Eli, Eli

Set by Joan Szymko (b. 1957), "Eli, Eli" [ soprano or SSAA chorus, cello ] [Sung Text]

Note: this setting is made up of several separate texts.



אלי, אלי, שלא יגמר לעולם

החול והים

רשרוש של המים

ברק השמים

תפילת האדם

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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):

  • ENG English (Anonymous/Unidentified Artist) , "A walk to Caesarea"

Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]


My God, My God,

I pray that these things never end,

The sand and the sea,

The rustle of the waters,

Lightning of the Heavens,

The prayer of Man.

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author, "A walk to Caesarea"

Based on:

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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]

Author(s): Hannah Szenes (1921 - 1944), Anonymous/Unidentified Artist