeli life, Israeli comedy, satire and parody, funny TV commercials, unusual stories about food, surprising rabbinic bans on daily activities, simchas as they can only be celebrated in Israel, and endearing aspects of Israeli culture. There are more than 120 anecdotes and links to video clips totaling more than six hours of video. We hope that these anecdotes and video clips give you a new and different insight into life in Israel, and encourage you to join in the fun by planning a visit to the land flowing with milk and honey.
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This is so beautiful. Please more like this one.
ReplyDeleteNice presentation and idea is sound but will not happen as long as Netanyahu is in office. He is a warmanger.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you call Netanyahu a warmonger, and not Israel's neighbors who are constantly clamoring and working for its destruction? By the way, where do you live, Ed? Who do you propose as Netanyahu's replacement, and what should he/she do to bring on peace?
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