More now than ever, our world needs us to be better people -- to show grace, compassion and kindness. This is the central theme of SIM SHALOM -- the Jewish prayer passed down for centuries.
This summer, we at Six13 asked our friends and fans around the world to join in song and celebration with us to hammer that message home in our setting of this beautiful text. We couldn't be prouder of what we've created together.
As summer draws to a close, let's all look back on the good times, and forward to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the time of year where we look inward and resolve to be better people and make the world that much better.
Shana tova!
This track is from our NEW ALBUM, SIX13 VOL. 7: BLESSINGS / BRACHOT, available NOW in Judaica stores everywhere and on iTunes! itunes.apple.com/us/album/vol...
FREE SHEET MUSIC for SIM SHALOM:
simshalom.six13.com
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This song and all Six13 songs are completely a cappella -- created with nothing but the human voice.
Anchored by a strong Jewish identity and driven by a mission to connect Jews around the globe with their heritage through music, professional Jewish a cappella group Six13 are the originators of today's Jewish a cappella sound. They've performed to rave reviews for millions of people -- at synagogues, religious schools, major sports events, JCCs, fundraising events, B'nai Mitzvah and private affairs alike, received numerous awards for their five best-selling CDs, and been selected as finalists for casting in NBC's "The Sing-Off". To find out more about how to bring Six13 to your community for an event that's truly unforgettable, visit www.six13.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
Michael Boxer
(866) 266-5613
info@six13.com
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Credits:
Music, additional lyrics and arrangement by Mike Boxer
Lead vocals performed by Six13
Recorded by Mordy Weinstein and Mike Boxer
Edited by Jeff Eames
Mixed by Alex Green
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Produced by Mike Boxer for Six13
Video filmed and directed by Greg Starr
Edited by Rachel Chalhoub
Special thanks to: our loving families, all the incredible audio and video production staff mentioned above, our alumni, Moshe Masri and MRM Music, the good people of Central Park, and all of our special guest stars and their families:
Camp 613
Camp Jacobson
Camp Laurelwood
Camp Shalom
The Chmell family and friends
The Cohen Brothers
Forest Hills Jewish Center Nursery School
David Fresolone and Jack St. Pierre
March of Life
Ruach Day Camp
Six13 is:
Mike Boxer | Eric Dinowitz | Phil Kaplan
Spike Kraus | Robert Operman | Craig Resmovits
Josh Sauer | Jacob Spadaro | Mordy Weinstein
(c) 2017 Six13
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Lyrics:
CHORUS:
Sim shalom tovah u'v'rachah
(Grant peace, goodness and blessing)
chein v'chesed v'rachamim aleinu
(grace, kindness and mercy to us)
v'al kol Yisrael amecha
(and to all Your people Israel)
Grace and kindness, we will find this within us
Those despairing: we’re repairing the world with love
Those in crisis, paying prices: we see you
Silenced voices, without choices: we hear your cries
(CHORUS)
Torat chaim v'ahavat chesed
(You gave us a Torah of life, and love of kindness)
U'tz'dakah u'vrachah
(charity and blessing)
v'rachamim v'chayim v'shalom
(mercy, life and peace)
V'tov b'einecha l'varech et amecha Yisrael
(And may it be good in Your eyes to bless your people Israel)
b'chol eit u'v'chol sha'ah bish'lomecha
(at all times, and in every hour, with Your peace)