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Inspired by the warmth of his parents\u2019 Shabbos table \u2014 where Syrian and Vizhnitz melodies mingled and gefilte fish met kibbe \u2014 Shwekey shares the heart and heritage that shaped his music and his faith..<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With his signature storytelling and timeless insight, Yisroel Besser uncovers the meaning and beauty in every zemer, weaving words of Torah and inspiration from gedolim throughout the generations. Yaakov Shwekey adds his own reflections, memories, and moments \u2014 from the early days of learning zemiros at home, to the global stage, to the quietest moments of song with his children around his own Shabbos table.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This unique volume coincides with the release of an extraordinary compilation of over 100 zemiros and Shabbos songs, produced by\u00a0<b>Doni Gross<\/b>, which captures the full musical journey of Shabbos \u2014 from Kabbalas Shabbos to Havdalah \u2014 with the energy and authenticity that have made Shwekey beloved across the Jewish world.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Now, the voice that has inspired millions joins the pen that has uplifted thousands \u2014 in a one-of-a-kind collaboration that celebrates the heartbeat of every Jewish home:\u00a0<b>the Music of Shabbos<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Includes the full text of Zemiros, pizmonim, and bircas hamazon with translation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cMusic reaches far, and it reaches deep,\u201d says Yaakov Shwekey \u2014 and nowhere does it reach deeper than on Shabbos. 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