YAAKOV SHWEKEY

WE ARE A MIRACLE
credits
Produced by
Yaakov Shwekey and Yitzy Waldner
Recorded at:
PlayMasters Studio Spotswood NJ
Yaakovs Studio - Deal NJ
Harel (Kashti) Studio - Gan Yavne IL
Udi Damari Studio - Rishon LeZion IL
Bardo Studio Ramat Gan IL
Live Studio Tel Aviv IL
YD Studio Bnei Brak IL
Ravid Kashti Arrangements
Keyboards and programming:
Ravid Kashti
Piano: Rafi Greidi, Amitay Vaisfeld,
Amit Harel
Guitars: Noam Hargol Burg,
Shimon Yichya
Bouzouki and Banjo:
Shimon Yichya
Bass: Avi Ifrach
Drums: Asher Pedi, Gilad Shmueli
Percussion: Golan Kulesh
Trumpet: Adir Kochavi
Udi Damari Arrangements
Keyboards and programming:
Udi Damari
Drums: Asher Pedi, Avi Avidani
Guitars: Shimon Yichya, Arik Choen
Bass: Avi Ifrach
Sax: Dor Assaraf
Clarinet & Flute: Boris
Violins: Chen Shenhar
Cello: Noah Ayali
PlayMasters Arrangements
Keyboards and programming:
Evgeni Kitaev
Guitars: Avi Singolda
Bass: Evgeni Kitaev
Amit Harel Arrangements
Keyboards and programming:
Amit Harel
Drums: Gilad Shmueli
Guitars: Shimon Yichya
Bass: Ilan Aviv
Yoeli Dikman Arrangements Shwekey Shows - The Team:
Keyboards and programming: Management and Production: Sharon Daniel
Yoeli Dikman Conductor and Musical Director: Rafi Greidi
Israeli Symphony Orchestra U.S. Musical Production: Yanky Katina
Drums: Barak Aharon U.S. HASC Productions: Eli Gerstner
Guitars: Avi Singolda, Arik Choen New Media: Chezi Rosenboum
Bass: Avi Ifrach Special Productions Israel: Ziv Dali
Woods: Noah Rosenzweig, Lighting Design: Ronen Najar, Speedy Cole
Dor Assaraf VJ Multimedia: Izeek Daniel
Brass: Ginadi Litvak, Peter Tkatz Legal Advisor: Meir Golan, Israel Gur
Travel Arrangements: Yossi Leifer - Travelers
The Zemiros Group:
Choice, Goren M - Amex Travel
Yoel Polatseck - Conductor
PR: MediaPRO
Yoel Friedrich
Avrumy Holczler
Yoeli DikmanChoir:
Yaakov Rotblat
Michael Weinberger
Sinai Barmatz
Moti Rothler
Tzemed Yeled
Idan Shor
Yehuda Menachem
Ariel Golan
Album Design:
KZ Creative
SPECIAL THANKS
Yaakov Adelman My co-producer, Yitzy Waldner
Chaya Rochel Bender Your love and talent for what you do is obvious, but it's your great
Rabbi Avi Berman, OU attitude and untiring enthusiasm that makes me love collaborating
Mickey Beyda with you every day. The amazing journey we took on this special album
Chaim Bublil together will never be forgotten. Thank you for your intense dedication to
Tzvi Bloom and Family this project, your giving nature and especially your friendship.
Joey Dayon
R. Shlomo Diamond My dear friend David Hillel
Amiran Dvir This small space is not sufficient to describe my tremendous feeling of
Yechiel Fishman gratitude towards you - a friend who is more like my brother. Thank you
Mati Goldstien for being there with me every step of the way.
Sarah Leah Guttman & Family A special heartfelt thanks to my dear wife Jenine and children for their
Hidabroot.org A Special thanks to our constant love and support, I could not do this without you
Hilly Hill South African friends
David & Shoshana Hillel The Special Children Center: I am blessed to be a part of this great
Colin Goldstein & Family organization, the purity of the children and dedication of the staff is
Elan & Nomi Jaffa Milton Weinberg & Family
Mark & Linda Karasick truly inspiring.
Sean Melnick & Family
Moshe Malka To my dear Parents and In Laws: thanks so much for always
It is your cherished friendship
Mark & Rachel Mishanieh giving me the guidance and support it is truly appreciated.
and support that enables
Kasriel & Dafnah Nojowitz
me to spread the joy and To Yochi Briskman: I truly appreciate your dedication
Avi Roden
inspiration of Jewish music and efforts throughout many years of great music and
Ivyn Sachs
to our brothers and sisters in memorable performances around the world, memories
Doron Shapun
every corner of the globe. that won't be forgotten.
Moshe Dovid Shwekey & Family
Menachem Toker
Rabbi Shlolmo Zabihi

we feel that life's too hard
-what's about to happen
Another day, another year?
But I smile-not worried
about what will come,
because I have faith.
Chorus:
I believe in miracles
I know there is a G-d
and he created the world
-the power over us all,
Who hears my voice.
I believe in miracles,
I know there is a G-d
and he created the world
-the power over us all,
Send me my miracle!
Give a smile to every person
There are miracles
unfolding all the time
Don't cry
-everything's for the good!
You're not allowed to give up.
Continue asking and
keep your hope alive.
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Lyrics by:
Miriam Israeli
Composed by:
Yitzy Waldner
Arranged by: May this residence be a dwelling and
Ravid Kashti sanctum for peace. For tranquility to
Mixed by: rest, and fellowship to dwell.
Ron Tichon Beneath the shade of this pillar may
the sound of torah sing
At this abode in this corner
may the shechina be present...
Composed by: Mordechai Brezel
Arranged by: Ravid Kashti
Mixed by: Ron Tichon
Backing Vocals: Y. Shwekey,
To the man with the
fire in his eyes and the Y. Waldner
faith in his heart: We
are all believing along
with you Reb Sholom
Mordechai Ben Rivka
Dedicated to my dear friend
Halevi (Rubashkin). Chezi Rosenboum and family.
Mayyou only see happiness
in your home.
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WE ARE A MIRACLE
A nation in the desert
We started out as slaves
Made it to the motherland,
and then came the Crusades
Its been so many years
crying so many tears
Dont you know,
dont you really know?
We are pushed to the ground
Through our faith we are found
Standing strong
The Spanish inquisition
wanted us to bow
But our backs aint gonna bend
Never then, and never now
Its been so many years
crying so many tears
Dont you know,
dont you really know?
We are pushed to the ground
Through our faith we are found
Standing strong
Chorus:
We are a miracle
We are a miracle
We were chosen with love
And embraced from above
We are a miracle
Extermination was the plan
When the devil was a man
Ohhh ohhh
Lyrics by:
But the few who carried on
Live for millions who are gone
Bridge:
Every day we fight a battle Sophia Franco
Its been so many years On the news we are the stars Composed by:
crying so many tears As history repeats itself Yitzy Waldner
Dont you know, And makes us who we are
Arranged:
dont you really know? Hate is all around us
PlayMasters Productions
Generations have passed But well be here to sing this song
Only were here to last. Chorus:
Mixed by:
Standing strong We are a miracle Ian Freitor
Chorus: We are a miracle Backing vocals:
We are a miracle Through it all, we remain Y. Shwekey, Y. Waldner
We are a miracle Who can explain? Kids Choir:
We were chosen with love We are a miracle Oren Schwerner,
And embraced from above Raphael Rakosi-Schmidt,
We are a miracle Jona Ruderman,
Ethan Hegyi Ben Hajek S

This song is dedicated to

very special friends of ours,
Colin and Loren Goldstein
(South Africa)
Thank you for everything!
Yaakov & Jenine
A special Thanks to
Yanky Katina.
Diana Roth-Fili Studio 13
for providing the background vocals.
Very special thanks to Maestro "Jim Hynes".
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He who told his world enough,
Can surely tell our problems-Enough!
There will be happiness free of troubles-
My father-just say ENOUGH!!
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How much do I love your Torah?
So much that all day it's my only conversation
Torah, Torah -we learn it today-now
Because it's our whole life and extends our lives
As it leads us day and night

Lyrics: Midrash Tanchuma, Y. Shwekey Lyrics: Tehilim 119 / Tfilat Arvit

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner Composed by: Eli Laufer, Yitzy Waldner
Arranged by: Ravid Kashti Arranged by: Yoeli Dikman
Mixed by: Ron Tichon Mixed by: Ian Freitor
Backing vocals: Y. Shwekey, R. Kashti Backing vocals: Zemiros Group / Yoeli Dikman
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And besides you we have no king
who is A redeemer And savior,
in the way of the King we shall go forever

Lyrics: Nishmas Kol Chai

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner
Arranged by: Ravid Kashti
Mixed by: Ron Tichon
Backing vocals: Yanky Katina,
Y. Shwekey, Y. Waldner, R. Kashti
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I came before him;
like a student before his master;
His whole essence shone
just like an Angels',
Like a constant sunrise.
In his room where he sat
with Hashem's Torah,
this was his whole life.
His light radiated from his home
to illuminate the world.
I came before him;
like a son before his father,
He stared so deep into
My eyes and mirrored
there I saw his love.
He treated every Jew this way,
as if they were his only child.
And each one cries
"Oh! my Maran" (Beloved mentor)
Chorus:
Father of everyone-
a world mourns
With intense pain.
Father of us all-
Comfort every friend, every Jew
I miss you so terribly even as I know
You are watching from so far away
Please don't stop praying for me
my Maran. (beloved mentor)
A tzaddik, a pillar of the world,
with so much love for everyone
He gave his soul for his people,
for every Jew
This is worthy of crying and
all we can do is wait
Until Yanon comes
and we will see Him again.
Chorus:
Father of everyone...
I miss you so much-
I can hear your voice screaming
"It's my brothers I'm seeking!"
Lyrics by: Udi Damari
Composed by: Yitzy Waldner
Arranged & Mixed by: Udi Damari
Backing vocals: Yitzy Waldner
Special thanks to Miriam Israeli
for her writing assistance with this song
"When I was a young child
we ate dry bread. We were
extremely poor"
 Joy, elation, bliss and rejoicing,

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love and brotherhood,
peace and affection
Sounds of delight
a wedding is taking place
festivities that last all night long.
Everyone dances and sings with the groom.
Next year we'll all attend their child's bris,
in a rebuilt yerushalayim,
G-d willing!
What a happy day it will be for me
On that wedding day.

Lyrics: Udi Damari

Composed by: Udi Damari, Yitzy Waldner
Arranged by: Udi Damari
Mixed by: Ron Tichon
Choir: Zemiros Group

This song is dedicated to my dear brother Yisroel Meirwho is the

ultimate example of selfless devotion and care to our beloved parents.
You are a true Tzaddik
May it be your will,
our father in heaven
To pour your sympathies
upon this precious groom and bride
A life of peace, a life of tranquility,
a life wealth and happiness
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Lyrics: Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar
(Rishon LeZion & Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem)
Composed by: Yitzy Waldner
Arranged by: Amit Harel
Mixed by: Ronen Hillel - iScream Studio
Backing vocals: Zemiros Group
Yoeli Dikman / Tzemed Yeled
 10 If you've been feeling sad,
And you're missing the happiness within you;
If you've given up and don't see the hope,
If you feel the sky will always be gray;
You're walking forward
but everything seems to go backwards,
Just listen close and take a look-
Worrying won't help you!
Just feel the "kick"
The groove won't end there!
Chorus:
Don't be wasting time!!!!
How good and beautiful the world is-
Don't be wasting time!!!!
How good is the good He does
lift your eyes to the heavens.
Just dance, sing and be joyful
Because then you'll feel that fire-
Don't be wasting time!!!

Lyrics by: Amiran Dvir / Sophia Franco

A special Thanks
to my dear friend
Composed by: Yitzy Waldner
Amiran Dvir Arranged by: Ravid Kashti
for all his efforts Mixed by: Ron Tichon
on this song Backing vocals: Y. Shwekey, Y. Waldner, R. Kashti

,umumhb, sparks of redemption,
is dedicated to the memory of the
Sasoon children, Eliane, Rivkah,
David, Yehoshua, Moshe, Sarah
& Yaakov.
May these beautiful Neshomos, our
,umumhb, light the way to the Geula,
to the day when the darkness will
dissipate and we will all reunite.
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Angels are watching over us,
escorting us through life
Lighting up the way,
but somehow we dont see it
Sparks of light fall all around us,
fusing together whats been broken.
His hidden ways from above;
What do we even know?
Chorus:
These sparks of redemption,
Now as they reveal,
theyll bring us hope.
Theres no end to the goodness
that will come upon us,
And that good ending
is so close now.
Im hiding in the stillness
as I wait for this day of great news;
Soon there will come a time
we will all sit here
And all the darkness will be clear.
Chorus:
These sparks of redemption...
Lyrics, Composed, Arranged
& Mixed by : Udi Damari
Backing Vocals: Yitzy Waldner
 YAAKOV SHWEKEY
WE ARE A MIRACLE

1 Ma'amin Benisim
2 Birchas Habayis
We Are a Miracle 3 We Are a Miracle
4 Smachot
5 Mo Ohavti
6 B'derech Hamelech
7 Maran Sheli
8 Inshalla
9 Chayim Shel Shalom
10 Chaval al Hazman
11 Nitzotzot