Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., acrostic, Acrostic signature, פיוטים piyyutim
Excerpt: This is an original piyyut, inspired by the structure of the beloved Yom Kippur Ne'ilah piyyut El Nora 'Alila. In the era of the Sanhedrin, every fast day would have a Ne'ilah service between Minḥa and the conclusion of the fast. While these are no longer in practice for any days other than Yom Kippur, the editor personally feels like it could be worth bringing them back. As part of this idea, this piyyut is meant to be sung after the end of Tishah b'Av mincha but before the fast ends, as we prepare for the weeks of comfort. It is expressly *not* a qinah. . . .
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This is an original piyyut, inspired by the structure of the beloved Yom Kippur Ne’ilah piyyut El Nora ‘Alila. In the era of the Sanhedrin, every fast day would have a Ne’ilah service between Minḥah and the conclusion of the fast. While these are no longer in practice for any days other than Yom Kippur, the editor personally feels like it could be worth bringing them back. As part of this idea, this piyyut is meant to be sung after the end of Tishah b’Av minḥah but before the fast ends, as we prepare for the weeks of comfort. It is expressly *not* a qinah.
From the straits You will raise us;
You will turn our fast to joy.
The latter will become like the former
as the day of devastation closes.
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Contributor: Isaac Gantwerk Mayer
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Name: Isaac Gantwerk Mayer Bio: From a family of musicians, Isaac Gantwerk Mayer believes that creative art is one of the most powerful ways to get in touch with the divine. He composes music and poetry in Hebrew and English. (He also translates and transcribes Hebrew and Aramaic texts, adding niqqud and t'amim as needed.) Isaac runs a Jewish music transcription service, which will transcribe and set any Jewish music in any language, recorded or written. Contact his service on Facebook or via his music blog. Website:https://igmjewishcreativeworks.com Profile Link:https://opensiddur.org/profile/isaac-gantwerk-mayer
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