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Balai Teshuva
בעלי תשובה
Our Generation’s Longing
Chazal famously teach that even perfect tzaddikim cannot stand in the place where
baalei teshuvah reach. The classical definition of "baal teshuvah" is a Jew who leaves
his secular upbringing and lifestyle behind for a life of Torah observance and
commitment to avodas Hashem. But the tzaddikim teach that in truth, each and every
Jew - no matter how frum - should yearn to become a baal teshuvah as well, to return
ever more deeply to Hashem, to further reveal the depth of our essential holiness. "Anu
rotzim lih'yot baalei teshuvah". These words express the desire of our wondrous
generation to dig beyond the surface level of long held labels and definitions to discover
the neshama of yiddishkeit, to encounter Hashem with openness and authenticity as
broken souls with hearts aflame. Regardless of background, regardless of religious
level, regardless of past successes or failures - we are united in our collective yearning
to surge forward in our engagement with the Baal Shem Tov's three loves, ahavas
Hashem, ahavas haTorah, and ahavas Yisrael. In the merit of this beautiful niggun and
our endless yearning, may we merit to be counted among Baalei Teshuvah!
צדיקים גמורים אינם יכולים לעמוד,במקום שבעלי תשובה עומדים
ברכות לד
אנחנו רוצים לשוב אליך,אנו רוצים להיות בעלי תשובה
In the dark of night I walk alone, alone but never lonely your fire burns within me,
beyond the veil an echo calls my name, return my child, return to who you are.
We want to be Baalei Teshuvah, Tatte bring us close, closer to you.
Artist R’ Yaakov Klein
Composed by The Blumstein Brothers
Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Lyrics by R’ Yaakov Klein
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