HOME | CONTACT US | DONATE LoginLOGIN Ask the RabbiASK THE RABBI
Chabad.org Audio Classes
 
Chabad.org » Audio Classes » Jewish Music » High Holiday Songs » Vesomachto

Post a CommentPrintSend this page to a friendSubscribe


Vesomachto




Lyrics:

Transliteration:

Vesamachtah Bechagechah Ve'hayisa Ach Same'ach

Translation:

"And thou shall rejoice in your festivals... And you shall be altogether joyful."

Deuteronomy 16:14, 15

Musical Notes

This lively tune of three stanzas is sung by Chassidim during the holidays, particularly on the holiday of Simchat Torah. The melody is very old, but only the last two stanzas were known. The first has been restored by recourse to the tradition preserved by the elder disciples from Kfar Chabad, Israel.

The words adapted to this melody follow the tradition of the veteran Chabad community in the Holy Land. In spite of its antiquity the melody is sung with youthful fervor and enthusiasm.



Post a CommentPrintSend this page to a friendSubscribe

Music notes courtesy of Kehot Publication Society and Chabad Melodies by Eli Lipsker and Velvel Pasternak.


The content on this page is copyrighted by the author, publisher and/or Chabad.org, and is produced by Chabad.org. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further, provided that you comply with the copyright policy.
 



Post a Comment
Subject:
Comment:
  1000 Characters Remaining
Name*:
Email*:
City:   State/Country:
* indicates a required field
 

Now Playing...

Vesomachto
This lively tune of three stanzas is sung by Chassidim during the holidays  (3:05)

More Audio

A spirited rhythmic march in three sections, sung on the holiday of Simchat Torah
PlayPlay (1:53)
1. Avinu Malkeinu 2. An'im Zemiros 3. Ki Anu Amecha
Avinu Malkeinu, Our Father our King; An'im Zemiros, I sing songs and melodies I will weave; Ki Anu Amecha, We are Your people and You are our G-d.
PlayPlay (8:20)
The text is from the hymn of a recited during Selichot. The melody brims over with penitence and joy of the spirit
PlayPlay (2:23)
A song of three stanzas with a musical charm all its own usually sung without words
PlayPlay (3:10)
Sung in three sections in which we beseech the Almighty for mercy and express our faith in His eternal grace
PlayPlay (3:26)
This melody is sung during the Holiday services of Yom Kippur
PlayPlay (4:38)
This soulful melody is divided into three parts. The first, wordless, elevates the singers to a deeply spiritual mood. The second expresses yearning for the Divine, while the third is a declaration of faith in the help of our Father and King.
PlayPlay (1:58)
PlayPlay (2:07)
This march is remarkable for its joyous, rhythmic character
PlayPlay (3:01)
This melody is composed of two distinct, yet related, melodies. The soft, tranquil tones at the beginning express the unburdened way of life of the righteous. In contrast, the stormy, raging tones of the second melody express the deep feelings of remorse of the repentant one
PlayPlay (3:17)

Subscribe

Get the best in Jewish audio & video delivered to your inbox