Lu Yehi - Let it be . . .

Six and a half years since it was first formed, the West Ashley Minyan has now become Congregation Dor Tikvah. Revolution, evolution and growth!

The ECForum must evovle as well. My commitment to the Forum's original goals is unchanged, but I have been somewhat less active on the web.

For now, to celebrate the new congregation, here are some links (at the end of the post) to 3 beautiful modern Hebrew songs, songs that resonate like chants or ancient mystical prayers. In no particular order, Shir L'Shalom, Yerushalayim Shel Zahav and Lu Yehi. (Song for peace, Jerusalem of Gold, Let it be, respectively.)

The lyrics to Lu Yehi are reproduced below. You can find out more about these songs on the web, but I will tell you that Lu Yehi was inspired by the Beatles' Let It Be. However, ultimately the songs are very distinct from each other, for one, because the minor and major keys of the verses and the choruses are reversed.

Please note that the renditions linked to here are not necessarily the originals, or the best reproductions of the originals. But the essence is still very accessible.

LU YEHI  Od yesh mifras lavan ba'ofek mul anan shachor kaved Kol shenevakesh - Lu Yehi. Ve'im bacholonot ha'erev Or nerot hachag ro'ed - Kol shenevakesh - Lu Yehi. Lu Yehi, Lu Yehi, Ana, Lu Yehi Kol shenevakesh - Lu Yehi. Ma kol anot ani shomei'a Kol shofar vekol tupim Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Lu tishama betoch kol eileh Gam tefila achat mipi Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Lu yehi... Betoch sh'chuna ktana mutzelet Bait kat im gag adom Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Zeh sof hakayitz, sof haderech Ten lahem lashuv halom Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Lu yehi... Ve'im pit'om yizrach mei'ofel Al rosheinu or kochav Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Az ten shalva veten gam ko'ach Lechol eileh shenohav Kol shenevakesh - lu yehi Lu yehi.........

ALL WE PRAY FOR  There is still a white sail on the horizon Opposite a heavy black cloud All that we ask for - may it be And if in the evening windows The light of the holiday candles flickers All that we seek - may it be May it be, may it be - Please - may it be All that we seek - may it be. What is the sound that I hear The cry of the shofar and the sound of drums All that we ask for - may it be If only there can be heard within all this One prayer from my lips also All that we seek - may it be May it be... Within a small, shaded neighborhood Is a small house with a red roof All that we ask for, may it be This is the end of summer, the end of the path Allow them to return safely here All that we seek, may it be May it be... And if suddenly, rising from the darkness Over our heads, the light of a star shines All that we ask for, may it be Then grant tranquility and also grant strength To all those we love All that we seek, may it be May it be...

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Links

Shir L'Shalom

Yerushalayim Shel Zahav

Lu Yehi