NPR reports on a rare recording of "Hatikva ", Last Kabbalat Shabbat of the School Year to Sterling Court, Common Ground Speaker Series

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NPR REPORTS ON A RARE RECORDING OF "HATIKVA "

LAST KABBALAT SHABBAT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TO STERLING COURT

COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SERIES-MICHAEL THOMPSON

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NPR REPORTS ON A RARE RECORDING OF "HATIKVA "

 

Scott Simon of NPR reports on a rare recording of "Hatikva " from almost 62 years ago. If this doesn't give you goosebumps I don't know what will.
       
It was recorded by a British reporter on April 20, 1945 in Bergen-Belsen when the British army liberated the few thousand survivors in the concentration camp, half of which were Jewish, most of them at the extremes of their strength. It was recently discovered and apparently was loaned to NPR by the Smithsonian Institute.
       
The British priest organized prayers for Kabbalat Shabbat for the Jews. It was the first time after six years of war and after more than 10 years of persecution. With a lot of effort the Jews organized themselves and, knowing they were recorded, sang " Hatikva".
       
As you can hear they sang the original version as it was written by Naftali Imber. Picturing them in the midst of the concentration camp singing after all they had been through renders this a very moving scenario.
       
       
        http://genealogy.org.il/BergenBelsenHatikva.mp3 <http://genealogy.org.il/BergenBelsenHatikva.mp3>

 

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 LAST KABBALAT SHABBAT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TO STERLING COURT

 

This Friday, April 27th is Wornick's last Shabbat visit to the older adult community at Sterling Court in San Mateo.  The older adults have come to look forward to our visits and whether we have 1 or 21 students present, everyone has a good time.  The visit takes place at 3:30 and lasts about 30 minutes.  These visits are inspiring for all who attend so please contact Rebecca Schwartz at rebecca.schwartz@comcast.net with any questions you may have or to let her know you will be there.

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

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COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SERIES-MICHAEL THOMPSON

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