Y A A K O V S H W E K E Y

W E A R E A M I R A C L E

Produced by

Yaakov Shwekey and Yitzy Waldner

Recorded at:

PlayMasters Studio – Spotswood NJ

Yaakov’s Studio - Deal NJ

Harel (Kashti) Studio - Gan Yavne IL

Udi Damari Studio - Rishon LeZion IL

Bardo Studio – Ramat Gan IL

Live Studio – Tel Aviv IL

YD Studio – Bnei Brak IL

Ravid Kashti Arrangements

Keyboards and programming:

Ravid Kashti

Piano: Rai Greidi, Amitay Vaisfeld,

Amit Harel

Guitars: Noam Hargol Burg,

Shimon Yichya

Bouzouki and Banjo:

Shimon Yichya

Bass: Avi Ifrach

Drums: Asher Pedi, Gilad Shmueli

Percussion: Golan Kulesh

Trumpet: Adir Kochavi

Udi Damari Arrangements

Keyboards and programming:

Udi Damari

Drums: Asher Pedi, Avi Avidani

Guitars: Shimon Yichya, Arik Choen

Bass: Avi Ifrach

Sax: Dor Assaraf

Clarinet & Flute: Boris

Violins: Chen Shenhar

Cello: Noah Ayali

PlayMasters Arrangements

Keyboards and programming:

Evgeni Kitaev

Guitars: Avi Singolda

Bass: Evgeni Kitaev

Amit Harel Arrangements

Keyboards and programming:

Amit Harel

Drums: Gilad Shmueli

Guitars: Shimon Yichya

Bass: Ilan Aviv

Yoeli Dikman Arrangements

Keyboards and programming:

Yoeli Dikman

Israeli Symphony Orchestra

Drums: Barak Aharon

Guitars: Avi Singolda, Arik Choen

Bass: Avi Ifrach

Woods: Noah Rosenzweig,

Dor Assaraf

Brass: Ginadi Litvak, Peter Tkatz

The Zemiros Group:

Yoel Polatseck - Conductor

Yoel Friedrich

Avrumy Holczler

Yoeli Dikman Choir:

Yaakov Rotblat

Michael Weinberger

Sinai Barmatz

Moti Rothler

Tzemed Yeled

Idan Shor

Yehuda Menachem

Ariel Golan

Album Design:

KZ Creative

Shwekey Shows - The Team:

Management and Production: Sharon Daniel

Conductor and Musical Director: Rai Greidi

U.S. Musical Production: Yanky Katina

U.S. HASC Productions: Eli Gerstner

New Media: Chezi Rosenboum

Special Productions Israel: Ziv Dali

Lighting Design: Ronen Najar, Speedy Cole

VJ Multimedia: Izeek Daniel

Legal Advisor: Meir Golan, Israel Gur

Travel Arrangements: Yossi Leifer - Travelers

Choice, Goren M - Amex Travel

PR: MediaPRO

credits

Yaakov Adelman

Chaya Rochel Bender

Rabbi Avi Berman, OU

Mickey Beyda

Chaim Bublil

Tzvi Bloom and Family

Joey Dayon

R. Shlomo Diamond

Amiran Dvir

Yechiel Fishman

Mati Goldstien

Sarah Leah Guttman & Family

Hidabroot.org

Hilly Hill

David & Shoshana Hillel

Elan & Nomi Jafa

Mark & Linda Karasick

Moshe Malka

Mark & Rachel Mishanieh

Kasriel & Dafnah Nojowitz

Avi Roden

Ivyn Sachs

Doron Shapun

Moshe Dovid Shwekey & Family

Menachem Toker

Rabbi Shlolmo Zabihi

A Special thanks to our

South African friends

Colin Goldstein & Family

Milton Weinberg & Family

Sean Melnick & Family

It is your cherished friendship

and support that enables

me to spread the joy and

inspiration of Jewish music

to our brothers and sisters in

every corner of the globe.

My co-producer, Yitzy Waldner

Your love and talent for what you do is obvious, but it's your great

attitude and untiring enthusiasm that makes me love collaborating

with you every day. The amazing journey we took on this special album

together will never be forgotten. Thank you for your intense dedication to

this project, your giving nature and especially your friendship.

My dear friend David Hillel

This small space is not suicient to describe my tremendous feeling of

gratitude towards you - a friend who is more like my brother. Thank you

for being there with me every step of the way.

A special heartfelt thanks to my dear wife Jenine and children for their

constant love and support, I could not do this without you…

The Special Children Center: I am blessed to be a part of this great

organization, the purity of the children and dedication of the staf is

truly inspiring.

To my dear Parents and In Laws: thanks so much for always

giving me the guidance and support it is truly appreciated.

To Yochi Briskman: I truly appreciate your dedication

and eforts throughout many years of great music and

memorable performances around the world, memories

that won't be forgotten.

SPECIAL THANKS

May this residence be a dwelling and

sanctum for peace. For tranquility to

rest, and fellowship to dwell.

Beneath the shade of this pillar may

the sound of torah sing

At this abode in this corner

may the shechina be present...

Composed by: Mordechai Brezel

Arranged by: Ravid Kashti

Mixed by: Ron Tichon

Backing Vocals: Y. Shwekey,

Y. Waldner

Lyrics by:

Miriam Israeli

Composed by:

Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by:

Ravid Kashti

Mixed by:

Ron Tichon

we feel that life's too hard

-what's about to happen

Another day, another year?

But I smile-not worried

about what will come,

because I have faith.

Chorus:

I believe in miracles

I know there is a G-d

and he created the world

-the power over us all,

Who hears my voice.

I believe in miracles,

I know there is a G-d

and he created the world

-the power over us all,

Send me my miracle!

Give a smile to every person

There are miracles

unfolding all the time

Don't cry

-everything's for the good!

You're not allowed to give up.

Continue asking and

keep your hope alive.

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To the man with the

ire in his eyes and the

faith in his heart: We

are all believing along

with you Reb Sholom

Mordechai Ben Rivka

Halevi (Rubashkin).Dedicated to my dear friend

Chezi Rosenboum and family.

May you only see happiness

in your home.

WE ARE A MIRACLE

A nation in the desert

We started out as slaves

Made it to the motherland,

and then came the Crusades

It’s been so many years

crying so many tears

Don’t you know,

don’t you really know?

We are pushed to the ground

Through our faith we are found

Standing strong

The Spanish inquisition

…wanted us to bow

But our backs aint gonna bend

Never then, and never now

It’s been so many years

crying so many tears

Don’t you know,

don’t you really know?

We are pushed to the ground

Through our faith we are found

Standing strong

Chorus:

We are a miracle

We are a miracle

We were chosen with love

And embraced from above

We are a miracle

Extermination was the plan

When the devil was a man

Ohhh ohhh

Lyrics by:

Sophia Franco

Composed by:

Yitzy Waldner

Arranged:

PlayMasters Productions

Mixed by:

Ian Freitor

Backing vocals:

Y. Shwekey, Y. Waldner

Kids Choir:

Oren Schwerner,

Raphael Rakosi-Schmidt,

Jona Ruderman,

Ethan Hegyi Ben Hajek S

But the few who carried on

Live for millions who are gone

It’s been so many years

crying so many tears

Don’t you know,

don’t you really know?

Generations have passed

Only we’re here to last….

Standing strong

Chorus:

We are a miracle

We are a miracle

We were chosen with love

And embraced from above

We are a miracle

Bridge:

Every day we ight a battle

On the news we are the stars

As history repeats itself

And makes us who we are

Hate is all around us

But we’ll be here to sing this song…

Chorus:

We are a miracle

We are a miracle

Through it all, we remain…

Who can explain?

We are a miracle…

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This song is dedicated to

very special friends of ours,

Colin and Loren Goldstein(South Africa)

Thank you for everything!

Yaakov & Jenine

A special Thanks to

Yanky Katina.Diana Roth-Fili Studio 13for providing the background vocals.

Very special thanks to Maestro "Jim Hynes".

He who told his world enough,

Can surely tell our problems-Enough!

There will be happiness free of troubles-

My father-just say ENOUGH!!

Lyrics: Midrash Tanchuma, Y. Shwekey

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by: Ravid Kashti

Mixed by: Ron Tichon

Backing vocals: Y. Shwekey, R. Kashti

How much do I love your Torah?

So much that all day it's my only conversation

Torah, Torah -we learn it today-now

Because it's our whole life and extends our lives

As it leads us day and night

Lyrics: Tehilim 119 / T’ilat Arvit

Composed by: Eli Laufer, Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by: Yoeli Dikman

Mixed by: Ian Freitor

Backing vocals: Zemiros Group / Yoeli Dikman

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Lyrics: Nishmas Kol Chai

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by: Ravid Kashti

Mixed by: Ron Tichon

Backing vocals: Yanky Katina,

Y. Shwekey, Y. Waldner, R. Kashti

And besides you we have no king

who is A redeemer And savior,

in the way of the King we shall go forever

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I came before him;

like a student before his master;

His whole essence shone

just like an Angels',

Like a constant sunrise.

In his room where he sat

with Hashem's Torah,

this was his whole life.

His light radiated from his home

to illuminate the world.

I came before him;

like a son before his father,

He stared so deep into

My eyes and mirrored

there I saw his love.

He treated every Jew this way,

as if they were his only child.

And each one cries

"Oh! my Maran" (Beloved mentor)

Chorus:

Father of everyone-

a world mourns

With intense pain.

Father of us all-

Comfort every friend, every Jew

I miss you so terribly even as I know

You are watching from so far away

Lyrics by: Udi Damari

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner

Arranged & Mixed by: Udi Damari

Backing vocals: Yitzy Waldner

Special thanks to Miriam Israeli

for her writing assistance with this song

"When I was a young child

we ate dry bread. We were

extremely poor"

Please don't stop praying for me

my Maran. (beloved mentor)

A tzaddik, a pillar of the world,

with so much love for everyone

He gave his soul for his people,

for every Jew

This is worthy of crying and

all we can do is wait

Until Yanon comes

and we will see Him again.

Chorus:

Father of everyone...

I miss you so much-

I can hear your voice screaming

"It's my brothers I'm seeking!"

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Joy, elation, bliss and rejoicing,

love and brotherhood,

peace and afection

Sounds of delight

a wedding is taking place

festivities that last all night long.

Everyone dances and sings with the groom.

Next year we'll all attend their child's bris,

in a rebuilt yerushalayim,

G-d willing!

What a happy day it will be for me

On that wedding day.

Lyrics: Udi Damari

Composed by: Udi Damari, Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by: Udi Damari

Mixed by: Ron Tichon

Choir: Zemiros Group

This song is dedicated to my dear brother Yisroel Meir who is the

ultimate example of selless devotion and care to our beloved parents.

You are a true Tzaddik

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May it be your will,

our father in heaven

To pour your sympathies

upon this precious groom and bride

A life of peace, a life of tranquility,

a life wealth and happiness

Lyrics: Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar

(Rishon LeZion & Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem)

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by: Amit Harel

Mixed by: Ronen Hillel - iScream Studio

Backing vocals: Zemiros Group

Yoeli Dikman / Tzemed Yeled

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If you've been feeling sad,

And you're missing the happiness within you;

If you've given up and don't see the hope,

If you feel the sky will always be gray;

You're walking forward

but everything seems to go backwards,

Just listen close and take a look-

Worrying won't help you!

Just feel the "kick"

The groove won't end there!

Chorus:

Don't be wasting time!!!!

How good and beautiful the world is-

Don't be wasting time!!!!

How good is the good He does

lift your eyes to the heavens.

Just dance, sing and be joyful

Because then you'll feel that ire-

Don't be wasting time!!!

Lyrics by: Amiran Dvir / Sophia Franco

Composed by: Yitzy Waldner

Arranged by: Ravid Kashti

Mixed by: Ron Tichon

Backing vocals: Y. Shwekey, Y. Waldner, R. Kashti

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A special Thanks

to my dear friend

Amiran Dvirfor all his eforts

on this song

Angels are watching over us,

escorting us through life

Lighting up the way,

but somehow we don’t see it

Sparks of light fall all around us,

fusing together what’s been broken.

His hidden ways from above;

What do we even know?

Chorus:

These sparks of redemption,

Now as they reveal,

they’ll bring us hope.

There’s no end to the goodness

that will come upon us,

And that good ending

is so close now.

I’m hiding in the stillness

as I wait for this day of great news;

Soon there will come a time

we will all sit here

And all the darkness will be clear.

Chorus:

These sparks of redemption...

Lyrics, Composed, Arranged

& Mixed by : Udi Damari

Backing Vocals: Yitzy Waldner

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,umumhb, sparks of redemption,

is dedicated to the memory of the

Sasoon children, Eliane, Rivkah,

David, Yehoshua, Moshe, Sarah

& Yaakov.

May these beautiful Neshomos, our

,umumhb, light the way to the Geula,

to the day when the darkness will

dissipate and we will all reunite.

Y A A K O V S H W E K E Y

W E A R E A M I R A C L E

1 Ma'amin Benisim

2 Birchas Habayis

3 We Are a Miracle

4 Smachot

5 Mo Ohavti

6 B'derech Hamelech

7 Maran Sheli

8 Inshalla

9 Chayim Shel Shalom

10 Chaval al Hazman

11 Nitzotzot

We Are a Miracle