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Sasson v'Simcha

by David Sasso

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1.
Hinei Ma Tov 03:11
Hinei ma tov uma na'im Shevet achim gam yachad. How good it is, how sweet, To dwell in peace, together.
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Hebrew lyrics: Shalom aleichem mal’achei hashareit mal’achei elyon Mimelech malchei ham’lachim, ha-kadosh baruch hu Bo’achem l’shalom mal’achei hashalom mal’achei elyon Mimelech malchei ham’lachim ha-kadosh baruch hu Barechuni l’shalom mal’achei hashalom mal’achei elyon Mimelech malchei ham’lachim ha-kadosh baruch hu Tzeitchem l’shalom mal’achei hashalom mal’achei elyon Mimelech malchei ham’lachim ha-kadosh baruch hu English translation Peace upon you, ministering angels, messengers of the Most High, sent by the king, King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He. Come in peace, messengers of peace, messengers of the Most High, sent by the king, King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He. Bless me with peace, messengers of peace, messengers of the Most High, sent by the king, King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He. Go in peace, messengers of peace, messengers of the Most High, sent by the king, King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He.
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Yedid Nefesh 03:35
Hebrew lyrics Yedid nefesh av harachaman, meshoch avdecha el retzonecha, Yarutz avdecha k'mo ayal, yishtachave el mul hadar'cha, Ki ye'erav lo, yedidotecha, minofet tzuf v'chol ta'am. Hadur nae ziv ha'olam, nafshi cholat ahavatecha, Ana el na refa na la, beharot lah no'am zivecha, Az titchazek v'titrapei, v'hayta la shifchat olam. English translation Lover of my soul, merciful God, bring​ your servant close to Your will. Your servant will run like a gazelle, to prostrate​ before Your glory. For Your companion​ship is purer than any fine taste or flavor. Perfe​ct, pleasing,​ radiance of the world, my soul desires Your love. Pleas​​​e, God, heal her now, as You show her the pleasantn​ess of Your light. Now, strengthe​n and heal her, and she will be for You an eternal servant.
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Lecha Dodi 04:27
Lecha dodi likrat kala Penei shabbat nekab'la. Shamor v'zachor b'dibur echad Hishmi'anu El hameyuchad Adonai echa ush'mo echad L'shem ul'tiferet v'lit'hila. Likrat shabbat lechu v'nelcha Ki hi m'kor hab'racha Merosh mikedem nesucha Sof ma'ase b'mach'shava t'chila Hit'oreri hit'oreri Ki va orech kumi ori Uri uri shir daberi K'vod Adonai alayich nigla. Boi v'shalom atetet ba'ala Gam b'simcha uvetzohola Toch emune am segula Boi chala boi chala. English translation Let’s go, my beloved, to meet the bride, Let us welcome the presence of Shabbat. "Observe" and "Remember" two words as one,, Proclaimed by the Only, forgotten by none. God is one and God’s Name is one, Praised, and renowned, and glorified. To greet Shabbat, come, let us go, For she is the wellspring of blessing, From creation's beginning a royal veiled glow The last thought created, the first sanctified. Awake, awake! Arise, shine out light bold and clear, Awaken! Awaken! Utter a song, Through you the presence of God comes alive. Come in peace, her husband's pride, Joyful, happy, gratified. Into the midst of the faithful tribe, Come O Bride! Come O Bride!
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Hebrew lyrics Tzadik katamar yifrach K'erez bal'vanon yisge, Shetulim b'veit Adonia, B'chatzrot Eloheinu yafrichu. Od yenuvun b'seva D'sheinim v'ra'ananim yih'yu. Lehagid ki yashar Adonai Tzuri v'lo avlata bo. English translation The righteous​ shall flourish like the palm tree And grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Plant​ed in the house of the Lord, They shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit even in old age; They shall be fresh and full of sap; To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my Rock, in whom there is no unrighteo​us​ness.
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Hashkiveinu 04:44
Hebrew lyrics Hashkiveinu Adonai eloheinu l'shalom, v'ha-amideinu malkeinu l'ḥayim. Ufros aleinu sukat sh'lomecha, V'tak'neinu b'eitza tova mil'fanecha, V'hoshieinu l'ma-an sh'mecha. V'hagein ba-adeinu. V'haseir mei-aleinu, oyeiv, dever, v'cherev, v'raav, v'yagon; V'haseir satan mil'faneinu umei-aḥareinu, Uv'tzeil k'nafecha tastireinu – Ki El shom'reinu umatzileinu ata; Ki El melech chanun v'rachum ata. Ushmor tzeiteinu uvo-einu L'ḥayim ul'shalom mei-ata v'ad olam. Baruch ata Adonai, haporeis sukat shalom aleinu, V'al kol amo Yisrael v'al Y'rushalayim. English translation Lay us down, LORD God, in peace, And raise us up again, our King, to life. Spread over us Your tabernacle of peace, And guide us with Your good counsel. Save us for Your name's sake. Shield us from every enemy, plague, sword, famine, and sorrow. Remove the adversary from before and behind us. Shelter us in the shadow of Your wings, For, Almighty, You are our Protector and Rescuer, For, Almighty You are a gracious and merciful King. Guard our going out and our coming in, And grant us life and peace, now and always. Blessed are You, LORD, who spreads Your tabernacle of peace over us, And over all His people Israel and over Jerusalem.
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Adon Olam 03:26
Hebrew lyrics Adon olam, asher malach, beterem kol yetzir niv'ra Le'et na'asa v'cheftzo kol, Azai melech shemo nilra V'aḥarey kich'lot hakol L'vado yimloch nora V'hu haya v'hu hove V'hu yih'ye b'tif'ara V'hu eḥad v'eyn sheini L'ham'shil lo l'hachbira B'li reishit b'li tachlit V'lo ha'oz v'hamisrah V'hu Eli v'ḥay go'ali v'tzur chevli b'eit tzara V'hu nisi umanos li m'nat kosi b'yom ekra B'yado afkid ruchi b'et ishan v'aira v'im ruchi g'viyati Adonai li v'lo ira. The king of the world, who ruled before any creature was created. At the time they were made, all was according to His will, and then His name was called "King." And after everything was finished, he alone ruled, awe-inspiring. He was, He is, and He will be with splendor. And, he was first, with no second, to rule over him or to collaborate; with no beginning and no end, he has the strength and the right. And he is my God, my redeemer is alive; the rock who sustains me in a distressful day. And he is my banner and refuge, the portion of my cup on the day I call out. In his hand, I safeguard my spirit, for when I sleep, I know that I will wake. And with my spirit is my body; God is for me, and I will not be afraid.

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What happens when two folk traditions meet? This album gives one answer, as classic bluegrass meets the traditional Jewish Sabbath liturgy. No knowledge of bluegrass or Hebrew required!

Sasson v'Simcha (Joy and Delight) is a collection of bluegrass and bluegrass-inspired settings of the Friday night Shabbat liturgy. These seven selections were recorded on February 26, 2023, at Dimension Sound Studios in Boston, MA, with accompanying music videos. The full service was premiered on May 12, 2023, at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the retirement of Rabbi Dennis Sasso. David dedicates this music to both his parents, Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso, and with gratitude to his childhood synagogue.

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released June 9, 2023

David Sasso - vocals, mandolin (1, 3), guitar (2, 4, 5, 7), tenor guitar (6)

Jacob's Ladder
Ariel Wyner - vocals, mandolin (1, 2, 4-7), guitar (3)
Sofia Chiarandini - vocals, fiddle
G Rockwell - banjo (1, 2, 4, 5, 7), guitar (1, 6), octave mandolin (3)
Noah Harrington - bass

All songs composed by David Sasso (ASCAP)
and arranged by David Sasso and Jacob's Ladder.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dan Cardinal, Dimension Sound Studios, Boston, MA

Illustration and design by Alexandra Segal Creative

With support from Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Indianapolis, IN

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