Debbie Friedman - And You Shall Be A Blessing
Review by Eboni McN
Debbie Friedman's album, And You Shall Be A Blessing, is a heartfelt and inspiring collection of songs that capture the essence of Jewish spirituality and tradition. The album features a mix of original compositions and traditional Jewish melodies, all of which are infused with Friedman's signature style of folk-inspired music.
The album begins with the title track, "And You Shall Be A Blessing," a beautiful and uplifting song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. It is followed by "Mi Shebeirach," a powerful prayer for healing, which is sung with sincerity and emotion.
Other standout tracks on the album include "L'chi Lach," a song inspired by the story of Abraham and Sarah, and "Not By Might," a song based on the words of the prophet Zechariah. Both songs showcase Friedman's talent for weaving together traditional Jewish texts with contemporary music.
Throughout the album, Friedman's voice is warm and inviting, and her musical arrangements are simple yet effective. The songs are accompanied by acoustic guitar, piano, and other instruments, which create a gentle and intimate atmosphere.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| L'Chi Lach | 4:28 | |
| B'tzeit Yisrael | 01:25 | |
| B'ruchot Habaot | 2:11 | |
| Mi Shebeirach | 2:42 | |
| B'tzeit Yisraeil | 1:25 | |
| T'Filat Haderech | 02:54 | |
| T'Filat Haderech | 2:50 | |
| Miriam's Song | 2:33 | |
| Kadish D'Rabanan | 2:32 | |
| Kadish d'Rabanan | 02:33 | |
| Mi Chamocha | 1:41 | |
| Elohai | 2:6 | |
| T'filat Haderech | 2:52 | |
| Kadish D'rabanan | 2:33 | |
| V'sham'ru | 3:40 | |
| Holy Place | 2:26 | |
| Nasim Shalom | 3:9 | |
| B'Ruchot Habaot | 2:08 | |
| B'Tzeit Yisraeil | 1:22 | |
| Miriam's Song | 2:30 | |
| L'chi Lach | 4:31 | |
| V'Sham'Ru | 3:37 | |
| V'shamru | 03:40 | |
| L' Chi Lach | 04:31 |
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Catalog Numbers
- SWP 601
- SWP601
Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- First Pressing
- Cassette
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Mastered At | K Disc Mastering |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Lisa Rauchwerger |
| Art Direction | Lisa Rauchwerger |
| Engineer | Kevin O’Connor |
| Mastered By | Ken Perry |
| Photography By | Gay Block |
Notes
- Original CD pressing (no barcode)
- 1997 re-issue: Debbie Friedman - And You Shall Be A Blessing ...
- from the liner notes:
- Every Friday night Bubby puts a paper napkin on her head. After she lights candles she waves her hands around and around. And then she whispers something.
- I was always curious as to what she was whispering One day I asked. She said. "Oh, I make blessings for all of the ones who are in Gan Eden (paradise). Did you take the chicken out of the pan?"
- At 89 she misses a word here and there while reciting the blessings over the candles. I realized that it does not matter. For her, blessings are not separate from life.
- "And You Shall Be a Blessing..." is a collection of songs and prayers. It is my belief that blessings are not those nebulous, distant, magical intangibles, rather, they are the recognition of all that is, the affirmation of faith in the Source of All Life and the enactment of the potential goodness with which each soul has been endowed.
- I'm not certain that my awareness of "blessings" had been awakened until 9 months ago when, after lying down with a headache, I awoke incapable of walking. A week later no part of me would move. I was terrified.
- From that experience my concept of blessings changed radically. My thinking was not impaired, my ability to laugh and experience joy was not impaired, and more than anything I realized in the deepest and most profound sense how my friends and family were a blessing to me and to my recovery.
Barcodes
Barcode: 606261601125About Debbie Friedman
Real Name
- Deborah Lynn Friedman
Name Vars
- D. Friedman
- Debbie
- Debbie Friedmann
- Debby Friedman
- Friedman
Song by Debbie Friedman
Lyrics
L'chi lach, to a land that I will show you
Leich l'cha, to a place you do not know
L'chi lach, on your journey I will bless you
And (you shall be a blessing) l'chi lach
And (you shall be a blessing) l'chi lach
And (you shall be a blessing) l'chi lach
L'chi lach, and I shall make your name great
Leich l'cha, and all shall praise your name
L'chi lach, to the place that I will show you
l'chi lach
(L'sim-chat cha-yim) l'chi lach
(L'sim-chat cha-yim) l'chi lach
Songwriter: Debbie Friedman
L'Chi Lach lyrics
Shalom..