The Man From Vilna - Shulem and Yanky Lemmer

[@bettygoldstein3772]

Had my paternal grandparents not gotten out of Vilna 90 years ago, I would never have been born, and now I am a grandparent.

[@insightandintuition276]

❤

[@hpyrkh3]

My grandfather got out of Vilna by miracle.

[@susaedu368]

I am not Jewish, but I am with you with my heart! G-d bless you all!!

[@rianahayes84]

This is a song I understand, it is so sad. I am a gentile believer in your God, like Ruth, Rahab and Tamar. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem, your soldiers and hostages, every day. I see the unity of the soldiers in Gasa and love it when they dance with the Tora and sing to the God of Abraham, Isaack and Jacob.

[@nachumduchin7740]

beautiful. thanks from Israel 🇮🇱

[@שירהגרינברג-ר4ע]

Now after the terrible war that broke out on Simchat Torah this song takes on a double meaning. After the terrible and cruel massacre. And yet in the most difficult moments the beauty of AM YISRAEL is revealed. am yisrael chai

[@anamenendez4086]

made me cry AM YISRAEL CHAI!!! JEWISH PEOPLE WILL LIVE ON!

[@danamarcotteseiler7423]

חג שמח

[@ventusborealis2414]

I am a finn and from christian background but learning from my messianic jewish friends about Yeshua's and his disciplines jewish identity and lifestyle I have become more as a jewish in my heart and I really feel I want to do my best to restore and keep living jewish faith and culture. You are my jewish brothers and sisters who I am ready to protect and stand with in every situations. I want to share your feelings, sorrows and joys, feasts and habits and live together. I want to serve Avinu Malkeinu and love Him with whole my heart and soul and with all my strenght. In the end of the world, according to "the New Testament" my rabbi Yeshua will judge every person to heaven or eternal flame about how they have treated jewish brothers, did you know that? In the Christian Bible reads that and it's Yeshua's own words. The following of Yeshua is about to follow His Jewish footprints so being a good christian needs to have a humble jewish heart. This song was very touching and you guys are incredible, God has given you great voice to serve Him, rebuild and restore and to teach jewish living tradition. Shanah tovah! ❤️📜✡️👑😍

[@TheYELENAD]

Beautiful world, thank you for love❤

[@s.steinberg3853]

Oh dear Lemmers, how I am hearing this now.

[@yitzchakmordechai]

Just a few weeks ago a Holocaust survivor in my shulwas telling me that it's such a pleasure seeing children in shul, rowdy or not. He recalled coming back to his shul in Ungvar after the war and how all the children who made so much noise before the War...were gone.

[@evaschonfeld5752]

My father, a survivor, a.h., said the same thing. After the war, he realized there were no children in shul. He vowed then that he would never stop children from making noise in shul.

[@elisabethm9655]

I vividly recall the Simchas Torah my late husband broke down in tears at the Seudah (festival meal) . He was not aggrieved, he was actually elated by the dozens of children rowdying around the tables in the Shul basement. He told us how joyful the contrast was to the Simchas Torah of his childhood when the adult survivors filled the shul, unable to dance or sing…and yet they came. Childless, many widowed, they came nonetheless…he and his brother, both Americans, were the only children present. The contrast brought him to tears. Your rendition of these events bring tears to my eyes now…thank you.🤗

[@alizak770]

Everyone who complains about children in Shul could learn from this song. It is a challenge to keep children orderly in Shul... but it is the energy of those children in Shul who are the promise of an energetic Jewish future. The message, the music, seeing the two brothers... May Hashem grant them Menuchas HaNefesh, Menuchas HaGuf, Brocha and Hatzlocha!

[@yf1386]

Very well said! Great perspective!

[@yossifriedman4828]

Absolutely!

[@abekaye8317]

Well, if the children are disturbing the davening then it's actually halachically problematic to bring them to shul.

[@alizak770]

@@abekaye8317 Kids can be a distraction to people who are looking for distractions to complain about - instead of concentrating on a relationship with Hashem. Gad Elbaz was in our Shul and someone complained there was too much singing and liveliness. Complainers should learn about serving Hashem B'Simcha. I hear that in conservative and reform prayer gatherings there are no children. You might like to try going there. They are great at your so called Halacha of not being disturbed by children. They also don't want their lives/careers disturbed by children.

[@abekaye8317]

@@alizak770 What a ridiculous response! I literally said that it's halachically problematic, which, if you researched, you would see is a fact. I did not say that ALL children shouldn't come to shul, just children that are disturbing davening, which is a real thing, and not dependent on the person trying to daven. A shul is a makom kadosh, not a place to have fun. Making noise or running around shul is objectively disturbing to people that actually know how to daven according to halacha. It's also ridiculous to suggest that I should daven in a conservarive or reform "shul"; as I clearly stated, it is HALACHICALLY problematic. You can't disregard the halacha because of your personal feelings. All that being said, the message of the song is that children are the future of the Jewish people, which is of course true, but obviously not that small children that can't sit still or keep quiet should always be brought to shul.

[@jeffjay9350]

Growing up in Skokie Illinois ( I am almost 60) I knew my share of survivors. This includes an uncle from Vilnas. This song brought me memories of that generation who are mostly gone now. May their memories bless us all.

[@HonestPerson96]

My mother grew up in Skokie, she would have been around 60 now.

[@minac2168]

How appropriate for these times! Am Yisrael Chai

[@Amudim]

We think so too. Am Yisroel Chai 💙

[@cindyreaper576]

I found you on Christmas Day, the seventh day of Hanukkah, a Jew in a flood of Christmas songs and madness. Thank you for this time to remember why I chose Judaism to fill my heart, "children in the shul", being celebrated.

[@astroanalitica5417]

I am not Jewish but I understand your pain and memories. Voices are so beautiful.....God bless you all!🙏

[@Islendingar]

Stunning voices and so beautifully matched as if you were related. That familial DNA must have stretched for you both to be so together not only in pitch but the richness, depth, projection and emotion…… I’m speechless at this masterpiece…. Well done for sure !!!!

[@raybeeabie]

They are brothers!

[@jonathankopishke482]

Wow what a beautiful gift from God. As a Christian brother I want to say I keep coming back to listen to this over and over again. It has touched my spirit in ways you can’t imagine. Thank you for sharing the gift God has granted you of music. May we all learn as God’s children to share the gifts he gives us. Shalom

[@sashafesenko8625]

Дякую Богові і Вашим Батькам за те,що подарували Світові Такі Таланти!!!Здоров'я,Миру і Любові!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! З повагою.Київ!!!

[@rpink8531]

🙏

[@Jill-z8e]

A beautiful memory...and beautiful that 2 brothers could sing this together

[@frankperri2024]

Bella voce e bella contare bravo fratelli Lemmer 2:23

[@EmunaRTA]

Stunningly beautiful and meaningful and only more meaningful now!!!

[@silentautisticdragon-kp9sw]

This song sent me into instant tears. Shulem's music does mean stuff to me

[@yelyanowog]

Most beautiful duet, lemmer brothers voices compliment each other perfectly

[@sisen3068]

I can’t stop crying. The most beautiful song I have ever heard. What a mitzvah to bring light to the suffering of the Jewish people during the Holocaust and the hope for a better future. Am Israel Chai.

[@rosiefeder]

Such an incredibly moving song!! Am Israel Chai!

[@MCarr-mp2bu]

It is gorgeous but the message made me cry. Sometimes I think about the Holocaust and I feel guilty not help the Jewish people but I wasn't born at that time. I believe that this feeling is because I hate the injustices action even more when it is with G.d people. Thanks for the message.

[@rachelkeane331]

The story told in the song is a true story told by a rabbi. The boy who was lifted up revealed later on, "I think I was the boy in the story."

[@idaplotzker2491]

we could use some friends and supporters now. The old hate and blood libels have returned.

[@sonjaconradie1141]

Beautiful. The tender Mercy and loving kindness of HaShem portrayed❤

[@lithelit]

Not only do both brothers sing beautifully and with palpable emotion but the song itself has me weeping.

[@hannahaguirre9465]

Who would have dreamed that we wouldn't have to imagine what this song was about, and how Simchas Torah was the day our world turned upside down in 2023? And it's still not over. But this song gives us hope and we know that we will live on, despite being surrounded by utter hatred for our existence.

[@MitchM240]

Incredible singing and amazing arrangement. Tears. Shout out to Abie as well.Legend.

[@shimonhalevi1053]

My heart flooded with sadness, followed by sweet hope and faith. Am Yisrael chai.

[@stamechad5218]

I have goosebumps! A true Kiddush Hashem!

[@rochellengel3444]

In 2009 , I was standing in the Crematorium of Terezenstat Concentration Camp. This was the song I was listening to to fully be present in a place of personal loss to my family. I had my 2006 iPod in my ears , before our trip I sat down with Abie Rosenberg's CD and listened to each line, writing down each word so I could learn the lyrics. This is the song that both shatters and builds. It's a tremendous part of my life journey. You did justice and completely respected the style and the inner voice of the song. Thank you for this !

[@szehanglai4751]

Lyrics: I met a man last Sunday; he was on his way back home From a wedding in Chicago, and was traveling alone He said he came from Vilna, a survivor I could tell. And I helped him with his suitcase- He could not walk very well. A steward gave us coffee as we settled on the plane. I asked him why he bothers - at his age there'd be no blame. "No simcha is a burden, although I miss my dear late wife". And then he shared with me the story that has changed my view of life. He danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to clutch close to our hearts. In their place, we held the future, of a past so torn apart. I remember liberation, joy and fear both intertwined. Where to go, and what to do, and how to leave the pain behind. My heart said "Go to Vilna", dare I pray yet once again, For the chance to find a loved one, or perhaps a childhood friend? It took many months to get there, from the late spring to the fall And as I, many others, close to four hundred in all. And slowly there was healing, darkened souls now mixed with light When someone proudly cried out, Simchas Torah is tonight. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to clutch close to our hearts. In their place, we held the future, of a past so torn apart. We ran as one towards the shul, our spirits in a trance. We tore apart the barricade, in defiance we would dance. But the scene before our eyes shook us to the core. Scraps of siddur, bullet holes, and bloodstains on the floor. Turning to the eastern wall, we looked on in despair There'd be no scrolls to dance with, the Holy Ark was bare. Then we heard two children crying, a boy and girl who no one knew. We realized no children were among us but those two. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to gather in our arms. In their place, we held those children. The Jewish people would live on. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to clutch and hold up high. In their place, we held those children. Am Yisrael Chai. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to gather in our arms. In their place, we held those children. The Jewish people would live on. Am Yisrael Chai. The Jewish people would live on. The Jewish people will live on. Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Abie Rotenberg

[@hdonstraight]

Thank you

[@kfarawatson]

So very beautiful . Marvellous to see Yaakov and Shulem sing together. How a CD of Yaakiv and Shulem together. Would be amazing. Your voices blend as one so beautifully. Hashem bless you both.

[@margarethakahlmeyer-goers2149]

I cried my heart out listening to this song. Am Yisrael chai !

[@devorieb]

More Lemmer brothers duets PLEASE!!!

[@jimjohnson5752]

Thier blend of voices is just beautiful. Hope people realize how great Yanke really is. I’m sure people will take a listen to the original version as well from the great Abie Rotenberg which is an all time classic.

[@swyman10]

WOW! What I’d give to hear you two singing together at Shabbat services! What a blessing that would be! Peace ☮️

[@michaelfrishman897]

I have never heard so touching song. A great performance and the words as a bullet to the neshome. Thanks a lot guys

[@MCarr-mp2bu]

Guys, ustedes tocaron mi corazon. Con sus voces y la letra. Por mi edad, yo no podía estar alli, pero me duele no haber podido ayudar al pueblo escogido. Perdón. Mientras yo tenga vida y pueda, estaré con ustedes.

[@rpink8531]

🙏

[@janicedavidson6218]

What a deeply touching song, and so beautifully done by such lovely, harmoniously blended voices. This tugs so hard at the heart strings, evoking tears from very deep. 💔😢😭

[@s.l-b8t]

Am Isroel Chai !!

[@chrisilouct]

I'm in tears. This is one of the centuries, best & beautiful. Just the short verses breaks my heart for what happened. Thank you for making me even more aware.; and for the touching music. God's Peace. Shalom!

[@Avrumy_Samet_Offical]

Shulem & Yanky We like you so much 💝💝💝

[@nathelondon3719]

OMG I can hardly breath through my tears! That was beautiful and moving Brothers Lemmer! Keep going.....

[@jessicarzeitlin6099]

Beautiful song!!! Touches the heart deeply

[@garyfrankel9457]

Dear Shulem and Yanky, This video brought me to tears. I had only one thought when watching it, It's almost over......the galus is Almost Over. Thank you both.

[@sienna_skye]

Absolutely amazing ! Breathtaking singing .

[@nancydemarco145]

THIS MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG IS BEYOND ANYTHING I HAVE EVER HEARD. GOD BLESS DEAR ONES. GOD BLESS.

[@eugenialesiuk1189]

This duet is beautiful , have to no words , to describe how it touch my neshama.Baruch HaShem.Sharing to the Jewish commmunity in Montreal which has a lot of holocaust survivors .Trying to inspire them.Went to shul on Simhat Torah.

[@Shevymarinovsky]

wow!! can't stop the tears

[@hyudzuzr5284]

We want more collaboration of Jewish music by you two 💕 thank you for this gift

[@aaronweiss3977]

Music straight from heaven! Beautiful is an understatement!

[@doreenvandermerwe2027]

Todah rabah. I have never been to Vilna but this evocative song has pushed the memory of what happened there deep within my soul with great sorrow also with hope for the future.

[@nancydemarco145]

I can't get enough of this beautiful music, it's part of me.

[@superuchic3153]

These are two powerhouses coming together… what an incredible performance, brought me to tears

[@galitdol]

I AM HAPPY TP SEE YANKY AGAIN !!!! AFTER A LONG TIME ! GLAD TO HEAR YOU BOTH !! WONDERFUL !!!

[@ruthyfreilich9300]

Unbeliavable

[@katiska65]

Our Father THE Holy One of ISRAEL REIGNS FOR EVER AND HIS DWELLING place is in ZION Thank you 🎼🎵💛🎶💙🎶❤🇨🇭🇫🇮🙏🏼

[@pamreynolds6812]

What a beautiful and hsunting song. Your beautiful voices together just made me cry

[@kamilachlopecka1661]

I saw you a week ago in Rome! So happy to see you again! You're both amazing! I wish I could heared again your beautiful Shalom Aleichem. Greetings from Rome💝.

[@laurasevilla1677]

Hashem les bendiga siempre y les siga brindando esas hermosas voces. Gracias por compartir con el mundo su maravilloso canto.💐💐💐🌷🏵️🌼

[@Akivaschechter]

Super Beautiful. You both have a huge gift from hashem, and you are using it for all the right reasons. thank you!!

[@renatafriedenberg4292]

Beautiful voices, beautiful song!!!

[@isaacrichter9167]

Always a great pleasure to listen to both Shulem and Yanky Lemmer. Such great talents. Gifted!!!

[@vogelsascha]

Danke für das wunderschöne musikalische Meisterwerk. Ihr habt eine wunderschöne Stimme finde ich Danke für die Kraft und Energie.

[@lauralucas5751]

This really gave me hope that there is a future for my grandsons

[@gertdrok]

Greetings from Holland to Shulem and Yanky. Beautiful song. 🙏

[@janinealvia1848]

I remember being in the Judaica store in NYC with my family & the Jewish guys there on seeing my lively grandchildren said it's better to have joyful & rowdy children around than to have them sick lying in hospital beds. That's right!

[@grandpamel7736]

This one always brings me to tears. Thank you, Chag Sameach.

[@sarahnewcombgordonyoumatte1957]

Good job fellows Love brotherly collabs Hiney ma tov u ma naim

[@joellunger543]

WOW, SIMPLY WOW...... Such beautiful voices and the harmonies are so gorgeous. 🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶 🎤We want more of you 2 together. 🎤Please don't keep us waiting long.

[@JewishLife]

Beautiful, Thanks for sharing Shulem! any new music? its about time

[@juanitathompson3568]

Job where done job well done

[@jedimmj11]

This song was in my mind this year

[@lioraempathy4794]

It is such a joy to be a contemporary of these wonderful musicians and to follow their performances almost in real time. Two outstanding voices in an outstanding combination that tells a real living story.

[@joegoldman7034]

The best rendition ever of this song. Yom Hashoah 2022

[@anatokudahatsukosawaiketok8777]

何回聴くたびに涙ゆっくり溢れます。ありがとう！レンマー兄弟の歌声に心が洗われます。永遠のユダヤに幸と祝福あれ🙏🇮🇱🙏

[@laughsmileslife4084]

This is a masterpiece. I’m tearing up

[@rachelkeane331]

The story told in the song is a true story told by a rabbi. The boy who was lifted up revealed later on, "I think I was the boy in the story."

[@mlfct6995]

A true blessing. Well done.

[@bernadetemachadoodloak9649]

Beautiful! Wonderful! Amazing!This vídeo brought me to tears! Salute from SaoPaulo Brazil 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Breslev_]

Divine! a song of light. Am Israel Hai! Thank you very much, dear Lemmer brothers.

[@billybythebeach]

LOVE is STRONGER than PAIN. WE SHALL NOT FORGET...NEVER AGAIN...NEVER AGAIN

[@mottyatias]

How beautiful just wowow deep voices. Great music

[@solangedefatimaeid3776]

This song is everything and more🙏💚✡️🇧🇷

[@jewishmusicplaylist1353]

Stunning!!

[@benzismuzic]

This Yitzy is full of surprises….amazing piano

[@the-future-starts-now]

It brings me close to tears. It's a great connection between our past and the world we live in. Am Yisrael chai, le olam wa'ed!

[@iammoishe]

I've been playing the original version a lot recently and was so happy to see this on! absolutely beautiful, speechless

[@thewallpaperartist6497]

Wow wow wow what a beautiful song by the most amazing singers and chazunim Yanky shulem great job thank you!!!

[@danyoushka]

Gorgeous ❤

[@CoffmanCrew]

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful and touching song! A lump in my throat now.

[@TalkingTorah]

Beautiful!! Your voices together is just perfect and great job on the production Aryeh Kunstler! A true Abie Rotenberg masterpiece

[@priyachaly6433]

Mesmerizing

[@chajafinkelsztain7253]

Very beautiful👏

[@redeemed3265]

This song touched my heart ❤. Beautiful

[@simonemselati2146]

Vous me faites pleurer tellement c’est beau Incroyable ce piano J’en ai la chair de poule

[@asyarochel3361]

Love this. Please make more Abie Rotenberg covers.

[@normangildin7662]

Just magnificent. Two very talented brothers.

[@MsJoryd]

Absolutely stunning!

[@nissimblack9468]

Beautiful lyrics 🎼

[@mordechaiweinschneider7800]

This song makes me cry with pride every single time. Thank you;)!

[@ריביגליקסברג]

שיר מצמרר, איזה ביצוע מיוחד ומדויק