Avraham Fried - Tanya | Reaction 

This song is a story from the Talmud where the high priest in the holy temple in Jerusalem entered the holy of holies and encountered the presence of G-d. And G-d asked for a blessing from the High Priest. (It's not a woman, it's the high priest who's a guy but wore sacred robes) The high priest responded with a blessing of (paraphrasing) "may it be your will that you treat your children with an extra measure of kindness and understanding" "And G-d nodded His head." :)

"This Tanya lady must have done something to him" BEST LINE EVER!!!

Don’t know if anyone already wrote that but- actually the saxophonist is a well known jazz artist name Daniel Zamir. You should search him up, but its alto and soprano saxophone all over

Couldn’t stop laughing every time you said lady tanya… great guess though Keep it up 👍

"Tanya" means "we learned." We learned Rabbi Yishmael Ben Elisha said On one occasion I entered To offer burning incense In the innermost (sanctum of the temple) And I saw Akatriel The Lord, God of Legions Seated on his throne Mighty and ascendant And he said to me, Yishmael my son Bless me I said to him, May it be your will That your mercy overcome your anger, That your mercy predominate over your character (may you) engage with your children with your attribute of mercy And bring them close beyond what the law requires (and) he nodded his head at me

He really is one of the best! Great reaction, love to watch someone experiencing this song for the first time. Interesting that you brought up the children at the concert. As you may have come to understand about orthodox Jews, modesty is very important as well as trying to act with understanding that we're always in the presence of G-d. This obviously applies to adults as well as their children. Therefore generally concerts and events in the orthodox community are family friendly. This has become one of my favorite youtube channels, I'm checking all the time for new content!

This a contender for his most iconic song. It's not a lady pictured, but a man in a robe, namely the High Priest of the Jerusalem Temple. "Tanya" means "it was taught" in Aramaic. The song is a word for word excerpt from a Talmudic text. Translation: It was taught: Rabbi Yishmoel son of Elisha said, "One time I entered to offer the incense in the innermost place [i.e. the Holy of Holies] and I saw Akasri'el Yah, Lord of Legions [i.e. G-d], and He was seated upon a high and exalted throne, and He said to me, "Yishmoel, My son; bless Me." (Upbeat music starts) I said to Him: “May it be Your will that Your mercy quell Your anger, and may Your mercy prevail over Your other qualities, and may You act toward Your children with the quality of mercy, and may You accept them beyond the confines of the law."

I see many comments already explained the meaning of the song. However it’s important to realize the context. The High Priest only entered the Holy of Holies on the solemn day of Yom Kippur. The concept that he saw G-d’s presence is beyond our comprehension. The idea that G-d asked the high priest to bless Him is shocking. The beautiful blessing he gives G-d is joyful, thus the faster beat. However the vibe of the whole song is solemn. I think that explains the toned down audience.

Once you heard "Tanya", you can officially say you know Jewish music. 😂 (It's super classic)

Oh wow I am so happy you did this one. It's a classic though this is not the greatest version of it musically...I've never heard a live one that tops the original recording. Re Avraham Fried's voice--what is amazing about him is he never stops producing and never stops improving. His control is the result of decades of working on his voice. He really and truly keeps getting better (and this one is not so recent--you can date them by the color of his beard 😁) He's also one of the most gracious people you'll ever meet.

The king! That gesture at the beginning was because people had recognized the intro and were applauding the song

I've heard this songs many many times but witnessing you hearing and making sense of it was a wonderful experience! You just got another subscriber!

You would really enjoy the song Aderaba, also from Avraham Fried!

Video 1 of thanking Portuguese pai for frequent uploads

The men in this sect of Judaism often wear black and white. Not a law but more of a tradition. One reason is because it's a proper way to dress and therefore a reminder to always act properly. Another reason is because they are trying not to emphasize outward appearance too much, they pick one look that is classic and just stick with it. Also the uniformity helps them to all feel connected.

In general religious Jews don’t sing about women, their relationships are kept private and sacred, unless once in a while they will sing about their wife in a respectful way like “Eishes Chayil” (women of valor) a traditional song that extols the virtue of women, but they would never sing about relationships.

The Saxophone player is actually a pretty big Jewish musician named Daniel Zamir. You can find many of his instrumental stuff on RU-vid.

This Tanya lady must have done something to him! 😂😂😂

Oh gosh! You are a tenor/baritone player! Me too! And I agree with what you said about the sound of the alto. Another thing about Fried - he doesn't behave like a star. Very humble. It's not about him. It's about bringing holiness and happiness to others. No ego here.

😂😂 this might be one of best things I’ve seen in years.

Great Choice! Keep 'em coming!

You categorized the first part of the song as "sad." But the correct terminology is longing. Religous, observant Jews do not long for a woman named Tanya, or otherwise, they long for Godliness. The lady is not a "lady" you thought you recognized is not a lady, but the High Priest. That is what the first part of the song is about. Longing. The High Priest entering the Holy of Holies once a year (on Yom Kippur) longs to have his prayers answered. But once he starts his actual prayer, in the Holy of Holies, the mood (as interpreted by the song's composer) turns to festive as prayer, even supplicative, can be festive.

LOVE this performance!!

Oh! Tanya! What a song!!

This song is a classic.

Alto sax player is Daniel Zamir. One of the most legendary jazz horn players in Israel.

Thank you so much for making these incredible videos. I'm loving them! Just a little clarification. Tanya is not a woman. It's actually an Aramaic word for saying and "it was taught", referring to a teacher relaying a story or lesson to their student. In this case the teacher was Rabbi Yishmael the son of Rabbi Elisha and he was telling over a story to his students.

10:21 the structure behind the man (high priest) is an illustration of the "Beit Hamikdash" - the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (that was destroyed a few thousand years ago).

OK OK Let’s make it clear once and for all! Avraham Fried IS THE KING!! Of the Jewish music! There are alot of good singers But he is THE KING! and Nif18 comment is spot on! 👏🏻

Congratulations on your 2000 subscribers!!!!!!🏆🎆

Avraham fried-The Legend

he is really good with heartfelt songs, but that's not the only kind of songs he sings

It’s not a lady in the visuals. It’s the High Priest wearing the priestly robes as he goes about his daily service in the holy temple in Jerusalem.

Avraham Fried sempre surpreende!

Your videos have made me smile, keep em coming! I see a lot of people have explained the story of the song, it's about the high priest. Tanya is an talmudic word that basically introduces the text of the story, it means that it is a story recorded from the Temple era.

Religious Jewish songs about romantic relationships virtually never broach actual heartbreak, rather they are wedding celebration songs or generic songs of praise for a wife using excerpts from traditional Jewish texts.

I love your insights about how the music is building up to "something". You're good!!!!! You have soul. Great song, eh? Fried is a master!

Wow the best song ever. If I may just give you a little advice: every time you see an Orthodox Jewish singer Especially if it's Avraham Fried or Moti Stimnitz, they will never sing a song whose lyrics are written about a relationship with a woman or love. Their songs are words of prayer or Talmud. The painting you thought was a woman it was a painting of a man with special clothing they call it clothes of "kehona" so the man who wears them is called "kohen gadol"

Avraham Fried is unarguably one of the greatest Jewish singers of all time. And he has been at it since what, late 70s? He has plenty of English songs as well. There is so much Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic peppered into the daily language of the Jewish people that there will always be words and phrases that are not in English even in the "English" songs.

Love your channal, have you thought of possibly having guest with you to be able to discuss all those questions during watching?

*Keep climbing* from avrum fried is amazing!!!!

Hi. It's actually my first time watching one of your videos and I love it 1 mistake that you have in this video and I don't blame you for it "Tanya" isn't a name it just means "we have learned" its basically a story that we have learned in the Talmud

😂😂😂😂 so many meme moments on this one!! You're great 😂😂 But that is not a woman named Tanya😂😂😂😂😂 Tanya means "it was taught". This is a story told in the Talmud, I'll allow the other comments to give the full translation

"This Tanya Lady" Lol!!! Classic

Give Levi Robin a try. Incredible voice, very unique

NIF18's comment is accurate. If you care to get the perspective of a musician that is intimately familiar with the language and the culture and could share some vital insights to bring the message to life, feel free to reach out. :) In a tiny nutshell, the song embodies the Jewish-people's yearning for the full realization of G-d's glory throughout creation... It's a story that displays G-d's humility; though G-d has no needs, He desires to be intimately connected, bonded, unified with - to be blessed by - His creations.

Absolutely hilarious! Happens to be alot of Jewish love songs are love between God and the people... but they are indeed love songs

Tanya lol It's Aramaic for "it was taught." The song is a story from the Talmud put to music. Many such passages in the Talmud are introduced with the word tanya. Also, that's a soprano sax.

this is f!@#$ hilarious 😂 you my day bro😂🤣😅

Portuguese Pai: this Tanya lady must have done something to him Me: 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ 😂😂 if your reading this man don't worry I'm sure people have already told u the meaning of Tanya and the incredible meaning of this song so I won't but keep up the great work!

Actually, Tanya means it was taught in a Baraisa (Ba-Rie-Sa). A Baraisa was equivalent to a Mishnaic teaching that was not included in the Mishna but can and is frequently brought as proof either for or against another teaching by Amoraim (people who came after the Mishna), which were people that lived during the time of the writing of the Talmud to either support or contradict a position.

It seems like no one has answered this yet. Yes, the text at the side is the lyrics (from the Talmud).

Simcha Leiner is a singer who has crazy range and pitch. You gotta chack him out! Ribono is a great song from him!

Thank you for trying to understand. It's far more than most do. I really would have liked to see your reaction when you realized "Tanya" was not referring to a woman.

thank you for all your great videos! please please try Eitan Katz EVERLASTING LOVE

Happening now! Live concert: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6FtmvjMx2xQ.html

The drummer was my teacher 🤟🏼🥁

BTW the second stanza is the yiddish translation of the first stanza to the song.

he has plenty of fast upbeat songs too

Since there are so many music experts here can someone help me solve the following mysteries: 1. Who composed the classic Utzu Eitza 2. Is there video of Heshy Rubin singing Who's Gonna Tell Their Story at the Ohel concert 5767? (There is a video but I want the live one) 3. What album is Al Chomosayich with intro from Take On Me from?

Great videos you've done love evrey one of it big fan! Watch aleh katan by fried fantastic song.

By the way, you just got a small article in an Israeli website about your channel. Very positive and somewhat amused. Especially to your interpretation to this song 😉.

There actually is one from him together with Helfgot (they're actually very close friends)

Awesome review. I was impressed with your musical sensitivity. From Simcha Hochman, Torah Scholar: HH btw he isn't wrong for thinking the high priest - shown just from behind, is a woman, because the garment worn - the Aifoad, actually resembles a woman's apron - according to Rashi.... NNNNM

Correct, Tanya was my personal fitness trainer…. Wow good times

Hey!! We’re waiting for more!!!

Zanvil Weinberger. He has the best voice dynamics in the orthodox jewish community at this time. Great range with authority

you should react to avraham freid's "bring the house down" will edit with link at some point. very different genre. also "the lady tanya" is actually the cohen gadol (high preist) and the building he's standing in front of is the beis hamikdosh (temple). tanya is an aremaic word meaning we were taught, (or something along those lines)

'Tanya' means: It was taught (in an ancient Mishnaic text). So the name of the song is just saying: that all the words of this song has been stated as an ancient tradition. It doesn't really have anything to do with the song itself.

Check out journeys or a cover of the man from vilna. It’s in English

the 'woman' in the video might the Kohen Gadol - the high priest?

It says his name on top and then the lyrics to the song

Great vid per usual! Would love you to react to "aderabe by Abraham Fried and Ohad" it's a beautiful song I'm sure you would enjoy :)

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Lol this isn't about a woman named Tanya. The word "tanya" is Aramaic for "it is taught", usually introducing a teaching outside of the Mishnah from the Mishnaic era in the Talmud. The lyrics are from Aramaic translated into Yiddish, the story of High Priest Rabbi Ishmael the son of Elisha. The picture is not a woman, but High Priest in the Temple.

The Song has a nice story behind it. Pretty powerfull.

❤❤❤ avraham freid he is the best singer in the...❤

I've come back 1 year later! ❤❤

Levi robin is amazing. You got to do it

Check out. aleh katan sheli by avraham fried

I’d recommend: Shlomi Shabat Aba Benny Friedman Batuach Ani Avraham Fried Aishes Chayil 8th Day Yalili was not a good pick imho, they have better songs. Piamenta 😅 MBD anything from his English collection Harel Moyal Kadosh or almost anything from his self named album 🔥 You have such a wide range to choose from. Gad Elbaz in his older music was more Israeli if I can call it that, but he has the versatility of Disney to Disco. (Chelek mimeni is beautiful) Chaim Israel (Yisrael) is a powerhouse. All the pop stars in israel these days Omer Adam, Moshe Peretz, Itay Levi, Dudu Ahron. You have a ton of female stars as well. Enjoy :)

For the religious Jews here Tanya is a name as well, so it's not so surprising.

It’s a very deep passage of G-D asking the high priest for a blessing

waiting for your next video

Some of his fast happy songs that are amazing and u shd Rafae out are: the Torah and the nations, and chazak

Check out the songs "we got the music" from Abie Rotenberg the old one. And check out the "we got the music from journey's five by Abie Rotenberg. If someone can let me know which journeys the first one is from that be great.

My recomm. is Zusha - Moshiach. Zusha music is an experience different than anything you reacted upon hitherto. It's a spiritual trip, unique and peculiar. Zusha comes from a secular background but figured out an original symbiosis between the two worlds and that's expressed in his music.

The “lady” is the high priest in the holy temple performing religious service

Checkout Mordechai ben David Ohel 1998 concert the song "Someday"

The word "Tanya" means "it was taught in the Talmud, that..."

not a lady - its the high priest of that time he's singing about. mentioned by name in the song rabi Ishmael. and the building is the temple. he's singing a text from the talmud, a story as you said.

Love it ! You're amazing ! You shld react to shmueli Unger He's awesome

Tanya actually means "we learnt"

Tanya is a word in Aramaic, means "we learned about..." definitely not a song about a lady! 🤣

and welcome to the religious crowd 😂 we tend to be sightly more tame although it does depend on the setting

You should also check his happier songs - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LvSJ_XbMWy0.html - Live hits medley (2007) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aS-4U5GgdjM.html - OhToToh(2020) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h4XdsTC-o-s.html - Hakhel Et Ha'am (2022, theme song of the "Tzama'a" project) enjoy :)

Ok there is no woman. It is the high priest and the building is the temple. The song is a passage from the talmun and a Tanya means learn. The story is about a time when the high priest came into the Holy of Holies. And G-d ask the high priest to bless him. That is the start or the intro. The second half which is more lively is the actual blessing he gives g-d. There is another version from Tzrulik Hershtik where he end with the next line which says we learn from here that the blessing of a simple person shouldn't be light in your eyes. That version is worth checking out as well. It is a bit more cantorial.

You would wanna check out Dedi

Hey, I'm loving your reactions!! So amazing to see someone giving Jewish music the attention it deserves. May I suggest Vehi Sheamda by Shwekey at Live Park, one of his biggest hits, it's super powerful And may I also suggest this special one, it's a family medley of many of the artists you've already reacted to, (fun fact: Benny Friedman, 8th Day and more are Avraham Freid's nephews! :)) Below is the performance 👇 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZ3MZMwl0B8.html

Video num 7 asking for a video on lubavitcher niggunim with the Rebbe