Essen Est Zich

a good nigun

We delude ourselves. In truth, the body is but a vessel for the Soul, the pure essence of G-dliness to accomplish its purpose in this world. Yet the soul constantly thirsts like a fire to unite with G-d. Yet due to the physical, nonsensical world, we are deluded into thinking we are physical and separate from G-d. This Niggun is true and beautiful. It represents a Chossid's desire to break free of the physical limitations and ultimately devote himself to the highest forms of Service. Beautiful.

As a 4 or 5 year old boy in Germany grandad used to sing this very same song, Essen Est Sich.
I was utterly surprised to hear this melody after more than 50 years again here in Australia. When I heard this song again tears started running down my eyes with joy.

This is such a true but sad song if you think into the words!
very nice song

This is the most beautiful medlody I have ever heard. As I am davening 24/7 about the matzah in Israel. I have been listening and watching Mabat on my Computer, (usually just have Arutz 7 on). But I was so shocked at the almost compltele void of modesty and anything, anything that would even look Jewish. I have been back since 96, but I was in such shock. Please pray that the religious in Israel would be able to put in certain words, certain behaviors that are religious, so that they could realize that it Judaism is not something to avoid at all cost. This song so expresses the pain, how it is so hard to need secular world acceptance than the love and acceptance of the Almighty.

I play all your songs, from Wednesday on from cooking for Shabbath to cleaning and then getting ready for Shabbath on Friday. I sing and cry for all of us with every song.

Be well, you and yours, please know your songs bring great joy and comfort to yidden everywhere.