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78. Golden Aliyah
… pāṟiḍunnu, nammaḷ X2 1. Now the issue has been raised of golden aliyah. The flag of Siyon flies on the pole, flying … most popular of the mid-twentieth century Zionist Malayalam songs, this one refers to questions that were raised and … defend the new nation of Israel militarily. The lyrics of “Golden Aliyah” were composed by two Ernakulam Jews, Moshe …
75. It Is Dawning
… for and praying for so long. (x2) Spreading out its golden beauty, independence came. (x2) With bravery the … pāṭuṃ svātandṟya 2. Eretz Israel, Eretz Israel—sing out! A song of freedom sing—our song of freedom sing. Udayamāy, udayamāy (x1) Eṟěnāḷ …
69. So It Is Proclaimed and Declared!
… Recorded by Marcia Walerstein-Sibony and Barbara Johnson, Moshav Aviezer, September 22, 1981. CD Track 35; I-30. … redemption, the Malayalam composition envisions an earthly golden age of plenty and peace without disease, famine, or … the all-Kerala holiday of Onam and recalling the mythical golden age of peace and justice when Kerala was ruled by the …
60. Hanukkah Song
… vegattil cěyyuṃbol 1. With blessings proclaimed and songs of praise, To the Temple they quickly came. There was not oil for even one time To light by custom the seven gold lamps. They bowed down to the Presence of God. “It’s … Michayel, Redeem the remnants of Israel. This is a Hanukkah song in two regards. It is both a narrative of the Hanukkah …
58. Ahashverosh Song
… The introduction to songs 54-55 is available here . Sarah Cohen, Rachel … Seema Salem, Balfour Salem. Recorded by Barbara Johnson, Kochi, January 22, 1977; III-11. Āti mŏtalāya aṟiñña … ninnaṅṅŏlakunna nerattu—ŏlākunna nerattu 6. Wearing a golden crown, there went the royal queen. In the garden …
57. In the India Kingdom
… The introduction to songs 57-59 is available here . Venus Lane. Recorded by … And the fruits of the trees were adorned with shining gold. Omon schemed to betroth his daughter to the king. God … Then came Omon’s daughter, her body decked out in gold. Pouring forth her beauty, in vanity she stood. But …
51. When Moshe Received Knowledge
… blessed. May Your Holy Name be forever blessed. This short song is filled with interesting elements—its unusual slant … light in weight—until he saw his people worshipping the golden calf, whereupon the holy letters flew off the tablets … biblical account of conflict over Aaron’s creation of the golden calf in Moshe’s absence. Here Aaron’s concern for his …
50. Little Sinai Mountain
… And in Yerushalayim grant that we may be. This song about the giving of the Torah combines several … Sinai was chosen as the site of the revelation, this Kerala song creates a verbal anthropomorphic image of Mount Sinai’s … brides (songs 27 , 28 ) and the elaborate silver and gold crowns and hanging chains that adorn the silver Torah …
48. Hidden God
… Tambiranĕ. (x2) 9. By fashioning the calf—making it from gold— They committed then a very wicked sin. (x2) But … Please do the same for us, Your children, now. (x2) This song of gratitude for God’s protection of the Jews draws on … of Pharaoh’s army. The first line of the song salutes God as the light hidden behind a screen or …
48. Hidden God
… Tambiranĕ. (x2) 9. By fashioning the calf—making it from gold— They committed then a very wicked sin. (x2) But … Please do the same for us, Your children, now. (x2) This song of gratitude for God’s protection of the Jews draws on … of Pharaoh’s army. The first line of the song salutes God as the light hidden behind a screen or …