Sheeryot shel Hachaim (Scraps of Life)
Shabbat Music
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3m 11s
During this week’s commemoration of Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, all eyes are on Israel. Whether you are thinking of the wildfires near Jerusalem, meditating on the war and the hostage situation, or just trying to make sense of things in a shattered world, the poetry in this song will uplift your troubled hearts. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.
Featuring Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music and Lyrics: Idan Raichel
Arrangement by Oran Eldor, commissioned by PAS Music Center
Music Director: David Enlow
Audio Engineer: Oli Jung
Video and Editing: Terrell Simms
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