ACHAT SHA'ALTI (Duet for Elul) - אַחַת שָׁאַלְתִּי - Lea K & Rabbi T feat. Coleen Dieker

Achat Sha'alti from Psalms 27
Melody by Israel Katz
This arrangement borrows from Andrew Bernard's "Duet for Elul", adding the words of Esah Einai.

The month of Elul is a chance for reflection and introspection, leading into Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. This Psalm is recited as part of a daily practice. The Psalmist's one request is to dwell in the house of Adonai. What's your one request, one desire, one question for this time?

Lyrics:
Achat sha'alti me'eit Adonai, otah avakesh
shivti b'veit Adonai, kol y'mei chayai,
lachazot b'noam Adonai, u'l'vaker b'heikhalo.

אַחַת שָׁאַלְתִּי מֵאֵת-יְהוָה אוֹתָהּ אֲבַקֵּשׁ
שִׁבְתִּי בְּבֵית-יְהוָה, כָּל-יְמֵי חַיַּי
לַחֲזוֹת בְּנֹעַם-יְהוָה, וּלְבַקֵּר בְּהֵיכָלוֹ

Translation:
One thing I ask of Adonai, one thing I desire
That I might dwell in Your house all the days of my life
To behold the graciousn​ess of Adonai, and to enter God's sanctuary​.

Coleen Dieker is a renaissance woman, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and spiritual song leader. Her range spans from classical to rock, jazz and Jewish music.
WEBSITE: https://www.coleendieker.com/
INSTAGRAM: @la_colina_violinista

Lea Kalisch is a multi-genre multi-lingual singer, actor, dancer and producer. Some know her as the Eshet Chayil of Hip Hop.
Tobias Moss is a rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, a musician on YouTube and busking on the streets, and a creator of digital content as Rabbi T.

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What is Elul? It is the Jewish month that leads into the High Holy Days.
What is Rosh HaShanah? It is the Jewish new year celebration and begins the 10 days of repentance, the Yamim Noraim.
What is Yom Kippur? It is the Day of Atonement that concludes the Yamim Noraim.
Psalm 27 is read throughout this period as a special addition to our prayers.
This Elul song is perfect accompaniment for the month of Elul, Rosh HaShanah, and Yom Kippur.

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