The Prayer
Song of the Week
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4m 51s
Prayer is universal. It transcends language, culture, and creed, uniting us in our deepest hopes and aspirations. This rendition of "The Prayer" blends its original message with the Hebrew translation by Rabbi Moshe Pomerantz z”l (1935–2024).
We honor the memory of Rabbi Pomerantz, the late father of Cantor Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, former Assistant Cantor at Park Avenue Synagogue and Past President of the Cantors Assembly. May his legacy continue to inspire us all, and may his memory be for a blessing.
As this universal plea for guidance, peace, and strength echoes in our hearts, let it remind us of the power of prayer to bridge divides and heal our world.
Song by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Renis and Alberto Testa Originally performed by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
Live from Yom Kippur service at Park Avenue Synagogue, New York City, 2024.
Vocals: Cantors Mira Davis and Azi Schwartz
Music Director: David Enlow
Audio: Oli Jung, Oscar Acevedo
Video editing: Tami Shaham
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