Vehi She Amda

The song 'Vehi She Amda' performed by Yossy Azulay is a deeply spiritual and evocative piece that resonates with the Jewish experience of survival against adversity. The lyrics, which are in Hebrew, translate to a message about the enduring strength and faith that has sustained the Jewish people through various trials throughout history. The phrase 'V'hee she'amda lavoteinu velanu' means 'And this has stood for our fathers and for us,' suggesting a continuity of resilience from generation to generation.

The song references the numerous times throughout history when various forces have risen to destroy the Jewish people, as indicated by the line 'Shelo echad bilvad omad aleinu lechaloteinu,' which means 'Not only one has stood against us to annihilate us.' Despite these challenges, the song emphasizes the belief that God, referred to as 'Hakadosh Baruch Hu,' has delivered and saved the Jewish people from these threats, as stated in 'Vehakadosh baruch hu matzileinu miyadam,' translating to 'And the Holy One, blessed be He, saves us from their hands.'

Yossy Azulay's rendition of this song likely brings a contemporary and musical interpretation to these traditional words, which are also part of the Passover Haggadah. The song serves as a reminder of the historical struggles faced by the Jewish community and celebrates the divine protection and perseverance that have been central to their survival and identity.