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Hinei
(Arnie Davidson)
davidson/cohen
Performed live at CAJE-33 August 2008. UVM, Burlington VT and at Limmud UK, December 2008 at U of Warwick, Coventry, England. Dedicated to my daughter, Lara, for her Bat Mitzvah.
It is my hope that the spirit of this song is welcoming to all who listen. -Arnie
Hinei
Arnie Davidson EJ Cohen © 2008
Hinei, ei, Hinei ma tov
U-ma, U-ma-na-yim
Spirits colliding,
music rising
And voices rejoicing in song
Shevet Akhim, Shevet Akhayot
(claps) - - - Gam Yakhad
Rhythm weaving
Hearts are open
receiving V’al kulam
Hinei ma tov
(women)
Barukh Atah Adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam
Sheh-asani sheh-asani bat khorin
(men)
Barukh Atah Adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam
Sheh-asani sheh-asani ben khorin
(all)
Barukh Atah Adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam
Sheh-asani sheh-asani Yisrael