"I decided to start writing": Chabadnik, a high-tech man and musician
The connection to music began with Uri Altbaum, a married singer and creator, at an early age when he learned to play the side flute: "My father invested a lot in me."
He published "At the Time of Distress" after the Meron disaster, when most of the words were taken from the holy piyyut Bar Yochai by the Kabbalist Rabbi Shimon Lavi
David Berger, submitted on behalf of Shuva Israel
23/05/2022
Monday, 23 May 2022, 10:06 Updated: 10:31
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Uri Altbaum, a married singer and creator (+3), is a Chabad follower who lives in Petah Tikva and works as a programmer at a high-tech company. His connection to music began at a young age when he learned to play the side flute. As an adult, he already played in musical ensembles. His spiritual path began with curiosity. "I learned the sources and learned Tanya and that's how I connected with Chabad ...
" Therefore, I took the saying, it is worthwhile for Rabbi Shimon to trust him in times of distress.
It's a song that can connect anyone. "
Uri says that when he approached Judaism, one of the most powerful experiences he had was Rashbi's revelry.
"It moved me and acted on me, and from there my connection to Rashbi began along with studying his innovations and teachings.
To this day one of my pleasures is to study his teachings. "
Over the years, Altboim has written mostly melodies and always wanted to write words that would complete the picture." One day I decided to start writing and ... that the name would help.
From time to time I sat down and tried, and at the end the words started to flow and get better from song to song. "
"At the time of distress" was written after the Meron disaster, most of the words were taken from the holy piyyut Bar Yochai by the Kabbalist Rabbi Shimon Lavi and adapted along with a sage article that "Rashbi should trust in the time of distress."
"Every Lag B'Omer dedicates an entire day to us in Chabad to Rabbi Shimon with processions and activities, in order to arouse Rashbi's interest. This time".
(Holy talks, the Lubavitcher Rebbe).
Uri Altbaum combines poetry with the doctrine of Hasidism, "As a Chabadnik, the Rebbe taught us that everywhere and in every occupation we are emissaries, this is reflected in me in poetry in general, and in performances."
Lyrics: Sources |
Composer: Uri Altbaum
Musical arrangement and production: Reuven Hayun.
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