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34. Golden Palanquin
… ille ěnikku ŏtta aṟivinālě We are living here with children, living in prosperity. Is there anyone around with … “learned like a parrot”—one with greater wisdom, please! For those who are intelligent, I have searched and I have … give to her? I shall give to her the crown—the great crown for the shapely maid. Six and ten and four together go into …
32. Prosper, Prosper (Our Bridegroom, Our Bride)
… increase, in number and heart. Polika, multiply the children of the groom. Polika, multiply the children of the … vāśippāṭṭtu ), in which two singers or groups of singers perform alternate stanzas (Zacharia 2005,199), and part II … as a typical “prosperity song” ( pŏlikappāṭṭu ), calling for “increase” or prosperity in the context of agricultural …
24. Blessing for the Bridegroom
… vaḷaṟtti ñān ninḍě pěrimayuṃ 1. O Lord Tambiran, be our foremost help. To Abraham Abinu, a promise You … gain by the Torah of Moshe. O God, You are the Sovereign, O foremost God! 3. In the precious paḷḷi it arrived without … melody was also used for teaching the Hebrew alphabet to children. ____________________________________ [1] See also …
22. Brit Milah (Circumcision) Song
… Ephraim may your offspring increase, Increase as did the children of Yoseph. May beauty and charm and brightness of … like the beauty of Moshe Rabban. 3. May you inherit good fortune and also long years, As Aaron gained wisdom and Torah. Now and forever may you be blessed, Like Pinhas who loved peace and …
17. Blessing Song
… 1. Blessings upon you; may blessings abound— Blessings of children and also shalom. May your offspring increase and … it, and thereby survive. Be blessed with strength and perform mighty deeds. May all your possessions increase without … tongue after tongue sing out your praise— Praises to you for arranging this feast. 2. Oh highest One, exalted God, …
15. Sefer Torah Dedication Song
… 1. By the holy word of God, the Torah came to be. Alike for everyone, all the words were made. The Torah was given to Moshe Rabbenu For the treasured People to see and to praise. In front of … melody was also used for teaching the Hebrew alphabet to children. _____________________________ [1] See also the …
14. The Paliat Achan Song
… bodyguards? 2. To those who come from other lands—titles for foreigners, Gifts, and charity he gives. Paliat Achan, he’s … “In Calicut a Tarakan [Merchant] Came,” describing both as children’s play-songs. For a clearer rendition of the Paliat …
8. Kadavumbhagam—Kochi Synagogue Song
… people came and spoke in golden words, With blessings for prosperity, as it should be done. The assembly elders … the holy heikhal—so greatly desired As a dwelling place for the Eminence of God. It was elegantly patterned, like a … To the finest place—the best in the land. Please bring Your children; bring Your People now. This song celebrates the …
Rabbi David Buzaglo
… the early twentieth century. Under Attar, Buzaglo became a foremost performer of Andalusian Hebrew music in its southern tradition … of synagogue singers, teaching prayers and piyyutim to children at Ne’im Zemirot, a society maintained by the …
3. Song of the Second Temple’s Destruction (Leaving Kodungallur)
… Creator of everything so long ago! We, the humble children of Israel, Standing here like servants, we are … depraved. With cruelty they were shattered and slain, The forsaken children of Israel. 4. They scattered like fluttering, flapping birds. O Great God, please comfort them! Then the Great God showed mercy to them. And a …