Oh, Ir Kleine Lichtelech – Naftali Hershtik
Cantor Naftali Hershtik sings this beautiful Chanuka melody “Oh, Ir Kleine Lichtelech” (Lyrics by Morris Rosenfeld) in a Concert in Enscede, Holland.
English Lyrics:
O little lights of mystery
You recall our history
And all that went before
The battles and the bravery
And our release from slavery
Miracles galore.
As my eyes behold your flames
I recall our heroes names
And our ancient dream:
Jews were learning how to fight
To defeat an awesome might
They could reign supreme
They would rule their own domain
When the enemy was slain,
The Temple cleansed and whole.
Once there was a Jewish land
And a mighty Jewish hand.
Oh, how it moves my soul!
O little lights of mystery
You retell our history
Your tales are tales of pain.
My heart is filled with fears
My eyes are filled with tears
“What now?” says the haunting refrain.
