Wednesday, March 19, 2014

"Shema Hashem" A Tribute to the Kedoshim of Toulouse

A tribute to the three children and the Rabbi who were R"L murdered in Toulouse, France,two years ago on March 19, 2012. It is the result of two friends: singer Raphael Benizri from France and an American composer Dovid Listhaus.

Moved by the tragic event that occurred on the premises of Ozar Hatorah Toulouse and convinced that music could be a tool in the fight against oblivion, they completed their project to pay their last tribute to the victims. Remember that sharing this video clip is to contribute to the duty of memory. Yonathan, Arieh, Myriam, and Gabriel, rest in peace.

Composer: Dovid Listhaus
Singer: Raphael Benizri, featuring Dovid Listhaus
Producer: Jeremy Englander
Co-Producer: Moshe Levin
French Lyrics: Layhana Bouskila
Video Editor: Chaim Kalish
Hebrew Lyrics: Tehillim - 6:2-3,10


English translation of the French lyrics:

Middle part:
We are overwhelmed with billions of questions
So we turn to you Hashem to ask when the storm will end
Then like clouds our tears are wiped away
Draw a smile on our faces and protect us

Ending part:
Sometimes things seem unfair
They take our brothers, children and righteous But we still have a glimmer of faith
That all of your actions are for the good.

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