Neil Diamond - The Jazz Singer - Kol Nidrei

[@alfredrodriguez7106]

I remember seeing this for the first time and was so moved not only by the acting but the music that accompanied it as well. Several songs became huge hits... Never understood why the critics were so hard on this picture. It's a beautiful story about family... Can we at least agree that we need more movies like this in our lives right now...... Salute to you Mr.Dimond.

[@enm97]

No matter your faith we can all appreciate what it means to forgive each other. Even after nearly 30 years this scene still brings tears to my eyes.

[@星yve6wns]

Amen my friend. Let us rejoice in our common humanity as children of God

[@carminemurray6624]

It makes me sob like a little girl after getting her favorite doll chewed up by the family dog.

[@carminemurray6624]

Repent then forgive The day of attonement, you do Shuva and you sing Kole Nidre. Enter the Baal Shuva.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

The best song on a fabulous soundtrack! When Neil begin singing, I am moved to tears.

[@wilmah9002]

feel the same this movie had such an impact on me

[@robertmendoza243]

My love for my son is forever 💖 I've raised my son on my own since he was five.🥺

[@lynettemarion5374]

I have to always play this on Yom Kippur. I’m a Christian but love Israel and the Jewish people….

[@orodriguez947]

I think that this is what Christianity was supposed to be like.

[@RD-jj2qv]

I am a Catholic that loves Jewish people and their faith, especially the Hasidics and Ultra Orthodox. I have celebrated with them in the homes for high holy days and weddings.

[@MikeMeldan]

I have seen the movie at least 30 times, and this scene still brings tears to my eyes. I'd give anything to hear Neil do Kol Nidre in person.

[@F1KillerQueen]

I grow up with Neil Diamond and the Jazz Singer film. As my mother was a MASSIVE Neil Diamond fan. I have always thought this scene was extremely powerful. It is all about forgiveness and love. Yom Kipper is the day of forgiveness. We should learn to forgive more. Whatever your religion/faith.

[@Mark-jp9dz]

That mix of Neil's singing and Sir Laurence Olivier's acting is such a special moment in this movie.

[@michaeldbouck]

I'm not Jewish (nor was Sir Laurence) but this scene still makes me cry like a baby...A father's love/acceptance is universal.

[@leebaker2588]

as is the absence of the father's love

[@MrCodgod666]

I forget how many times I’ve seen this film. My mum used to phone me and say “hello my friend “. If only I could to show her now my grandson. Her great grandson. But I’m sure he see him in heaven xx

[@MalikaIC]

Neil Diamond..the man who broke the bounderies..and embodied..jazz..rock...and ....roll....classical...religion and beyond..and came out ALIVE...

[@UncleBensChannel]

I saw this movie as a kid and never forgot this amazing scene... cool that we can find it again on KZbin.

[@sfurules]

I watched this movie over, and over, and over as a child...I called it "Song America!". I remember nothing of the movie but "America" but....watching this...it's made me realize that this scene formed the entirety of my musical preferences...I got a degree in music and still perform professionally because of these scene. The power of the music changed my life.

[@stevehorspool2969]

I'm not Jewish. But, this movie and this scene... powerful! Everybody's voice is so beautiful and then Neil Diamond walks in and carries it to a whole other level. This movie means a lot to me. It doesn't hurt that my father introduced it to me as a kid in the early 80s because of his love of Diamonds music.

[@davehicks5705]

I love this but also check out Kol Nidre by Cantor Dan Mutlu.

[@stefanwagner1424]

Are you not Youice?

[@christinepotter855]

One of my favourite films love Neil diamond

[@Marleneemm]

I've heard this many times in shul~but this is the most beautiful version in my book. I had to hear this yesterday,as it was Yom Kippur and it brought me back to the days when I hear my uncle David,then a Cantor,now a Rabbi sing it.

[@carminemurray6624]

Once a Cantor, always a Cantor, a Rabbi is still a Cantor. Cantor just means singer, even in many other languages. Spanish, Cantar is to sing. Cantor, singer.

[@Saer-s9u]

It's a cry in the voice .... he understands the genius of how it works 😊

[@paulpilecki1049]

Happy Yom Kippur to Niel Diamond and all the Jewish people, the first to hear the Word of God.

[@caras2004]

The look on the father's face is priceless when he realize his son is singing Kol Nidre.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

Although I have always loved the entire soundtrack, this is my favorite song. Neil did such a beautiful rendition of one of the most moving prayers.

[@stratplayr6997]

5:09 - seeing Jess' dad break down when seeing his grandson's picture - makes me tear up every time - priceless!

[@stephensimoson7828]

makes this old man soften his heart and brings him to tears every time

[@molly6789]

This song brings tears to my eyes Everytime I hear it. It is on my play list. No greater love than grandchild and God bring them together

[@execatty]

I cried with my grandfather during this scene 38 years ago.. I miss him

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

Such a beautiful testament, I bet your grandfather was wonderful.

[@execatty]

@@ChrisPadillaAZ sweetest man ever... 👍 😊

[@keirahjohnston6373]

My all-time favorite movie ! Plus I love Neil Diamond...I went to see him in concert and I had soooo much fun...never did sit down ...just stood up and danced as most of the crowds did ! ! A great entertainer! ! ! Very humble person! !

[@northstarsmith6798]

I saw him in the Toledo Sports Arena back in the early 70s. He was just starting out then, but he was fantastic!

[@FellPonyFan]

This is one of my favorite movies, and I love hearing Neil sing Kol Nidrei.

[@kayanderson4763]

Me too !,,

[@gilliansl]

He would certainly know it well, as he IS Jewish. He does it so beautifully. I am not Jewish either, and I love hearing him sing this.

[@fredojoaquim4764]

Neil Diamond 💎. 💖

[@margaretrameshwar1799]

I just looked at this for about a hundred times and it brought me to tears but Neil is a profound singer and I just love his singing he is great acting the part Tks for showing this.

[@MsDellis1]

Neil's voice can make anything sound good, i love this part of the movie. But that adreniline rush a person gets in the next scene seeing him perform for his father. Thats a priceless feeling. Thank you Neil

[@sarahaloof5470]

The Waiting is the hardest part, funny name to choose, I liked the way he had his eyes on his father the whole time when he was singing it

[@usernamevidio]

If you are married to a person not "of the faith" you are, you can completely understand the opening scene. May the Creator of All bless those in love who struggle with this issue.

[@carminemurray6624]

Faith is not the property of one sect or Religion, as Data said, a leap of Faith to go and transcend way beyond what is visible and cross over into the Etheral and Spiritual.

[@bobula2010]

The best Kol Nidre movie The Jazz Singer with Neil Diamond.....I love the way he sings it see clip above... blessings Robert Be blessed by keeping 6:04 God's appointed holidays...

[@annas6022]

I miss my parents I'm 60 years old now I am an Italian Jewish lady

[@sammyvh11]

Me too just pray!

[@brucehubbard1852]

I'm am not jewish, but this scene and the way neil sings it is awesome. I have been in a Jewish church just once and I have to say that the higher ups really knew how to sing. I don't think our pastor at my church can carry a tune, but those I heard could really sing ....like really really good. A joke that i found funny is in highschool my girlfriend (Sarah) was jewish ( I would have married her, she is and always will be my first TRUE love. She past away when she was 25 due to blood clot) when ever one of her family asked if I was jewish I'd say ....well no ...but I did watch the jazz singer with Neil diamond. This made them smile or laugh. Sarahs grandmother said...such a nice boy,....to bad he is not jewish. Lol She did like me I was the only non jewish boy her grandma ever truly liked... cause grandma asked if we had a child would we raise it jewish or christian. I said BOTH. When he or she is 12 they can pick the one that they like.most and just go to one from that time on. but I would celebrate both Jewish and christian holidays equal. She liked that answer...

[@carminemurray6624]

Well Jesus was Jewish, and under the New Covenant all being grafted in to the Abrahamic line, everyone is technically Jewish in any case, Welcome to the family. Essau voluntarily sold his birthright for a bowl of lentil 🍲 soup and this established a precedent that you can purchase the birthright through an act of loving kindness to others.

[@blackcitroenlove]

Everyone is welcome at a synagogue. It's a place of worship for ALL people, that's in Torah.

[@terryulmer969]

​@@carminemurray6624The Christian's bibles are just very badly mistranslated and corrupted versions of the Torah/Tanach (The Real Word of G_d) with a lot changed including names, a whole lot added, and a whole lot taken out. Everything that G_d said not to do, Christianity did! Christianity lies! NO Hebrew/Jew was ever named Jesus, nor John, nor especially James. There is no letter J in the Hebrew alephbet nor does any of the Hebrew letters even make a J sound. Try actually reading the scriptures where G_d gave the Torah and the Commandments to Mosche and the Children/Nation of Israel on Mt. Sinai. G_d specifically told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to Never veer to the right nor left of the Torah/Tanach! Never!!! G_d also told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to Never accept anybody else's religion! Never!!! The One True Creator G_d also warned not to add to, nor subtract from the Torah/Tanach, but Christianity did it anyway. Christianity adopted way too many idolatrous and pagan beliefs contrary to what The One True Creator G_d actually said.

[@LeahElisheva]

It’s that time of year again. Yom Kippur is in a few days. I’ll be watching this tomorrow night. It’s my Days of Awe tradition G’mar Chasima Tova!

[@ArthurTsunami]

This scene, and this singing is the soul behind all of Neil Diamonds songs, and it is magical

[@feralbluee]

a beautiful Kol Nidrei - Neil Diamond's voice just blends it into me. . .

[@AdamTuviaOfek]

Was born 61 year in Florence from a 300 and more italian family but only at the age of 32 started to understand what means to be a Jew now im an ultra orthodox jew this movie i saw before i started my new way and it help me a lot

[@stefanwagner1424]

Dis is da youice heritidge

[@ralphwiznitzer6176]

That movie reminded us humans to love heaven's parents forevermore and forever ❤ 💖. Dont forget our dear parents, brothers and sisters😊❤❤❤

[@lesgaunt]

My father married outside of the faith but ALL his family loved her like their own ....... as it should be.

[@janpiet4740]

Beautiful scene. Terrific, underestimated, movie.

[@barryfix]

To all those who miss their dad I know the feeling too May they be happy tears and good memories The reason it hurts is because you did love him Be glad you had him to love He knew you did love him All the best to you and yours in 2015 and beyond

[@ruthrobel3498]

Bless you dear one❤ Yes I miss my earthly papa😘 But I so look forward to seeing my great Father in heaven😘

[@annas6022]

Thank you G.D BLESS YOU

[@gengreb75]

I miss my parents. I am 86 now

[@gengreb75]

La Shona Tova

[@badasshiker9637]

One of the most wonderful soundtracks from any movie.

[@lyndseykramer]

As another Yom Kippur approaches, let us live in peace. I love Neil Diamond, but I am pleased I am a generation after him and can benefit from the enlightenment of him and others like him. I am pleased this is not my story, but history and that my little family lives its Jewish life the way it chooses. Not the way our ancestors dictate.

[@onetoejoe]

They say a Baby can melt the hardest of hearts.

[@sandyrobertson4549]

A song that pulls at the strings of my heart that are already highly strung. Bless such beautiful sentiment.

[@sammyvh11]

Back for another Kol Nidrei. Peace and love to the world. Leave each other alone!!!

[@margaretrameshwar1799]

I have looked at this so many times and do enjoy it and every time I see it new emotions are felt it is a very heart wrenching and moving song and really makes u feel that all of us at some time makes mistakes but then we can be forgiven.a very true and beautiful moment for father and son.thank u Neil what ever yo do is meaning ful and yes does bring tears to new eyes,love u ur the best singer the world has ever known love u always

[@oohyllab]

I love this movie n have it. I don't know anything about what they're doing there at that ceremony, but it's a beautiful piece of music. Well acted movie to boot.

[@lkwdbbw85]

Love hearing Neil sing in Hebrew

[@davidspencer4800]

Hello my dear, how are you doing?

[@raddley1]

this was me and my spouse 41 yrs ago cept my dad was not a rabbi, but this still makes me teary

[@missy-cj5bs]

Großartig... schön- einfach nur schön und ergreifend..

[@Katalyste]

I saw this scene of the original Jazz Singer and in the comments they were saying it was their favourite version. I was like what are they talking about? It seemed so comical and not powerful like this one. Plus Neil's voice! 😍

[@AnnaReinisch]

La mejor escena. Un Kol Nidrei que llega al corazón. 🙌❤️🙏

[@Leethebee62]

I'm not Jewish, and I don't pretend to know if this is in any way authentic. But this is beautiful. If you have parents and choose a different path.. This seems to hit home.

[@misabelgarciaruiz5618]

Muy buen elenco de la película, todos actores muy buenos ,gracias a todos por vuestra buena labor, y por subir el bonito vídeo muchas gracias por todo

[@spanky1026]

Thank you for posting this

[@kevinhutcheson1854]

Kol Nidrei "all vows" on of the most moving and deeply felt parts of the Yom Kippur service.

[@herfstgeur]

Kol Nidre is the first song i remembred from childhood.My soul is from that place

[@andreawalbridge950]

He really did an excellent job in this scene.

[@harrietharlow9929]

This brought tears to my eyes.

[@mrsjanekukowski3325]

I love it when he sings this so beautiful, his voice shines

[@mickael1673]

A Great film for a enormous jazz singer like Neil !👍

[@ruthrobel3498]

😘😘😘 I love the sweet Nation of Israel for bringing the word of God to we gentiles❤ Israel who taught the Gentiles of our sweet Holy God❤💐

[@israelaberra2384]

Kol Nidre done by Johnny Mathis is totally amazing !

[@ghostrider2664]

If Kol Nidre was sung like that at my shul, I'd probably be happier about being there each year. Sadly, this is not the case. Not even close.

[@TheBrethart52]

one of my favorite movies, nice to go back and see the memories of it.

[@alanekollman7583]

On a day like today things like this make me miss my Daddy more!

[@crescentmoon4344]

I love prayers in all languages they sound so beautiful!!

[@kenbooker5739]

One of my favourite singers I have seen in concert I few times .a great film .

[@misabelgarciaruiz5618]

Muy bonita película ,la he visto más de 18 veces y siempre descubro cosas nuevas, nunca me canso de verla muy bien

[@gagou1909]

Janais égalé....u avec toujours autant de plaisir et d'émotion

[@harveywitt1775]

Father’s and Son’s it’s a Tough relationship, both proud of stubborn neither wanting to Ben to each other

[@shayekisitu]

Beautifully sung.

[@janpiet4740]

Never can keep my eyes dry . . .

[@jeanieschneider-mitchell5522]

I love this recording.

[@lyndseykramer]

Listen, it is so very beautiful. No matter who you are. What your tradition is. These are truly human beings expressing grief, sadness, loss -- hope.

[@Philip02K]

מותר לנו ביום הכיפורים הזה (יום כיפורים) מוצאים אותו בלבנו לסלוח לאלה שאנו עשויים לחשוב שפגענו בנו בכל דרך. תנו לנו לחיות בשלום!

[@Romans1.24-27]

Beautiful.... excellent movie

[@dellareesehartman1696]

One of my favourite movies of all time

[@claudiamyles7733]

Best Singer Ever.

[@songsmirth5316]

We are America. We are all people from every land and religion. Free America. Paid for over and over. . .

[@Notzri90]

Most beautiful Kol Nidre. Neil Diamond has a great voice.

[@susanleibowitz5373]

Neil did a beaitiful job. Its hard to sing this song. You need it from the heart. Everytime i here it i cry.

[@fredojoaquim4764]

Neil Diamond 💎. Sir Lawrence Olivier🌷. Lucy Arnaz🌹.

[@MM-yi9zn]

So powerful. So moving.

[@davidfoster29906]

all i have to say is Amen!!!! May we all be forgiving of others as God forgives us

[@joelbarraza]

Beautiful song.

[@vernonkittrell5304]

Love this part in the movie!!! It is so powerful!!

[@n.k.d6978]

Tuesday, 12 September 2017: Ani ohev Israel ba ha lev sheli ve gam Ani ohev Ivrit. Elohim Yeverech Israel. I am African American man. I was Not born Jewish, but I love Israel and the Hebrew language.

[@vickieoglesby3257]

Thank you..Neil diamond

[@ShelleyOurian]

Wow!! I feel the goosebumps up and down my spine!!

[@JSUSSSI]

screw the haters. I myself am not jewish,but i was raised to respect people and their religious beliefs My closest friend was jewish, she died last year from cancer. My sponsor in my 12 step program is jewish. i don't care what religion someone is, they have the right to choice, and the right not to be judged for their beliefs. shalom

[@dovbarleib3256]

I like Al Jolson's version from 1927. So much pain and emotion in the first talking picture of all time.

[@sansankudo]

Bravo Laurence Olivier !

[@nbt3663]

What a great scene.

[@kenbooker5739]

Lawrence Oliver played his farther he acted in 56 films .he was very famous an English Astor .he died 7 years after this film .

[@bobandlaverne]

in preparing for Kol Nidre tonight, I wanted to rehear the music, I didn't realize that I would get this beautiful dialogue too, it's a heartbreaker tho, I am thankful that I was not in the father's position, I have strong values on intermarriage, luckily I never gave birth! LE Cohen

[@danielsebag1759]

such an emotional scene

[@ErnestoZeide]

Thank you !

[@shannonyaroshevsky7204]

Omg this movie is so emotional 😢😭

[@elaineblecker5555]

Beautiful!

[@signedintorespond]

This scene demonstrates the heart wrenching consequences and events of Jewish assimilation. Please, If you are Jewish and find this music moving, go to a Jewish Orthodox synagogue this Yom kippur.

[@iandlevy]

We live in a world and a country where assimilation is the norm. The truth is assimilation has been going on for centuries for Jews. For example- if you go by the biblical standards- religion is passed on the fathers side. Because of the horrors of what happened in Eastern Europe a few centuries ago- it switched to the mother's side. See Jews with blue eyes? If Jews are Semites, how is that possible since blue eyes are recessive and brown eyes are dominant genetically. The parents can guilt the crap out of their child- but the fact is the child is the one with the trump card- grandchildren- they cannot pass on THEIR grandchildren.

[@janinelea6294]

+Ian Levy there's nothing wrong with Assimilation. You can have that, and keep your own family traditions as well. Many diverse cultures have come together in the melting pot we call the United States, and many of us have managed to keep many of our old world traditions within the culture of America. What American isn't IRISH on St. Patty's day? But then we have our own holidays. Whether it's Yom Kippur, or Ramadan or Christmas or Kwanzaa. It's all a part of who and what we are.

[@iandlevy]

Ephraim Lehrer Sorry dude- you are wrong. Judiasm switched to the mothers side after the horrors in Russia and eastern Europe. The fact is biblical Judiasm went thru the fathers side. As for Religion and or race- for Jews it is both and the same.

[@MrBoybergs]

@@janinelea6294 Well said Janine!

[@a.maskil9073]

@@iandlevy Your argument is valid, but your historical reasoning lacking. Firstly, matrilineality is the norm among all (non Karaite) Jews, not only Ashkenazim who suffered under the Russian Empire. You are correct that patrilineality was the norm and was changed due to outside influences, but it was much earlier, under the Romans. As for blue/light eyes, they are not an exclusively European trait (in fact, they didn't even mutate/form first in Europe). They existed among ancient Levantines and exist among modern Levantines today. They do however exist in higher rates among Ashkenazim and Sephardim than among other Levantines.

[@donaldbanks1989]

Neil sings this so beautifully 😍😍😍.

[@orodriguez947]

What is it that they sing before Kol Nidre? The chorus is really impressive. When the Tanakh talks about Solomon acquiring male singers, that's what it meant.

[@mikestevenson576]

I'd buy that single.