Benny Friedman and Baruch Levine perform a heartfelt cover of "The Man From Vilna," originally by Abie Rotenberg. This special rendition was inspired by the emotional words of Einav Danino, who spoke about her son Ori while he was held hostage by Hamas (@remember__ori_danino).

The lyrics have been adapted to reflect the strength, hope, and resilience of those still held captive and the unity of Am Yisrael. Through the pain and tears, we continue to dance, sing, and hold on to our Emunah, knowing that Am Yisrael Chai.

LYRICS I once met a hero, whom I will not soon forget
Her “heart was trapped in Gaza”, but to hope she held on yet
The sadness that she carried, yet the strength that she did bear
She would one day hug her child, she would never despair

Her story was our people’s, etched into our hearts
Where to go and what to do, emotions torn apart
A car riddled with bullets, but Tehillim she did say
It took me back some months ago, to that cold October day

“We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong
As if to silence our emotions, and to fill the Shul with song.
Though we had no idea, of what the future would still bring
We danced between the teardrops, on that night we did sing.

In the months that were to follow, tribulations of all kinds
Our hearts were in the East, loved ones on our minds
While there were days that brought tidings, that shook us to the core
Am Yisrael stood united, we would always endure.

Holding on to our Emunah, from the ashes we did rise
We’ve turned our hearts to Heaven, knowing He will hear our cries,
In a world filled with confusion, we will always be the spark
And carry on a mother’s love, although Ori’s light’s gone dark

We’ll dance round and round in circles as if the world has done no wrong
From evening until morning, we will fill our Shuls with song
While we think of our Kedoshim, and hold them in our hearts
We know that through our Simcha, the Jewish people will live on.

We’ll dance round and round in circles as if the world has done no wrong
From evening until morning, we will fill our Shuls with song
And with our Sifrei Torah, our joy will make its way on High
Until the days we’ll know no sorrow, Am Yisrael Chai











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