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    I Will Compose Songs - הריש ררושא: R. Rafael Baruch Toledano

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    A resource sheet for the traditional Algerian liturgical poem Akum Leshorer, sung during the days of awe. Includes Hebrew Text, English translation, and a link to a recording.

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    I Will Compose Songs - הריש ררושא: R. Rafael Baruch Toledano

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    A resource sheet for the traditional Algerian liturgical poem Akum Leshorer, sung during the days of awe. Includes Hebrew Text, English translation, and a link to a recording.

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    Ashorer Shira

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    A resource sheet for the traditional Algerian liturgical poem Akum Leshorer, sung during the days of awe. Includes Hebrew Text, English translation, and a link to a recording.

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    249 views2 pages

    I Will Compose Songs - הריש ררושא: R. Rafael Baruch Toledano

    Uploaded by

    Piyutnorth
    A resource sheet for the traditional Algerian liturgical poem Akum Leshorer, sung during the days of awe. Includes Hebrew Text, English translation, and a link to a recording.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
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    I Will Compose Songs -

    R. Rafael Baruch Toledano


    About the Piyut
    This Piyut of praise for the Torah is amongst the better known Piyutim of our recent generation.
    This relatively young Piyut was composed by Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano, a prominent
    Moroccan leader who strove to strengthen the identity of the Israeli Moroccan community. The
    catchy text and tune led to its popularity amongst many communities. It is especially sung on
    holidays that celebrate the Torah such as Shavuot (the celebration of receiving the Torah) and
    Simchat Torah (the day when the annual reading of the Torah is completed).

    Hebrew Text
    Ashorer shira lichvod ha-Torah

    Mi-paz ykara zaka u-vara

    Neeman shmo bachar b-amo

    Lihiyot li li-shmo uma nivchara


    Nigla bi-chvodo al sinai hodo
    Kara l-avdo, lkabel Torah
    Nitna lanu al yad roeinu


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    Moshe rabeinu bchir ha-uma

    Neeman beito hibit bi-dmuto

    Gam nvuato mara meira

    Yismach yisrael b-ahavat El

    Ki hu manchil El lomdei Torah

    Ashrei ha-gever al yitzro gover

    Meisharim dover bocher ba-Torah

    Raba neima Torah tmima

    Peti machkima ayin meira

    English Translation
    I will compose songs to honor the Torah
    More precious than gold, bright and pure
    The Faithful One chose His nation
    To be His nation chosen for His name
    He revealed his majesty at Sinai in his glory
    He called His servant to receive the Torah
    It was given to us by our shepherd
    Our teacher, Moses, chosen one of the nation
    Faithful in His house, he saw His image
    His prophesy was a clear vision
    Let Israel rejoice in Gods love
    He gives inheritance to those who learn Torah
    Fortunate is the one who overcomes his inclination
    Speaks the truth, chooses the Torah
    The perfect Torah is very delightful
    Making fools wise, lighting up eyes
    Translation by Abigail Denemark

    Recording from the Hazmana LPiyut website

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