Six13 – Vehi She'amda: A Passover Anthem for Our Times

Times like Passover are some of the hardest to be apart. But as we've learned over the course of generations, there is no separation or circumstance that can break the bond we share through our history, our tradition and our faith.
In that same vein, we weren't about to let quarantines and social distance stop us from coming together in spirit, to do what we love and share this message of hope in song during these trying times. Know that even if you're alone, you're not alone.
Musicians and other performers have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 crisis. If you're moved by our message and in a position to give, please support the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund:
https://www.sweetrelief.org/covid-19-fund.html?utm_source=six13
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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 at the White House for Barack and Michelle Obama, and millions more at synagogues, religious schools, JCCs, fundraising events, B'nai Mitzvah and private affairs alike, received numerous awards for their seven best-selling CDs, and been selected as finalists for casting in NBC's "The Sing-Off". To find out more about bringing Six13 to your community for an event that's truly unforgettable, visit http://www.six13.com.

For press inquiries, contact:
Michael Boxer
mike@six13.com

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Credits:

Music by Jacob Spadaro and Craig Resmovits
Lyrics by Mike Boxer
Music arranged by Jacob Spadaro
Vocals performed and recorded by (in order of appearance): Josh Sauer, Mordy Weinstein, Lior Melnick, Mike Boxer, Craig Resmovits and Jacob Spadaro
Edited by Jeff Eames, Eames Audio
Mixed by Ed Boyer
Mastered by Dave Sperandio, Vocal Mastering
Produced by Jacob Spadaro and Mike Boxer for Six13
Video filmed by Six13 and family
Conceived, edited and produced by David Khabinsky of Daled Studio (http://daled.studio)
(c) 2020 Six13
Special thanks to: our loving families, our incredible fans, our alumni, and all the amazing audio and video production staff mentioned above.

Six13 is:
Mike Boxer | Carl Haber | Lior Melnick | Craig Resmovits
Nathaniel Ribner | Josh Sauer | Jacob Spadaro | Mordy Weinstein

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Lyrics:

Today, we don't know what will be
Tomorrow, more uncertainty
We are filled with fear
We are plagued with suspense
Together, all so far apart
The world beyond our window starts to disappear
But our faith gives us strength to go on
To push through the darkness and reach the dawn
Vehi she'amda lavoteinu v'lanu
וְהִיא שֶׁעָמְדָה לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ וְלָנוּ
(And this is what kept our fathers and what keeps us surviving)
Shelo echad bilvad
שֶׁלֹּא אֶחָד בִּלְבָד
(For not just one has arisen)
Amad aleinu l'chaloteinu
עָמַד עָלֵינוּ לְכַלּוֹתֵנוּ
(To try to destroy us)
Went from Egypt to the promised land
Delivered there by G-d’s strong hand
And outstretched arm
We remember: we were slaves
Our traditions and our history
Keep us close as we could ever be
Though near or far
For G-d's strength gave us faith to go on
To push through the darkness and reach the dawn
Vehi she'amda...
V’HaKadosh Baruch Hu
וְהַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא
(But the Holy One, Blessed be He)
Matzilenu mi'adam
מַצִּילֵנוּ מִיָּדָם
(Delivers us from their hands)
And he'll deliver us again
Our tradition carries on
Vehi she'amda...
This promise binds us together
Our faith endures on forever
Ella sheb'chol dor vador
אֶלָּא שֶׁבְּכָל דּוֹר וָדוֹר
(In every generation)
Om'dim aleinu l'chaloteinu
עוֹמְדִים עָלֵינוּ לְכַלּוֹתֵנוּ
(They rise up to try to destroy us)