‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ x ‘Sha’arei Shamayim’
Shabbat Music
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3m 49s
Hoshanah Rabbah is the final day of pleading in the High Holiday season. It echoes Ne’ilah, when we pray that the gates of heaven, sha’arei shamayim, remain open to our voices.
As October 7 approaches, we are still carrying grief, praying for healing, and knocking on heaven’s door for strength, compassion, and peace. May our voices be heard.
Wishing you a Shabbat shalom and Hag Sameah.
Featuring: Noga Preis, Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music: “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan; “Sha’arei Shamayim” by Pinchas Bichler
Concept and liturgical adaptation: Cantor Azi Schwartz
Arrangement: Abram Foster, Commissioned by PAS Music Center
Music director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Terrell Simms, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman
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