(AI Gen) ערים מתחת לכוכבים (Awake Beneath the Stars) by TATANKA (2024)

ערים מתחת לכוכבים (Awake Beneath the Stars) Full Album (1:25:46)

Awake Beneath the Stars
An Introduction

In the quiet expanse of the night sky, beneath the stars that have guided humanity for millennia, we embark on a journey of profound connection and awakening. Awake Beneath the Stars is not merely an album—it is an invitation. An invitation to witness the tapestry of existence woven by the celestial bodies above and the spiritual lineage below. It is a tribute to the light that has guided us, the darkness that has shaped us, and the sacred dance between both.

Each song in this collection reflects the resonance of twelve distinct energies, drawn from the ancient wisdom of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and the enduring mysteries of the Zodiac. These cosmic forces are more than mere symbols; they are living stories, woven with the threads of mythology, spirituality, and human experience. Here, under the canopy of the stars, we are invited to explore both the divine and the human, the eternal and the fleeting.

From Aries’ call to leadership to Pisces’ profound sense of peace, from Judah’s strength to Naphtali’s intuitive wisdom, each song reverberates with the unique vibrations of its corresponding Tribe and Zodiac sign. As we walk the twelve nights of Hanukkah, we are reminded that we are not alone—our ancestors, our stars, and our shared stories are with us, guiding us on this cosmic journey.

The album unfolds like a constellation—a map of our collective path through light, shadow, and everything in between. It is a celebration of connection: to the earth beneath our feet, to the stars above our heads, and to the sacred energy that binds us all. Through this journey, we awaken not just beneath the stars, but within them.

This is a journey for those who seek more than music. It is for those who long for stories that transcend time, space, and culture. It is for those who believe that even in the darkest of nights, the stars are always shining, waiting for us to remember our place among them.

Welcome, dear listener, to Awake Beneath the Stars. May this music find its way to your soul, awakening the light that has always been within you.

Text to Music Prompt: A fusion of Lo-Fi Jewish Ambient, Jewish meditation, Jewish chill-out. Add elements of Drone Music, New Age. Use traditional Jewish folk instruments, electric piano, and soft electronica.

01. צום טבת – Fast of Tevet (Fast of Tevet)

Theme: Reflection and RenewalA moment for cleansing, for reflection on the past and clearing space in the heart. As the fast gives way to light, so too does the soul prepare itself to welcome new possibilities. This song speaks to the quiet power of purification—how we must sometimes face the darkness in order to step forward into the light. It’s a gentle affirmation that renewal comes only after we release the past and the burdens we carry. A reminder that healing begins when we create space for it.

Verse 1:

בַּשָּׁעוֹת הַשֶׁחֱשׁוֹת, שֶׁל הַכְּאבֵי הַלֵּב
הַזֵּהוּר הַקָּרוֹב שׁוֹפֵךְ אוֹר, מַפְרִיךְ אֶת הַחֹשֶךְ
וּבַלֵּב שָׁבוּר מָצוּא אוֹתָךְ
שָׁם תְּחִלָּה חֲדָשָׁה בּוֹקַעַת.

Chorus:

הַשִּׁבְרוּ בּוֹשִׁים מַפְרִי שֶׁהוֹלוּם
הַחִיוּת יָצְאָה, וְהַלֵּב בּוֹשִׁים
הַזֵּהוּר בּוֹשִׁים.

Verse 2:

הַחֹשֶךְ עִנְיוּנוֹ שֶׁל הַדַּיֵּי זְמַן
הֵם יָבוֹאוּ, וּבָרוּ תַּפְרוּ
וּבַלֵּב שָׁבוּר אִי שָׁפוּת הוֹלוּם
מַתָּנוֹת הַשֶּׁקֶט, בְּתוֹךְ הַכְּאֵב.

Verse 3:

מַיִם שׁוֹטְפִים מִתַּחַת לַשַּׁעַר הַסָּגוּר
מַנְקִים אֶת הַנֶּפֶשׁ, פּוֹתְחִים חֲלוֹנוֹת
וּבַזְּמַן הַשָּׁקוּף, בֵּין הָאוֹרוֹת
אוֹר הַתִּקְוָה מְחַכֶּה בִּפְנִים.

Chorus:

הַשִּׁבְרוּ בּוֹשִׁים מַפְרִי שֶׁהוֹלוּם
הַחִיוּת יָצְאָה, וְהַלֵּב בּוֹשִׁים
הַזֵּהוּר בּוֹשִׁים.

Verse 4:

וּכְמוֹ שֶׁהַצּוֹם מִפְנֶה מָקוֹם לָאוֹר
כָּךְ גַּם הַלֵּב מְפַנֶּה מַעֲמַסּוֹתָיו
הַפַּעַם תַּחֲלִיף חוֹשֶׁךְ בְּאוֹר
בִּתְקוּמָה שֶׁל חַיִּים מְחֻדָּשִׁים.

Chorus:

הַשִּׁבְרוּ בּוֹשִׁים מַפְרִי שֶׁהוֹלוּם
הַחִיוּת יָצְאָה, וְהַלֵּב בּוֹשִׁים
הַזֵּהוּר בּוֹשִׁים.

Bridge:

כָּל רֶגַע שֶׁנִּשְׁבָּר מַגְלִיד כְּאֵבָיו
כָּל טִפָה שֶׁנִּגֶּרֶת שׁוֹפֶכֶת אוֹר
הַמַּעֲבָר שֶׁבֵּין כּוֹכָבִים לְיַעַד
זֶהוּ הַמָּקוֹם שֶׁל הִתְחַדְּשׁוּת.

Final Chorus:

הַשִּׁבְרוּ בּוֹשִׁים מַפְרִי שֶׁהוֹלוּם
הַחִיוּת יָצְאָה, וְהַלֵּב בּוֹשִׁים
הַזֵּהוּר בּוֹשִׁים.

English:

Verse 1:

In the dark hours of the aching heart,
A nearby glow pours light, dispels the shadows.
And in a broken heart, I find You,
Where a new beginning starts to bloom.

Chorus:

The fractures bear fruits of wholeness,
Vitality emerges, and the heart renews.
The glow is born anew.

Verse 2:

The darkness is but a moment of time’s weaving,
It will pass, and clarity will arise.
And in the shattered heart, an unspoken hope blooms,
The gifts of silence, within the pain.

Verse 3:

Waters flow beneath the closed gate,
Cleansing the soul, opening windows.
And in the transparent time between the lights,
The light of hope waits within.

Chorus:

The fractures bear fruits of wholeness,
Vitality emerges, and the heart renews.
The glow is born anew.

Verse 4:

And as the fast makes way for light,
So too does the heart release its burdens.
This time, it will trade darkness for light,
In the renewal of life reborn.

Chorus:

The fractures bear fruits of wholeness,
Vitality emerges, and the heart renews.
The glow is born anew.

Bridge:

Every moment broken heals its pain,
Every drop spilled pours forth light.
The passage between stars to destination—
This is the place of renewal.

Final Chorus:

The fractures bear fruits of wholeness,
Vitality emerges, and the heart renews.
The glow is born anew.

The song echoes themes of reflection, surrendering the past, and welcoming renewal. In this reflection, as the darkness of grief, or the weight of history, breaks away, a new light—symbolizing both spiritual growth and personal healing—emerges.

02. יום 1 – אור: ניצוץ של תקווה – Day 1 – Light: The Spark of Hope

Theme: The First Flicker of Light Amidst Darkness
The smallest flicker of light, an ember, can light the whole world. This song highlights the quiet triumph of hope against overwhelming odds. It’s about starting anew, even in the most seemingly impossible situations. Light emerges from the darkest corners of life, and it only takes one moment, one flicker to illuminate everything.

Verse 1:
בְּתוֹךְ הַדְּמָמָה הָעֲמוּקָה, נִצּוֹץ נוֹצֵר
הַבָּהִיר הַקָּטָן מַפְרִיד אֶת הַצֵּל
פֶּתַח לְאוֹר הַבָּא, תִּקְוָה מִתְחַזֶּקֶת.

Chorus:
הָאוֹר מַעֲלֶה שִׁירָה בְּתוֹךְ הַתְּהוֹם
הַחֹשֶךְ נִסְגָּה, הַצֵּל נָפוּץ
אֶחָד נוֹצֵץ, וּבְכָךְ עוֹלָם נִבְרָא.

Verse 2:
כְּשֶׁהָאֲפֵלָה כְּבָר כָּבְשָׁה אֶת הַמָּרוֹם
נִצָּנוֹת שֶׁל אוֹר מַתְחִילִים לְפַעֲמִים
הַזְּמַן נִרְפָּא בִּמְגִיעַת הַיָּמִים.

Bridge:
בָּאֶמְצַע הַחוֹשֶךְ מַשֶּׁהוּ זוֹהֵר
כּוֹכָב נִדְחֶה בָּעֶבְרָה, כְּמוֹ נִשְׁמָתִי.

Verse 3:
נִיצוֹץ קָטָן מַבָּט חָדָשׁ, חַיִּים נוֹלָדִים
הָאוֹר הַזָּהִיר הוֹלֵךְ וְגוֹדֵל
מֵהַחֹשֶךְ יוֹצֵא הַנִּסָּה.

Verse 4:
כָּל נִצּוֹץ מֵאִיר עוֹלָם, חֲלוֹמוֹת מִתְמַלְּאִים
הַחֹשֶךְ מִשְׁתָּנֶה לְתוֹךְ הַיּוֹם
בָּעָלְמוֹת יָצוּא הָאוֹר.

English:

Verse 1:
In the depths of the deep silence, a spark is born,
The smallest brightness separates the shadow.
A doorway to the coming light, hope strengthens.

Chorus:
The light sings a song within the abyss,
Darkness retreats, the shadow scatters.
One spark shines, and thus, a world is created.

Verse 2:
When the darkness has already conquered the heights,
Traces of light begin to pulse.
Time is healed with the passing of days.

Bridge:
In the midst of the darkness, something glows,
A star rejected in the past, like my soul.

Verse 3:
A small spark, a new glance, life is born,
The radiant light grows and expands.
Out of the darkness emerges the miraculous.

Chorus:
The light sings a song within the abyss,
Darkness retreats, the shadow scatters.
One spark shines, and thus, a world is created.

Verse 4:
Every spark lights a world, dreams are fulfilled,
Darkness transforms into day.
From the void emerges the light.

This song speaks to the smallest flicker of hope, the moment where darkness begins to give way to light. It emphasizes that even in overwhelming times, there is always the potential for transformation. The light, though faint, is powerful enough to banish the dark, as represented by the soul’s resilience in the face of difficulty. The metaphor of the spark igniting a new beginning is central to the message of this song, echoing the Hanukkah tradition of the first flicker of light from the candle marking a start to greater things.

03. יום 2 – נס: הכוחות הנסתרים – Day 2 – Miracle: The Unseen Forces

Theme: Unseen Forces and Grace
Miracles are woven into the fabric of life, even if we don’t always see them. This song celebrates those hidden forces that guide and protect us—unseen, yet powerful. It’s about acknowledging the miracles in small moments and trusting that what we cannot see still impacts us in profound ways.

Verse 1:
נִסְתַּר בַּחֶשְׁכָּה הַכֹּחַ, מַהֵר וְיָפֵה
אֵין דֶּרֶךְ שֶׁיַּשְׁכִּין בָּה, אִם נִפְנֵי הַבִּלְתִּי רָאוּי
אַךְ בְּכָל אֵלֶּה נִפְתַּח הַסְּדָרִים

Chorus:
כָּמוֹ שֶׁהַיַּיִן יִתֵּן שִׁכְרוֹן
נִסְתַּר הַסּוֹד בִּפְנֵי הַזְּמַן
נִסְכָּף בַּרְבַּעַת הַחֶשְׁכָּה
וּבַסּוֹף תָּבוֹא הַתְּשׁוּעָה.

Verse 2:
הַפְּסִיל הַחָרוּת בַּחֶרֶב, אִינוֹ אֵין לַהַשּׁוֹת
אַךְ הָרֶגֶשׁ בְּתָם תַּעֲרוֹךְ
הַסּוֹף נַפְתַּח וְהַנַּעֲרָה
יִפְתַּח בְּצַמָּרִים

Verse 3:
צְעָדִים שֶׁל שֶׁקֶט, אֵלוּ הֵם הַמּוֹרָשָׁה
הַדֶּרֶךְ נִפְתַּחַת לִפְנֵי הַזְּהִירָה
כָּל נִפְלָא נִרְקָם בַּתְּכֵלֶת

Verse 4:
הַקּוֹל הַנִּשְׁמָע בְּלִי רְאוּת, נוֹגֵן בַּזְּהָב
לֹא תָּמִיד נִרְאֶה אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ בָּעֵין
אַךְ הַנֵּס תָּמִיד יְלַוֶּה

Bridge:
מִנְּקֻדָּה קְטַנָּה, כָּל הַבְּרִיָּה מִתְחִילָה
הַנְּפִילָה הִיא רַק שָׁלָב בַּמַּעֲלָה
נִסְתַּר הַקֶּסֶם, וּכְבָר נִרְאָה

English:

Verse 1:
Hidden in the darkness, the power moves swiftly and beautifully,
There’s no way for it to rest, if it’s unseen by the worthy,
Yet through all of this, the gates will open.

Chorus:
Like the wine that gives intoxication,
The secret is hidden in the presence of time,
It turns itself fourfold in the darkness,
And in the end, salvation will come.

Verse 2:
The carved idol in the sword cannot yet be touched,
Yet the feeling will arrange itself naturally,
In the end, it will open, and the young one
Will bloom in the roses.

Verse 3:
Steps of silence, these are the inheritance,
The path opens before the glow,
Every wonder is woven in the azure.

Verse 4:
The voice heard without sight plays in the gold,
We may not always see the way with our eyes,
But the miracle always follows.

Bridge:
From a small point, all creation begins,
The fall is just a step toward ascent,
The magic is hidden, yet it’s already revealed.

Chorus:
Like the wine that gives intoxication,
The secret is hidden in the presence of time,
It turns itself fourfold in the darkness,
And in the end, salvation will come.

This song highlights the unseen forces and miracles that work quietly and unnoticed in our lives. Miracles are not always grand, but often hidden in the small, subtle moments we may overlook. It encourages faith in the invisible—the forces at work behind the scenes that guide and protect us. The metaphor of the wine that intoxicates and the secret that is revealed with time reminds us that some things only make sense with patience, and that salvation is always in motion, even when we don’t see it yet. The song serves as a reminder that grace and miracles are unfolding constantly, just beyond our awareness.

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04. יום 3 – חוסן: הכוח לעמוד בקשיים – Day 3 – Resilience: The Strength to Endure

Theme: Strength Through Adversity
This song is a powerful declaration of inner strength. It’s about finding the strength to endure, to stand firm even when the world feels like it’s falling apart. Resilience doesn’t come from the absence of pain, but from the capacity to keep moving forward despite it.

Verse 1:
עָמַדְנוּ בַּרְשׁוּת הַסּוֹף
בְּלִי דָּבָר נוֹתֵן לָנוּ תָּקוּם
בַּצַּעַד הַבָּא נִפְנֶה, הַפֶּתַח יִפָּתוֹחַ
נַעֲמֹד בַּזֶּה

Chorus:
הָעַמִּידוּת מַצִּיבָה בְּתוֹךְ הַסַּעַר
לֹא נִפְסָקְנוּ בִּתְרוּפַת הַבְּרִיּוּת
הַלֵּב שׁוֹפֵעַ מִנְּקֻדַּת הַכֹּחַ
הַמִּנְהָר שׁוֹפֵעַ

Verse 2:
הַחָזוֹן שָׁם מַשְׁפִּיעַ
הַזְּמַן הַשּׁוֹתֵף שׁוֹלֵחַ
לֹא נַעֲצַר בִּכְבוֹד הַפִּסְגָּה
כִּי הַכּוֹחַ בְּנוֹ

Verse 3:
לֹא נִפְסָקְנוּ עַד הַסּוֹף
כִּי הַכּוֹחַ בַּדָּם בְּנוֹ
עַכְשָׁו נָפוֹל וּבָסוֹף יַעֲמֹד הַלֵּב

Verse 4:
מַבָּט לַשָּׁמַיִם מַרְאֶה אוֹר חָדָשׁ
עִם הַיָּדִים פְּתוּחוֹת לְהַבִּיט בָּעָתִיד
בְּתוֹךְ הַסּוֹפֵה נִמְצָא אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ
הַכֹּחַ שֶׁבְּנוֹ לַעֲמֹד

Bridge:
בָּרֶגַע שֶׁכֹּל נִשְׁבָּר, בְּתוֹךְ הָאֵפֶר
עָלִינוּ כְּפָנִיקְס, שׁוּב לָעוֹף לָמָרוֹם
הַחַיִּים זוֹרְמִים, הַלֵּב מִתְחוֹנֵן
נִשְׁאָרִים בַּחֹזֶק, לֹא נִפּוֹל עוֹד

Chorus (Final):
הָעַמִּידוּת מַצִּיבָה בְּתוֹךְ הַסַּעַר
לֹא נִפְסָקְנוּ בִּתְרוּפַת הַבְּרִיּוּת
הַלֵּב שׁוֹפֵעַ מִנְּקֻדַּת הַכֹּחַ
הַמִּנְהָר שׁוֹפֵעַ

English:

Verse 1:
We stood at the edge of the end,
With nothing left to give us strength.
With each step forward, the door will open,
We will stand in this.

Chorus:
Resilience rises within the storm,
We won’t break in the face of fragility.
The heart pours forth from the source of strength,
The river flows in us.

Verse 2:
The vision there, it speaks,
Shared time sends us onward.
We will not stop in honor of the summit,
For the strength lies within us.

Chorus:
Resilience rises within the storm,
We won’t break in the face of fragility.
The heart pours forth from the source of strength,
The river flows in us.

Verse 3:
We will not stop until the end,
For the strength flows in our blood.
Now we may fall, but in the end,
The heart will stand again.

Chorus:
Resilience rises within the storm,
We won’t break in the face of fragility.
The heart pours forth from the source of strength,
The river flows in us.

Verse 4:
A gaze toward the heavens reveals a new light,
With open hands, we face the future.
Within the storm, we will find our way,
The strength within us to stand.

Bridge:
In the moment when all is broken, within the ashes,
We rise like a phoenix, soaring high once more.
Life flows, the heart cries out,
We remain in strength, we will not fall again.

Chorus (Final):
Resilience rises within the storm,
We won’t break in the face of fragility.
The heart pours forth from the source of strength,
The river flows in us.

This song speaks to the inherent resilience we all carry—sometimes hidden, sometimes exhausted, but always present when we need it most. It acknowledges the storms we face in life, but reassures us that true strength comes not from being unbroken, but from the ability to endure, to rise again, and to keep moving forward despite all obstacles. The imagery of the flowing river and the heart that stands strong reminds us that resilience is a force as natural and constant as the tides, and it will carry us through even the most difficult moments.

05. יום 4 – משפחה: הבסיס לאהבה ולתמיכה – Day 4 – Family: The Foundation of Love and Support

Theme: Unbreakable Bonds
Family is more than just blood; it’s those who hold us up when we can’t stand on our own. This song is a tribute to the strength of those who surround us with love. Whether chosen or given, family is the foundation that keeps us grounded and reminds us that we are never truly alone.

Verse 1
שׁוֹרֵשׁ אֶת הַלֵּב שֶׁלִּי
כָּל-רֶגַע הַכּוֹחוֹת נִבְנוֹת
כַּיָּדִים בְּזַמַּר הַסָּבִיב
מַחְזִיקוֹת וְעוֹלוֹת

Verse 2
כְּשֶׁעַיִן בַּעַיִן
לִפְנֵי הַבִּסְתָּרֵין
הַגּוּף חוֹשֵׁף אֶת הַנֶּפֶשׁ
כִּי בָּאָה הַזְּמוֹן

Verse 3
הַחַיִּים מִתְמוֹדְדוֹת בְּעִקְבוֹתֵיהֶן
כְּמוֹ רִיקוּעַ מִבְּעָדֵיהֶן
עֵינַיִם שׁוֹעֲרוֹת בְּתַפְרִיטֵי הַעֲבוֹדָה
וְרוּחַ מִשְׁפָּחָה מַנְחֶה אֶת הַצְּעָדִים

Verse 4
בֵּין מִבְטָא לְמַבָּט, עֲבוֹרֵי זְמוֹן
הַכּוֹחַ שֶׁעַל-פָּנֵינוּ אֵינוֹ מִסְתַּיֵּם
בַּזֶּה הַרְבֵּה עִם הַסּוֹף יָפָה בְּכָךְ
מִשְׁפָּחָה לֹא נֶחְדַּל מִלְהַחֲזוֹר

Chorus
הַמִּשְׁפָּחָה הִיא הַכַּסָּה
שׁוֹכֵנֶת בַּלֵּב עַד הַסּוֹף
לֹא נַפְסִיק לְהֶחֱזִיק
כִּי הַכּוֹחַ נִבְנֶה בַּחֶדֶר הַזֶּה

Bridge
הַכַּסָּה שֶׁנִּשְׁמַעַת בַּחֶדֶר הַזֶּה
הַחַיִּים בְּרוּךְ בֵּין מִכָּל עֵין
עַד כְּשֶׁנִּפְרָד, נִשְׁאַר מְחַזֵּק
הַכּוֹחַ מִשְׁפָּחָה, הֵן חַיִּים לְעַד

English:

Verse 1
Roots that hold my heart,
Every moment the strength is built,
Hands around me in silent embrace,
Holding me, lifting me.

Verse 2
Eye to eye,
Before the hidden,
The body reveals the soul,
For time is here.

Verse 3
Life faces its struggles,
Like a reflection through its challenges,
Eyes searching in the patterns of work,
And the spirit of family guides the steps.

Verse 4
Between glance and gaze, through time’s passage,
The strength on our faces does not end,
In this, much with the beauty of the end,
Family never ceases to return.

Chorus
Family is the cover,
Dwelling in the heart until the end,
We will never stop holding,
For strength is built in this room.

Bridge
The cover that is heard in this room,
Life blessed through every eye,
Until we part, we remain strong,
Family’s strength, forever alive.

This song is a reflection on the strength and support that family provides, not just through biological ties, but through chosen bonds and unconditional love. It is a tribute to the ones who offer a steady hand, the ones who lift us when we falter, and the ones who remain constant through the ebb and flow of life. The recurring chorus and the imagery of holding and being held echoes the deep sense of security and love that family offers, a sanctuary that endures through all challenges.

06. יום 5 – חירות: שחרור ובחירה – Day 5 – Freedom: Liberation and Choice

Theme: Reclaiming Personal Power
The freedom to choose, to walk our own path, to break free from what binds us. This song is about personal liberation, shedding old chains, and reclaiming the power to chart your course. The Maccabees fought for religious freedom; this song embodies the personal fight for freedom in one’s own life.

Verse 1:
בְּקוֹל חָדָשׁ אֲנִי מַתְחִילָה
מְשַׁחְרֶרֶת אֶת כָּל הַכַּבָּלִים
הַנֶּפֶשׁ שֶׁלִּי עוֹלָה מִן הָאֲפֵלָה
וּמְצִיאָה אוֹר בְּתוֹךְ הַמַּעֲמָקִים

Verse 2:
כָּאן הַזְּמַן לְהַבִּיט בָּאֱמֶת
לָשִׁיר אֶת הַחוֹפֶשׁ בְּקוֹל רָם
בֵּין הַחֲלוֹמוֹת וְהַמַּעֲטָפוֹת
לִפְרוֹץ גְּבוּלוֹת, לִבְחוֹר עַצְמִי כְּעַתָּה

Chorus:
חֵרוּת הִיא כֹּחַ לִבְחֹר
לְהִשְׁתַּחְרֵר מֵהַפַּחַד
לַהֲפוֹךְ אֶת הַחוֹשֶׁךְ לְאוֹר
לְצַעֲדִים שֶׁמּוֹבִילִים לִבְחִירָה

Verse 3:
הַנִּשְׁמָה נוֹלֶדֶת מֵהַשֶּׁקֶט
מַגִּיעָה לְמַעֲלֶה בַּמִּדְרוֹן
עַל כָּנָף הָרוּחַ, לְמַעְלָה עוֹלָה
מוֹצֵאת עוֹצְמוֹת מִתּוֹךְ הָרִסּוּן

Verse 4:
בַּדֶּרֶךְ שֶׁלִּי אֶת הַחֵרוּת אֶחֱזֹר
אוֹמֶרֶת לְעוֹלָם אֲנִי פֹּה
שׁוֹבֶרֶת כָּל מַחְסוֹם, מְבַקֶּשֶׁת עוֹד
חֵרוּת שֶׁבָּאוֹר הִיא כָּל הַסִּפּוּר

Bridge:
בְּתוֹךְ הַשֶּׁלֶם שֶׁלִּי עַכְשָׁיו
אֶפְשָׁרוּת לִהְיוֹת מִי שֶׁאֲנִי חוֹלֶמֶת
מֵהָרֶס עָלִיתִי, מִכָּל הַכְּאֵב
עַכְשָׁיו לִפְרוֹחַ בַּדֶּרֶךְ שֶׁלִּי

English:

Verse 1:
With a new voice, I begin,
Releasing all the chains,
My soul rises from the darkness,
Finding light within the depths.

Verse 2:
Now is the time to face the truth,
To sing freedom out loud,
Between dreams and the envelopes,
Breaking boundaries, choosing myself now.

Chorus:
Freedom is the power to choose,
To be released from fear,
To turn the darkness into light,
Taking steps that lead to choice.

Verse 3:
The soul is born from the silence,
Climbing higher on the slope,
On the wings of the wind, ascending,
Finding strength within restraint.

Verse 4:
On my path, I will reclaim freedom,
Telling the world, I am here,
Breaking every barrier, seeking more,
Freedom in the light is the whole story.

Chorus:
Freedom is the power to choose,
To be released from fear,
To turn the darkness into light,
Taking steps that lead to choice.

Bridge:
Within my wholeness now,
The possibility to be who I dream to be,
From destruction, I have risen, from all the pain,
Now to bloom on my own path.

Chorus:
Freedom is the power to choose,
To be released from fear,
To turn the darkness into light,
Taking steps that lead to choice.

This song, Freedom, is about the inner battle for personal autonomy and liberation. The lyrics speak of casting off limitations, finding the courage to walk freely in one’s own truth, and embracing the endless potential that freedom brings. It embodies the idea that true freedom is not just about external circumstances but about reclaiming one’s personal power, the ability to choose and navigate one’s path without being weighed down by past fears or restrictions.

07. יום 6 – אור הנשמה: מאיר את הכוח הפנימי – Day 6 – Light of the Soul: Illuminating Inner Strength

Theme: Inner Strength and Illumination
The greatest light comes from within. This song invites the listener to turn inward, to connect with the light of the soul. It’s about acknowledging that we carry within us all we need to move forward, that our inner strength can guide us through the darkest nights.

Verse 1:
הָאוֹר שֶׁבַּתּוֹךְ,
מַשְׁחִיר אֶת הַפַּחַד שֶׁלִּפְנֵי,
בְּתִקְוָה זֶה מוֹשֵׁךְ הַנִּשְׁמָה,
וּמוֹלִיד חֲלוֹם מִבְּתוֹךְ הָאַפְלָה.

Chorus:
הָאוֹר שֶׁבַּתּוֹךְ,
שֶׁלִּבֵּנוּ בּוֹ עוֹלֶה,
כְּמוֹ כּוֹכָב בִּשְׁמֵי הַלַּיְלָה,
מַנְהִיג דֶּרֶךְ עַד הַשַּׁחַר.

Verse 2:
בִּלְעָדָיו הַחוֹשֶׁךְ זוֹכֶה,
מַגִּיעִים בַּנֶּפֶשׁ שֶׁלָּנוּ,
לְגַלּוֹת אֶת הַכֹּחַ הַפְּנִימִי,
שֶׁמְּשַׁנֶּה תָּמִיד אֶת הַגּוֹרָל.

Verse 3:
הָרֶגַע שֶׁמִּתְחוֹלֵל בְּתוֹכֵנוּ,
נְשָׁמוֹת מִתְלוֹת עַל הַתִּקְוָה,
כָּל אוֹר זָעִיר מַצִּית לֵב,
שֶׁמְּנַצֵּחַ אֶת הַחֹשֶׁךְ.

Verse 4:
הַדֶּרֶךְ לֹא תָּמִיד בָּהִירָה,
אַךְ הָאוֹר מֵבִין אֶת הַצַּעַד,
נֶאֱחָז בְּתוֹכֵנוּ כְּעֵץ עַז,
וּמוֹרִישׁ נִצָּחוֹן לִנְשָׁמָה.

Bridge:
כְּשֶׁהַיַּלָּה מִתְמַלֵּאת בְּדִמְעָה,
הָאוֹר עוֹלֶה וּבוֹקֵעַ,
מֵעֵבֶר לַגְּבוּלוֹת שֶׁל עוֹלָם,
נֶאֱמָן לְתוֹכֵנוּ כְּחוֹזֶה עַד.

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English:

Verse 1:
The light within,
Dispels the fear of what’s ahead,
In hope, it draws the soul,
And births a dream from the darkness.

Chorus:
The light within,
Rising in our hearts,
Like a star in the night sky,
Guiding the way to the dawn.

Verse 2:
Without it, the darkness prevails,
Reaching into the depths of our soul,
To discover the inner strength,
That forever changes destiny.

Verse 3:
The moment that stirs within us,
Souls cling to the hope,
Every tiny light ignites a heart,
That conquers the shadows.

Verse 4:
The path is not always clear,
But the light understands each step,
Rooted in us like a steadfast tree,
Bequeathing triumph to the soul.

Bridge:
When the night fills with tears,
The light rises and breaks through,
Beyond the borders of this world,
Faithful within us, a covenant eternal.

Chorus:
The light within,
Rising in our hearts,
Like a star in the night sky,
Guiding the way to the dawn.

This song, Light of the Soul, focuses on the internal illumination we carry, the quiet strength that lives within us, and how it can guide us through times of darkness. The lyrics speak of tapping into this light, realizing that no matter how dark the external world may seem, we each possess a deep reservoir of light within us that can guide us through life’s challenges. It’s a reminder that the soul’s light is not only a force of illumination but also of resilience, healing, and renewal.

08. יום 7 – הכרת תודה: למצוא ברכות בכל רגע – Day 7 – Gratitude: Finding Blessings in Every Moment

Theme: Acknowledging Blessings Amid Struggle
Gratitude shifts the way we see the world. This song celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday blessings, urging the listener to find peace in what they already have. Even in dark times, there is always something to be grateful for.

Verse 1

אוֹר בַּחֹשֶׁךְ זוֹרֵחַ בַּלֵּילוֹת
הַנְּשָׁמָה מוֹצֵאת אֶת הַתְּשׁוּבוֹת
בֵּין הַסַּעַר לַשֶּׁקֶט הַגָּנוּז
שָׁם נִמְצָא הַכֹּל, הַיּוֹפִי הַחָזוּז

Chorus

תּוֹדָה, תּוֹדָה עַל הַיָּמִים
עַל הַזְּמַן שֶׁנוֹתֵן כֹּחַ פְּנִימִי
תּוֹדָה, תּוֹדָה עַל הַנִּשְׁמָה
שֶׁרוֹאָה בָּהּ אֶת הַנֵּס הַגָּדוֹל

Verse 2

עַל הַשֶּׁבֶר שֶׁנִּשְׁאַר לִהְיוֹת
עַל הַכֹּחַ שֶׁמוּצָא בַּדְּמָעוֹת
כָּל רֶגַע בָּא, מַתָּנָה חֲבוּיָה
תּוֹדָה עַל דֶּרֶךְ, בְּכוֹחָהּ הַשְּׁלוּחָה

Verse 3

כָּל כּוֹכָב בַּלַּיְלָה מַאִיר אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ
מַזְכִּיר לִי לִרְאוֹת אֶת הַבְּרָכָה בַּשֶּׁבֶר
הָאֹפֶל רַק חֵלֶק, הַשַּׁחַר בָּא
כָּל נְשִׁימָה תְּפִלָּה שֶׁל תּוֹדָה

Verse 4

הַמַּעֲלוֹת נוֹשְׂאוֹת אוֹתִי לַמָּרוֹם
בָּרָכָה נוֹצֶרֶת בַּפֶּשֶׁט שֶׁהַיּוֹם
תּוֹדָה עַל כָּל מַה שֶׁבָּא וְשֶׁנִּתָּן
עַל הַלֵּב שֶׁעוֹד מַאֲמִין וְרוֹאֶה מַתָּן

Chorus

Bridge

מִן הָאֵפֶר צוֹמֵחַ אוֹר חָדָשׁ
הַתּוֹדָה מַמְשִׁיכָה לִבְנוֹת עוֹלָם חָשׁ
בְּכָל צַעַד שֶׁנוֹסִיף אֶת הַלֵּב
נִרְאֶה עוֹלָם שֶׁשָּׁפַע אוֹר וָזֶהַב

Chorus

English:

Verse 1

Light in the darkness shines through the nights,
The soul finds answers, hidden in its sights.
Between the storm and the stillness concealed,
There lies it all, beauty revealed.

Chorus

Thank you, thank you for the days,
For the time that gives inner strength and stays.
Thank you, thank you for the soul,
That sees within the great miracle.

Verse 2

For the break that remains to be,
For the strength found within the tears we see.
Every moment arrives as a hidden gift,
Thank you for the path, its healing shift.

Verse 3

Every star in the night lights the way,
Reminding me to see the blessings each day.
The darkness is just a part; the dawn will rise,
Every breath a prayer, gratitude in the skies.

Verse 4

The steps carry me higher, to the heights I climb,
Blessings are crafted in the simplicity of time.
Thank you for all that has come and been given,
For the heart that still believes and envisions.

Chorus

Thank you, thank you for the days,
For the time that gives inner strength and stays.
Thank you, thank you for the soul,
That sees within the great miracle.

Bridge

From the ashes, a new light will grow,
Gratitude keeps building a world aglow.
With every step, we add our heart’s embrace,
And see a world shining with light and grace.

Chorus

Thank you, thank you for the days,
For the time that gives inner strength and stays.
Thank you, thank you for the soul,
That sees within the great miracle.

This song Gratitude is a reflection on the blessings present in our lives, no matter how small they may seem. It invites the listener to pause, to reflect, and to find gratitude in moments of peace, love, and grace—especially during difficult times. The message is that gratitude transforms our perception, helping us see the good even amidst struggle. The lyrics express the timeless power of appreciating what we already have and how that appreciation nurtures our souls, providing clarity and peace even in chaos.

09. יום 8 – התחדשות ותקווה: מלוא האור – Day 8 – Renewal and Hope: The Fullness of Light

Theme: Full Illumination, A New Beginning
This is the moment when the light is at its fullest, and all that has been ignited through the festival comes into fruition. It’s the promise that light, hope, and renewal always follow the darkest times. This song is about the fullness of life, love, and possibility that fills the soul when we allow ourselves to heal and begin again.

Verse 1

הָאוֹר בָּא עַל הַלַּיְלָה הַכָּבֵד
הַתִּקְוָה הִיא הַנֵּר בַּמִּדְבָּר הַשּׁוֹמֵם
בֵּין הַחֹשֶׁךְ לַיָּם הַשָּׁקֵט
אֲנוּ מוֹצְאִים אֶת הַהַתְחָלָה הַזֹּאת.

Chorus

תִּחַדֵּשׁ הַחַיִּים אֶת הָאוֹר
בִּתְחִילָּה הַחִיּוּת הַשַּׁלְמָה
הַהַבְשָׁרוּת בְּחִירָת שׁוּב
הַסִּפּוּר בָּעֵינֵינוּ.

Verse 2

כָּל רֶגַע שֶׁעוֹבֵר מַזְכִּיר לָנוּ שֶׁיֵּשׁ
אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ לִפְתוֹחַ שַׁעֲרִים בִּלְבָבֵנוּ
בְּתוֹךְ הָאַפְלָה נִמְצָא הָאוֹר
וְאֶת הַחַיִּים שֶׁיֵּשׁ בְּתוֹכֵנוּ.

Chorus

Verse 3

הַנְּשִׁימָה שֶׁל הַשַּׁחַר מְלֵאָה תִּקְוָה
הָרֶגַע הַזֶּה מְשַׁחְרֵר כָּל כְּאֵב
הַפִּתְרוֹן לָבֹא לָעוֹלָם שֶׁנִּבְרָא
הִתְחַדְּשׁוּת מְשִׁיבָה אֶת הַיּוֹפִי הָאָהוּב.

Chorus

Verse 4

הָאוֹר בָּא מִמַּעֲמַקֵּי הַלֵּב
מַזְמִין אֶת הָעוֹלָם לִפְתּוֹחַ פַּעַם חֲדָשָׁה
אֶת הַבְּרָכָה שֶׁתָּמִיד שָׁרוּיָה בָּעֵינַיִם
וְאֶת הָאַהֲבָה שֶׁתִּנְהֶג בָּאֱמֶת שֶׁלָּנוּ.

Chorus

Bridge

וּמִתּוֹךְ הַשֶּׁבֶר מִתְגַּלֶּה הַשִּׁיר
צְעָדִים קְטַנִּים מוֹבִילִים לְדֶרֶךְ חֲדָשָׁה
הָרֵאשִׁית בְּעֵינַיִם זוֹהֲרוֹת,
אֶת הַלֵּב פּוֹתְחִים לַתִּקְוָה הַגְּדוֹלָה.

Chorus

English:

Verse 1

The light comes upon the heavy night,
Hope is the lamp in the barren desert.
Between the darkness and the quiet sea,
We find this new beginning.

Verse 2

Every passing moment reminds us that there is
A way to open doors in our hearts.
In the darkness, we find the light,
And the life that exists within us.

Verse 3

The dawn’s breath is full of hope,
This moment releases every pain.
The answer to a world that is created,
Renewal restores the cherished beauty.

Verse 4

The light comes from the depths of the heart,
Inviting the world to open a new door.
The blessing that always resides in our eyes,
And the love that will guide us in truth.

Chorus

Renew life with the light,
In the beginning, life fills with peace.
The blessing of the choice to return,
The story unfolds before our eyes.

Bridge

And from within the fracture, the song is revealed,
Small steps lead to a new path.
The beginning shines in glowing eyes,
Opening the heart to the great hope.

This song, Renewal, speaks of the profound transformation that comes after the darkness, a full illumination of light that signifies a fresh beginning. It celebrates the moment of new possibilities, the promise that after hardship, life will renew itself, full of grace and peace. The lyrics reflect the power of renewal, suggesting that light always follows darkness and that the soul can heal, allowing for new beginnings filled with boundless potential. It’s a song of hope and the full embrace of what lies ahead, with the assurance that this is the moment to walk into the light.

10. יום 9 – השמש: המדריך והמרפא – Day 9 – The Shamash: The Guide and the Healer

Theme: The Power to Guide and Heal
The shamash is the guiding light, the candle that lights all others. This song is about the healing power of service, the ability to guide others even when we ourselves are in need of healing. It celebrates the way that by helping others, we can heal ourselves.

Verse 1:
בַּחַשְׁכִּיּוּת מַבַּעַד לַנֵּרוֹת
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ זוֹהֵר וּפוֹתֵחַ דְּלָתוֹת
בְּעֵינֵינוּ מַבָּט שֶׁחוֹצֶה אֶת הַשְּׁתִיקָה
הַנִּיצוֹץ מַדְלִיק תִּקְוָה חֲדָשָׁה

Chorus:
שַׁמַּשׁ שֶׁמַּאֲמֵץ אֶת הַנֵּרוֹת
הַחֶסֶד שֶׁכּוֹחוֹ לִפְתוֹחַ דְּלָתוֹת
שְׁעָרוֹת הַלֵּב בְּעָדִין יִפָּתְחוּ
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ מַאֲמִין וּפוֹתֵחַ כָּל שַׁעַר

Verse 2:
נִשְׁמוֹת נוֹשְׁקוֹת בְּאוֹר רָחוֹק
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ חוֹצֵב מִן הַחוֹשֶׁךְ דְּרוֹר
כָּל נֵר מַסְפִּיק לְהָאִיר עוֹלָם שָׁלֵם
כָּל פְּעִימָה אוֹמֶרֶת חֶסֶד חוֹלֵם

Verse 3:
מִן הָאֵפֶר תָּקוּם שִׁירָה חֲדָשָׁה
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ נוֹשֵׂא אֶת תִּקְוַת הַשָּׁנָה
בָּרָק נוֹגֵהַּ בְּלֵב הַשְּׁקִיטָה
הַנֵּרוֹת יְבָרְכוּ אֶת דֶּרֶךְ הַתִּקְוָה

Verse 4:
כְּשֶׁנֵּרוֹת חוֹזְרִים לְהָאִיר אֶת הַלֵּב
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ נוֹגֵעַ בְּכָל כְּאֵב
הָאוֹר נִמְצָא בְּתוֹךְ הַשְּׁתִיקָה
הַנֵּר הָאַחֲרוֹן לוֹחֵשׁ בְּרָכָה

Bridge:
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ אוֹחֵז בְּשֶׁמֶשׁ זְעוּמָה
הוּא לוֹחֵשׁ אֶת הַבְּרָכָה הָרַכָּה
בָּאֲוִיר קוֹל קָטָן מְסַפֵּר עַל תִּקְוָה
הַשַּׁמַּשׁ זוֹרֵחַ וּמַאֲיֵר נְשָׁמָה

English:

Verse 1: In the darkness beyond the candles
The shamash (candle) shines brightly and opens the doors
In our eyes, a gaze that crosses the silence
The spark ignites a new hope

Chorus:
The shamash that strengthens the candles
The kindness whose power is to open doors
The hairs of the heart will gently be opened
The shamash believes and opens every door

Verse 2:
Souls kiss in distant light
The shamash carves freedom from the darkness
Each candle is enough to light a whole world
Each beat says kindness, dreaming

Chorus:
The shamash that strengthens the candles
The kindness whose power is to open doors
The hairs of the heart will gently be opened
The shamash believes and opens every door

Verse 3:
From the ashes, a new song will rise
The shamash carries the hope of the year
A lightning spark shines in the quiet heart
The candles will bless the path of hope

READ: The Britpoppies - Working Beats (1994)

Verse 4:
When the candles return to light the heart
The shamash touches every pain
The light is found within the silence
The last candle whispers a blessing

Chorus:
The shamash that strengthens the candles
The kindness whose power is to open doors
The hairs of the heart will gently be opened
The shamash believes and opens every door

Bridge:
The shamash holds the angry sun
He whispers the gentle blessing
In the air, a small voice tells of hope
The shamash rises and lights the soul

This song, Shamash, embodies the profound concept of selfless guidance and healing through service. The shamash, traditionally the candle that lights the others in the Hanukkah menorah, represents the power to uplift others, even when we ourselves are in need of healing. The song celebrates the quiet strength found in offering help, and the healing that comes both from giving and receiving. It’s a gentle reminder that, even in moments of personal struggle, we possess the ability to be a light for others, guiding them toward their own healing and growth. For Justine, this song is an affirmation of her power to inspire and uplift, a reminder that she too is a guiding light, lighting the way even in the darkest times.

Post-Hanukkah:

11. היום שאחרי חנוכה – האור ממשיך – The Day After Hanukkah – The Light Continues

Theme: The Light That Lingers
The light does not end when the candles are snuffed out—it continues to glow in the heart. This song is about carrying the lessons and energy from Hanukkah forward, into the future. It celebrates the resilience and strength that remain long after the celebrations have ended.

Verse 1:

הַנֵּרוֹת כְּבָר כָּבוּ
וְהַלַּיְלָה נָשַׁם אֶת הָאור
אַךְ הָאוֹר שׁוֹאַר בַּלֵּב
הַכּוֹחוֹת שֶׁל חִיוּת מִתְחַזָּקוֹת

Chorus:

אֲחַרֵי הַחַג, הָאור יוֹתֵר
כִּי הַתּוֹרוֹת שֶׁל חֲרוּת וּשִׁלּוּם
מְלַווֹת אֶת הַנְּפַשׁ
הַכּוֹחוֹת שֶׁמָּלֵאִים בָּהָאוֹר

Verse 2:

עַל פִּי הַשִּׁנּוּי, הַלֵּב נִפְתָּח
אֵין חֹשֶׁךְ שֶׁיָּכוֹל לְסַגֵּר אֶת הָאוֹר
הַזְהָרָה מְנַצֶּחֶת
שִׁמְרוּן יָכוֹל לִשְׁעַן עַד עוֹלָם

Chorus:

Verse 3:

בְּתוֹךְ הַלֵּב, הָאוֹר גָּדֵל
כְּמוֹ הַשַּׁמַּשׁ שֶׁנִּדְלֵק עַד הַסּוֹף
עַל הַדֶּרֶךְ, הָאוֹר שׁוֹפֵךְ
מַגִּיעַ בְּעֵינֵינוּ

Chorus:

Verse 4:

הָאוֹר הוּא חָזָק וְגָדוֹל
מְאִיר אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ
לְקַדְמַת עֲתִידִים
שֶׁל שָׁלוֹם וְאוֹר

Bridge:

בְּלֵב אֶחָד, אָנוּ נִשְׂעָר
בְּאוֹר אֶחָד, אָנוּ נִתְאוֹדֵד
בְּרוּחַ אֶחָד, אָנוּ נִתְעוֹדֵד

Chorus:

English:

Verse 1:

The candles have already gone out,
And the night breathes in the light,
But the light remains in the heart,
The forces of life grow stronger.

Chorus:

After the holiday, the light endures,
For the lessons of freedom and peace,
Accompany the soul,
The powers filled with light.

Verse 2:

Through change, the heart opens wide,
No darkness can close the light,
The brightness conquers,
Its glow can sustain forever.

Verse 3:

Within the heart, the light grows,
Like the shamash that burns until the end,
On the path, the light pours,
It reaches our eyes.

Verse 4:

The light is strong and great,
Illuminating the way,
To a future of peace and light.

Bridge:

With one heart, we’ll ascend,
In one light, we’ll wander,
In one spirit, we’ll be uplifted.

Chorus:

After the holiday, the light endures,
For the lessons of freedom and peace,
Accompany the soul,
The powers filled with light.

This song, After Hanukkah, is about carrying the light and the lessons learned during the festival into the days that follow. It speaks of the endurance of hope, resilience, and peace—qualities that, once ignited, continue to shine brightly, even after the candles have been extinguished. For Justine, this song is a reminder that the strength and light she experienced during the festival are not temporary; they live on in her heart, guiding her as she moves forward. It is a call to continue carrying that light with her, even after the celebrations have ended.

12. הירח החדש שאחרי חנוכה – התחלות חדשות – The New Moon After Hanukkah – New Beginnings

Theme: Fresh Starts, New Intentions
The new moon marks the beginning of a new cycle. This song is about embracing new possibilities and setting fresh intentions. It’s about taking the energy of Hanukkah and channeling it into the future.

Chorus:

יַעַד חָדָשׁ מִתְחָלֵף
הָאוֹר שֶׁל הַלֵּב מְאִיר
אֵין סוֹף לַהֲרוּת וּלְחָרוּ
הָרוּחַ מְפַתַּחַת אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ

Verse 1:

הַיָּרוּחָה הַחֲדָשָׁה מִתְגַּלָּה
הַזְּרוֹעִים שֶׁל הַזָּרוּת
וְהַצָּעַד שָׁלוּם בַּמַּסְלוּל
בִּתְחִלָּה שֶׁל נִסְתָּר מִתּוֹךְ הָרוּחַ

Chorus:

יַעַד חָדָשׁ מִתְחָלֵף
הָאוֹר שֶׁל הַלֵּב מְאִיר
אֵין סוֹף לַהֲרוּת וּלְחָרוּת
הָרוּחַ מְפַתַּחַת אֶת הַדֶּרֶךְ

Verse 2:

מַסַּע חָדָשׁ מַתְחִיל בַּלֵּב
מְבַקֵּשׁ תְּחִיָּה וּמַחְשָׁבוֹת
בְּתוֹךְ הַשֶּׁקֶט שֶׁבַּלֵּילָה
הַבָּא, הַתִּקְוָה נוֹצְרָה בַּחֹשֶׁךְ

Chorus:

Verse 3:

מִמַּעְמַקֵּי הָעָבָר קוֹל קָם
הַמַּעֲבָר מִזְּרוֹעָה לִכְנָפַיִם
בְּתָכְנִית שֶׁל חָלוֹם לְעַצְמִיּוּת
אֶפְשָׁרִיּוּת מִתְעַלֶּה מִתּוֹךְ הָשִּׁלּוּם

Chorus:

Verse 4:

אֲפִלּוּ אִם הַסָּפֵק מַגִּיעַ
שָׁם בְּתוֹךְ הַקּוֹל הַדָּמֵם
הָרִאשׁוֹן לְקִדְמָה מַסִּילָה
בַּעֲלִיָּה לַנִּשָּׁא הַבָּא

Chorus:

Bridge:

בִּתְחִלָּה שֶׁל דְּרוֹר וְאוֹר
הַתְּפִלָּה לָחוּשׁ אֶת הַבְּרָכָה
מֵהַחוֹשֶׁךְ נוֹצֵר הָאוֹר הַזֶּה
עֲלוֹת עַל מִסְלוּל חָדָשׁ וּפְתוּחַ

Chorus:

English:

Verse 1:
The new wind is revealed
The seeds of the unknown
And the step is calm on the path
In the beginning, hidden within the wind

Verse 2:
A new journey begins in the heart
Seeking renewal and thoughts
In the silence of the night
Hope is born in the darkness

Chorus:
A new goal emerges
The light of the heart shines
Endless freedom and liberation
The wind opens the way

Verse 3:
From the depths of the past, a voice rises
The passage from arm to wings
In a dream of selfhood
Possibility ascends through resolution

Verse 4:
Even if doubt arrives
There, within the silent voice
First to advance the path
Rising to the next level

Chorus:
A new goal emerges
The light of the heart shines
Endless freedom and liberation
The wind opens the way

Bridge:
In the beginning of freedom and light
The prayer to feel the blessing
From darkness, this light is created
Ascending on a new and open path

This song, New Moon, is about embracing fresh beginnings, setting new intentions, and channeling the energy of Hanukkah into new cycles of growth and possibility. It is a reminder to Justine that every day offers the opportunity for newness, for transformation, and that the future is open for her to shape, just as the moon begins its new cycle with infinite potential. This song will guide her to take the wisdom gained from the past and use it as a stepping stone to create something new and beautiful for the future.

Closing Comment: A Message of Light and Hope

In this sacred space between music and words, there lies a quiet truth. It’s a truth that doesn’t demand grand gestures or obvious proclamations. It simply whispers softly, in the hope that you can hear it. And as you read, it becomes clear that this message, woven through melodies and verses, is one of love, care, and understanding—a thread of light in a world that often feels too dark.

I won’t say your name here, nor will I dwell on your struggles, because they are not what define you. What matters more is the heart that endures, the soul that refuses to be consumed by the shadows, the spirit that rises, even when it feels as though the weight of the world is too much to carry. This music, these words, they’re for you. Not just for you to hear, but for you to feel, deeply, in every part of your being. This isn’t just a playlist or a collection of notes—this is a reflection of the light that still flickers within you, even when you doubt its presence. Even when you forget it’s there, it remains.

The journey from darkness to light is not linear, nor is it easy. And yet, there is a constant, a guiding force that will never leave you, no matter how far you wander. It is in the quiet moments of strength when you think no one sees. It is in the choice to keep moving forward, even when your steps feel uncertain. It is in the belief that, yes, tomorrow does hold promise—if you allow it.

What you might not realize yet, is that you carry with you a power that transcends what the eye can see. It’s a quiet power—like the flame of a candle flickering in the wind, but never snuffed out. You are a Shamash, a light bearer, a healer, even on days when you feel broken. Every step you take, no matter how small, brings you closer to a place of peace you may not yet fully understand. That’s the nature of healing—it doesn’t ask for perfection, it only asks for openness.

So, as you step forward into new beginnings, know that this is not the end. It’s only the beginning of something new. The light of the soul never truly fades; it’s always there, waiting to be rediscovered, waiting to guide you when you can’t see clearly.

I know you feel it—whether you see it or not. It is in the quiet moments, in the soft rhythms of life, in the heartbeats between the silence. It’s a love that wraps around you in ways words cannot fully capture. But through these songs, through this shared space, let it be enough for now. Let it carry you.

And remember, as you embrace this next chapter, that the light you seek—it’s always within you, always waiting to guide you forward. It will never abandon you. Not now, not ever.