Abie Rottenberg - Memories | Reaction

[@asherS626]

The old man in the video his name was Mr . Mezo he would eat at our house many Friday night shabbat meals . As a kid I would walk him him Friday night. He had no children unfortunately. Special man. I was with him when he passed away . Moving song . Special soul .

[@freespeech100]

WOW, you reaction here is just so beautiful, you are such a wonderful person. The depth of the tragedy and inhumanity of the Holocaust gets me every time I concentrate on it; the trauma to those who survived it is unimagineable. One of the things which differentiates the Holocaust from so many destructive eras or collective traumas is that the Holocaust occurred 'during' a war, but it wasn't even a portion of that war. What I mean by that is that the wars are of course terrible, and all innocent victims of wars have gone through something horrible (no matter what side they were on, or are on), but Jews being targetted for an extermination wasn't even part of the German war effort ---- Jews weren't targetted because they or their leaders were in a military conflict with Germany or even had a political conflict, they were targetted just because the Nazis wanted to exterminate them, and often DESPITE the military conflict going on. In fact, at critical points, the Nazis diverted resources from the war effort against the Allies, because they wanted to exterminate more Jews. We have rebuilt, both in Israel and in America, but at the same time, what was lost can never be truly recovered. Thank you for treating this with the seriousness and empathy that it deserves.

[@vunmenbend]

Ok. Abie Rotenberg is known for his songwriting. He has composed dozens of songs in Hebrew and English over the past 40 or so years, many of which have become classics in our circles. I remember this song from back in the 80s. Many genXers in our community like myself grew up with grandparents who were survivors, The Holocaust was constantly present in our consciousness, so this song really hits home. And yes, we knew about it even as small children, there was no avoiding it. For us, it wasn't a subject taught in school,, it was part of our life. This performance took place years after the song was first released and was delivered by two of the most prominent singers in Jewish music (MBD & Avraham Fried) at what is considered to be a prestigious annual music event. The video was projected during the performance. The old man in the video is not Abie, but he probably is a bona fide Holocaust survivor. The song itself is very heavy and powerful, Abie Rotenberg definitely does not pull his punches here. This is an important response to the persistent and insidious movement of Holocaust denial. You would be surprised how many people actually buy into this propaganda. I haven't heard this song is years, and watching it now was like a gut punch. as real as it gets, and so relatable for someone with my background. Great review.

[@simchakatz1]

The Holocaust is part of the very fabric of our collective memory we didn't need history lessons we grew up revering survivers. They were our grandparents and/or great aunts and uncles. You may have noticed a lot is holocaust memories in Orthodox music. Man from Vilna this song and many others.

[@PortuguesePai]

Ya, I can definitely see how you would learn about this as you were growing up. Your families are your history teachers, and that's a valuable thing to have. Even though I have no "skin in the game" as they would say, for me those pictures hit hard, so I can only imagine the impact for the Jewish people.

[@JMArchives]

@@PortuguesePai do Alex Clare

[@JMArchives]

@@PortuguesePai my great great aunt is an Auschwitz survivor still alive and well at 96

[@JMArchives]

Most pictures and videos of the holocaust were taken right after the holocaust the survivors were intent on showing the world the horrific atrocity’s that were done to them

[@hershygutnick6498]

Many(Most?) of us are children or grandchildren of survivors. My grandmother survived the camps, her siblings, parents, nieces and nephews were all gassed in the gas chambers. This is simply the reality we grew up with, and the stories that we heard. Of tragedy, death, defiance, and survival

[@izzym1]

You nailed it -- MBD and Avraham Fried, the video and sound quality was horrible. You got to check out more of a Abie Rottenberg.This isn't him singing nor is it an official music video. He has many amazing songs and some of the best English songs out there!

[@menhashuk]

Abie's compositions are nearly all in english. His messaging is always profound. He is worth looking into.

[@Gruntig2008]

Abie Rotenberg is definitely top 3 living Jewish composers and writers today. This was a previously released song on his Journeys album series. This live performance by MBD and Avraham Fried was at the 2nd Ohel concert in 1998, produced by Sheya Mendlowitz.

[@sbelinsky7958]

This song brings me to tears every time.

[@henrysand3900]

firstly, congratulations on over 3000 subscribers, who would have ever thought. secondly you are playing an important role in helping to not forget whats so important.

[@rochellengel3444]

Abie Rottenberg is a LEGEND. I grew up on this song. I heard HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS sing it first hand. This is a old video so the quality is not great quality.

[@MenachemASalomon]

"Heavy" is certainly one way to describe the song. It's sad, poignant, and hopeful. A bunch of other people have explained most of what's going on here, but I'll do my share: - Abie Rottenberg is known as a song writer and lyricist. He does sing on some of his albums, and I've seen him sing and play live during a concert. But I don't know of many videos of his going around; he's not much of a self-promoter. - This song is from Abie's _Journeys_ album series, Volume 2 (1993). On the album recording, it is (mostly) his voice. Most of the songs, and most of Abie's in general, are in English, with strong Jewish themes. - This recording is (I'm pretty) from a concert in 1998 on behalf of an organization named Ohel. The performers at that concert included singers like Avraham Fried and Mordechai ben David, both of whom you've seen in other performances, and it is those two performing together in this song. My understanding is that these visuals were shown on the screens during the performance, and the recordings of the concert, as sold on VHS and DVD, show only those visuals for this song instead of the live performance like the rest of the concert, except at the very end when you caught a glimpse of them. If you like the style of song, and want to hear more of Abie's stuff, check him out on Spotify or KZbin, though most will not be music videos. Here is a ling to a live (private) performance _Little Kite,_ recommended by so many others: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HcnqyerbR9fqM. It is in English, with (almost) no Hebrew or Yiddish words.

[@hannadell7666]

I've been waiting for you to do a reaction video of Abie's songs. He is by far THE BEST Jewish composer. He actually lives in Toronto! This particular video is a very outdated but the song, it never gets old.

[@PortuguesePai]

Oh legit? He's still alive? That's amazing, and in Toronto too

[@politicallyincorrect7350]

@@PortuguesePai you should try and set up a meeting with him! He is a real mensch and a wonderful person. Also, make sure to take a listen to of his songs with him singing!

[@bB-oy2rw]

@@PortuguesePai he is not so old, I really think you would like his deeper more unique voice, this is the best most recent clip of him with video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HcnqyerbR9fqM

[@proudjewgirl2489]

@@bB-oy2rw hes not singing much oin this clip, mainly on the piano

[@YehoshuaSolomon]

@@proudjewgirl2489 he was not at this concert. Yaron Gershovsky was playing piano

[@yeshevishman]

Abie Rottenberg is best known for his compositions, many which are in English. He has released 5 albums of English songs under the title Journeys. He started writing English songs because he was at an event where he was asked to lead singing and many non-religious attendees were unable to follow along. Holocaust denial is a baffling concept to me as well, but it's an unfortunate reality. I have an elderly neighbor who lived through the Holocaust, and he saw his family members slaughtered when he was a child. He recently self-published a book of his life to allow his grandkids and great grandkids to remember where they came from.

[@henrysand3900]

abie rottenberg is most known for his incredible compositions, he gives ghe the singing over to others. although he does sing plenty and has a unique voice.

[@davidpoltorak6014]

Hey, a few things: Abie doesn’t make an appearance here. The singers are Mordechai Ben David (the one you’re not so into) and Avraham Fried (whose Tanya song you seemed to love). That said, Abie is an amazing singer and prolific composer, so I won’t complain if you decide to do one of his pieces. (Sure, Little Kite should work.) Now, Mordechai Ben David (MBD) is known as the King of Jewish Music. He is fantastic in both English and Yiddish. But he’s getting old and his voice isn’t what it used to be. When you hear his tapes from the 80’s and 90’s, your mind will be changed. That’s a guarantee. I recommend that you peruse his other stuff. Finally, I’m not a fan of the “video”; it’s a series of Holocaust pictures that don’t convey the full horror (it’s a kid’s song!) but also don’t allow me to show my young kids the video. It’s neither here nor there. Anyways, keep it up. These are lots of fun.

[@isaacmarks8242]

I'm pretty sure though that Abie composed the song. Also, he did sing it one time with Avraham Fried. Either way, I love these reaction videos. Straight hilarious. Please do Aderaba by Avraham Fried.

[@clh6618]

@@isaacmarks8242 correct. Abie composed this.

[@davido9272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTclouabLmUoc0

[@d.s.1]

I see everyone already explained the Abie/Avraham Fried/MBD thing. Regarding the holocaust at least in my experience we learnt about it from a very young age, obviously you learn more as you get older but you definitely find out a lot about it. My daughter in 3rd grade asked me about it this week, it's part of our history.

[@csa6058]

Abie (pronounced A-B) Rotenberg is the king of english lyrics and messages. The Man from Vilna and From the Ashes are incredible songs about rebuilding from the holocaust. Powerful and Beautiful songs!

[@rochellengel3444]

From the Ashes YES

[@BigHurt84]

Deff a video quality issue. It’s About 25 years old. Composed by Abie Rottenberg. MBD begins the song, with Avrohom Fried coming in for the second part. The video was for the Hasc or Ohel concert I believe.

[@BWE-100]

Too painful to watch this song but with you reacting it was doable. You’re incredible. Yes you are right the schools and yeshivos and communities that we have built up we will keep their memory alive.

[@mendyhershkop5339]

In general some Holocaust survivors never ever talked about their experiences and some did as much as possible, when I was 7 years old I went to a old age home to cheer up the elders there and one of the ladies there told me one of her memories and I remember every word she said, since then I read as much about the Holocaust as I could, people sometimes put it together with other genocides but absolutely nothing comes close to the atrocities if the Holocaust.

[@benignuman]

Abie Rotenberg is one of the reason that the memory of the Holocaust won't fade away. He has composed a dozen songs commerating the Holocaust and its victims (his parents were survivors)

[@makeupwithleahmua9888]

Love this song for a long time, I don't listen to it often because it's not an easy song to listen to. Thank you so much for reacting to it!

[@ayz92]

Wow. Thanks for doing this song. It *is* indeed very heavy, as it is remembering the Holocaust that wasn't that long ago. Abie Rotenberg has lots and lots of english songs he wrote (the man from vilna etc.), usually performed at Hasc concerts. (Hasc is a camp for special needs children, and they do a yearly concert, featuring over the years most Jewish singers). Abie actually has a very nice deep voice, definitely check out him singing. This performance was around 25 years ago (if I'm not mistaken at an "Ohel" concert - another organisation for special needs).

[@levialperowitz7375]

In this particular version Abie Rotenberg himself is not singing. Here is a version of the song with the shweibels singing it, its really beautiful. I believe you wanted to check them out ( they were in shine a little light) . kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ3PaWygbNN6iqM Also please check out who am I by Abie Rotenberg.

[@MDSRN]

This is a great one

[@moldyearwax]

This is such a beautiful rendition! Also not as heavy.

[@AlexP-yb7wb]

This must be one of my favorite songs of all time, that still delivers a gut-punch every time I listen to it. As much as I'm a fan of Mordechai Ben David and Avraham Fried, I find they don't do the song justice in this version. Abie Rottenberg has an incredible talent for storytelling through music and his original version with Abie's unique warm voice is still my personal favorite. Another good (live) version from this tune is from the Schwebel family (I think I've seen someone mention it here in the comments as well). Thank you for your reactions and keep them coming. Congratulations on reaching 3000+

[@sf8735]

The audio here features MBD and Avraham Fried live at the "Ohel" concert back in 1997 (hence the quality). The video was made by them and included on the VHS they sold of the show.

[@Discoursivist]

Thanks for taking my suggestion! I recommended it for the lyrics and message which I thought were powerful. For my next recommendation I will make sure that it is a great vocal performance as well.

[@yosefgrunwald3832]

Loving your reactions to Jewish music! Abie Rotenberg is known most for the way he attaches the perfect emotion and feeling into his compositions with his lyrics. This video was put together years ago from a live musical performance by Mordechai Ben David and Avraham Fried even longer ago, hence the bad recording etc. Most of the Jewish communities around now descend from survivors of the holocaust, and it's something just about every Jewish child comes to know about from a young age; even if just because their grandparents or great-grandparents were either killed during, or are survivors of, the holocaust.

[@sf8735]

Your open mind and attention to detail in both the music and religion is beyond entertaining! One idea (not related to this particular video) - because of people's personal taste in the comments and KZbin recs, sometimes you're not getting the best representation of an artist (for example a more random not great or old song/performance). Maybe consider having someone familiar with the industry to help select the best options of the artist you want to cover? (I'm a bit of a Jewish Music aficionado and would be happy to help... I'm sure there are others too) Thanks for the incredible content!

[@joeldick6871]

Another great song by Abie Rotenberg is Teardrop, but there is no music video for it; just this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHqon4mLmN14nqs Another great one is this. The Place Where I Belong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGGzqIZ_acZ9mas His Hebrew songs are great too. I'm partial to these: Haben Yakir Li: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYmlYYqqnq16q80 Kol Berama: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqmadnxqeN1ln7c And this one is in Yiddish: In a Vinkeleh: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpeonp6ve8d-d9U This one from a different album is also a classic: Ilan Ilan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKbNaKd7fc55kJo You can probably spend several hours listening to different Abie Rotenberg songs and you won't get tired. He's up there as one of the greatest Jewish composers. BTW, he's from Toronto.

[@MEF7]

The Teardrop IS incredible and Abie sings it, so beautiful!

[@joeldick6871]

From all the songs I listed above, I think the one @PortuguesePai would appreciate the most is The Place Where I Belong.

[@avigdorf]

His name is pronounces AB. He has albums called Journeys. Almost all of their songs are in english and have moving stories. Feel free to review a selections of them.

[@MARTINSTERN]

“Little Kite” and “Teardrop” are classics. As is the original version of “Memories”

[@shimmysertin]

What you said about not telling these things to young kids, that's such a good point. There's loads of intergenerational trauma that the Jewish community of this generation is still recovering from, and I think a strong aspect of it is by how orthodox Jewish kids are taught from a very young age how we were betrayed and almost anihillated, which results in a general fear and mistrust of outsiders.

[@techtoktoe]

I am a huge fan of your music video reactions. Keep them coming! From your reactions it's so evident you have a huge heart and soul. And you are so perceptive. I've previously watched many of the videos you reacted to and didn't notice so many of the things you picked up on. There's an oldie but a goodie I want to recommend that is not as popular as others, but I really, really think it will blow you away! The video quality is bad, but the music, vocals and harmonies are absolutely stunning. It is composed and arranged by Yishai Lapidot, an Israeli singer that is known for his adult choir named Oif Simchas, and his children's choir Kinderlach. This particular video is Yishai Lapidot as the lead singer, along with a few singers in Israel that were popular years ago. Towards the end is a harmony that reaches such beautiful high notes. It is sung by Ohad Moskowitz who has since produced many of his own albums. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmokmeforZnp7s

[@El_Ezra_Meitar5]

Right in the middle of your suggested videos at the end of this one, you have a video suggestion of Uziya Tzadok singing in the reality show "music school". *Every* single performance of That kid there was breathtaking and I think you definatley should check them out here on the channel, or at least on your free time if that's your preference, for they are too beautiful to pass on. Anyway, if you're not the kind of person that dislike children singers 😅 I've come to realize some people dispise those.

[@ygross18]

Abie is definitely known more for his composing than his singing, which is why he has others singing alot of his songs. This is actually being sung by Mordechai Ben David and Avraham Fried, although the quality of the recording isn't that great Abie himself is not a survivor. I believe he is a child of survivors though. The old man in the video is just an actor

[@nameless5848]

abie rotenberg is literally my favorite artist all his songs are incredible

[@mordechaikohn5434]

Thanks for your reactions, always a thrill listening to it. And also a huge thanks for reacting successfully to some of my recommendations in the past This particular vid. Memories - competes with pseudo-live performances of today's days which are track recorded, enhanced and cleaned in a studio prior to publishing so it doesn't really do justice to those two Giants, performing a "real" live performance with all of its shortcomings. MBD is the King for a reason, and you are yet to react to one of many that will actually do justice to his name. Nonetheless, being in the line of reacting to Jewish music it will be a shame not to include the most famous composer/storyteller/ spiritual influencer of the century, the one and only late Rabbi Shlome Carlebach... It is difficult to pick a nice live clip which encapsulates his entire persona (he never produced professional productions as other typical performers) however, there is one I came across that might shine some light on his glory. It is a 45min clip though, so it's up to you whether or not to skim through the entire clip in your reaction or just part of it. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGGooKlpn85krck

[@freespeech100]

Many would prefer other people Vhameiveen yavin

[@1212mens]

Let me note that for us, the holocaust isn't only an historical atrocity. The trauma's still very present and palpable. That's why I'm not very surprised by the fact that the grandfather tries to explain to his little grandchild about it..

[@Sari-qu6jn]

First of all YAY and thank you!! My kids have been hounding me literally all weekend..."any new videos? When will there be new videos?" (Like I know???) You picked a beautiful and significant song...although I think you would have liked the Rivie Schwebel one much better. Regarding telling the grandchild his story--this song was written a generation ago, when I was a child. Around that time my grandfather moved in with us, he had had a stroke and needed 24 hour care. He would often wake up the whole house at night with his screaming nightmares. This was 50 years after the war. During the day, he never ever talked about his experiences. I would say the ones who did talk about it were probably a lot healthier. In any case yes, this was very much a part of our daily lives.

[@lcs8967]

Just wanted to mention that Abie Rotenberg is from Toronto. He is a genius in lyrics. Many of his songs are etched in my mind. He's got some fun songs too, not just serious ones. Like the iconic "Ride the train" and "The Ninth Man" heres a link to those songs. They're not music videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an_YpH2glNmbnck kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqq7qHp-abGGnJY

[@benignuman]

Thank you for this video. It was touching to see and hear your reactions to the power of these lyrics. Another suggestion: Eli Marcus (younger brother of the 8th Day guys) has an amazing voice IMHO. He has live performance of a medley of old MBD songs. He sound incredibly like MBD did as a young man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rUhpZpfs6cZ7c&ab_channel=ATeamOrchestra

[@yehudagreenwood2550]

The singers name is mordechai ben david

[@PortuguesePai]

Ya I mention that in the end when I see him and the crowd. Thanks for the clarification!

[@jacobfelix4260]

What a tremendously powerful song from Abie Rotenberg. This song comes from his Journeys, Vol. 2" album. He also wrote/composed "The Man From Vilna" in his "Journeys, vol 4" album, which you heard a cover of by the Lemmers. As everyone else mentioned, the cover of "Memories" that you're listening to here is sung by Mordechai Ben David (who you saw in "Samcheim") and AVraham Fried (who you saw in "Tanya"), but the audio quality is pretty bad here. Not sure where this video came from.

[@yossifriedman4828]

Good rundown

[@yeshaiatarshish7046]

This is from the Ohel Concert in 1998.

[@nameless5848]

abie rotenberg is know for having heart touching lyrics and his voice can breka you with the emotion

[@zahavashaw2083]

You should react to 'Ashes' by abie Rotenberg/journeys its about the Holocaust, and how the survivers built up the community, and kept faith and believed in God.

[@Tsofisticated]

3:40 I wish you were right... 🙍🏻‍♀ 9:06 NO! Abie is younger even now! he's singing in behalf of the survivors here 😮 10:21 oh, its a cover of the original song, sung by MBD and Avraham Fried (Abie Rotenberg sounds different, and h doesn't have a music video for that...) 😅 11:33 i liked the original much better 😐 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTclouabLmUoc0

[@Mo-bi5jg]

this is not him singing, its a cover. he has an incredible voice

[@allforcreativity]

You are spot on he's not necessarily known for his singing [not that he's bad] but he's well known for his beautiful lyrics he's made quite a few well known songs & thay were sung by other artists, in this song he's singing it with Avraham Fried

[@tzippyzurage4737]

Abie Rotenberg composed this song and wrote the lyrics as well.

[@yaffakaplan9872]

Fun fact. He actually did not write the lyrics. My cousin wrote the lyrics to this and man from vilna. They r family friends. Abie thanked her at a concert and said he finds it very hard to write lyrics to holocaust songs and thanked her for writing memories and man from vilna. Im assuming he had input in the lyrics obviously

[@mrtruth1351]

Yes it was a duet with MBD

[@yymlondo]

Love your content, Abie is actually Canadian, this is not him singing, but he is the best song writer and writes the most amazing lyrics.

[@judahvogel]

You should watch the evolution of Jewish music by the y-studs

[@hershyhecht]

I think the singing is done by MBD and Avraham Fried

[@mfs452]

You should listen to Abie Rottenberg he has a ver somber tone he is the composer of this song and many more alot of story telling in English

[@laserkahn5444]

The people that are singing are MBD and avram freid...

[@boltingvulture9970]

On your own time you should definitely watch/listen to the original recordings of these songs- Memories, Man from Vilna- really any Abie song. Abie is a master composer and the covers of his songs usually don't do the original versions justice.

[@davidg1060]

Abie rotenberg is more of a song writer than a singer but he does sometimes make appearances

[@lovetalent4125]

In my generation, and my mother's, many of us grew up with parents/grandparents who went through the holocaust and we learned first hand at a very young age, of the horrors that transpired then. As for the beautiful song, it's a well known Abie Rottenberg composition sung by the famous MBD and Avraham Fried, though the quality of this particular clip is awful.

[@hpyrkh3]

Abie’s voice control is actually not bad, try to listen to his original tracks.

[@rrm41]

This was a slide show at a hasc concert years ago sung by mordechai ben david and avraham fried.

[@KrenitzerReject]

It was a live show they made a video later

[@Eddielumber]

Please rate this video. This singer has the most trained voice in the orthodox jewish community

[@chelemalush8972]

Great choice! Nice Job

[@Mo-bi5jg]

get ready to cry

[@WannaBeHocker]

9:05 This is just a music video made by an organization for their fundraising concert

[@hershygutnick6498]

At the end he said “one thing gives me comfort…god in heaven won’t forget”

[@davidschwartzstein9188]

Another great song. All referring to the holocaust and what memories will be passed on after all of the survivors pass away.

[@davidschwartzstein9188]

And yes he’s very well known for his storytelling through songs

[@davidschwartzstein9188]

You’re right we are a very strong community and the holocaust is something that we talk about very often. A much larger concern is the world forgetting and therefore repeating it as opposed to is forgetting.

[@proudjewgirl2489]

yay memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jasin-gu4pi]

I have a very good suggestion for you he’s one of the best in todays Jewish music scene The video on you tube is called “hashamayim zanvil wienberger- Dirshu” you won’t regret it. Or “kegavno” by the same singer might be more fitting

[@sheerayb]

Recommendation: Not the best representation of his voice, but this is an iconic song written by Abie Rothenberg in his albums "Dveykus". He is performing here with other stars you might recognize, but focus on the music. This is a lullaby (part of the prayer recited at bedtime), and his music and arrangement gives you goosebumps. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imPZdaV-gr2Vmdk

[@ShaiHReef]

Btw Abie Rotenberg is also from Toronto

[@akollelavreich613]

If you would like to truly do a reaction on Abie Rotenberg; his music, lyrics, and voice, I recommend you reacting to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HcnqyerbR9fqM Its a song he composed a very long time ago, but its a newer video and he's collaborating with another singer, so that's two birds with one stone.

[@Shmuel790]

Wow thanks😊

[@mgottlieb8626]

Abie Rottenberg Composed the VILNA SONG that Lemmer's Sang

[@violetcarney3462]

Listen to memories by the schwebel family! That one is awesome! Let me know what you think please

[@bB-oy2rw]

This is not Abie Rotenberg singing, I really really think you will appreciate his actual voice, can you try “Little Kite” this version is the clearest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HcnqyerbR9fqM

[@solc1012]

Yes MBD & AVRHAOM FRID AT THE HASC EVENT AT THE EARLY 2000 I THINK

[@steveskaist6369]

Abie- Pronounced AY BEE (like the first 2 letter in the alphabet)

[@WannaBeHocker]

The voice quality is because of the age of the recording.....Here is a version of the song performed live by a father and his 2 sons....kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ3PaWygbNN6iqM

[@MEF7]

Fun fact, the son, Eli was the man at the checkout counter in the video Yalili. This version is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@WannaBeHocker]

@@MEF7 Eli (the older son - the one playing the piano) was the one at the checkout counter.....

[@MEF7]

@@WannaBeHocker You're right!

[@MeirLichtenstadter]

CHECK OUT "TZVI SILBERSTEIN" ITS A MUST

[@bradg9118]

I wish I could find a better version of this, but I'm a huge fan of "Voices for Israel". It was pretty much "We Are the World" but in support of Israel, with singers from throughout the Jewish music spectrum getting together and singing as one. Highly recommend, just wish there was a live version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp3Gf5ihpLB2iqM

[@daveportnoy790.]

Check out the song journey at sea by abie sung by eli schwebel

[@homefront-et4py]

@PortuguesePai To mix things up a bit, try these off-the-beaten-path singers: Daniel Kahn- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnmUl3iIeMRoZpY Yitzchok Fuchs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6qTmo1uoZdogJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKnhYlqq9Vli8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqCraKZ7pZuFgKc

[@teengrogu5177]

Abie rotenberg is lyrics more then voice

[@clh6618]

Wow, it's a pity you got set up to see this video, there were probably clearer videos and better versions to see. This was part of a concert. Abie Rotenberg is a prolific composer. He also composed Man from Vilna. A lot of his compositions are heavy, but thought provoking and poignant. I'll try to find a better song for you of Mordechai Ben David to watch - he is considered the King of Jewish Music, and I'm sure there are great videos of him to see.

[@hershygutnick6498]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaTOoGN-rJuaj7s Another song about Jewish Suffering and our commitment to G-D despite that, with Holocaust imagery(and some other Jewish tragedies too)

[@tamarfischer283]

I think it was pretty unfair to do this to you without warning. What a harrowing song. Many of us grew up knowing people whose parents had lost their spouse and children in the holocaust. I always wondered what it must have been like to know your mother or father (usually father) had invested all his hopes in a totally different family and kids before you were born- and they were gone and never mentioned. This song and video so well portrays that pain- looking at a grandchild and remembering another whose memory was smothered

[@fayerosenberg7505]

You really should listen to Yoni Z. His song Odeh or Crown. He is another extremely popular Jewish singer.

[@7lightedroses]

Can you do journey at sea

[@ybm594]

Can you do Nitzacht iti hakol -yishay ribo?🙏🏼

[@vk4296]

abies father was a holocaust survivor I think, that's why he has a few songs on the holocaust

[@joeldick6871]

@PortuguesePai Here's another song I'd love to see you react to. It's a cover of a song composed by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (who I'm sure you'll get to sooner or later). It has a very interesting intro played on a real shofar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_Ok2qDaMl-isk

[@BWE-100]

Yes MBD sang that

[@kovyjacob]

This is the original sung by Abie Rotenberg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTclouabLmUoc0.

[@joeldick6871]

Abie isn't famous for his voice; he's known for his melodies and lyrics.

[@ha3105]

So sad..

[@proudjewgirl2489]

i think abie is more known for the lyrics and melody but his voice is good too, i don't think he's actually singing in the clip

[@Sari-qu6jn]

As far as the voices (sorry for spamming) as people have said the quality is not good. But also, MBD and Avraham Fried are both power performers while Abie Rotenberg is known for his very soft and gentle compositions and voice. So this song is not the best vehicle for these voices.

[@levik599]

The video from 1988