New Single for Rosh Hashana ft. Eli Marcus, Mendi Jerufi, Chony Milecki

Three performers have teamed up to create a stunning new single, a moving song about the love Hashem has for His people.

Kevakoras, from the words in the solemn “Unesane Tokef” prayer recited during the High Holidays, is performed by musicians Eli Marcus, Mendy Jerufi and Chony Milecki.

Bringing the artists together is music producer Davidi Crombie, who regularly assists in music productions, weddings and concerts, and enjoys introducing local singers to new audiences.

Kevakoras is the first original composition by singer Eli Marcus. “The song is about Hashem lovingly counting and looking over His nation as a shepherd cares for flock, with a smile and love,” Marcus told COLlive.

Also featured on the single is musician Chony Milecki, whose talent as a popular wedding musician in the Chabad industry is well known. Milecki arranged the music for Kevakoras, and performs the soulful piano in the song well.

“When creating the music arrangements for this song, I chose chords with a simplicity that illustrate the awe and tension of Teshuva, but also its tenderness and love,” Milecki told COLlive.

“The message of the music is that we don’t get to push this off. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are coming and there will be a reckoning. Don’t avoid it; don’t be afraid of it. Embrace it and grow from it, because Hashem will judges us with love.”

The song marks the first time Israeli singer Mendy Jerufi recorded in the United States, which he says was an emotional and exciting experience.

“Who isn’t moved when hearing the “Unesaneh Tokef” prayer? You can actually hear all our emotion when you listen to the song,” said Jerufi.