Broken Hearts (Shvueri Lev)
Song of the Week
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4m 21s
When tragedies occur in the world, we say it is “heartbreaking;” we feel something in our very center. Those feelings find expression in music and prayer, as in this song by the young Israeli singer-songwriter Hanan Ben Ari, which we presented at Kol Nidrei services this year in a new English-language version and orchestration by PAS Ensemble member Jason Weisinger. We hope this song consoles you, whatever you are contemplating, and that we all are delivered from heartbreak. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.
Music: Hanan Ben Ari
Music Director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Erik van Batavia, Justin Goodman
Video Editor: Tami Shaham
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