Chev'lei Mashiach

Kol Rinah, the Jewish Chorale of Westchester, sings Chev'lei Mashiach by Naomi Shemer, arranged by Gil Aldema. Our conductor is Benjamin Gruder, our accompanist is Laura Ravotti, and our soloist is Barbara Stein. Recorded live at Congregation Sons of Israel, Briarcliff Manor, on June 16, 2024.
Lyrics and translation:
Ka'asher ani holech bli ayin uv'li'an,
Al libi k'mo kamea yesh li kol haz'man
Shir katan:

Chev'lei mashiach, hineh zeh ba,
Chev'lei mashiach
Hineh zeh ba hayom!

Yesh ka'eleh shesharim me'ever lad'mamah
Sifteihem ulai einan na-ot aval kolam yishama:

Chev'lei mashiach, hineh zeh ba...

Li'famim ani sofeg makah achar makah,
Uch'sherah li, uch'shemar li az ani davkah
Shar li kach:

Chev'lei mashiach, hineh zeh ba...

Im agia el habayit etsel habroshim,
Mishehu yagish li mayim v'kichlot kochi
Od ashir:

Chev'lei mashiach, hineh zeh ba...

Whenever I'm walking, feeling lot,
On my heart, like a char, I always have
A little song:

These are the birth pangs of redemption,
Behold! Today is the day!

There are those who sing from across the silence,
Their lips may not be moving, but their voices
Will be heard:

These are the birth pangs...

Sometimes I absorb blow after blow,
And when things are bad for me,
When things are bitter for me, then,
Especially then I sing:

These are the birth pangs...

If i approach the houe, near the trees,
Someone will bring me water,
And at the end of my strength, still
Still I will sing:

These are the birth pangs...