Avraham Fried - Abba (Live) | Reaction

[@freespeech100]

I used to work (from 1991-1995) at a camp for kids suffering with cancer and other terminal diseases. Avraham Fried wouldn't just come to perform for the kids, he would leave the stage and let others sing while he danced, hugged and spoke with campers. If a kid was in a wheelchair, he would hold the kids hands and sing with him. (And actually, one of my wheelchair-bound campers (because he was weak from chemotherapy) was so excited to dance with Avraham Fried that he got out of his wheelchair to dance hand in hand. The child was 6 years old, probably weighed 30 pounds, his body weak and withering from chemotherapy. He hadn't been out of a wheelchair for days. Nobody who saw that had a dry eye. Kids sense that this guy is genuine, full of deep love and joy, not sadness and pity, even when some of the songs are emotional). Then he would stay after the concert as well to talk to all the kids about their struggles and give them hope. What an exceptional person!

[@CSSZiegler]

Avraham Fried is the most humble man I've ever performed drums for on stage

[@CSSZiegler]

@@freespeech100 Yes I've seen examples like you described. He's a true mentch

[@sirexcellent5310]

A good man

[@shimshi2003]

he's actuly THE star of jewish music. and i love what you said about the smile in he's eyes.

[@MrAvramim]

He is no doubt the KING of Jewish music. He is like old wine, he gets better and better (he is not a young guy). This song is talking about God. Abba means father in Hebrew. Basically Shuv means return. Our father (abba) keeps returning to us even though we are not prefect and sin. He is always forgiving. This song was an enormous hit when it came out and still sung all over. Avraham fried is a legend and highly respected not only for his music but for his character as well. He is such a humble person and runs from attention and fanfare when he is no doubt the biggest and busiest Jewish Music singer. Fantastic review and good choice of song. His voice is breathtaking!!!!! Check out his other videos and music albums he will amaze you!!!

[@shmosel_]

Heresy. There is only one king of Jewish music and no other king besides him.

[@shiranussbaum9895]

Yes he’s singing to our father, our king, our God!❤

[@USA_Shark]

Okay wow, just finished going through every video in your hasidic music reactions Playlist. It cost me an entire night! How wonderful! Thank you so much! ❤

[@avrahamnachshonbookatz9992]

i once had the incredible privilege of being in a boys choir that opened an avraham freid concert with 2 songs. was an incredible experience. before the show started avraham came and hung out and chatted with all the guys in the choir for a bit. during the intermision, he was just wandering around the crowds talking to people and taking pictures with anyone who wanted.

[@yehonatanlevy1]

I've been to he's concert a few times, hands down the best vocalist in the industry. One thing that I love about his shows is like you mentioned you have people from all spectators come to unite through music. The song expresses the emotion of love to our "father" - God.

[@PortuguesePai]

Ya, you could really get a sense of how much he was feeling at the moment. And I could only imagine the energy at his concert, lucky you!

[@Thingsandcosas]

Nah Shulem is even better

[@jacobbay3114]

Shuler isn't a singer, he's a chazzan. Avraham Fried has the best range.

[@Joseph-cr6il]

Thank you so much! I've listened to this song probably hundreds of times but i never appreciated it as much as when i saw your reaction

[@shanaplotsker3873]

I just found your videos two days ago but I just want to tell you I am loving these videos. Thank you for making them!!

[@PortuguesePai]

Thanks so much for the kind words Shana. I too have just found all this wonderful music, and I'm enjoying the ride and discovery!

[@חןגרפיקה]

@@PortuguesePai Yes, he is crying because he was moved. This is a very emotional song. The lyrics in this song are about our relationship with Go-d and how much Go-d loves us like a father loves his son. Father = abba in Hebrew

[@dlrab6351]

There is a song called "shine a little light" it has a bunch of singers on it. The person who made this song is yitzy hurwitz , he has ALS . It's a beautiful and emotional song ,worth listening ,besides you may recognize one or 2 singers on it

[@lschwartz1777]

Yes I was gonna suggest this it’s really beautiful.

[@heathermuzquiz1486]

me too

[@amiller6545]

G-d bless, brother! Love that you are doing this. It is cool and fascinating. I've been listening to Jewish music my whole life (as well as other stuff) and it still blows my mind how much continues to come out, as well as the great variety within the world of Jewish music. Music is deeply essential to this religion. Keep enjoying and sharing!

[@Mo-bi5jg]

Avraham fried used to get played on the radio back in the day. He is a true talent

[@PortuguesePai]

Legit? That's awesome, any song in particular that comes to your mind that was on the radio?

[@shira613]

@@PortuguesePai his songs were/ are played on Jewish radio stations

[@broweiss6486]

Wow he is singing for a very long time in our community and nobody knows y we love his face now we know it's his smiling eyes that's my best one 😜respect

[@orahzipper1308]

This is a beautiful song about our universal "Abba," which is Hebrew for 'Daddy', referring to G-d as the King of the World and Father to all. It's a heartfelt song about love of G-d, and 'returning' ("shuva") to G-d, or G-d returning to us with mercy. You might have heard him sing the word "Tateh" several times. That means "Father" in Yiddish (the Jewish language composed of Hebrew and middle German, with Polish and Russian words thrown in, which was spoken by the Jews in Eastern Europe in the last centuries, and is still spoken today by Jews also in the U.S.). And yes, those are the lyrics flashing across the screen. Very powerful song. So glad you appreciate this incredible music.

[@bustamoon4632]

This is one of my favorite songs ❤

[@avrumydermer]

I found your channel last night late at night & I have set on your reaction clips today for many hours, I love your content, this is fresh, unique, fun & inspirational as well... Me as a Jew watching someone like you reacting to the 'king of Jewish music' (& so many other beautiful other stars out there) is amazing. The lyrics on the screen is the lyrics to the song. Please keep on posting those clips. P.s you can find this clip with English & Spanish subtitles on KZbin.

[@zayiith]

This another amazing singing. The emotions are real, as most these songs are worship.

[@zeddi4946]

Really like to hear your perspective on traditional Jewish music!!! Many thanks

[@ha3105]

Avraham Fried is the uncle of Benny Friedman, the previous singer for whom you made a reaction video and the performance took place at the Sultan's pool. The place is in Jerusalem.

[@Mo-bi5jg]

And Benny Friedman is cousins with the singers from 8th day

[@heathermuzquiz1486]

​@@Mo-bi5jg don't forget simche Friedman

[@08_crown_vic]

@@Mo-bi5jg and Eli marcus the brother of the 8th day Brothers

[@Eve.j.b]

Translation: (not word for word) He protects us He loves us He's our father He protects us at war He's with us in hiding My father is the king of the world Father father father King of the world King King King Our father U forgive us time after time I keep running from you back to you And to answer some of ur questions: -Shuv meens agian not rain ;) -Bald people still have to wear a kippa they just find one that fits them..

[@strrts5135]

I think shiv means returning

[@anndrew7908]

Hi you said that it's amazing that it's repetitive and it's not annoying, well you got it that's Jewish songs it is full of meaning emotion and soul!! Keep it up!

[@mendelerlenwein6738]

Put Eli Marcus in your list as well, another nephew of Avraham Fried and extremely talented

[@heathermuzquiz1486]

and simche Friedman

[@shira613]

YAY! Thank you so much for reacting to this! 😃

[@tourots]

One question you had that I don't think was answered - yes, the patterns of the yarmulka mean something. Some communities only wear black velvet, others wear felt, and other communites wear light colored knitted yarmulkas/kippas . Most people don't wear clips, they just get the size that will fit to their head. Many balding men actually appreciate the way it covers their bald spot. In some communities where they wear only black yarmulkas as adults, younger boys under bar mitzvah wear different colored ones, or ones with designs on them just for fun.

[@shimmysertin]

fun fact: he's really called Friedman, uncle of Benny Friedman!

[@thefuza150]

And the unfortunate brother of Manis friedman who has given Avrohom some hard times

[@shimmysertin]

@@thefuza150 😯

[@yeshevishman]

@@thefuza150 let's try to keep the lashon harah out from this community, please.

[@eliseomanzor3782]

​@@thefuza150what? What si the storie?

[@jedimmj11]

Translation: He watches over us He loves us He is the father of all In wars, He watches over us In (times of) concealment, then too He is with us My father is king of the universe Father, father, father, king of the universe King, king, king, father of all Again and again You forgive Only with You is there an escape Father, oh father!

[@proudamerican702]

I've never needed clips to keep my yarmulke on. We have to Chace it if there's a surprise wind. But over time we learn to anticipate most of those. A lot of my bald friends like the yarmulke bc it covers up some of the bald spots. Generally different communities stick to certain styles of yarmulke but there's no steadfast rules for who wears what. It's more traditional. Your buddy still here in a NY hospital it's been over a year now. But I have been sick for 3 years.

[@benabimusic1288]

Absolutely love your reactions! Keep the contact coming! Here is a KZbin link of an Orthodox Jewish guy covering Michael Bublé feeling good.

[@b.miller2799]

Shuv means return / repent. Makes sense it also means rain in Portuguese - same root, the water cycle returns, and it rains

[@eliyahurahimi]

Very interesting insight.

[@s.m.e.139]

Watch "Father Don't Cry" by Avraham Fried 🙏

[@danieljacobs5810]

Hey! Awesome videos! “שוב ושוב” actually means “again and again” but rain was a good guess😂 keep up the good work

[@PotionSwap]

You gotta do Halev Sheli with Ishay Ribo and Omer Adam

[@MEF7]

Avraham Friedman is the king of Jewish music!! His brother is Rabbi Manis Friedman, a popular rabbi on KZbin.

[@shortfilmstudios4715]

Ok I understand regarding on TOV great commentary by the way 👍

[@cryptictalmudicconcepts-sh1859]

Your question @ 8:00 about the yarmulke when bold. Yes one wears even without hair. The clips is to make it easier not to loose it.

[@noamappel2296]

The lyrics are those on the screen. Most Hasidic songs are composed to verses from Jewish holy books. Otherwise, they comprised from a verse and chorus (usually one of each). The different yarmulkes sometimes represent different streams of orthodox jews. Those would differ in fabric. The patterns don't mean anything. Bold men are obligated to wear a head cover, a yarmulke or cap, as well. The clips are just to fasten them so they don't fly off and are not at all obligatory.

[@MyPostville]

One of his best songs ever

[@z-ro]

Out of everyone on your list so far, DEFINITELY check out Ishay Ribo next! His live performances are absolutely beautiful, he performs for whole stadiums of all types of people too. I recommend “live | Ishai Ribo & Akiva | Do No Let Go”

[@PortuguesePai]

Thanks so much for the suggestion! It's wonderful how many live performances there are in the Jewish music scene

[@m.d.7228]

I don't know if it was specifically this performance; he mentioned in an interview that he performed this song in Israel just hours after a terror attack a few years ago. (Sultan's Pool is a concert hall in Israel.)

[@ygross18]

The answer to the yarmulka question: everyone wears them even bald people, they may just need a bigger size so it stays on without clips. And the colors and patterns vary with different segments of the Jewish population

[@vk4296]

love your channel u do a great job! uziya tzadok sings shema yisroel is a winner!

[@jackyjust5600]

Hey this guy is Jewish music legend

[@mendelkahn8639]

Yeah it’s the lyrics!

[@soniagarrido1901]

Wuau, otro grande, tiene temas muy hermosos

[@dgrunwald]

Wow really love your content!

[@yoyoduberstein271]

Gots to check out more Avraham freid content. He has an English song “father dont cry” you should check out. Abba means father just for reference.

[@dlrab6351]

Please do its also amazing. I think father don't cry was for his father

[@lschwartz1777]

Fun fact about yarmulkes that I know from having brothers (tho I may be wrong bc I’ve never worn one myself) the short your hair, the easier it is for the yarmulke to “stick” and stay on your head. It’s usually only people with slightly longer hair who need the clips to keep it on. I’m not sure if that makes it easier for bald people, but it could be. Just a thought. Someone tell me if I’m right or not.

[@PortuguesePai]

Haha, thanks for that. I figured the longer the hair the easier, but maybe the balder the better 😆

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

6:42 - The word for rain is "geshem", but here's something that might sound more mind-blowing: "Shuva" doesn't mean rain in Hebrew, but in ancient times, when there was a drought in Israel, Jews would pray for forgiveness because our sins caused drought. In Hebrew, "Shuva" has the root-word for "returning to a dwelling place" and can mean "'repent" in grander context. So when we do "Teshuva", we can get the rain back. So perhaps, the broad terms that come from the root-word (that includes "Shuva" and "Teshuva" make it special.

[@vladsamoilov897]

Regarding question around 6:30 mark - in this context it's "again and again"

[@music11211]

My name is chilu posen i have a choir called "mezamrim choir" YOU HAVE FOUND THE "king" and let me say that again You just found the "KING" of jewish music This is one of his masterpieces The shuv veshuv that you are questioning what it means The translations to that word is "again and again" That even if we sin you forgive us AGAIN AND AGAIN

[@akcsamiru]

patterns on yarmulke are fashion except when there are some words which can mean certain things and express a specific idea

[@Gucci3beastpro]

This was an amazing video Please make a video of “shulem lemmer a million dreams”

[@MEF7]

Yes it's the lyrics.

[@ERANRAN11]

ABBA = DAD DAD in this song is GOD

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

7:50 - Most people I know don't have a pattern on a yamaka. Some could have meaning with it, but many people just seem to have various patterns knitted on to it. I've always worn single-colored head-coverings, but other groups of people may want to be more fashionable...They "clip" it into the hair because they aren't wearing the larger yamakas. Think of a Yamaka like a Kippa or "Cap". It would make sense to wear a head-covering that doesn't require a clip. Additional Notes: A Jewish woman covers her hair if she's married. That's the law of modesty that doesn't apply to those who have never been married. Now if she's bald, then maybe she wouldn't have to wear one, but I'm not sure about this as I've never met a woman who has shown off being bald...As for men, the Yamaka has nothing to do with hair. The head-covering of men existed in all the Abrahamic faiths. The Yamaka, Kippa (Modern Hebrew), and Kufi (Arabic) are all the same thing in practice even among the Christians and Muslims. A man fears G-d because he is not above G-d. That is what such represents.

[@youtubeaddict1]

The pattern on the yarmulka is a design element. And no, if ur bald ur not exempt...lol

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

3:23 - Yes, those are the lyrics being played above.

[@YLvids]

Dude, I love your reviews, there’s something so authentic and refreshing about you. As many have pointed out, it’s amazing to see the music we’ve grown up with suddenly getting such positive attention from the outside. If you’re looking for some fun music videos, that are Jewish takes on non-Jewish songs, I’ve acted, directed, written and sang in a bunch. To name a few, “What does Haman Say” and “2014: A Pesach Medley,” both by A.K.A. Pella. There’s also one I just released with some guys this year, called “A Throwback Shavuos Medley” by Geshmakapella, which I think you’ll really enjoy. I wrote the lyrics/script, directed, acted and sang. I also did the photography/videography/video editing. All of the above are acapella parodies (for lack of a better word) of non-Jewish songs. They’re in English, though there are lots of Hebrew words you might not fully get. Check them out!

[@YLvids]

Check this one out. If you like it, check out the others as well. It’s super different than what you’ve reviewed so far, and shows a more whimsical (yet still really cool sounding) side of Jewish music. Plus, it’s a parody of songs you most definitely already know! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHK5lnebiZtpnq8

[@AlexanderY18]

Avraham Fried has lots of English songs as well which you might enjoy and understand.

[@PortuguesePai]

I'll definitely check out some songs with some English in it I'm sure! But contrary to what I've seen thus far, some of the songs with English just don't sound as good to me. I don't really mind not knowing what everything being said means. I think I'm enjoying more of how they sound VS what they're saying. Obviously knowing the words as well would add another layer, but the emotion usually comes through it seems.

[@AlexanderY18]

@@PortuguesePai fair enough. BTW I really enjoy your video's, it's fun to see a outsider's view on stuff you grew up with. Thanks so much. Keep it up!

[@PortuguesePai]

@@AlexanderY18 appreciate the kind words and suggestion! I too am having a blast, I can see how growing up with this music would be so uplifting and bring community together

[@Hamaadan]

About the patterns on the yamakas: Yes and no. The particular pattern doesn't mean anything, but the overall style often indicates what particular spiritual path or sect one affiliates with. Black velvet is typical for what is often referred to as "ultra orthodox," whereas knitted ones are associated with "religious nationalist" in Israel or "modern orthodox" in the US. To a great extent it's about one's personal direction or style.

[@shmuelphillips1740]

The patterns on the yarmulka are for fashion and also bold people wear a yarmulka.

[@andybales4334]

Those are the lyrics occasionally coming down from the top. Abba (אבא) is Father in Hebrew. He is speaking about G-d not necessarily his biological father. Avraham Fried is such a beautiful singer and human being. May we have many more like him. Humble and loves his creator. When he sings, in my opinion, he is connecting to the millions of Jewish souls over the past 2000 years who have suffered. By the way the patterns on the Yamikas don't mean much, only the material, but it isn't important. We are all Jews, family and are biologically a race of people. Thanks for your channel, really refreshing to see your perspective.

[@simchasherer7640]

On the screen are the lyrics. The pattern means what streak of a religious Jew you feel part of.

[@miniety2442]

the ones with the pattern is a different culture

[@alanfein9882]

Many Jewish songs are religious based and evokes deep emotions in this singer and audience so the same words can have different emotions while the it’s being sung even while being repetitive

[@mendelkahn8639]

Regarding your question about a Yamika it’s a custom that every jew wear’s it. I’m not exactly sure how it became the custom for every Jew to wear it because it’s not in the Torah to “cover your head” But it’s a sign of being connected to G-d Also Bold people will wear bigger yamika’s that stay on their head.

[@henrysand3900]

you are extremely perceptive of jewish music details. you bring a magical awareness that a take for granted. it really brings a nice twist to the songs you comment on.

[@shiranussbaum9895]

Abba means father and yes those are the lyrics on the screen

[@dlrab6351]

Told you he is amazing.. please continue to check his songs he has an amazing voice. Also Mordechai Ben David

[@jafbour]

The words on top are the lyrics

[@shmilymorgenstern4626]

👑

[@avrahamnachshonbookatz9992]

One is still required to wear a yarmulka if one does not have hair, the two things are unrelated. My father has been bald most of his life from alapesha. He just wears a very big one that fits well to his head.

[@josiboom360]

Rain in Hebrew is Geshem

[@shoshigotfryd460]

Did anyone suggest yerakrak yet?

[@Emineh17]

If you want to see one of the best Jewish concerts with a massive orchestra, check out Yaakov Shwekey Live in Nokia.

[@eliseomanzor3782]

Yes!

[@FredaWerdiger]

Haha. Yarmulkas. Modern Orthodox wear croquet ones and that can be a bit of a fun hobby making different patterns or whatever. Orthodox (like the singer) wear plain ones and usually they are bigger and fit snuggly on the head without any clips. You can find ones that dont move even if it's not held in place. It's a whole thing and different types of Jews wear different ones. It's hard to find ones that are a bit cool and fit snuggly welcome to an entire world. People can be really fussy about their choices of kippot.

[@yairmizrahy9334]

Shuv ve shuv - It says over and over again

[@shira613]

All the singers you've listened to so far are American, except for these two. There are a bunch of singers people call "the king..." but that's a matter of opinion. I'd say the most WELL KNOWN nowadays are Shwekey and Avraham Fried and in Israel- Ishai Ribo as well.

[@shira613]

Sorry, I meant to write this comment on the video of Yishai Ribo and Akiva. 🤭

[@menachemwise2839]

Shuva means return to God this song is about retiring to God! He’s one of the most famous Jewish singers( in my opinion the best)

[@saraestherspiero5278]

lyric translation: He is he, guarding us He is he, loves us He is he, everyone's father In wars, guard us Hidden, there with us too My father, he is the king of the world. Father, father, father, king of the world King, king, king, father of all You repeatedly forgive Just you run away, Dad, dad Please have mercy, have mercy please Father Father, father, father, king of the world, King, king, king, father of all You repeatedly forgive Just you run away Dad, dad

[@mattgenius9894]

Yarmulka design is a style. Also you can use a clip but hair doesn’t matter. Still wear it

[@thatjudean4678]

Hi, I came across your channel and I absolutely love it! Just a tip, you could look up the lyrics and see what the emotion behind it is and what they’re saying.

[@HadassahJacobs]

Shuva means "return"!

[@eliyahurahimi]

Patterns on the Kipa don't officially mean anything. However adherents to certain sects or philosophies might prefer different types, knitted, matte black cloth, felt cloth, knitted with a start of david in the middle or with words around the rim.

[@davecatchd1606]

Journeys Abe rotenberg all English beautiful song

[@EvilStrikerShorts]

8:05 When you are bald you use a suede kippah it has more friction so it doesn't fall of easily if that doesn't work they just use double sided tape

[@JewishSingers]

Shuva means return

[@MyFamily23-d6k]

Hy try to see Tamir grinderg the song when we're young ❤

[@avrohomz3777]

The words on the screen are the lyrics

[@MF-qo2yu]

How we can forget Mordechai ben David also known as MBD?? check him out as well he is also an older singer with w white beard. You’ll love it

[@nathanrosen8076]

Hey man, love the genuine reactions to these videos. Can you react to Ishai Ribo?

[@broweiss6486]

The words on the screen is the lyrics of the song by the way this song was acutely the most picked up song by the Jewish community two years ago

[@Lukshen]

Here's my comment on this video as a chasidic jew who loves this song. So this song was released about 3 years ago, composed by bentzy shtein from Israel, staring avraham fried and ari hill. The original song has 3 portions, Hebrew, English, and Yiddishe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZnblIauecynfqs This performance is in Israel so he only sang the Hebrew version. A interesting note about this song, as a artist who released hundreds of songs for more than 30 years, this is his first single ever to release. If you gotta pick one artist to be the number one king of Jewish Music it's definitely avraham fried. (His real name is avraham friedman 😅)

[@Dave_levinger]

Can you do a review on this song called “Stranger”

[@chelemalush8972]

Those are the lyrics on the screen... shuva means return

[@smoldio8744]

Avraham fried is legit the GOAT of Jewish music

[@izzym1]

Avraham Friedman (Benny Friedmans uncle) who goes by Avraham Fried on stage is one of the first real Orthodox-Jewish musical stars. He has a plethora of albums and countless musical hits over the decades. His voice is golden as you could tell and yes he sings with real emotion--those Hebrew words were in fact the lyrics--this song is about how G-d protects his nation. As I mentioned in a previous video, the purpose of a yarmulka is just so that your head should always be covered it technically doesn't matter how it's covered or what color or design the yarmulke is, though the "yeshiva" community will typically wear a plain black one. And yes this applies even to bald people 😂 (most yarmulkas aren't actually clipped to the hair, it just rests on the head.) Also many songs repeat words because it's phrases from scripture.

[@PortuguesePai]

Haha, ya I remember you mentioned as long as the head is covered, but I tend to forget there's other garments the men wear on the head besides the yarmulkas 😂. The emotion in his voice was really nice, added such "realness" to what the words meant/mean to him during the performance.

[@izzym1]

@@PortuguesePai yup he's top notch (congrats on 400! 🤯)

[@zachdzikansky5090]

It means to come back

[@mendelkahn8639]

Also “Shuva” means “again”

[@MSW613]

"Shuva" means "return"

[@maarava]

Both "return" and "again" come in hebrew from the same root i think. Anyway in this song it means "Again". And it's not "shuva" it's "shuv va'shuv".... the "va" means "and".... so " again and again"....

[@johnjacobs7426]

@@maarava you are correct, it's again. "Again and again you forgive"

[@ygross18]

Check out Yaakov Shwekey, Ishay Ribo and Hanan Ben Ari