by yossi | September 12, 2023 9:42 am
In a stirring rendition that tugs at the heartstrings, the international singer and revered Chazan, Sholom Jacobs sings “Salachti.” A new composition of an age-old Yom Kippur prayer that has echoed through the corridors of time, bringing tears and solace to countless souls. “Salachti,” which translates to “You are Forgiven,” is a divine song of absolution, a tender reassurance from God in response to our lapses and failings. The magic of Sholom’s voice, wrapping around the lyrics and embodying every raw emotion and fervor this prayer encapsulates.
In the face of our imperfections and the delicate dance of life, we stand humbly before our Creator on Yom Kippur, not draped in sorrow, but enveloped in joy. A joy sparked by gratitude for life, for every blessing we’ve ever pleaded for. With bowed heads and contrite hearts, we atone, and in infinite compassion, G-d whispers back, “Salachti.”
“Salachti” crafted into a poignant visual tale by the masterful director Zvika Bornstein, the narrative captures a moment of anxiety: “Where is the Chazan?” asks the anxious Gabbi, as an entire congregation, eyes darting to the door, waits in bated breath. The tale unfolds, following the Chazan’s winding journey to the synagogue, a path strewn with unforeseen hurdles. But isn’t that a mirror to our own journey? Often, life’s detours keep us from reaching out to the divine. Yet, when we finally do, our merciful God embraces us, whispering, “Salachti.”
Sholom Jacobs, a globally renowned performer and Chazan from Glasgow, Scotland, has graced stages worldwide and collaborated with Jewish music icons like MBD, Gad Elbaz, Avraham Fried and Yaakov Schweky. His album “Pi Shnaim,” features compositions by Yossi Green and Moshe Laufer. His musical journey includes performances in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Jazz Center at Lincoln Center, and officiations in locations from Israel to Poland. For nearly a decade, he served as the high holidays chazzan at Scotland’s largest shul, Giffnock, before moving to Chabad of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst, NY. For the past four years, Sholom has been the Chazan at the esteemed Chabad of the Shore, a summer hub for over 600 congregants from near and far. He eagerly anticipates leading the high holiday services there once again, alongside his choir.
Sholom Jacobs has been making his way up the charts and has performed in concerts and festivals throughout the globe. He also collaborated on many projects with leading Israeli and Jewish superstars like Gad Elbaz, Avraham Fried and many more. Sholom is also a well-known Chazan hailing from Glasgow, Scotland and has released the album “Pi Shnaim” with a collection of songs by Yossi Green and Moshe Laufer. Sholom is proud to debut his son Shmuel Jacobs, who has also been on the Jewish music scene, and has been performing alongside his father in beautiful harmonic duets. Also featuring, Noam Bornstein, who is celebrating his Bar Mitzvah this week. Noam performed and appeared in music videos alongside Gad Elbaz, Lipa, Nissim, Meir Kay and others. Noam is pleased to team up with Sholom & Shmuel and take part in this emotionally moving video as a tribute to those who perished in the last few weeks.
Credits
Produced & Directed by: Zvika Bornstein
Executive Producer: Sholom Jacobs
Director of photography: Avraham Scheinberg
Edited by: Avraham Sceinberg & Zvika Bornstein
Assistant Director: Yoni Zolden
Graphics & Colorist: Mike Bouhnik
Concept: Zvika Bornstein
Associate producers: Frumi Bornstein
Line producer: Kim Diaz
PA 1: Rebecca Kramer
PA 2: Yoni Zolden
Lighting: David Goodman
Sound: Kim Diaz
Cast:
Chazan: Shalom Jacobs
Rabbi: Yaakov Greenberg
Gabbi: Jeff Acker
Motorcyclist: Izzy Fried
Congregants:
Freddy Stein
Brian Winokur
Mel Reichman
Moishy Rudnick
Ariel Fine
Moshe Levy
Donny Hillel
Seffy Hillel
Rephal Hillel
Yosef Cohen
Moshe Greenberg
Brian Berg
Moshe Brescher
Song Composed & produced by: Yitzy Waldner
Mix & mastered by: Ravid Kashti
Music Arranged by: Zisha Schnitzler
Drums: Barak Aron
Percussion: Gadi Sari
Bass: Aryeh Volnitz
Piano: Rafy Graydi
Keys: Zisha Schnitzler
Guitars: Avi Singolda
Woodwinds: Dor Asraf
Strings Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Special Thanks
Chabad of the Shore & all the staff including
Rabbi Laibel & Chani Schapiro
Rabbi Yaakov & Rivky Greenberg
To my incredibly dear & talented friend
Zvika Bornstein
To my incredible voice coach
Lenora Eve
To my dear friend who started this song
David Hillel
To my wife Pessy & our wonderful children
Shmuel, Chana , Dina & Ari
Branding & PR
HOSHEN Productions
Shlomi Cohen
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