Cantor Ari Schwartz sings Jewish prayer of fallen

During a service with Pope Francis at the Ground Zero Memorial in New York City, Cantor Ari Schwartz delivered a haunting rendition of the Jewish prayer to the fallen.

[SR-jxyu]

I’m Muslim and was truly moved by this! God bless him!!!

[PaulVasile]

Thank you, Cantor Schwartz for this incredible prayer, sung with skill, devotion and deep humanity.

[stevenpolakoff]

I wept uncontrollably, the sweetness of his voice summoned all the sadness in me and when he was done I was empty but at peace.

[richardrodrigues]

A beautiful and moving prayer that was translated by one of our commentators.We as Christians, Muslims and owe so much to Judaism. We have so much in common more than our differences.
May we all seek Him and each other in Peace, Love and Joy.
May we all live one day in His eternal Kingdom of Light, Love, Joy and Peace.

[alangreen]

One doesn't get to hear the Cantorial art practiced on this high level very often these days. Yishar Koach to Chazzan Schwartz!

[drspaseebo]

This man's voice reaches the depth and height of your soul ~ this is something VERY extraordinary.

[brandonsaraniti]

It moved me almost to tears. Seeing all religions coming together moves me so much. Seeing even the Cardinal singing along at 5:04 shows how we can all learn from each other. Amen and shalom!

[setheheart]

i was in the hospital when this was live on every news channel. it brought me peace.

[ShelleyOurian]

I've gotten the shivers every time I listen to this wonderful, haunting prayer. It's like you can feel God's presence through this cantor's voice and his emotive convictions. Bravo and amen!

[carmenelliott]

omg
i was in tears
i wish i knew
but it was so spiritual
sorry i don't have words

[acommon]

Touching voice and selection. Brings tears to my eyes.

[williamself]

I share again and may the Schwartz be with you all. this is incredible

[sueqclark]

Amen. Thank you Azi for moving our hearts and piercing our souls.

[amlp]

Thank you. The entire ceremony at ground zero was moving, peaceful filled with the possibility of peace.

"O G-d, full of compassion, Who dwells on high, grant true rest upon the wings of the Shechinah (Divine Presence), in the exalted spheres of the holy and pure, who shine as the resplendence of the firmament, to the souls of September 11
who has gone to his [supernal] world, for charity has been donated in remembrance of his soul; may his place of rest be in Gan Eden. Therefore, may the All-Merciful One shelter him with the cover of His wings forever, and bind his soul in the bond of life. The Lord is his heritage; may he rest in his resting-place in peace; and let us say: Amen.

[MsBettyRubble]

I cry every time I hear this. His voice is so beautiful.

[notebenderrr]

The most beautiful singing I have ever heard! I wept..

Helen Merrill

[bic]

Azi

I miss your beautiful singing at Park East Synagogue. Many congrats for a wonderful honor. You sound more beautiful then ever!

[crystalkelly]

beautiful the words he speak of sadness but fills me empty but at peace

[sethfirethornw]

That guy has the single most beautiful voice i have ever heard

[VisionofLoveandPeace]

Thank you for your passionate cry for peace! You are blessed with a beautiful voice combined with compassion to touch the hearts of thousands. Shalom, shalom, shalom. Pray for Peace. The most beautiful heartfelt cantor song of lament I've ever heard! I wish I knew all the words in English. If you know them please transcribe. God Bless You! Shalom.