SHLOMO CARLEBACH’S SONG: A Tribute to REB SHLOMO CARLEBACH

SHLOMO CARLEBACH’S SONG words and music Ben Reuven

The whole world’s singing Reb Shlomo’s songs From New York, Jerusalem to Hong Kong, Songs that connect Heaven and earth, Melodies to which Shlomo Carlebach gave birth

Shlomo Carlebach, his body is gone But his immortal singing spirit lives on Wherever you go In every shul at prayer You’re sure to hear Shlomo Carlebach’s melodies there.

A thousand songs, a wondrous legacy Left by Reb Shlomo to posterity Countless Jewish voices rise in ecstasy Singing Esa Einei and Ner Leragli. Countless songs and nigunim Which Reb Shlomo wrote for us to hymn Magic melodies to delight our souls Divinely inspired poured out of him.

Now up in Heaven Reb Shlomo sings With a chorus of angels for the Heavenly King He changed our lives with his personality With his message of love for his people and humanity.

Was Shlomo an angel sent from above To fill Jewish hearts with his music of love To make the People of Israel sing and dance With his sacred music and hypnotic chants?

The whole world’s singing etc...

Copyright Ben Reuven and Jerusalem Songs, December 2004