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June 28, 2005
Song for Ariel
One of Ariel's favorite CD's was "Biglal Avos", by brothers Eitan and
Shlomo Katz. During Ariel's last year of life, Eitan paid a visit to
our home and gave Ariel a private concert. Ariel sang alone and smiled
the entire time. A few weeks after Ariel passed away, Eitan sent me a
CD with a song he wrote in Ariel's memory. Karen and I want to share
this lovely tune with you. Thank you, Eitan. We will always be grateful for your kindness, your artistry and the joy you brought to Ariel ZT"L.
The song is Haneshama Lach, from The Selichos Service, Prayers Beseeching Forgiveness, chanted during the High Holy Days.
The soul is Yours, please have mercy on Your handiwork, take pity on Your labor...
Click here to download and listen to Song for Ariel by Eitan Katz.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at June 28, 2005 10:50 AM
Comments
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Robert, I have to admit that I have heard that song but never knew what it meant, or obviously that it was written for Ariel.
THank you for sharing this-I will truly never listen to it the same way.
Keep the writing coming...
Posted by: SB at June 28, 2005 09:08 AM
Thanks so much for the comment. It means a great deal to us that people listen and feel Eitan's lovely song. You should go and buy his CD's. They are spectacular.
Posted by: Robert at June 28, 2005 09:11 AM
I stumbled across your amazing blog while searching the term Eitan Katz in search of his website. I must say that this is a most amazing blog and am touched by the way that you write about your son Ariel. I lost my Father at the age of 14 to a side effect after a bone marrow transplant. I cant say that I know how you and your wife feel, b/c I BH have not lost a child per se, but I do know what it means to lose someone very close. May this year bring good Health, Wealth and Nachas to you and your family. I was wondering if you have any books left available for sale as I would like to buy one. -Asher M. Wildman
Posted by: Asher Wildman at October 24, 2005 09:42 AM