Hallel prayer, Psalms 118:21-25, words by King David, music by Reb Yosil Rosenzweig
The Children of Israel are on a mission from G-d. This mission forces us to struggle once more with the two-rejected son’s, Ishmael and Esau. Over the course of this horrible two thousand year old dispersion, were have, and still are, confronting these biblical tensions. For most of this time, Israel has remained passive while under the thumbs of Roman (Esau) and Arab (Ishmael) dominance.
This Davidic poem alludes to the messianic future when Israel will not only spread its light across the globe, but those nations that despised and abused us will bend their knees in submission to the King Messiah and the one and only God that he represents. Ana HaShem – please God save us this instant, please God bring us success.
Even ma'asu, ma'asu habonim, hayistah, hayistah lerosh pinah
Me'eis hashem haytah zos hi nifla'os be'eineinu
Zeh hayom osoh Hashem, nagilah, nagilah venis'mechah vo
Anoh hashem, Anoh hashem hoshi'oh noh
Anoh hashem Anoh hashem hatzlicha noh
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I thank you for answering me and for being my salvation.
Our cornerstone was despised by the builders.
God caused all of this - it is a wonder before our eyes.
God made this day, let us rejoice in it.
Please God, save now.
Please God, bring triumph now.
credits
from Live - Pitchu Li / Open up the Gates,
released December 5, 2010
Lyrics - King David (psalm 118:21-25)
Composition - Reb Yosil
Vocals - Reb Yosil
12 String Guitar - Reb Yosil
Electric Guitar - Joe Stanley
Electric Mandolin - Ruby Harris
Bass - Mark Betz
Percussion - Dan Wolak
Drums - Marcus Roland
Flute/Sax - David Appleman
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