Shalom Rav
Song of the Week
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2m 58s
With the somber observance of Tisha B’av coming, we offer this prayer for peace, Shalom Rav. Since its composition in 1974, this melody has been the most popular for its text. We recorded it in a more informal style than usual – what do you think? Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.
Featuring Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music by Jeff Klepper and Dan Freelander
Arrangement by Oran Eldor, commissioned by the PAS Music Center
Music Director: David Enlow
Audio: Oscar Acevedo, Oli Jung
Video: Terrell Simms
Special thanks to Dominique Pasols
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