One of my favorite songs is "L'Chi Lach", which was the name I chose for this blog... even if it is spelled a little different. Variations in spelling is one of the most interesting things in translating Hebrew to English, as evidenced by all the different ways to spell Chanukkah!
So this morning I woke up and began thinking about "my journey" to Israel. The next thing I knew, Debbie's lovely song was playing in my head. I also thought about how it was just a little over a year ago, that Debbie met an untimely death - at the age of 59. It is always such a shame when someone so young and with so much talent leaves this planet so early. I guess her recorded songs are the legacy she leaves us. So I thought I would post a YouTube video I found that is a tribute to Debbie Friedman and the song - L'Chi Lach.
L'CHI LACH
Music by Debbie Friedman
Lyrics by Debbie Friedman and Savina Teubal
Based on Genesis 12:1-2
L'chi lach, to a land that I will show you.
Leich l'cha, to a place you do not know
L'chi lach, on your journey I will bless you.
And (you shall be a blessing) (3x) l'chi lach.
L'chi lach. and I shall make your name great.
Leich l'cha, and all shall praise your name.
L'chi lach, to the place that I will show you.
(L'sim-chat cha-yim) (3x) l'chi lach
And (you shall be a blessing) (3x) 1'chi lach.
Debbie Friedman Tribute - L'Chi Lach
