Avinu Malkeinu
Barbra Streisand · Higher Ground [1997]
Hear our prayer
We have sinned before Thee
Have compassion upon us and upon our children
Help us bring an end to pestilence, war, and famine
Cause all hate and oppression to vanish from the earth
Inscribe us for blessing in the Book Of Life
Let the new year be a good year for us
Avinu malkeinu sh'ma kolenu
Avinu malkeinu chatanu l'faneycha
Avinu malkeinu alkenu chamol aleynu
V'al olaleynu v'tapenu
Avinu malkeinu
Kaleh dever v'cherev v'raav mealeynu
Avinu malkeinu kalehchol tsar
Umastin mealeynu
Avinu malkeinu
Avinu malkeinu
Kotvenu b'sefer chayim tovim
Avinu malkeinu chadesh aleynu
Chadesh a leynu shanah tovah
Sh'ma kolenu
Sh'ma kolenu
Sh'ma kolenu
Avinu malkeinu
Avinu malkeinu
Chadesh a leynu
Shanah tovah
Avinu malkeinu
Sh'ma kolenu
Sh'ma kolenu
Sh'ma kolenu
Sh'ma kolenu.
Avinu Malkeinu
Barbra Streisand's rendition of 'Avinu Malkeinu' on the 1997 album Higher Ground reflects her deep engagement with Jewish liturgical music. The track serves as a poignant prayer, showcasing Streisand's signature emotive delivery within a spiritual context. Released during a period where she explored diverse musical landscapes, this recording highlights her ability to interpret traditional material with contemporary sensitivity. The song stands as a testament to her enduring connection to her heritage, offering listeners a moment of reflection through her powerful vocal performance. As part of a broader discography that spans decades, this piece reinforces her status as a versatile artist capable of bridging sacred traditions with popular appeal.