Yiddish Medley

who composed this song?
and can someone tell me the history of this song? Reply

This is my favorite of Fried's work. Great message and use of classic musical themes. bh. Reply

translation rest ober di darfst zikh nit dergeben
but you cant give up

oy di velt iz a shmole brik
oh the world is a tight bridge

un der iker nikht zu shreken zikh
and the main thing is not to be afraid

later

khotsch khotsch khotsch
however

ober a maile... from sukkos prayers

then repeat of previous lines

sorry i wasn't able to get it all in one comment.
Thank to this great site for posting this great song with Fried's permission. And hopefully thanks to the moderators for approving both comments with the elaborated taitsch. Reply

translation I'm not sure if someone has posted a translation elsewhere, but ill do so for you for the song yiddish medley,yiddish at the top with english right below for each line

Fort a yidele in a shifele
A Jew travels by boat

zebrikht zikh di shifele un es dertrinkt zikh
the boat break and it is sinking

shrait er "Tateniu, rateve rateve"
He shouts "help help!"

oy ikh ken dir nisht helfn
oh dear i can't help you

'same again with last two lines changed"

shrait er, mameniu ratteve rattever
dear mother, help me help me

oy ikh ken dir nisht helfn
oh dear i can't help you

"same lines"then

shrait er, rebeniu ratteve rattever
he screams dear rebbe, help me help me

"du vest dikh nit dertrinkn" (2x)
(answer) you won't drown

next part

omer hashem le yakov
said hashem to yakov


al tira avdi yakov
yankel yankel hob kain moire,
Jacob jacob have no fear

hof hof tzum boire
believe, believe in the creator

gt vet dir lozn lebn
hashem will keep you alive Reply

Yankel, Yankel Hi can someone post the lyrics for "Yankel, Yankel" Reply

Yankel, Yankel Where Can I find a recording of just this song? thanks! Reply

a zechua avrum, this melody is "the" king of all your compositions! the tune the wording the choir are so beautiful, G-d should bless you and yours, and keep up the good work, dont give it up!! Reply

brings back memories of my childhood in Kovno, Lithuania. I would love happier songs such as "Afn pripichok,brent a fireyeril. The Rebbe und the kline kinderlach....." Reply

Avremel is awesome. 2) is out of this world! Reply

Wow what a song! Reply

Don't put Avraham in a box Avraham was just trying something new. I think it works well. Great song and great album! Reply