Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Shtrudl Band Sings a New Version of Hevenu Shalom Aleichem in Ukraine

In Lviv, the largest city in Ukraine, a band of musicians originally called Varnitshkes renamed themselves Shtrudl Band.

Last week they created a music video of a new version of Hevenu Shalom Aleichem composed by Parisian composer Itai Daniel. The recording was inspired by the "Teyva" Progressive Judaism Community, and all-out support of the "Dialog" program by "Libertas" Interfaith and Interreligious Center.

The musical piece is based on David's Psalm No.133 Hinei ma tov u'ma naim ("Look how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity") and the lyrics of the Hebrew folk song Hevenu Shalom Aleichem which says "we brought you peace". 

Enjoy!

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