Name: Chesbon Tzedek (feat. Jessi Roemer)
Duration: P00H05M00S
Description: “Cheshbon Tzedek” is based on a medieval song in Ukrainian, Yiddish, and Hebrew originally chanted as an escape from the rigors of Talmud study. Through the plaintive melody, vocalist Jessi Roemer reminds us that the joy we seek today, precious for its own sake, also strengthens us to face future troubles we know may come.

Chesbon Tzedek (feat. Jessi Roemer)

from Af Purim EP by West Philadelphia Orchestra

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“Cheshbon Tzedek” is based on a medieval song in Ukrainian, Yiddish, and Hebrew originally chanted as an escape from the rigors of Talmud study. Through the plaintive melody, vocalist Jessi Roemer reminds us that the joy we seek today, precious for its own sake, also strengthens us to face future troubles we know may come.

lyrics

I have drunk all week
Spent my rent money
One must know how to see, all the tiny things in the world
One must know how to bless, all the beautiful things in the world

After one hundred years I will have to die
And to give a righteous account

But we drink and rejoice
And may you hear from the Heavens

credits

from Af Purim EP, released March 3, 2023
Music and lyrics by Larry Goldfinger.

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West Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

West Philadelphia Orchestra (WPO) is a brass band whose music draws inspiration from Balkan brass bands and transcendent jazz. WPO is known for the intensity and chaos of their dance parties, as well as their curious line-up of musicians: spinning tubist, Elliott's hellfire sax, and the voice of Petia Z. ... more

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Jun 8

118 North

Wayne, PA

discography

Youngbol Cocek

Mar 2024
Vezi, Vezi

Oct 2023
Raging Bells

Jun 2023
Af Purim EP

Mar 2023
Roshofar

Dec 2022
WPO Singles 2019-2022

Nov 2022
Tour de Filli

Sep 2016
WPO

Jul 2016
Live at Tritone

May 2015

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