Kol Nidre sung by Perry Como

[jakesprake]

Kol Nidre - The price you have to pay.  To satisfy your Zionist masters! I've lost complete respect for this man whose arse-licking people who consider him and every gentile as sub human.There had to be a reason why he had a successful career.

[2havago]

@jakesprake

And you? Are the words you utter to be respected?

This is a beautiful Jewish prayer sung in peace by a very respectful person!

But yours are words of hate, and contempt, at a time when we all should be at peace and offering goodwill to all mankind.

Which is the better price to pay: love for your fellow man, or hate for your fellow man?

[neilmaxman]

the reason for this man's success is and was nothing to do with religious beliefs .........instead it was just down to a word .........talent

[frankbateau1]

@jakesprake Just so you know, there were never any scandals or negative reports about Mr. Como. He was a consummate professional. A real artist. His voice and the way he choose to share it gave him success. Additionally, he was a devout Christian, and inspite of his fame, remained humble to the end. If he were alive today all this H8 in general, and at him in particular would have deeply hurt him.

Mr.Como was not political, and Zionism would have been an unknown to him. Todah.

[frankbateau1]

There was a beautiful time here in the United States when we all respected the sanctity of our common religions. We lived in peace and respect regardless of doctrinal differences. For the very most part. This was especially expressed around Christmas and Hannukah, but not only then. It is not the same today, There is so much polarization. Christian and Islamic extremists as well as a growing anti-spiritual mood has disolved this miraculous glue that held us together, hence we are divided.

[2havago]

@frankbateau1

Unfortunately this is now, generally, a World wide depreciation. A sad indictment indeed, of present times.

[SimonCowellAI]

is he singing to Allah?

[2havago]

@SimonCowellAI

Yes, and also to YHVH and God, whose combined name is "Truth"

[MoronMantra]

@2havago

pretty sure a Yom Kippur Prayer has nothing to do w/ a false lunar god, besides maybe begging for forgiveness at the thought of mixing false gods w/ the living Creator like you just did.

go ahead, ask Moses what Ha Shem thinks of this kind of mixing. its written in black and white and is easy to find.

lets pray the High Priest makes it out of the H.O.H. today despite this affront to Truth (singular, not mixed).

[2havago]

@MoronMantra

"Truth" is God in any language.

[sdrsatellite]

@SimonCowellAI dumb comment - pointless and ignorant.

[Menechem]

@SimonCowellAI JEWISH YOM KIPPUR PRAYER, NOT MUSLIM. LEARN TO READ!

[MoronMantra]

@Menechem

im w/ you. the ignorance is staggering. give it 15 more years and people will think the false prophet and Islam came before Moses and the instruction.

[mirawayne]

@SimonCowellAI who is Alah?

[ruttieb]

Thank you so much for this truly moving performance by legendary Perry Como ((: His voice and Kol Nidrei go beautifully together (: (: (:

A nice tribute to Jewish traditional heritage (:

[2havago]

@ruttieb

'Tis indeed my pleasure! Thank YOU.

[MissRebbeca]

The most touching beautiful kol nidrei. Thank you Perry como for giving this inspiring redition to the Jewish people. Rest in Peace.

[mamaluvsherbabes]

I loved Perry Como as a kid and was so sad at his passing...but am positive he is in heaven as he was such a devoted Christian. What a beautiful job he does on this song...sings right from his heart. He obviously realized the connection to our Jewish roots as Christians. Such a powerful and beautiful voice! He is no doubt using it to sing praises to the Lord in Heaven...imagine that, a one-on-one personal concert from Perry Como...& to have Christ as one's audience....WOW!

[34caminante]

Besides having a clean look as a honest person, he enjoyed a wonderful voice and feelings to be able to sing such a moving song.

[34caminante]

Is the best version of Kol Nidre ever, congratulations of the grace and taste.

[2havago]

@34caminante

Truly appreciated! Thank you.

[34caminante]

May he rest in peace, after singing in such a wonderful way he deserves heaven bi matter of his religion.



[strokex1]

He was Jewish? If this is so, i certainly and most people never knew.

[brunon44]

Thank you so much!! Perry Como was an entertainer who kept his personal integrity. No carousing and multiple divorces, setting bad examples for impressionable immature people. Watched him for so many years and formed the opinion that he was a sincere and most pleasant human being.

[2havago]

@brunon44

Agreed!

[michaelcypriano]

proud of being Jewish!!!!



[joeasmythe]

Yiddlach and goyim alike will appreciate the warmth Perry brings to this sacred hymn

[jpccats]

This has been a favorite of mine since my teens and my father had his LP album.

[MrPinsh]

I never knew he recorded this. Exellent!

[72Yonatan]

Beautiful and operatic effort. He does great service of the heart here and we benefit from hearing his prayer.

[2havago]

@72Yonatan

Amen!

[mannylitt]

My family comes from a Hassidic background in turn of the 29th century Poland. One Rosh Hashonah/Yom Kippur we were together for a family gathering, and were watching TV. Perry Como sang Kol Nidre, and the whole family was silent- they all thought it was excellent..a memory of the past

moishe mendl mannylitwak

[neilnsue]

I never considered when I first heard this beautiful hymn that there would be so much controversy about it-I do understand the importance of this hymn to the Jewish people because I have my hymns and prayers, too. I so appreciate the beauty of it.

[Rockape593]

Neil Diamond sang this in the Jazz Singer, I Think

[2havago]

@Rockape593

He did indeed, as did Danny Thomas in the 1953 version.

[zaapa311]

@Rockape593

yes he did

in a diifrent way.

Yair Mottes

Israel

P.s

You can find it on youtube

Neil Diamond - Kol Nidre

[Michaelbos]

Listen to the music, take your beefing to the corners.

[sdorr]

What, Christians don't have enough music of their own to discus????

I think the discussion should be more about this music's prayer, and less

about that poet-prophet, who after a few thousand years, has still NOT entered

the Jewish Canon: Tanakh. I believe that Yeshua is the basis of ANOTHER

Abrahamic religious tradition, Christianity, and belongs there rather than in

Kol Nidre discussions.

[2havago]

@sdorr

What truly saddens me is the prejudice, that is generated from all peoples.

Mahatma Gandhi put it all in perspective (IMVHO) when he was asked "But you are a Hindhu, are you not?" His reply "Yes I am! But I am also a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim and a Buddhist"

BTW. Yeshua did not teach Christianity. His words are for us all. If we would but listen...

[Davidcj1000]

Not a problem. Our job, as believers in Yashua, is to share the good news and help others to discern the truth. It would behoove us to watch to whom we pray. There is only one True God,Yahweh, and he had a Son called the Christ Yashua (Jesus). Study to show yourself approved to rightly divide the Word of Yahweh. No other god sent his son to redeem mankind. What a Supreme God!

[2havago]

@Davidcj1000

I am pleased that it is not a problem for you. Thank you.

May I then ask you, in the name of Christ, if you agree that you and I are not superior (or intelligent) enough to judge and to criticise how Jewish people should pray during their holy time of Yom Kippur ?

[davidkesslerauthor]

@Davidcj1000 I'm not sure why sending his son to get tortured would redeem mankind. Why would a just God want to inflict suffering on the innocent for the crimes of the guilty? If a human judge did that we couldn't consider them to be decent or kind. if God is minded to forgive, why not just do so? If there is a price for forgiveness why should it be the suffering of Jesus of the acceptance of his sacrifice by sinners. For the former the price is too high, for the latter it;s too low.

[breeeegs]

Excuse me, as important as your beliefs are to you, there is no need for you to impose them on other people. I am not going to pressure you to stop believing in Jesus, because I feel he was a false prophet who brought nothing but pain and misery to the Jewish people. I am not going to visit videos on this website that feature your holiest prayers and proselytize to you about my faith. So please, PLEASE have some respect and consideration before you post your comments

[2havago]

@breeeegs

May I, with the deepest and utmost respect, humbly remind you that by naming the teacher Yeshua as false; you could also be naming the one who sent him as false.

[breeeegs]

May I remind you, with the deepest and utmost respect, that Jesus was only a man, and nothing more? Jesus was not G-d. He will never be G-d. He was not sent by G-d. I am a Jew. I believe very strongly in G-d. I do not believe in Jesus, I do not follow his "teachings", and I am never, ever going to in any way, shape, or form. If you believe in Christianity, that's perfectly fine, but you should be content with your beliefs instead of trying to force THEM ON OTHER PEOPLE

[2havago]

@breeeegs

The words are yours. In the name of the teacher and the one who sent him, I have said what I have said.

[breeeegs]

Okay, fantastic. That's very deep. I'm literally floored by the incredible breadth and scope of your wisdom. I shouldn't have to remind you again that I'm Jewish. I don't care about your beliefs. I came here to listen to Perry Como sing a song from my religion. I'm sure there are plenty of people who are interested in your religious views, so why don't you go bother them instead

[2havago]

@breeeegs

Mohandas "Mahatma" (Great Soul) Gandhi once said:

"I may be despicable but when Truth speaks through me, I am Invincible"

[breeeegs]

Okay, that sounds a little vague when taken out of context. When it comes to religion everyone's conception of the truth is different. Maybe there is truth in all religions, I don't know. But its not your, or anyone else's place to ensure that everyone has to embrace the same viewpoint

[2havago]

@breeeegs

There is only one Truth.

You and I, and everyone, are all children of that same Truth.

[Davidcj1000]

I can only discern through the Bible. Jesus (Yashua) said that he is "the , the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by Him." Yashua is the only one who could die for the sins of another man, because He was God with us (Emanuel). I make no apology for what Yashua did or said. I am not judging you. The Father is the final Judge. I just discern truth from the Bible. My prayer is the you will find the truth through Yashua (Jesus).

[2havago]

@Davidcj1000

Then you must please forgive my strong words ... for like most (peace loving) Jews, Muslims and Christians, I too believe there is only one Judge, whose real name is Truth. Yeshua: my teacher.

Thus, I passionately believe it is not for me to judge or to tell others how they should pray.

Yeshua has already said (to those of us who would but listen):

"First remove the plank from your own eye, then will you see clearly how to remove the speck of dust from your neighbour's eye"

[2havago]

@2havago

David, I meant to write "Yeshua, Son of Truth: my teacher" not just "Yeshua: my teacher" (I was running out of text allowance)

[Davidcj1000]

Agree about Yahshua's words. However, you did npt answer my questions. All you did was sort of yell at me. I just wanted you to read for intellgence sake, but apparently you will not. No one made me judge, I just discern for the truth!

Yahwey bless you.

[2havago]

@Davidcj1000

Yet still you judge me, as well as Jewish people too? ... But in answer to your questions (and I claim no intelligence): "Truth" can only be discerned when we examine our own motives. Not that of others.

[Davidcj1000]

Yes, I have read that, but Jesus was saying that to the Pharisees who twisted Moses' law. I believe yo have never read the words of the Kol Nidre. Have you ever read: what comes (speaks) out of a man, so is he? Jesus spoke that, also . Have you ever read the Talmud? I have. Jesus is the only One who provided a way back to Yahweh (God). He was the perfect passover lamb. He was the one foretold by Isaiah the prophet.

[asajol]

@Davidcj1000

Is prejudice blinding you to truth and correct interpretation? Who made you judge? Yeshua's words are for all of us. (if we would but listen) ... Have you not learned from which you quote: "What comes out of a man, so is he" ? ... It is clear, from Christ, that you and I should be judges of ourselves only. Not of others!

[Davidcj1000]

Suppose I make you a vow (promise). You would expect me to keep it. Correct? By chanting the Kol Nidre, I have just done away with that vow, and I owe yo nothing. Doyou know the words to the Kol Nidre? You should read them. Your eyes might just be opened. If I made a promise to you once, and resolved myself from keeping it, would you ever trust me again? (Selah)

[2havago]

@Davidcj1000

Have you not read the text: "Judge not, lest ye be judged" ?

[gorbash37]

Have listen to other singers and i say Perry is the best voice to listen to. smooth, velvety, passionate. i read here he is not jewish. is johnny mathis jewish?

can anyone please post the english words of the song?

[gorbash37]

Have listen to other singers and i say Perry is the best voice to listen to. smooth, velvety, passionate. i read here he is not jewish. is johnny mathis jewish?

can anyone please pos the english words of the song?

[gorbash37]

Have listen to other singers and i say Perry is the best voice to listen to. smooth, velvety, passionate. i read here he is not jewish. is johnny mathis jewish?

[TheHarveyg1]

I don't think anybody has ever done it better than Perry!! God Bless this wonderful Italian boychik!!!!!!!

[trainerstone]

WOW- didn't know this existed. Getting ready for services. Am in the Philippines, 12 hours ahead of East Coast US. Thanks for this hidden gem!

[SixelaElocin]

This is truly one of the most beautiful Kol Nidre I have heard. Thanks for posting it! And to us all on this day of Atonement, may we all indeed have At-One-Ment with our Father...

[avismccoy]

While I didn't go to services in shul tonight, this really helped.

L'shana tova! AMC

[natalierosen]

Gorgeous. I cry every time...SO beautiful, just goes to my very soul. I think about the six million, I think about my parents, I think about all those gone from my life and I hope this day for the world to find the all too illusive peace for Yom Kippur reminds us of the fragility of life and the strength of the human spirit to always strive to do better. To my Christian and Muslim friends I say Shalom always Shalom!

[SuperGarden18]

@natalierosen , Shalom Natalie, It seems we both posted our comment on you Tube yesterday, .I live in Canada..

Yes , I too,shed a few tears during the singing of Perry Como's Kol Nidre..

Thinking of my parents and my Dad in particular .. Is Perry Como still alive ??

I hope he knows how we ALL still love and appreciate his beautiful music !!

I hope someone tells him, How we Value the hard work it must of been for him to learn the Kol Nidre prayer..It has endured for OVER 50 yrs. Thanks Perry

[leebarnett158]

@SuperGarden18

Perry Como died in 2001, he was 88 Years old.

[SuperGarden18]

@leebarnett158 Thank You Lee for your comments.. Sun. Sept 19th , 2010.

Its nice to know that someone reads the comments I write..

we all still Love Perry Como..

May he rest in peace..

His musical genius brought joy to thousands of people while he was alive and his voice and music continue to be enjoyed long after his passing..

Thanks again Lee..

Have a great day..

Cheers, Miriam

[SuperGarden18]

I love this version of Kol Nidre sung by Perry Como..

My Dad, of blessed Memory , bought this album back in the 1960's when I lived at home.. My father was very impressed with how beautifully this Non Jew learned to pronounce every Hebrew word to this prayer and How beautifully, with great heart Perry Como , sang it .. Nobody yet , in my humble opinion, has sung this prayer better than Perry Como..Thank you for putting this on You tube..

Shana Tova to all.. Cheers, Miriam

[ebonywahine]

Music crosses boundaries our tiny hearts refuse to... Peace to all on this Holy Day

[Dee530]

Wonderful, beyond words... this gives me the chills... this certainly proves- "WE ARE

ALL GOD'S CHILDREN"~ On this Holiest of Day's... the Eve of Yom Kippur, I must

say - I am so Proud to Be of My Faith... Jewish!!! Thanks for Posting, Marcie B. xxx

[2havago]

@Dee530

Mon pleasure! ... :p

[sara35ish]

amazing!

[QueenieHelenie]

I stumbled over this video totally by accident looking for other things. I am in a state of awe. Perry Como has sung our sacred Kol Nidre Prayer with such respect and elegance that I am almost moved to tears. Our Cantor should only do it justice. A true talent and mensch.

[Hatorah]

@QueenieHelenie : Perry Como may not have known it... but this Italian/Spanish surnames happens to be very Jewish indeed. Remember, there are a lot of Lost Tribes...and Como in French Canada (Acadians or Cajuns in Louisianna) became Comeau. Very Jewish. Look it up on Yad Vashem.org

[2havago]

@Hatorah

Aren't all people, the world over, created in the image of Truth: Even though some of us may sometimes lose our way?

[Hatorah]

@2havago : Depends whom you consider "Truth"; just read your channel and don't quite agree fully with what you may consider truth, but to each his own. Only One Person called Himself Truth, and that was the Holy Jewish Man who walked the Earth 2000 years ago ~ and that is final with me. :o)

BTW, what does all this have to do with Perry Como anyway?

[twindeermother]

@Hatorah

Beloved Hatorah,

Kol Nidre sung by Perry Como was added to this post. houseofthebeloved.blogspot.com­/2010/09/joyful-for-celebratio­n-of-liberation.html. Your question "What does this have to do with Perry Como?" Koi Nidre is sung to know how to walk the heavenly path. This is the purpose of the Jewish Nation, to prepare others to receive this heavenly path, now in evolutionary terms, about ready to descend to earth. This is the shift of consciousness all over the world. servant wbcw

[2havago]

@Hatorah

I consider "Truth" and "God" to be one and the same. Christ is the teacher of Truth. Does he not call himself the Son: not the Father?

[Davidcj1000]

@Hatorah This is a prayer that is a disgrace. It nulifies any agreement a jew has made during the year. How can any people be trusted who chant this prayer?

[Hatorah]

@Davidcj1000 : Eh, it nullifies broken promises, broken vows. We all need to look into our own souls for cleansing and that, not just once a year, but daily?

[breeeegs]

Your understanding of Kol Nidre and the Yom Kippur sevice is grossly oversimplified. This prayer does not annul any vows that we have made during the year: it is part of the process of confessing our sins, and requesting G-d's forgiveness, to ensure that we are judged favorably and granted peac and happiness for the coming year. It is not an excuse to shirk responsiblity for one's sins, but to acknowledge them and repent. You confess your transgessions to a human being: we confess them to G-D

[twindeermother]

@2havago

Beloved 2havago, We are perfect each and everyone. Faith and prayer gets us home! your devoted servant, whitebuffalocalfwoman houseofthebeloved.blogspot.com

[2havago]

@twindeermother

I ask you; please do not consider me perfect. Only one alone is perfect.

[twindeermother]

@2havago

Beloved 2havago

Because you do not consider you are the perfection of God (G-d, G_ah_d) does not mean God the Oneness doesn't consider this. We know you are perfect. This is the shift into heaven. Yom Kippur was to remember and realize your greatness. Through forgiveness comes great joy and liberation!

One alone, is a universe, called Oneness. Perfection lies in the kingdom of God. You are a piece of this Oneness. We are the image of God. You alone is this universe.

Servant, Wbcw

[2havago]

@twindeermother

Before I knew my own self, I perhaps may have thought myself "perfect" or "great", but because I really do now know myself, I have a better understanding of Truth; and thus Perfect or Great, I am not!

Christ is my teacher and have learned (at the very least) that 'we are what we utter'

[Davidcj1000]

@twindeermother This is a prayer that nulifies any vow, promise, or agreement that a jew has made within the past year to anyone or any governemnt. How can a people that chant this prayer be trusted?

[QueenieHelenie]

@Hatorah : Oh My! never thought of this. My own surname is an anglicized version of a French-Alsatian name (Trappeur). While many Germans think I am Germanic, I am not. Just Scot's Irish, English and French; with a mix of Latvian, Welsh and English. And, yes, Jewish through and through. Ya never know though, and I would be proud to claim Perry too.

[MarcieLuvzMusic]

What a Joy to hear the Beloved crooner that my Parents' and family members loved

so well, now singing this Kol Nidre Prayer, so Sacred... what a Splendid Version.

Wonderful beyond words... may he Rest in Peace, a Beautiful rendition, so glad I

found it... so glad you Posted, I thank YOU...GBY-- Marcie B.

[2havago]

@MarcieLuvzMusic

Really my pleasure ... Yours are such nice words ... Thank YOU!

[salutemyshortsnow]

I don't understand why people have to arbitrarily argue on this video. Enjoy it, don't enjoy it, whatever--but don't put others down by starting futile fights! It's just Youtube, so calm down.

[MitzvaMobile]

The oldies are always better,

[spicole]

Perry was an incredible man.

[BassamMinFalasteen]

So now as a Jew, do I have struggle hard to keep my promises to my friends or not??? I mean I was absolved in the Yom Kippur

[2havago]

@BassamMinFalasteen

It is a Jew who said this:

"Always treat others as you would wish them to treat you"

("Love thy neighbour as thyself")

[TalBiene]

@BassamMinFalasteen

If you look closely at the text, you'll see that we are absolved from vows to God, not to people. Before Yom Kippur we are asked to ask our fellow people to forgive us. On Yom Kippur we ask that of God alone.

[neilnsue]

I am not Jewish, and never knew of this hymn until I heard Perry Como's rendition-and I was so impressed (this is a poor way to describe my feeling!). I have listened to other singers, but of course, Perry Como is my all time favorite.

[gerard1875]

@neilnsue I like Perry Como but think that Al Jolson is a better version of KN.

BIg G

[reginaDexant]

Perry Como was my mom's fantasy perfect man. He was cute and his voice is heavenly.

[Michaelbos]

Perry can sing the big notes when needed. And in this beautiful jewish hymn, he does just that.

[TeeJayMarsh]

Divisions - technicalities. There is ONE God. And God is ONE. This is a very pretty song.

[lionreb]

great!

[ajmannn]

Terrific!

[paulostroff99]

Very beautifully sung!

[MonkeesLuv62]

This is so beautiful and made even more so by the fact that Perry Como was not Jewish. As A Jew I only hope and pray that one day there will be Peace, Brotherhood understanding, and reconciliation between all people.

[2havago]

Amen.

[BytomGirl]

@MonkeesLuv62 All I can say is AMEN to that!

[Hraefncin]

@MonkeesLuv62 Amen! Let it be so.

[askabigail]

I also loved the pictures of the synagogues and recognized three out of the four.

The first synagogue is Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

The second ons id the Dohany Templom in Budapest and the tree made of steel there is in the courtyard: it is a memorial to those who perished in the holocaust.

The fourth looks like it might be in Israel.

Does anyone recognize it?

[netsurfer10024]

As a kid i remember my family watching it, my father was greatly taken by seeing, for the first time), anybody singing such a touching and religious prayer on tV.He had tears in his eyes while saying it.

[eddied111]

Extraodinary

[Bettyboop888]

Very lovely, but for me the best is the Johnny Mathis version

[spiritfingers1]

What a beautiful version of Kol Nidre but he missed out

Bechulhon Icharatna vehon, Kulhon yehon sharan

[gerard1875]

Is that not being a little bit harsh. Would you rather have Al Jolson sing this lovely song

G

[2havago]

Yes! ... To both points! ... :))

[vassephardi]

I thought Perry Como was an Italian Catholic?

Anyway, this is a good video. Thanks.

[2havago]

My pleasure and thank you too! ... Mahatma Gandhi was once asked rather pointedly "But you are a Hindu are you not?" his reply "Yes I am! ... I am also Christian, Jew, Muslim and Buddhist" ... It seems such a shame and a great loss that there are these ever widening divisions among the rest of us ... :))

[vassephardi]

Exactly. It's about compartmentalization as most want things and people to fall neatly into a box and be properly labeled. I remember something about Mahatma Gandhi always carried with him a bible, a qoran, and the vedas. Thanks again.

[reginaDexant]

@2havago You can call yourself anything you want, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, Catholic Hindi, but the reality you are just a sinner destined for hell, until God Calls you by His Holy Spirit (Ruach Elohim) to the Cross (blood sacrifice) of the perfect, acceptable Lamb Christ Jesus our LORD. Then and only then, can you be reconciled with the Father. He is Risen, therefore we live.

[2havago]

@reginaDexant

The words are yours. I do not judge your words. Please do not judge mine. Christ is my teacher, Truth my judge. Tend to your own sins and I will tend mine.

[NativeNewYorkGuy]

@reginaDexant So wait a minute ONLY Christians are going to heaven EVERYONE else is damned to hell? Is that what you are saying?

Your ''god" is a very fucked up god, he creates flawed people who will burn in hell unless they convert to a particular religion?

[tranurse]

@vassephardi yeah, but it's the same god.

[vassephardi]

@tranurse It cannot be "the same god" since we don't pray to triangles nor to men. We aren't into human sacrifice nor shrugging off ones personal responsibilities and letting someone else "atone for our sins". We don't practice religious cannibalism either as that stuff like "this is my flesh and my blood" and they eat the bread like eating a man and drink the wine as if drinking his blood. That's cannibalism and vampirism even though it's "symbolic". Sorry to all you cannibals aka christians.

[tranurse]

@vassephardi well, then why did abraham take isaac up that mountain?????? and you don't shrug off what you are supposed to do. you are still accountable for your actions, even with jesus. and we aren't cannibals either. i don't think i'm actually eating anyone, i think it is a symbol. now, i do realize that some people actually think it is flesh and blood. transtansubstination--- big fancy word. but we do believe in the same god, even if we worship him differently.

[vassephardi]

@tranurse Of course it's a symbol. A symbol of cannibalism. Only pagan religions endorse eating someone to get his "powers". And Abraham didn't sacrifice his son as G-d pointed out that that was what the followers of Moloch did. And when Isaac was weened Abraham threw a feast but didn't give to the poor. So Satan accused him before G-d and demanded his son as payment. G-d said ok to Satan. But then sent an angel to save Abrahams son. Nothing to do with christianity. Jesus wasn't even a prophet.

[tranurse]

@vassephardi no god sent abraham to sacrifice his son, as a test to see how much abraham trusted him. when he got there, he put isaac on the pile, and then noticed a ram with his horns caught in a bush. and then he sacrificed the ram instead. and what about the people who sold birds, sheep etc at the temple in jerusalem, so that people could make offerings-animal sacrifices to god????

[vassephardi]

@tranurse Satan was the one who told G-d that he wanted Isaac as a sacrifice so G-d said ok. See? That's another problem with christianity. Yous steal our history but don't have the full story. Yous don't know midrashim, nor anything else. Yous go by a fat, English guy named King James and so yous think you know something. But really, yous know nothing. Sorry.

[tranurse]

@vassephardi actually, i don't go by king james, sorry. and like i said, i freely admit to not being a perfect christian. and last time i checked, christianity was an offshoot of judaism. and yes we probably got some stuff wrong, but that doesnt mean we're wrong totally.

[vassephardi]

@tranurse Hello. Okay, I actually have some respect for you since you haven't cursed at me nor insulted me straight-out. But vchristianity is t9o some extent an off-shoot of Judaism but mixed with paganism as well. So it's no longer kosher. The biblical messaiah is not half-ma/half-god as christians believe. He's only a regular man knowledged and from the blood-line of King David. Now Jesus was born of a "virgin" so he didn't come from David since his mom was a Levite woman. Plus more info.

[tranurse]

@vassephardi oh yeah, the early christian leaders did absorb some pagan beliefs in order to win converts. plus, i have a lot of issues with the role of women in the church too. i freely admit that when men/people get ahold of things we tend to screw them up. take care.

[salutemyshortsnow]

@vassephardi Not all Christians follow the KJV. I can read and speak Aramaic, and find that I get more from that version than any English version. Though I was raised Christian and admire and love the faith, I'm not religious. Still, I have a profound respect for all religions, especially Judaism, and encourage all to have a similar mindset in order to create and sustain a more vibrant, peaceful world. Please don't put others down, even if they put you down first; rather, "turn the other cheek."

[vassephardi]

@salutemyshortsnow Interesting comment.

[2havago]

@salutemyshortsnow

As did:

Nelson Mandela,

Martin Luther-King Jr.,

Mahatma Gandhi

and Jesus of Nazareth,

All to powerful effect.

If we would all but listen, observe and learn...

[ljackso]

@2havago: I can see you have a wonderful heart. I respect that. I pray that you will come to the loving knowledge of faith in Yeshua. I hope to see you in Heaven some day. May HaShem bless you and keep you.

[2havago]

@ljackso

I am indeed blessed. Peace be to you. Thank you for your very warm and re-assuring comments.

[tranurse]

@vassephardi it's not cannibalism, it is a symbol of being one with god. ummm, i'm sorry, but read isaiah, and jesus was prophesized. i'm not a jew obviously, and not a particularly good christian, no matter how hard i try. i just don't see why we have to fight and kill each other, over how we choose to worship god.

[vassephardi]

@tranurse yes, being one with a pagan god. Isaiah prophesied over the meshiac, not Jesus. And Jesus wasn't even a prophet since the time of the prophets ended 350 years BEFORE he was even born. I'm afraid of christians and their cannibalism but we Jews ARE STILL HERE and we aren't budging from the side of G-d and the EVERLASTING COVENANT. Christians and Muslims have to kill us so that their religions can seem plausable. But we won't stand for more pogroms. Sorry.

[foxdammit]

Oy vey. I'm still searching for the Bing Crosby and Art Linkletter versions.

[2havago]

It has been said "Time and Tide wait for no man" which is true for rich and poor alike ... But the Power that is Truth and Love is patient and waits for us all to catch up: If we would but try! ... :))

[jefam3]

But still, after all these years, this is still the most moving Kol Nidre I have ever heard. I remember our family's waiting for this annual treat every Saturday night before Yom Kippur.

[bigred997]

better than johnny mathiss version but still sounds like a goy trying to sing hebrew or me trying to sing italian.

[2havago]

I am sure there were no thoughts of prejudice in Mr Como's mind when he recorded this beautiful prayer.

[mkmkm52]

Excellent! Well done. My husband is singing it this year!

[2havago]

Thank you! ... I am pleased for him. Send him my very best wishes.

[mkmkm52]

I will, and thank YOU!

[bridgebud]

This is incredibly moving. Thanks for posting it.

[2havago]

My pleasure.

[haivoon]

Wonderful!!

[JaiSea1]

I heartily agree with coronetave. A wonderful melody.

[coronetave]

One of the greart pop singers in one of his greatest performances.