The Hope (Hatikvah)

As we mark the one-year anniversary of October 7th, we reflect on the enduring strength of our friends and family in Israel, who continue to live through the ripple effects of war. Today, we remember the hostages still waiting for freedom, and we stand with their families in their suffering. We pray for peace. Our new album, Am Yisrael Chai: An October 7th Commemorative Album, closes with Hatikvah—"The Hope." "Od lo avda tikvateinu"—our hope is not lost. Listen to the album here today, or on all major platforms later this week: https://cantorazischwartz.bandcamp.co... This album is the soundtrack of a historic year, reflecting the sorrow, resilience, and unwavering spirit of the Jewish people in response to the atrocities of October 7th, the hostage crisis, the ongoing war, and the rise in global antisemitism. It features both new and traditional prayers and songs of mourning, healing, resistance, peace, and, above all, hope. Am Yisrael Chai. Credits for this video: Lyrics: Naftali Herz Imber (1856-1909) Music: Samuel Cohen (1870–1940) Featuring The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Maestro Steven Sloane Recorded live from Jerusalem Theatre, Yom Haatzmaut, May 4, 2022 Yair Polishook, Baritone Moran Choir, conducted by Naomi Faran Tel Aviv Collegium Singers, conducted by Yishay Steckler The Madrigal Singers, conducted by Itay Berckovitch Video: Yonatan Dror, Ido Cohen Aloro, Terrell Simms Sound: Avi Elbaz Producer: Eli Grunfeld www.azischwartz.com #AmYisraelChai #Hatikvah #Hope #October7th #Israel #Peace #Hostages #JewishMusic #PrayForIsrael #StandWithIsrael