JERUSALEM, Israel – A singular Jewish choir sang psalms throughout Passover in Jerusalem's Jewish quarter to convey folks nearer to God.
A choir singing in Jerusalem's Outdated Metropolis appears to be like ahead to the day when the Jewish Temple will likely be rebuilt.
The Levite is a part of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem, which focuses on the institution of the Third Temple. All members of the congregation are from the tribe of Levi, the priestly tribe.
The lyrics are from the Temple interval and the melodies are a mixture of new and historical music, says choir director Itzik Weiss
The choir began a couple of yr in the past. There are about thirty members within the group and Weiss mentioned that CBN Information many of the music is from psalms.
“The aim is to begin a choir that may lastly sing all of the songs that had been (sung) within the Beit Mikdash, within the Temple,” Weiss mentioned, including, “We're trying to the long run.”
Weiss advised us that they’re composing new songs, as Psalm 96 says, “Sing unto the Lord a brand new music.”
Weiss admits that many individuals right now are uncomfortable with the concept of ​​animal sacrifice — the sort commanded in biblical occasions. He claims the music is completely different.
“Singing and music is one thing that everybody can talk,” he defined. “We thought it was one thing everybody agreed on, that music makes folks really feel good and (makes them) join spiritually.”
Even throughout this time of battle, the objective is identical.
“We're attempting to make folks really feel good,” Weiss mentioned. “That's all we wish.
