A new song by Benny Friedman celebrates the dedication of teachers to their students and everything they do for each one of them.
A new song by Benny Friedman celebrates the dedication of teachers and everything they do for each one of their students.
The new song, titled ‘It’s a Rebbe’s Life’ was composed by Yitzy Waldner for the Chasdei Lev organization in recognition of the major impact that teachers have on their students for life.
Chasdei lev’s mission is to give back to our rabbeim, teachers, and their families in appreciation for their tremendous devotion to our children. They achieve this goal by partnering with yeshivos, manufacturers, and distributors to provide rabbeim with food and household necessities for yomtov in a dignified and respectful manner.
Chasdei Lev works in partnership with Igud Hamelamdim, the Lubavitch teachers’ association led by Rabbi Avroohom Bluming, which raises the funds for Crown Heights melamdim.
Audio:
Produced by Yechiel Schron
Composed and directed by Yitzy Waldner
Lyrics by Miriam Israeli
Arranged, mixed and mastered by Playmaster Studios
Vocals recorded at DeG Studios
Back up vocals by Shir V’shevach Boys Choir
I see him at the cheder
I see him all the time
And even when I leave him
Can’t get him off my mind
אוי כי הם חיינו
Oy cuz it’s a rebbe’s life
The times that he’s successful
The times I watch him fail
The learning and the struggle
The nachas and the pain
אוי כי הם חיינו
Oy cuz it’s a rebbe’s life
I’ve tried rewards and prizes
And the wisest of advisors
Just to find out what he needs
For Yankele ben Gittel
Let me say one more kappitel
Gonna pray that he’ll succeed
Cuz it’s a rebbe’s life
We understand
We’ve got the future of the world in our hands
For tinokos shel bais rabban are the leaders tomorrow we’ll see
Yes, it’s a rebbe’s life
We know every child
Has got a spark of something special inside
And the Torah we teach
Is a flame that will reach
Every heart and soul
For generations to be
It’s so many years later
I’ve left it all behind
But Yankele in cheder
Will sometimes cross my mind
אוי כי הם חיינו
Oy cuz it’s a rebbe’s life
Then I attend a dinner
I meet the honoree
I say, “You look familiar”
And Yankel says “It’s me!”
אוי כי הם חיינו
אוי ואורך ימינו
My Yankel’s dedicated
To assisting kids in cheder
For whom learning’s really tough
He says “Rebbe I can guide ’em
Cuz I see the good inside ’em
And it’s all cuz of your love”.
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