"I think this song brings out the meaning of the words more than any other song I’ve heard. It’s a masterpiece"

My mother would sing “HAMALACH” (Tenth Anniversay Celebration) every night when she put me to bed, and I sing it with my boys at bedtime too. Another favorite is “AL NAHAROS BAVEL” (Borchi Nafshi). I think this song brings out the meaning of the words more than any other song I’ve heard. It’s a masterpiece, but, perhaps because people no longer have so much patience to listen to a complicated piece, it isn’t so well known or appreciated.

—Michoel G.

Manchester

(Originally featured in Mishpacha, Issue 870)