Watch: A breathtaking performance by Avraham Fried and the Neranena Choir of the Yiddish classic “Yaakov” first performed 30 years ago.
In a superb performance, shot in the breathtaking landscapes and forests of Costa Rica, the beloved and nostalgic song “Yaakov” that took place in far away Uzbekistan, comes alive again.
The story of the life and the heroism of the late Reb Yankel Potash is soul stirring and heart warming.
The well known melody was written by the legendary Reb Yom Tov Ehrlich and was originally performed about 3 decades ago by Avraham Fried.
Enjoy the clip featuring many favorites from the Jewish music world. It is sung by Avraham Fried and accompanied by the Narnana Choir.
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