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22. Brit Milah (Circumcision) Song
… of Noah be yours also. Wherever you go, be blessed with success. Like Abraham, may you have a long life. 2. May … In enumerating many blessings for a newborn baby boy, this song compares them to the blessings given to prophets and … The Malayalam lyrics follow quite closely those of the Hebrew piyyut “’ El ‘Elyon ” (’ Areshet 1980, 358–359), sung …
21. Great God Who Has Fed Us
… in Whom we trust, be blessed. We’ve eaten and are satisfied with the extra, as You decree. O Great God Who has fed us, … Speaking and replying, “Sadhakan is the Holy One." 3. By songs and celebration, we praise Lord Tamburan. For He gave … (x2) This is a Malayalam translation of the popular Hebrew piyyut “ Tzur mishelo ’achalnu ” (“Our Rock, Whose …
20. The Command Is Proclaimed
… The introduction to songs 18–20 is available here . 20a. Sarah Cohen, Seema … 1. Words of the command are proclaimed. You have blessed us with Your grace. In Your hands justice is found. Almighty, … meals on festive occasions, after the men had sung the Hebrew blessing for the end of the meal. In particular, it …
19. As You Stand Before Us (Saturday Night Bride Song)
… The introduction to songs 18–20 is available here . 19a. Sarah Cohen, Seema … and also our rest. For Your boundless kindness, Tambiraně, with our boundless praise may You be blessed. 2. You are … do not forget them, Lord Tambiran. This adaptation of the Hebrew “Blessing after Food” is found mostly in notebooks …
18. Our Food
… The introduction to songs 18–20 is available here . 18a. Rahel Kala, Venus Lane, … in abundance for all who live, You feed us forever, always without fail. You open Your hands with generosity. With … Tambiran. Though not a strict Malayalam translation of the Hebrew grace after meals ( Birkat haMazon ), “Our Food” …
17. Blessing Song
… Possess it, divide it, and thereby survive. Be blessed with strength and perform mighty deeds. May all your … word proclaimed. From the mouth of the girl, he heard the song: “Without a doubt Yoseph is alive!” Delightedly hearing … of stanza 3 are a striking adaptation of phrases from the Hebrew “Morning Blessings” with which devout Jews begin each …
16. Song of the Ten Commandments
… This song was recorded by women from three different Kerala Jewish communities, each with a different melody and arrangement. 16a. Miriam Daniel, … Cohen (without repetitions or a refrain) to the melody of a Hebrew piyyut: “ Torat ’Adonai Temimah ”(’ Areshet 1980, …
15. Sefer Torah Dedication Song
… In front of the cherished Sefer Torah All must bow down with love and with praise. It always should be read with … Sung by women from Kochi, Parur, and Chendamangalam, this song for the donation and dedication of a new Torah scroll … that this second melody was also used for teaching the Hebrew alphabet to children. _____________________________ …
8. Kadavumbhagam—Kochi Synagogue Song
… as one. Important people came and spoke in golden words, With blessings for prosperity, as it should be done. The … Please bring Your children; bring Your People now. This song celebrates the building of the oldest synagogue still … other Jewish elders from Kerala refer to the Shekhinah (Hebrew), the Divine Presence—shining in a Torah ark. After …
9. Paradesi Synagogue Song
… Only a few people came to celebrate, To do the ceremonies with ritual and drum, with ritual and drum. But then the … in unity, to dwell in unity. This is one of two Malayalam songs about the Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry Kochi, … from ours. For the sake of rhythm and authenticity, several Hebrew words have been included without translation in this …