Shulem Lemmer Sings "God Bless America" With a Yiddish Twist

As Jews, we are deeply grateful to America, the land of the free, for providing a haven where we can celebrate our heritage and practice our religion unconditionally. 

Written by Irving Berlin, a Jewish immigrant, "God Bless America" has long symbolized hope and unity. It is our fervent prayer that this country continues to be safe and welcoming, under the right leadership, and remain a symbol of freedom for all. 

This rendition in both English and Yiddish, was performed by Shulem Lemmer at a Tzedek Association event in honor of Senator Cory Booker in February of 2024.  

Raised in Boro Park, Brooklyn, Shulem’s singular voice has gained widespread attention in the Chasidic community and beyond. Shulem made history as the first born-and-raised Orthodox singer to ever sign a major record deal in the U.S. His recent contract with Universal Music’s Decca Gold Label positions him as an artist primed to break through to a global audience with the release of his album, The Perfect Dream.

Lyrics in English and Yiddish appear below the video. Enjoy!

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Lyrics: 

While the storm clouds gather, Far across the sea, 

Let us pledge allegiance, To a land that’s free. 

Let us all be grateful, For a land so fair, 

As we raise our voices, In a solemn prayer. 

 

God bless America, Land that I love, 

Stand beside her and guide her, Through the night with a light from above. 

From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, 

God bless America, My home sweet home. 

God bless America, My home sweet home.

 

 גאט בענטש אמעריקע לאנד וואס איך ליב

 שטייזשע ביי איר און מדריך זיי איר מיט א שטראל איבעראל איבער איר

 פון די בערגן ביז די טאלן ביז די ים'ן ווייס מיט שוים 

 גאט בענטש אמעריקע מיין זיסע היים