Note from the Songwriter:
See the flickering candles, taste the sweet wine, smell the warm challah, hear the sound of beautiful singing… All of our senses are engaged around the Shabbos table. Perhaps we are transported to our past, reminded of the Shabbatot we spent with family as children. Or, we are strongly connected to those around us in the present, sharing in this moment together. We can even be linked to all those celebrating Shabbat around the world, right at the moment the sun goes down: in the past, the present, and the future. While the food and people may be different, the blessings are the same, and they are powerful. What’s around your Shabbos table? How do you celebrate with friends and family?
Lyrics:
Around the Shabbos table
with friends and family
around the Shabbos table
come celebrate with me
First we bless the candles
to welcome Shabbos light
there’s one for every one of us
to last throughout the night
Yai nai nai!
Around the Shabbos table...
Next we say the Kiddish
we lift our glasses up
to make these hours holy
with sweetness in our cup
Yai nai nai!
Around the Shabbos table...
Lastly we uncover
two challot of gold
reminds us of the manna
and Temple days of old
Yai nai nai!
Around the Shabbos table...
Nerot Kiddush and Motzei
our special blessings three
and now that we have done them,
sing this nigun with me!
Yai nai nai...