The days between Shavuos and The Three Weeks are an interesting time.
The joy is over and the mourning has not begun yet. What is our mission
during this time period?
Rabbi Benzion Klatzko explains that the spiritual
heights and longings that we experienced over Shavuos are meant to
energize us to bring the geulah immediately! The mission is, through our
Torah learning, to transform the three weeks from a time of sadness to a
time of joy.
“Umipnei” was composed by Rabbi Klatzko
as a prayer of longing for the Bais Hamikdash to be rebuilt. While
these words are said during Shemona Esrei on Yom Tov, the longing that
we have for Klal Yisrael to return to our home is to create a permanent
state of joy and closeness to Hashem forever. While images speak louder
than words, the combination of seeing Bais Hamikdash destroyed, and the
next moment seeing the Jewish people returning to a rebuilt
Yerushalayim, makes this song and video one of a kind!
Rabbi Klatzko sings this together with his three children, Gavriel (age 21), Azarya (age 16), and Luzy (age 12).
Composed by Rabbi Benzion Klatzko
Performed by Rabbi Benzion Klatzko, Gavriel Klatzko, Azarya Klatzko, Luzy Klatzko
Musical Arrangements by Yisroel Ament
Song and Video Produced by Benzion Klatzko
A Shabbat.com Production
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Translation:
But because of our sins, we have been exiled from our land
and sent far from our soil.
We cannot perform our obligations in the House of Your choice.
May it be Your will, Hashem, our God and the God of our forefathers
O merciful King
That You once more be compassionate upon us.
We are grateful to the Megalim Institute (https://www.megalim.org.il/en/) for some of this amazing footage.
Thank you to Alex Levin (https://artlevin.com/) for the cover art.
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