Shalom Aleichem Welcome, Shalom, angels serving the Most High Shalom, peace upon you and this home, from the Holy One, as you draw nigh God of Truth, to know you we can only try, you who know all the answers why Maker of earth and creator of the sky, the Holy One, as we draw nigh Come in peace, come in love, angels serving the Most High Fount of life, within us all so close & yet above, the Holy One, as you draw nigh Bless me with peace, my pain decrease, angels serving the Most High Bring me peace, angels of peace, Oh God — to you I cry! Na, na, na… Go in peace, angels of peace, angels serving the Most High Source of love, and all release, we bid you a fond farewell, good bye Bless us with peace, let evil cease, angels serving the Most High Bring us peace, angels of peace, Oh God — hear our cry! Na, na, na… Shalom, peace upon you from above, angels serving the Most High From God of peace, God of love, we'll all meet again soon, bye and bye...

We Sent a Boy We sent a boy to his brothers in the north, and loyally he did go forth Stripped of his coat into a pit he was tossed, and all trace of him was lost Where is our boy? We miss him! T'was said he's torn limb from limb… But doubts burn deep and dark within, the light of our very soul grows dim For years all comfort I do refuse, to give up hope, and the hunt for clues I'd travel to the ends of the earth--wear out my shoes, to check each lead, any source of news But there's no sign of my boy, no coat of blood, nor cause for joy Jacob and Rachel crying to the One – Will they lose yet another son? Does my Joseph yet survive? We'll meet again and I'll revive… Are my parents still alive? The great reunion will arrive!

Then David fled, to the wilderness of Ein Gedi, but Saul hunted him among the cliffs and deep ravines Then to relieve himself Saul went inside the very cave where David and his men were hid unseen Said David's men: God has delivered your foe unto your hands, but David rebuked them all and held them at bay With his knife, from behind, he cut the corner of Saul's coat, who when finished stood up and went on his way Then David called out, bowing low: Father, hear my plea, for God has delivered you unto me! But evil deeds shall only come from wicked men -- though you hunt me, I'd never harm my Lord King, can't you see? And Saul broke down and cried: Is that your voice, David, my son? You are in the right; I am undone! You've spared my life, though I've tried for so long to hunt you down; Today I know that you're the one who'll wear my crown. Thus did David cry, bowing low: Father, hear my plea, for God has delivered you unto me! But evil deeds shall only come from wicked men -- though you hunt me, I'd never harm my Lord King, can't you see?!

Do right by the weak, who can't fight any more And I'll restore your judges, as in days of yore; Help the orphan, the widow and the stranger at your door And I'll restore your judges and advisors like before Only then will you be called the "Town of Justice" for (you know) injustice I abhor. Yes then will you be called the "Town of Justice" the "Faithful City" I adore! Zion in justice you shall find redemption, as all return in truth to me! Zion, Zion find your salvation -- with me in peace and harmony! As your judges I restore As in love -- I thee restore

And it shall come to pass the end of days, you’ll call to me “My Man”--not husband any more To my scattered flock I’ll call out: Be restored! – My covenant with you and all life as in days of yore I thee betroth forever more, I thee betroth in justice – never cease I thee betroth forever more, I thee betroth in love, in compassion and in peace Then I shall call upon the skies above, and their reply to earth shall fill up every well And earth shall call upon her grains of love, to dance and be gathered from each field and tree of Jezreel I shall sow the seeds of peace upon the Land, with each daughter and with each and every son And you shall know your God and understand, and you’ll call out to me: “My Holy One!” You shall rest secure upon the Land, while I break bow and sword, and every sign of war And I shall comfort all who could not stand, as in faith I thee betroth – forever more!

Return, return O Israel, to Hashem your God for when you've failed O Israel, you've not been spared the rod. But I am as an evergreen, my fruit is here for thee, so return oh Israel, just come back to me. Take and hold onto God's words, continue to take heed Hold O Israel to the path, don't just pray--bring deeds! Talk to God, the God of good, forgiver of all sin Return to God O Israel, save the downtrodden, the poor, widow and orphan I'll heal your pain, love you free, end all your woes I'll be as dew upon Israel, you'll blossom like a rose. Branches spread in majesty, you olive by the sea In comfort and tranquility, with me as your melody Who is wise to see these things, rooted cedar of Lebanon The ways of God are just and good, so righteously sing on. Return, return O Israel, as trees reach for the sky Return, return O Israel to the one true God on high.

Oh God how many troubles, so many foes--no reason why But you, my shield, my honor— help me go on with my head held high Yes, you help me walk with head held high I call to God—loud and clear (and you will answer me! Thousands surround me--I have no fear (What can they do to me?!) Rise up my God this very day (and hear us pray/let us hear you say) Your salvation's on the way God, please do not delay, help me cope with any blow without dismay Turn the heart of every enemy around, let good will and friendship now abound, and please keep my loved ones safe and sound Together each step of the way Let us bring your salvation every day

To the City of God, who makes her strong, filled with justice by God's hand The daughters of Judea shall dance all night long, for the law has spread throughout the Land March around Zion, circle her about, count her towers and her gates We'll dance on her Holy Mount, Zion sing and shout! Tell everyone come early, don't be late! / it's a date In Your Holy Place, filled with compassion, as in the days of yore / where our spirits always soar Oh Almighty God, God of love and passion, Your loving kindness now, forever more! For all people and the place that you adore, Your loving kindness now, forever more!

Before the mountains were born, and across the eons of time Since before earth and universe, You are the One God of mine Before the mountains were born, and across the eons of time Since before earth and universe, You were, are, will be, God sublime Our refuge is You, each generation anew Bring us back, we'll be true, as to all humankind, you say: Return! Our refuge is You, each generation must learn to come back and be true, as to all humankind, you say: Return! As all humankind hear You return!

Return to us God when we cry, we ask you: How long shall we see no end of evil and suffering and wrong? Will the ongoing affliction continue to last? God have mercy upon us -- let it be in the past! Show all that live in this world your wondrous compassion Allow us to see your grace clearly translate into action Fill us completely with your love each and every morn -- Your glory to shine upon all of the children you've borne Then we shall dance and rejoice in uplifted song Let us be happy each day, let us be strong Your favor reside with the people in your Holy Land And prosper well, the honest good work of our hands Then all shall dance and rejoice in uplifted song Let all be happy each day, let all be strong Your favor reside with the people in all of your lands And prosper well the good work of all of our hands Return to us God when we cry, we ask you how long Let us be happy each day, let us be strong

Sing unto God a brand new song, slow or fast, soft of voice or strong Dance children of Zion do no wrong! Rejoice O Israel in a righteous throng! With every move we praise God's Holy Name, voice and drum and flute–in a great refrain For God desires the people know no pain, the humble glorified in grace, and not in vain The upright -- how they do exalt in song! They honor God with gladness all night long To the One all arms reach up: Oh, bring us to ya! And Your praise-- our throats ring out: Hallelujah! Lai, lai, lai… Hallel, hallelu, halleluhu, hallelujah! Sing unto God a brand new song, Sing out Hallelujah all night long!

Come my brother, come my friend, Let's meet the Sabbath bride, just round the bend Come my lover, come my friend, Welcome the Sabbath bride, in--joy without end "Observe" and "recall" -- both in the same command Of deity unique at Sinai after leaving Egypt land God is one, and the Holy Name is one In fame and in splendor – let the song be sung Toward Sabbath Queen, together now let us go; Source of all blessings, look around and see them flow From the beginning, she was anointed long ago From the very start, God planned to make her so (Come my brother…) Temple of the King, city of royalty Arise from your ruins, get out of your misery You've spent too long, in the vale of tears Now God's compassion, will wipe away all your fears Rise from the dust, shake yourself clear and free Dress you, my people, in your garments of majesty By the hand of Jesse's son, from Bethlehem will come My soul's redemption is at hand, listen for the drum (Come my brother…) Rouse yourself, rouse yourself, and get going--come along Wake yourself right up now, and let's hear you sing out your song Your light so fine now arrives, so rise and shine Upon you is revealed -- the glory of the Divine Be not embarrassed, nor be you ashamed, Why be downcast? Wherefore this sound of pain? All my people's poor will shelter inside you As the city is rebuilt, on its hill just like new (Come my brother…) Those who ravaged you will disappear one day They who despoiled you will be cast out far away God will rejoice, together with you As the groom and bride, become one from where they were two In every field, you'll prosper and lead the way And you will admire God, who said to rest on Sabbath Day Descendent of Perez, you are the one who will Lead us to rejoice and dance, see--we can't sit still Come now in peace, holy crown upon a man In happiness and joy – here now for you we all stand. Amidst the faithful far and wide, our people's always cried: Come now O Bride! Come now O Bride! Come my brother, come my friend, Let's meet the Sabbath bride, just round the bend! Come in my lover, come in my friend, Welcome Sabbath bride, and--joy without end!

Glory be to the great name of God, Amen All through the world created by Divine will, may God be sole sovereign! Let it be in the days of your life, and the lives of all women and all men; Let us see it come to pass very soon now, and let everybody say: Amen! Forever may God's Holy Name be blessed, eternally, from world to world and to the end of time -- without rest! Let God's name be exalted and revered, glorified and acclaimed from east to west; Let it be praised, sung in worship loud and clear, magnified, extolled and honored: God be blessed! Blessed far beyond all songs and praises, of mouth or pen; all worship in this world, ever uttered now or then, and say: Amen! May the prayers, the pleas and supplications, of all Israel and all who make amends, be accepted by our parent up in heaven, as we all say once again: Amen! May good life and divine peace from heaven, now descend upon us, all Israel, and all humankind, and say: Amen! May the creator of peace and harmony, throughout the heavens in compassion without end, grant that lasting peace may come to be, for us, for all Israel, and let us say: Amen! Grant shalom to humankind, to all life and creation everywhere, Amen!