Traditionally chanted by the whole family around the festive dinner table, to symbolically welcome the Sabbath. A more literal English translation can be found with the Hebrew version.
lyrics
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...
credits
from A New Song,
track released April 28, 2010
Based on Hebrew from traditional prayerbook
anonymous, 17th cent., and see Talmud, Shabbat 119b
Hi. I'm originally from NYC, now live in Israel. Got into writing music to express emotions about difficult current events,
often using Holy Scriptures. There must be a reason such writings have been preserved and hallowed by so many for so long. So putting ancient wisdom to new music just feels right. Hope you enjoy the English or Hebrew versions, and wish you well. Thanks for listening!...more
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