Im Eshkachech is sung at a wedding, even though it has a wistful sadness to it. This is to show how, even in our moment of joy, we are mindful that the Temple at Jerusalem remains unfulfilled, and the world unperfected.
In this section: Am Yisrael Chai --- Nachamu Ami --- Im Eshkachech
| Im Eshkachech Lyrics | Translation of Im Eshkachech |
|---|---|
| Im eshkachech Yerushalyim
Tishkach yemini Tidbak leshoni lechiki Im lo ezkereichi Im lo a'aleh et Yerushalayim Al rosh simchati |
If I forget thee o Jerusalem
Forget my right hand Let my tongue cleave to my mouth If I do not lift you up Above my greatest joy |
Im Eshkachech, with Yisrael LutnickIm Eshkachech MP3 |
The backing track from the recordingIm Eshkachech Karaoke Backing Track |
Yisrael Lutnick: My (Yisra'el Lutnick) composition, from Gesharim.
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Suki and Ding: An acapella version for the Nine Days, to really get in the Yerushalayim mood
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Benny Friedman: A lovely composition by Shlomo Yehuda
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Cantor Joseph Malovany: Cantorial version with my teacher, Cantor Joseph Malovany. I sang this under my chuppah!
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