May You Know No War (Lo Teida Milhama)
Song of the Week
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4m 41s
"If only we could live in peace … if only a new day would come."
This song expresses a longing for true peace such that the next generation will no longer know the pain of war. It is offered for the safety of IDF soldiers and those held captive, with the heartfelt wish that they may return home safely. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom and praying for peace everywhere.
Featuring Cantor Azi Schwartz and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Eli Jaffe
Live from Yom Haatzmaut 2025 in Jerusalem Theatre, Israel
Lyrics: Talma Alyagon-Roz
Music: Osvaldo Conticello (1941–2014)
Orchestration: Bob Zimmerman
Audio: Evgeny Yanov
Video: Ido Cohen Alloro, Yonatan Dror, Nitri Shani, Yehonatan levi
Video editor: Tami Shaham
Special thanks to Eli Grunfeld
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