In this undated photo, Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker preforms at the Moditzer shteeble in Brooklyn. Photo by Dovid Sears
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Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker abhored the limelight.
In 2008, however, JWR's Gavriel Aryeh Sanders managed to score a rare interview with him in which he discusses the historic back story of one of his most popular songs, provided, which is known to stir the soul.
You need not be familiar with Jewish liturgy or have fluency in the Holy Tongue to be uplifted by this audio presentation.
Highlights:
Opening: Ben Zion Shenker tells his story
11:00: Back story of "Jerusalem, Your City", including translation of Hebrew text
15:00 The uplifting, soulful song itself
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