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Magen Avot is recited following the silent
Amidah in the Friday evening service.
Although the word “love” does not occur
in the text, Zemachson accentuates the
awe of worship, the wonder and holiness
of Shabbat and the true love between God
and Israel. Mordechai Hershman’s historic
recording of this piece represents the
pinnacle of romantic-classical hazzanut,
cantorial singing.

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Shield of our ancestors by His promised
word, Guarantor of life to the dead, Holy
God beyond compare, who bestows rest to
His people on the holy Shabbat, who takes
pleasure in them, and invites them to rest.
We will honor God with reverence and awe,
and offer our thanks day after day. The
Source of blessings, God worthy of acclaim,
the Master of peace, hallows Shabbat, the
seventh day – granting Shabbat in holiness
to a people overflowing with joy – this day
that recalls the act of Creation.

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from Ahavat Olam - Jewish Romantic Music, released September 10, 2012
Shlomo Zvi Zemachson (1870-
1928)
As sung by Cantor Mordechai Hershman
(1888-1940)
Arr: Joseph Ness

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Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue New York, New York

Cantor Azi Schwartz is the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York, and is a world-renowned vocal performer and recording artist whose music reaches Jewish and interfaith audiences internationally.

Azi has performed at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden; on PBS and on Richard Gere’s movie 'Norman'; and for Pope Francis.

He has released nine albums of Jewish liturgical music.
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