English Words & Music by Beth A. Schafer © 1999
Translation: Sukkah of peace.
Lyrics:
A day ago we broke free of the chains of slavery
A day ago we left our past behind
The road ahead is long but our faith will remain strong
As the promised land awaits our family
Chorus
I see the stars shining in my sukkah
As I lay out here tonight in the desert on my own
I see the starts shining in my sukkah
And I know that God is with me and I know I’m not alone
Today we make our homes in many places, many lands
We’re settled and we’ve built up rich new lives
But houses rise and fall and a wall is just a wall
If it crumbles our spirit still survives
Chorus
Sukkat shalem, sukkat shalom
This temporary dwelling is tonight my peaceful home
Sukkat shalom, sukkat shalem
I can hear the breeze blow gently by, whispering God’s name
Chorus
Tonight my God is with me, in my Sukkah, that’s my home
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