I Pray to You (Ohila) – Cantor Schwartz and Sons
Song of the Week
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6m 52s
The prayers of the High Holidays are among the great traditions that we pass from our parents and grandparents to our children. Last year, Cantor Schwartz found particular meaning in sharing the story of his grandfather, Cantor Yehuda Klein, including never-before-heard audio, and then inviting his sons to join in the prayer Ohila La-El. We look forward to sharing such meaningful moments with you this year, as we all take part in the transmission of our great tradition.
Music Director: David Enlow
Music: Rav Hillel Paley
Arr: Jason Weisinger
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman
Video: Tami Shaham
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