Avraham Fried - Tanya | Reaction

[@NIF18]

This song is a story from the Talmud where the high priest in the holy temple in Jerusalem entered the holy of holies and encountered the presence of G-d. And G-d asked for a blessing from the High Priest. (It's not a woman, it's the high priest who's a guy but wore sacred robes) The high priest responded with a blessing of (paraphrasing) "may it be your will that you treat your children with an extra measure of kindness and understanding" "And G-d nodded His head." :)

[@mfs452]

Spot on

[@mattkanter1729]

God or angel encounter? ie .., exactly who is ‘Akrusiel’ ? I seem to recall that the opinions on this vary …. Thanks

[@groinemhonilgekker8914]

Tanya means "we have learned in a Rabbinic text".

[@groinemhonilgekker8914]

@@mattkanter1729 God, not an angel. See the Rashba on this piece.

[@crust7656]

@@groinemhonilgekker8914 Check R’Chaim as well

[@nickname5910]

"This Tanya lady must have done something to him" BEST LINE EVER!!!

[@z-ro]

Ikr 😂 but then when he said you can hear the yearning for _something_ in his voice, that gave me chills

[@jpdphoto2494]

Definitely yearning there, but not to lady Tanya... Yearning for the temple.

[@sunrisecenter4586]

I know LOL that was hilarious

[@JMArchives]

Not even close

[@El_Ezra_Meitar5]

Oh my god I laughed so hard

[@ItayDoi]

Don’t know if anyone already wrote that but- actually the saxophonist is a well known jazz artist name Daniel Zamir. You should search him up, but its alto and soprano saxophone all over

[@izzym1]

He really is one of the best! Great reaction, love to watch someone experiencing this song for the first time. Interesting that you brought up the children at the concert. As you may have come to understand about orthodox Jews, modesty is very important as well as trying to act with understanding that we're always in the presence of G-d. This obviously applies to adults as well as their children. Therefore generally concerts and events in the orthodox community are family friendly. This has become one of my favorite youtube channels, I'm checking all the time for new content!

[@Sweet92879]

"Tanya" means "we learned." We learned Rabbi Yishmael Ben Elisha said On one occasion I entered To offer burning incense In the innermost (sanctum of the temple) And I saw Akatriel The Lord, God of Legions Seated on his throne Mighty and ascendant And he said to me, Yishmael my son Bless me I said to him, May it be your will That your mercy overcome your anger, That your mercy predominate over your character (may you) engage with your children with your attribute of mercy And bring them close beyond what the law requires (and) he nodded his head at me

[@mosytube]

I see many comments already explained the meaning of the song. However it’s important to realize the context. The High Priest only entered the Holy of Holies on the solemn day of Yom Kippur. The concept that he saw G-d’s presence is beyond our comprehension. The idea that G-d asked the high priest to bless Him is shocking. The beautiful blessing he gives G-d is joyful, thus the faster beat. However the vibe of the whole song is solemn. I think that explains the toned down audience.

[@nissonf8738]

Very good point

[@Newcomer2345]

Nicely explained!👏

[@Sari-qu6jn]

Oh wow I am so happy you did this one. It's a classic though this is not the greatest version of it musically...I've never heard a live one that tops the original recording. Re Avraham Fried's voice--what is amazing about him is he never stops producing and never stops improving. His control is the result of decades of working on his voice. He really and truly keeps getting better (and this one is not so recent--you can date them by the color of his beard 😁) He's also one of the most gracious people you'll ever meet.

[@רבקה-צ8ע]

I didn't see if anyone commented about the name. Tania is not a woman's name! The song talks about the work of the High Priest - the most important person on the most important day of the year for Jews and in the most important place - the Holy of Holies in the Temple that we pray for and hope will be built soon

[@jedimmj11]

This a contender for his most iconic song. It's not a lady pictured, but a man in a robe, namely the High Priest of the Jerusalem Temple. "Tanya" means "it was taught" in Aramaic. The song is a word for word excerpt from a Talmudic text. Translation: It was taught: Rabbi Yishmoel son of Elisha said, "One time I entered to offer the incense in the innermost place [i.e. the Holy of Holies] and I saw Akasri'el Yah, Lord of Legions [i.e. G-d], and He was seated upon a high and exalted throne, and He said to me, "Yishmoel, My son; bless Me." (Upbeat music starts) I said to Him: “May it be Your will that Your mercy quell Your anger, and may Your mercy prevail over Your other qualities, and may You act toward Your children with the quality of mercy, and may You accept them beyond the confines of the law."

[@nafg613]

this should be the top comment

[@Newcomer2345]

Pin this comment!!!!

[@politicallyincorrect7350]

You would really enjoy the song Aderaba, also from Avraham Fried!

[@rosegold4594]

Couldn’t stop laughing every time you said lady tanya… great guess though Keep it up 👍

[@Tsofisticated]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nsh5794]

Hahahahahahahah

[@BittulGate]

I've heard this songs many many times but witnessing you hearing and making sense of it was a wonderful experience! You just got another subscriber!

[@NIF18]

The king! That gesture at the beginning was because people had recognized the intro and were applauding the song

[@ayz92]

Once you heard "Tanya", you can officially say you know Jewish music. 😂 (It's super classic)

[@davidg1060]

Video 1 of thanking Portuguese pai for frequent uploads

[@PortuguesePai]

haha, you're hilarious David

[@JMArchives]

@@PortuguesePai that “lady” is the high priest serving g-d on the holiest day of the year

[@SH-yo6em]

The men in this sect of Judaism often wear black and white. Not a law but more of a tradition. One reason is because it's a proper way to dress and therefore a reminder to always act properly. Another reason is because they are trying not to emphasize outward appearance too much, they pick one look that is classic and just stick with it. Also the uniformity helps them to all feel connected.

[@mordechaischon7839]

This Tanya lady must have done something to him! 😂😂😂

[@bB-oy2rw]

In general religious Jews don’t sing about women, their relationships are kept private and sacred, unless once in a while they will sing about their wife in a respectful way like “Eishes Chayil” (women of valor) a traditional song that extols the virtue of women, but they would never sing about relationships.

[@originalklein7198]

You got it all wrong "Eishes Chayil" is from the Bible it talks about the shechinah not God forbid about someone's personal wife or himself

[@shanasheinfeld6006]

@@originalklein7198 not quite, it extols the virtues of the wife, and how they bring the Shechina into the home.

[@nafg613]

@@shanasheinfeld6006 There are a few layers of meaning, it means literally but is also a metaphor for Torah and talmidei chachamim

[@nafg613]

Also it's not speaking about a specific individual

[@jeremiasvonsiebner5540]

@@nafg613 it's Avraham mourning for Sarah.

[@denagottlieb9084]

Oh gosh! You are a tenor/baritone player! Me too! And I agree with what you said about the sound of the alto. Another thing about Fried - he doesn't behave like a star. Very humble. It's not about him. It's about bringing holiness and happiness to others. No ego here.

[@AlexanderY18]

The Saxophone player is actually a pretty big Jewish musician named Daniel Zamir. You can find many of his instrumental stuff on KZbin.

[@ayz92]

10:21 the structure behind the man (high priest) is an illustration of the "Beit Hamikdash" - the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (that was destroyed a few thousand years ago).

[@שטערנילוי]

OK OK Let’s make it clear once and for all! Avraham Fried IS THE KING!! Of the Jewish music! There are alot of good singers But he is THE KING! and Nif18 comment is spot on! 👏🏻

[@cjay1590]

Ok, I love Avraham Fried, but to call him king is מורד במלכות. (Long live MBD 😉)

[@freespeech100]

Pretty sure that the first to be called King of Jewish Music was MBD, and that the context was that Michael Jackson was being called the King of Pop at the time (and a lot of people considered that both pretentious and true, so that produced a lot of discussion) --- so some promoters started referring to MBD as King of Jewish Music.

[@MosheGenuth]

You categorized the first part of the song as "sad." But the correct terminology is longing. Religous, observant Jews do not long for a woman named Tanya, or otherwise, they long for Godliness. The lady is not a "lady" you thought you recognized is not a lady, but the High Priest. That is what the first part of the song is about. Longing. The High Priest entering the Holy of Holies once a year (on Yom Kippur) longs to have his prayers answered. But once he starts his actual prayer, in the Holy of Holies, the mood (as interpreted by the song's composer) turns to festive as prayer, even supplicative, can be festive.

[@jedimmj11]

I mean, observant Jewish men also long for a woman. We don't write songs about it, but we're still human.

[@adinatovalandon3230]

Also, you can interpret it as joy that the High Priest lived (if the Jews weren't forgiven for their sins, the High Priest would die for them)

[@mendelsherman]

Alto sax player is Daniel Zamir. One of the most legendary jazz horn players in Israel.

[@marcsocalif3364]

This song is a classic.

[@hannadell7666]

Thank you so much for making these incredible videos. I'm loving them! Just a little clarification. Tanya is not a woman. It's actually an Aramaic word for saying and "it was taught", referring to a teacher relaying a story or lesson to their student. In this case the teacher was Rabbi Yishmael the son of Rabbi Elisha and he was telling over a story to his students.

[@joelkabs2521]

😂😂 this might be one of best things I’ve seen in years.

[@חןגרפיקה]

Wow the best song ever. If I may just give you a little advice: every time you see an Orthodox Jewish singer Especially if it's Avraham Fried or Moti Stimnitz, they will never sing a song whose lyrics are written about a relationship with a woman or love. Their songs are words of prayer or Talmud. The painting you thought was a woman it was a painting of a man with special clothing they call it clothes of "kehona" so the man who wears them is called "kohen gadol"

[@freespeech100]

I know what you mean. But there are songs about women, just not romantic.....if they sing Shoshanas Yaakov (Esther), or Kol B'Rama (Rachel) or another song about Mame Rochel.....or a song about Miriam or Dvora (who actually wrote a song 😄).....

[@חןגרפיקה]

@@freespeech100 ok. I meant that there is no song about a relationship between a man and a woman, a love song or anything like that. An ultra-Orthodox Jewish singer will never sing a song about it at all

[@חןגרפיקה]

@@banny2092 I meant songs about love. אשת חיל it is not a love song.

[@ellie7589]

@@banny2092 Eishes Chayil was actually written by King Solomon about his mother.

[@proudjewgirl2489]

he is really good with heartfelt songs, but that's not the only kind of songs he sings

[@eellaanndd]

Oh! Tanya! What a song!!

[@YYIJK]

NIF18's comment is accurate. If you care to get the perspective of a musician that is intimately familiar with the language and the culture and could share some vital insights to bring the message to life, feel free to reach out. :) In a tiny nutshell, the song embodies the Jewish-people's yearning for the full realization of G-d's glory throughout creation... It's a story that displays G-d's humility; though G-d has no needs, He desires to be intimately connected, bonded, unified with - to be blessed by - His creations.

[@shiranussbaum9895]

Avraham fried-The Legend

[@acohen8264]

Avraham Fried is unarguably one of the greatest Jewish singers of all time. And he has been at it since what, late 70s? He has plenty of English songs as well. There is so much Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic peppered into the daily language of the Jewish people that there will always be words and phrases that are not in English even in the "English" songs.

[@heshydrew]

Absolutely hilarious! Happens to be alot of Jewish love songs are love between God and the people... but they are indeed love songs

[@tzvizzleclippers3179]

Give Levi Robin a try. Incredible voice, very unique

[@Moogles1982]

It’s not a lady in the visuals. It’s the High Priest wearing the priestly robes as he goes about his daily service in the holy temple in Jerusalem.

[@simcheabramson2834]

Congratulations on your 2000 subscribers!!!!!!🏆🎆

[@PortuguesePai]

Thank you so much!!

[@NIF18]

Happening now! Live concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHfXnqmggt1lrrM

[@mikearby7007]

Hey, I'm loving your reactions!! So amazing to see someone giving Jewish music the attention it deserves. May I suggest Vehi Sheamda by Shwekey at Live Park, one of his biggest hits, it's super powerful And may I also suggest this special one, it's a family medley of many of the artists you've already reacted to, (fun fact: Benny Friedman, 8th Day and more are Avraham Freid's nephews! :)) Below is the performance 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uWfo2DrNFjeJo

[@harhallel]

You should also check his happier songs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqe2e5KOl7KKr5I - Live hits medley (2007) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4SQZYhrfMyXoK8 - OhToToh(2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmW7laaKeJKiY9U - Hakhel Et Ha'am (2022, theme song of the "Tzama'a" project) enjoy :)

[@tzviasher4141]

Portuguese Pai: this Tanya lady must have done something to him Me: 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ 😂😂 if your reading this man don't worry I'm sure people have already told u the meaning of Tanya and the incredible meaning of this song so I won't but keep up the great work!

[@Sari-qu6jn]

Since there are so many music experts here can someone help me solve the following mysteries: 1. Who composed the classic Utzu Eitza 2. Is there video of Heshy Rubin singing Who's Gonna Tell Their Story at the Ohel concert 5767? (There is a video but I want the live one) 3. What album is Al Chomosayich with intro from Take On Me from?

[@sh.michal]

I'm almost sure that Utzu Etza-was composed by R' Elly Taitelbaum ע"ה

[@Sari-qu6jn]

Oh that makes sense...I had R Benzion Shenker's voice in my head but family members telling me no

[@politicallyincorrect7350]

Great Choice! Keep 'em coming!

[@Eddielumber]

Zanvil Weinberger. He has the best voice dynamics in the orthodox jewish community at this time. Great range with authority

[@Eddielumber]

@@freespeech100 well….. put them on and compare. ‘Widely considered’ is objective at best

[@Hilly11211]

Love your channal, have you thought of possibly having guest with you to be able to discuss all those questions during watching?

[@reuvainneufeld3033]

It seems like no one has answered this yet. Yes, the text at the side is the lyrics (from the Talmud).

[@mendelerlenwein6738]

😂😂😂😂 so many meme moments on this one!! You're great 😂😂 But that is not a woman named Tanya😂😂😂😂😂 Tanya means "it was taught". This is a story told in the Talmud, I'll allow the other comments to give the full translation

[@jedimmj11]

Religious Jewish songs about romantic relationships virtually never broach actual heartbreak, rather they are wedding celebration songs or generic songs of praise for a wife using excerpts from traditional Jewish texts.

[@abrahamheiman3867]

*Keep climbing* from avrum fried is amazing!!!!

[@noamz9527]

By the way, you just got a small article in an Israeli website about your channel. Very positive and somewhat amused. Especially to your interpretation to this song 😉.

[@shira613]

Congratulations! 🥳

[@simabelsky3471]

Which website? Would love to read it

[@shira613]

@@simabelsky3471 Arutz Sheva

[@simabelsky3471]

@@shira613 thanks

[@shira613]

@@simabelsky3471 I tried to link the website but KZbin took off that comment... but the title is "Watch: When the Canadian KZbinr tries to understand hassidic songs"

[@R_Zelig_el]

There actually is one from him together with Helfgot (they're actually very close friends)

[@Lily-wn7qu]

This is my favourite version!

[@R_Zelig_el]

@@Lily-wn7qu that's ok, it's just a... matter of taste

[@Lily-wn7qu]

@@R_Zelig_el I meant the one with Helfgott and Fried Hasc 20 is my favourite version. Its very nostalgic.

[@R_Zelig_el]

@@Lily-wn7qu glad to see that I'm not the only one with good taste... lol

[@Lily-wn7qu]

@@R_Zelig_el 😆

[@vunmenbend]

Tanya lol It's Aramaic for "it was taught." The song is a story from the Talmud put to music. Many such passages in the Talmud are introduced with the word tanya. Also, that's a soprano sax.

[@denagottlieb9084]

I love your insights about how the music is building up to "something". You're good!!!!! You have soul. Great song, eh? Fried is a master!

[@LuzDoMundo_JesusCristo]

Avraham Fried sempre surpreende!

[@JGMeyz]

Thank you for trying to understand. It's far more than most do. I really would have liked to see your reaction when you realized "Tanya" was not referring to a woman.

[@daviddabach783]

❤❤❤ avraham freid he is the best singer in the...❤

[@hillelstein6276]

Actually, Tanya means it was taught in a Baraisa (Ba-Rie-Sa). A Baraisa was equivalent to a Mishnaic teaching that was not included in the Mishna but can and is frequently brought as proof either for or against another teaching by Amoraim (people who came after the Mishna), which were people that lived during the time of the writing of the Talmud to either support or contradict a position.

[@4bakersdozen]

he has plenty of fast upbeat songs too

[@zayiith]

Awesome review. I was impressed with your musical sensitivity. From Simcha Hochman, Torah Scholar: HH btw he isn't wrong for thinking the high priest - shown just from behind, is a woman, because the garment worn - the Aifoad, actually resembles a woman's apron - according to Rashi.... NNNNM

[@groinemhonilgekker8914]

Good point. There is a story about that, it's not by mistake that Rashi knew what women wore in France...

[@שחרסעדיה-ו3מ]

The drummer was my teacher 🤟🏼🥁

[@shira613]

LOVE this performance!!

[@chelemalush8972]

"This Tanya Lady" Lol!!! Classic

[@henchyindig9029]

Check out. aleh katan sheli by avraham fried

[@Izzy_Miami_Planes]

Simcha Leiner is a singer who has crazy range and pitch. You gotta chack him out! Ribono is a great song from him!

[@ero3589]

Definitely. Also pischu li

[@simabelsky3471]

Check out the songs "we got the music" from Abie Rotenberg the old one. And check out the "we got the music from journey's five by Abie Rotenberg. If someone can let me know which journeys the first one is from that be great.

[@yaffakaplan9872]

Journeys 3

[@simabelsky3471]

@@yaffakaplan9872 thanks!

[@avrahamnachshonbookatz9992]

you should react to avraham freid's "bring the house down" will edit with link at some point. very different genre. also "the lady tanya" is actually the cohen gadol (high preist) and the building he's standing in front of is the beis hamikdosh (temple). tanya is an aremaic word meaning we were taught, (or something along those lines)

[@aaronkrasner6830]

Your videos have made me smile, keep em coming! I see a lot of people have explained the story of the song, it's about the high priest. Tanya is an talmudic word that basically introduces the text of the story, it means that it is a story recorded from the Temple era.

[@eliyahurahimi]

BTW the second stanza is the yiddish translation of the first stanza to the song.

[@Izzy_Miami_Planes]

I've come back 1 year later! ❤❤

[@davecatchd1606]

Check out journeys or a cover of the man from vilna. It’s in English

[@rosegold4594]

It says his name on top and then the lyrics to the song

[@mendelsphotography]

The Song has a nice story behind it. Pretty powerfull.

[@menachemMM]

Hey

[@4bakersdozen]

the 'woman' in the video might the Kohen Gadol - the high priest?

[@joerichards1802]

Some of his fast happy songs that are amazing and u shd Rafae out are: the Torah and the nations, and chazak

[@alanfein9882]

It’s a very deep passage of G-D asking the high priest for a blessing

[@mordechaikohn5434]

My recomm. is Zusha - Moshiach. Zusha music is an experience different than anything you reacted upon hitherto. It's a spiritual trip, unique and peculiar. Zusha comes from a secular background but figured out an original symbiosis between the two worlds and that's expressed in his music.

[@alanfein9882]

The “lady” is the high priest in the holy temple performing religious service

[@user-fb1bf3ow5x]

Checkout Mordechai ben David Ohel 1998 concert the song "Someday"

[@sh.michal]

Hi, I want to suggest you another jewish singer/creater-Jonathan Razel with his most known song-Vehi She'amda. That song was first played in Keysariya, Israel together eith Yaakov Shwerky

[@sh.michal]

And here is the link-m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpnPoayCYsyZhrs

[@simfried1009]

Hi. It's actually my first time watching one of your videos and I love it 1 mistake that you have in this video and I don't blame you for it "Tanya" isn't a name it just means "we have learned" its basically a story that we have learned in the Talmud

[@R_Zelig_el]

Tanya actually means "we learnt"

[@cyginsberg]

It means "It was taught"

[@yankylichtman2530]

Correct, Tanya was my personal fitness trainer…. Wow good times

[@mendyhershkop5339]

For the religious Jews here Tanya is a name as well, so it's not so surprising.

[@RabbiKolakowski]

Lol this isn't about a woman named Tanya. The word "tanya" is Aramaic for "it is taught", usually introducing a teaching outside of the Mishnah from the Mishnaic era in the Talmud. The lyrics are from Aramaic translated into Yiddish, the story of High Priest Rabbi Ishmael the son of Elisha. The picture is not a woman, but High Priest in the Temple.

[@rosegold4594]

Hey!! We’re waiting for more!!!

[@alanfein9882]

The switch happens when the high priest gives a blessing to G-D

[@tzvizzleclippers3179]

Levi robin is amazing. You got to do it

[@ntheg]

Knowing the context of this song, this is the funniest video in the world. It's definitely not about a woman named Tanya, and since the nature of the song is about the nature of God, as a Jewish song they can't show you any pictures so all you have is a bunch of letters being thrown at you.

[@Tsofisticated]

Tanya is a word in Aramaic, means "we learned about..." definitely not a song about a lady! 🤣

[@ha3105]

Tanya is not a lady .. It was so funny when you said ..he must be sad about what she do to him....

[@yoilypolatseck1330]

It’s actually a Soprano Sax. Check this one out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV6rp5uKbbSDqZI

[@PortuguesePai]

Eh, you might be right! Taking another look at it, it does Look more like a Soprano than an Alto. Good Eye

[@talizini1729]

Tania is a name of a book...

[@joeking1584]

The lyrics are words from the talmud about a very kabalistic story

[@djdubbzy]

Its not a lady... its the high priest in temple in Jerusalem

[@yakir7880]

‏Write down “hakululum hahredty harishon (ynet)” shel ha you are moved with tears.

[@yakir7880]

*“Hakululum haharedy hareashon”

[@NIF18]

The word "Tanya" means "it was taught in the Talmud, that..."

[@candyhiro2078]

Your chair makes it look like you have ears 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 (cat ears)

[@Meow-ks3dj]

😂😂omg

[@PortuguesePai]

Haha, might be the head Pillow actually!

[@asyalazarardova4299]

The song is dedicated to one of the ancient Tannaim (sages), the martyr and hero Rabbi Ishmael ben Elisha Cohen Gadol (70CE), contemporary of Rabbi Akiba, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and Bar Kohba. This Hasidic ballad was also performed by Motty Steinmetz and Shlomo Yehuda (piano) on the occasion of Tanna Rabbi Shmuel Cohen’s (Cohen means - priest) birthday in June. May be it will be interesting to you to compare interpretations of two masters kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z57EdKWlrteGeq8 and - from the same event - Tanna and more songs kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfHXn-pa611bs0

[@avigdorf]

Ok there is no woman. It is the high priest and the building is the temple. The song is a passage from the talmun and a Tanya means learn. The story is about a time when the high priest came into the Holy of Holies. And G-d ask the high priest to bless him. That is the start or the intro. The second half which is more lively is the actual blessing he gives g-d. There is another version from Tzrulik Hershtik where he end with the next line which says we learn from here that the blessing of a simple person shouldn't be light in your eyes. That version is worth checking out as well. It is a bit more cantorial.

[@Liz-zl6il]

not a lady - its the high priest of that time he's singing about. mentioned by name in the song rabi Ishmael. and the building is the temple. he's singing a text from the talmud, a story as you said.

[@DeskandOfficeToys]

'Tanya' means: It was taught (in an ancient Mishnaic text). So the name of the song is just saying: that all the words of this song has been stated as an ancient tradition. It doesn't really have anything to do with the song itself.