Yosheiv B’seiter Elyon Stephen Freedman Arranged by Joseph Myerov; choral arrangement by Robert A.M. Ross
Performed November 19, 2006
by Stephen Freedman and The Yavneh Ensemble at Temple Sinai, Dresher, PA
Yosheiv B’seiter Elyon Dedicated to the memory of Cantor Gregor Shelkan; October 10, 1999 Adapted from Psalm 91
Yosheiv b’seiter elyon b’tzeil shadai yitlonan omar l’Adonai machsi um’tzu dati Elohai evtach bo All those who are shelter’d by G–d who live in G–d’s shadow of care will say that the Lord is a refuge, a fortress to all with whom G–d’s trust is shared.
B’evrato yasech lach v’tachat k’nafav techseh With wings of protection, G–d shows His affection and love shielding us from above.
Ki malachav y’tzaveh lach, lishmorcha b’chol d’rachecha G–d’s angels are charged to protect you in all of your paths.
Orech yamim asbieihu v’areihu bishuati.