ABRAHAM OUR FATHER
Abraham our father is up there above [in heaven], Looking down, sees that Jacob has returned home, and he is healthy, thank G-d. That Jacob has returned home, and he is healthy, thank G-d.
The family is now together, grandfather, happy, but asks what is the dispute that still exists between Israel and Ishmael? What is the dispute that still exists between Israel and Ishmael?
[Refrain- twice] Why are the children throwing stones [at each other] and not talking? Why, instead of fighting and dreaming, don’t they talk of peace?
Abraham our father is up there above [in heaven], the ancestors call to him And declare in a meeting on high, that the situation is very disgraceful And declare in a meeting on high, that the situation is very disgraceful
Among the neighbors, behold, it is known that Abraham loves and pursues peace But among his descendants, it is not calm, they have not managed up until today. But among his descendants, it is not calm, they have not managed up until today.
[Refrain- twice] Why are the children throwing stones [at each other] and not talking? Why, instead of fighting and dreaming, don’t they talk of peace?
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