May the Lord protect and defend you. May He always shield you from shame. May you come to be in Israel a shining name. May you be like Ruth and like Esther. May you be deserving of praise. Strengthen them, Oh Lord, and keep them from the strangers' ways. May God bless you and grant you long lives. May the Lord fulfill our Sabbath prayer for you. May God make you good mothers and wives. May He send you husbands who will care for you. May the Lord protect and defend you. May the Lord preserve you from pain. Favor them, Oh Lord, with happiness and peace. Oh, hear our Sabbath prayer. Amen.
catlover12670 I think he still loves her. He’s just very disappointed in her. And he does go too far, imo, but shunning her. But when he sees her at the end, he wishes her well, even if it’s done quietly, and you can tell he still loves her very much.
@@musicaldooder20 You can tell he is torn between his love for her as he is reflecting on her being the " little bird.....everyone's favourite child" and his love for his faith after he finds out she married a member of the Russian Orthodox church.
@@catlover-fp5ig He still prompted Tzeitel to tell Chava for God to be with them. He can never forget his daughter but he is still devoted to his faith.
I wish I could get my Sons to understand the meaning of this statement. All their ancestors came to America with nothing, so they should appreciate all their blessings.
at 2:49. I did not think about this much when I was a kid but between Tzital and Motal I think Motal was the smartest one of the two. he knew the rule of the game (if you get my drift) he knew he had to prove to Tevia that he can financially support his daughter which is why he wanted to wait until he got his new sewing machine to ask Tevia for his daughter's hand. Tzital also had a point. I can see both sides of the argument. Tzital was afraid that if her father agreed on a husband for her before Motal asked her father for her hand it would be too late.
My maternal grandfather was a poor tailor. Sadly, he cheated on my grandmother, who was terminal with leukaemia. My mother and my aunt shunned him from the family as a result. Him and the rest of my grandparents suffered greatly through the Holocaust in concentration camps and rarely knew any happiness. Fortunately for the next generations, we've all benefited from the sacrifices they made to give us a chance for a good life away from Europe.
theclassicso Agreed, although a shame that many don't realize this film was composed by John Williams (in part) as well as arranging and adaptation, before he became a film score superstar. Undoubtedly one of his all-time best works.
+SGTBizarro A little bit misleading. Williams did in fact compose the underscoring for the film, but all the songs were written by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick.
@@degsbabe What an uneducated thing to say... Jesus was an apocalyptic Jew, he likely wanted to be King of Israel. Maybe try reading a study Bible… Jesus never actually said he was god, that's what others said about him after he died. Seriously, learn before you talk.
I realized today that is the amen at the end of the Ose Shalom closing paragraph after u take three steps backs in the Amidah, right before יהי רתזן מילףנח
Thanks ! as a man whose girlfriend has called him "husband" for 12 years in Mandarin Chinese. I will see her again in 7 days, after about 6 years. Girls who play with Matches - get burned - but not mine! (of course we are 52 and 62, lol -not like you young folks !)
Though not Jewish, I cannot help but pay homage to the beautiful prayer scene. It shows the sacred tradition of the Sabbath, its timeless call to gather around the table, light candles, pray, sing, and share a meal in a spirit of fellowship and worship. It shows the centrality of family to the Sabbath, just as the Sabbath sits at the centre of the Ten Commandments, with glory to God foremost and encompassing of all. As part of the prayers, the husband blesses his wife, the parents bless their children, and the family, together, bless the God of the Universe. It is so pure and lovely, as conveyed here, a sanctified, ancient observance given by God to His chosen people and preserved through time as no other.
@@maryfimielkowski220 Thank you, Mary. And to you the same blessing, that God watches over you with the care of a Shepherd and love of a heavenly Father as only He can give. Blessings!
I had friends who were half Catholic. It worked out really well, because the Catholic parents really got involved with the Jewish ceremonies and the Jewish parents did the same with Catholic ceremonies. Candles, singing, traditional foods, wine, a lot of fun Holidays, it’s a win win.
@@NuNugirl That's great, Nora. Jewish ceremonies are Biblical, and the Sabbath is of particular significance to both Jews and Christians. There is absolutely no reason at all why we can't enjoy them together in a spirit of mutual respect and worship for our Creator. God bless you!
I remember doing it with my Bubbie who passed away in 2021. Then my dad would take me and my bubbie out to dinner. I miss my Bubbie so much! I'm grateful for the happy memories I have of time with my Bubbie.
then may all the humanitarian spirit and thought be with you - you do actually have a spirit - but that's a level really narrow minds in Rome, or Jerusalem or Mecca - will take a long time to understand. And your human ears, give you a song that hits your heart - fantastic ! In this incarnation, at least ! xxx Many paths to Universal Truth - and many ways - Islam, Christian, Buddhist, and many more. Wiccan, if you like ! choose one, or choose a bit of one from many ! As long as, in one incarnation, at least - your soul learns something or teaches something, before the next life !
@@davidh9844 trusting you is not jewish ;) But although this number has many elements from lithurgical and jewish folklore music, as a whole the piece isn't jewish per se. Probably, just like the turkish march of Mozart was turkish enough for Vienna, but wouldn't be considered turkish in the Ottoman empire...
Grew up Christian in Montreal (plateau). I remember the shops shutting down every Friday. I think that’s why we did all our shopping on Thursdays. I was always moved by the meaning of the Sabbath.
Man was not made for the Sabbath, but the Sabbath for man. The Sabbath points to the Lord Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith and the eternal rest that is found ONLY in Him, by God's grace. Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 Rest in Christ, always.
This song is kind of my sleeper fave for the musical. The way it's staged (showing all the other families saying the same prayer over their meal) shows the best aspect of tradition--that it connects you to others, and to those who've gone before you.
I like the sense of hospitality; Tevye only just met this Perchik fellow a hour ago and of cause he's come for dinner and a bed for the night, and when Golde asks Motel if he wants to stay for dinner she answers her own question with "Of course you are!" before he can complete a single word. They'll share what little they have as a matter of course. Common decency isn't what it used to be.
I sense in this scene the quiet power of God moving in his people. The strength of His love for His people and how that is a model to be shared and lived by the family. The strength of a people is in how the children are raised and the respect taught and shown from husband and wife. God is the head of the husband he is the head of his wife and children. She is his crowning glory the treasure. The husband loves her and honors her and she him . Tears
This movie always makes me realize how much I appreciate Shabos. To have a day to just stop what your doing, stay home, and focus on family, spirituality, and your connection with G-d is truly special.
My favorite scene in the movie. Starting with the typical jabbering of a husband and wife, showing the humanity of Tevye and his wife, Golde. And, the timidity of a suitor of the oldest daughter in asking for her hand in marriage. Then, as the family quickly collects at the table, a lone oboe sets the tone of the gathering. The song, sung exclusively by the parents, is a beautiful expression of the mother and father for the children's good fortune, a meaningful and solemn blessing of the Sabbath tradition. As a father of daughters, one of whom is already married, my heart cannot contain my emotion when Tevye's sings, "May He send you husbands who will care for you." God, I pray that You will grant my daughters those kinds of husbands, there are so very few of these kind and nurturing men in our current day and time. And, finally, the climax slowing building in volume, showing the entire village celebrating together. This is more than mere sentimentality, it is cinematic depth of feeling matched by few.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful, I miss my father he spoke Yiddish and loved Israel, a boy from Brooklyn, a man, a father, a grandfather , “next year in Israel”
“May you be like Ruth and like Esther”.. Through an act of grace, and genetics, I truly believe that I married Esther! But to me, she will always be my Hadassah!!
I recently looked up the cast of this movie, because I was wondering what happened to most of them. I was saddened to learn that the actress who played Golde (Norma Crane) died just 2 years later (in 1973) of breast cancer. She was only 44. And the actor who played Mottel (Leonard Frey) died in 1988 of complications of AIDS. He was 49. Too young. May they rest in peace.
@@stay_at_home_astronaut I know a guy who acts in West End musicals in London who is a born again Christian with a wife and two kids. So you don't have to be gay to sing and dance. But back in those days HIV was almost exclusively a gay disease. Hence my question.
I love this movie! My mother took me when i was very young, I guess it stayed with me. Imagine I'm a Russian orthodox and very glad we don't have matchmakers any more., married 34 wonderful fantastic years and after all this time my hubby watches this with me!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Family Prayer Song .... Goes Deep, makes me Weep. Shabbat Shalom, people everywhere.... Shalom - Peace, Well Being, Wholeness and Completeness, Prosperity, Happiness, Favor, Protection , Strength, Freedom from pain. A good name.
Found the soundtrack on CD at a Salvation Army the other day. I love this movie, and this is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. I told my husband it was the best find ever!
I love the way the actresses who play Chava, Shprintze and Bielke look at Topol and Norma Crane. The wonder and reverence they show in this scene is so special.
Such a beautiful and haunting song. And I just love Golde - she's like a drill sargeant! Tevye is the head of the family but we know whose really in charge! ;)
Actually in Scripture the man is the head of the household who should take care of all the family. The mother/wife the companion who supports and nurtures the family. That’s why we only have one head. Today we see what happens when this arrangement is disregarded.
It’s perfect. The beauty of theirs voices is breathtaking. And the scenery is peaceful with the candles lighten and all their faces radiating with happiness. The prayer is in their hearts, bless them.
This makes you think about how parents (it seems to me) don't bless their children like this anymore. May God return the hearts of the parents to their children and the hearts of the children to their parents once again so that the generation of the righteous maybe secure once more in Jesus name.
Yes. But I did not mean the traditional blessing that Jews give. I was talking about the spirit of just blessing your children in general. I am of African descent and from a Christian family. Family members blessed us as I grew up and my dad still does that today.
Grace H My parents neither protected nor defended me. They gave me no blessings. We had no communal life dedicated to a binding power greater than ourselves. We are now mostly out of touch.
Dear Snuggles, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you are a Christian and if not, I hope that you will discover the power of Jesus to find rest for yourself and to be restored with your family. Here is a blessing from the Bible that I love: "May the Lord bless you and guard you. May the Lord make His face shed light upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up your face and give you peace." Bible, book of Numbers 6:23-27 I hope you will experience this :-)
Grace H Thank you very much Grace. Yes, I'm a Christian, but I started late in life, so the words are not ingrained. That's a beautiful verse and blessing, though.
My Mother was a Jewish Lady, I was adopted into a good Catholic family. Having done a lot of research, my people come from the Russian/ Polish border. Thank G.-d .they escaped.
I was in this play when I was in high school as Lazar Wolf the butcher. This play and movie has been one of the most meaningful expression of God's love in my life. I grew up and still am a lover of God, but not of religion.
I'm not of the Jewish faith. But once I was laid up after surgery and decided I was going to watch the movie. I was hoping to learn about their way of life. After watching, I found it to be an enlightenment. Not only did I enjoy the movie, I had a new respect for their ways and traditions.
The bottle dancers for the wedding was Devine. I love this movie forever. It personifies, tradition in transition, devotion to family and faith, and moral responsibility. Something we miss in this present environment.
As I write this, I see that there have been over 1 million views and over 600 comments. And I wish to add my own thanks for posting this most beautiful piece. As we are all captured by its beauty, I wonder how many listeners recognize that this enchanting melody is the same as the famous song from early in the show, "If I Were A Rich Man", but performed at about half time. The entire production is a work of genius, with universal themes transcending any single religion.
I pray God does keep everyone of you safe during these crazy times...This is just moving to see family so close. Americans we barely take time now to even talk to our children or spend time. We have become too busy wrapped up in frivolous matters.
Forgive me.....this coming from an imposing Gentile. This movie has such an important place in my heart. Irregardless of it's Jewish ties....it imposes reality upon my heart. Is it so different from us all? The common themes within and without seem to tug on all the heartstrings of all of us.We aren't really different at all, is what I believe. I'm Teyve, I can so relate......God bless you all, I feel this Fiddler on the Roof within me............Just another Gentile under God
no puedo evitar rendir homenaje a la hermosa escena de oración. Muestra la sagrada tradición del sábado, su llamado atemporal a reunirse alrededor de la mesa, encender velas, orar, cantar y compartir una comida en un espíritu de compañerismo y adoración. Muestra la centralidad de la familia en el día de reposo, así como el día de reposo se encuentra en el centro de los Diez Mandamientos, con la gloria de Dios ante todo y abarcando a todos. Como parte de las oraciones, el esposo bendice a su esposa, los padres bendicen a sus hijos y la familia, juntos, bendice al Dios del Universo. Es tan puro y hermoso, como se transmite aquí, una observancia antigua y santificada dada por Dios a su pueblo elegido y preservada a través del tiempo como ningún otro.
Absolutnie przepiękna modlitwa,znakomita scena... zresztą jak cała historia,film,musical.Niestety Chaim Topol odszedł od nas do Wieczności 2 tygodnie temu.Spoczywaj w pokoju MISTRZU. Obyś doznał Wiecznego Ukojenia. Dziękuje za cudowne niezapomniane rolę, twój piękny głos, śpiew. WIELKIE DZIĘKI za udostępnienie.. Pozdrawiam serdecznie from Poland 🇵🇱
"A Rabbi who praises himself has a congregation of one." Absolutely right.
So does that guy praise himself?
Perchik did.
Mazel Tov!
Talmudic!
As the Good Book says, "Whosoever exalts himself shall be humbled: and he that humbles himself shall be exalted."
Meet Golde, star of The Real Housewives of Anatevka.
LOL!!! I love it
Amein! Omayn! Shalom y’all! Amen! Awesome! May Norma Crain’s memory be for an eternal blessing!
Yup
Rotfl. Love it
Straight Otta Anatavia
May the Lord protect and defend you. May He always shield you from shame. May you come to be in Israel a shining name. May you be like Ruth and like Esther. May you be deserving of praise. Strengthen them, Oh Lord, and keep them from the strangers' ways. May God bless you and grant you long lives. May the Lord fulfill our Sabbath prayer for you. May God make you good mothers and wives. May He send you husbands who will care for you. May the Lord protect and defend you. May the Lord preserve you from pain. Favor them, Oh Lord, with happiness and peace. Oh, hear our Sabbath prayer. Amen.
Thank you.
Amen
Amen
Amen
Esteban Burguete no problem, i love that song!
Golde's sideeye at Perchik during the "stranger's ways" is priceless.
Well, Perchik is a Bolshevik. Such kind and tolerant people. What's there to be nervous about? 😂
This one beautiful movie. More relevant now than ever.
It should be relevant all the time.
I love how much Tevye loves all his daughters ^_^
That is, until one of them decides to marry someone who isn't Jewish . . .
catlover12670 I think he still loves her. He’s just very disappointed in her. And he does go too far, imo, but shunning her. But when he sees her at the end, he wishes her well, even if it’s done quietly, and you can tell he still loves her very much.
@@catlover-fp5ig i mean part of it is because he has to decide what is more important, his love for his daughter or the traditions of the religion?
@@musicaldooder20 You can tell he is torn between his love for her as he is reflecting on her being the " little bird.....everyone's favourite child" and his love for his faith after he finds out she married a member of the Russian Orthodox church.
@@catlover-fp5ig He still prompted Tzeitel to tell Chava for God to be with them. He can never forget his daughter but he is still devoted to his faith.
"A poor tailor is entitled to some happiness " i love that line
I wish I could get my Sons to understand the meaning of this statement. All their ancestors came to America with nothing, so they should appreciate all their blessings.
at 2:49. I did not think about this much when I was a kid but between Tzital and Motal I think Motal was the smartest one of the two. he knew the rule of the game (if you get my drift) he knew he had to prove to Tevia that he can financially support his daughter which is why he wanted to wait until he got his new sewing machine to ask Tevia for his daughter's hand. Tzital also had a point. I can see both sides of the argument. Tzital was afraid that if her father agreed on a husband for her before Motal asked her father for her hand it would be too late.
My maternal grandfather was a poor tailor. Sadly, he cheated on my grandmother, who was terminal with leukaemia. My mother and my aunt shunned him from the family as a result. Him and the rest of my grandparents suffered greatly through the Holocaust in concentration camps and rarely knew any happiness.
Fortunately for the next generations, we've all benefited from the sacrifices they made to give us a chance for a good life away from Europe.
This movie has some of the most beautiful music.
theclassicso Amen to that. :-)
theclassicso Agreed, although a shame that many don't realize this film was composed by John Williams (in part) as well as arranging and adaptation, before he became a film score superstar. Undoubtedly one of his all-time best works.
+SGTBizarro A little bit misleading. Williams did in fact compose the underscoring for the film, but all the songs were written by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick.
+theclassicso That is why this movie won the oscar for the music.
theclassicso I agree!
Every single shot in this film has meaning. One of the best examples of meaningful cinematography ever.
May God protect Israel and jews all over the wourld and give us peace
Assalaam alaykum
Terrible sin to the Son of god that Israel did.
I hope that this region will one day, hopefully soon know real lasting peace... Too much innocent blood already in the soil.
Amen
@@degsbabe What an uneducated thing to say... Jesus was an apocalyptic Jew, he likely wanted to be King of Israel. Maybe try reading a study Bible… Jesus never actually said he was god, that's what others said about him after he died. Seriously, learn before you talk.
Tevye's "amen" solo is chilling.
I ve been trying to understand which part of the shabbos davening he could actually say amen to of he is davening without a minyan
I realized today that is the amen at the end of the Ose Shalom closing paragraph after u take three steps backs in the Amidah, right before יהי רתזן מילףנח
When Motel looks up at Tzeitel when Tevye sings "May he send you husbands who will care for you." Gives me chills every time.
He's really sweet
Thanks ! as a man whose girlfriend has called him "husband" for 12 years in Mandarin Chinese. I will see her again in 7 days, after about 6 years. Girls who play with Matches - get burned - but not mine! (of course we are 52 and 62, lol -not like you young folks !)
We didn't need Zeitel the Matchmaker - we found each other !
Likewise, when Golde sings "keep them from the stranger's ways", she's looking towards to the men, as if she knows there's something's up.
@@YourXavieryes the damn communist weaseling his way into the family lol.
Though not Jewish, I cannot help but pay homage to the beautiful prayer scene. It shows the sacred tradition of the Sabbath, its timeless call to gather around the table, light candles, pray, sing, and share a meal in a spirit of fellowship and worship. It shows the centrality of family to the Sabbath, just as the Sabbath sits at the centre of the Ten Commandments, with glory to God foremost and encompassing of all. As part of the prayers, the husband blesses his wife, the parents bless their children, and the family, together, bless the God of the Universe. It is so pure and lovely, as conveyed here, a sanctified, ancient observance given by God to His chosen people and preserved through time as no other.
Faith - I come into full agreement with your heart felt cries of prayer !!!! May God Bless & Keep you Always !!!! Amen
@@maryfimielkowski220 Thank you, Mary. And to you the same blessing, that God watches over you with the care of a Shepherd and love of a heavenly Father as only He can give. Blessings!
I had friends who were half Catholic. It worked out really well, because the Catholic parents really got involved with the Jewish ceremonies and the Jewish parents did the same with Catholic ceremonies. Candles, singing, traditional foods, wine, a lot of fun Holidays, it’s a win win.
@@NuNugirl That's great, Nora. Jewish ceremonies are Biblical, and the Sabbath is of particular significance to both Jews and Christians. There is absolutely no reason at all why we can't enjoy them together in a spirit of mutual respect and worship for our Creator. God bless you!
This amazingly beautiful prayer/song brings tears to eyes, i am a Catholic, but this is just so incredible.
My memories of my Mother lighting the Shabbat candles. It's as if time stood still and we were transported to a new dimension.
I remember doing it with my Bubbie who passed away in 2021. Then my dad would take me and my bubbie out to dinner. I miss my Bubbie so much! I'm grateful for the happy memories I have of time with my Bubbie.
The camera angles, the camera shots, the camera movement, priceless, masterful.
I love how this scene shows how much Tzeitel is like her mother. They’re both practical, strong-willed women
Im not jewish and many of the scenes in this movie bring me to tears.
This and Sunrise, Sunset are just beautiful songs. Gives me chills!
Me too
Even a poor tailor is entitled to some happiness. Beautiful.....
I love how Tevye freely gives his daughters affection by kissing them
I'm not Jewish or Christian but there is something so beautiful about this song. It seems a true prayer
What do you think of the Shroud of Turin?
then may all the humanitarian spirit and thought be with you - you do actually have a spirit - but that's a level really narrow minds in Rome, or Jerusalem or Mecca - will take a long time to understand. And your human ears, give you a song that hits your heart - fantastic ! In this incarnation, at least ! xxx Many paths to Universal Truth - and many ways - Islam, Christian, Buddhist, and many more. Wiccan, if you like ! choose one, or choose a bit of one from many ! As long as, in one incarnation, at least - your soul learns something or teaches something, before the next life !
actually, it's neither Christian nor Jewish. Just good music
@@parsifal6094 Trust me, it's VERY Jewish.
@@davidh9844 trusting you is not jewish ;)
But although this number has many elements from lithurgical and jewish folklore music, as a whole the piece isn't jewish per se.
Probably, just like the turkish march of Mozart was turkish enough for Vienna, but wouldn't be considered turkish in the Ottoman empire...
Rest In Peace Topol. You took this one role… and made it your life. And what a role! (March 8, 2023) 😢❤
I love this man and the truth it portrays.
He was great as Tevye!
Grew up Christian in Montreal (plateau). I remember the shops shutting down every Friday. I think that’s why we did all our shopping on Thursdays. I was always moved by the meaning of the Sabbath.
Man was not made for the Sabbath, but the Sabbath for man.
The Sabbath points to the Lord Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith and the eternal rest that is found ONLY in Him, by God's grace.
Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Rest in Christ, always.
Topol, what an amazing actor and humanitarian. Rest in peace beautiful man.
favourite line in this scene is "He'll yell at me."
Tevye: "WHAT IS IT?!?!?"
Mato: "Good Sabbath Reb Tevye. Good Sabbath."
LOL
I THINK THE TAILOR IS SCARED TO ASK TEVYE FOR HIS DAUGHTER'S HAND
amin sadeghpour yeah that's a given
HE INITALY DID NOT WANT TO ASK TEVIA UNTIL HE GOT HIS NEW SEWING MACHINE BECAUSE HE WANTED TO PROVE TO TEVIA THAT HE COULD TAKE CARE OF HIS DAUGHTER.
"I'm just a poor tailor!!!" He's such a nerd.
This song is kind of my sleeper fave for the musical. The way it's staged (showing all the other families saying the same prayer over their meal) shows the best aspect of tradition--that it connects you to others, and to those who've gone before you.
What a beautiful prayer ...how could anybody justify hate towards these things?
My mother sang this to me over Shabbat candles once and I've never forgotten.
Tevye's wife plays a Jewish mother sooo well!
She died two years after this was filmed ):
Kasandria Millo Oh, really? That's a pity.
She's Jewish
@@chanabayla1823 I was just about to say "Maybe she is a Jewish mother"....
@@adrianlovesluciusItvisxwhatvor is lest he become too dominate or proud
I like the sense of hospitality; Tevye only just met this Perchik fellow a hour ago and of cause he's come for dinner and a bed for the night, and when Golde asks Motel if he wants to stay for dinner she answers her own question with "Of course you are!" before he can complete a single word. They'll share what little they have as a matter of course. Common decency isn't what it used to be.
xentoip Common decency is still here, it just doesn't make good news story's. May God Bless You and keep You.
Art Trombley L'chaim!!!
xentoip Yes, To Life my Friend.
I think it's part of Jewish tradition to host people on Sabbath
we take after our father Avraham.
That final note from Topol never fails to hit me in the gut it's incredible.
I sense in this scene the quiet power of God moving in his people. The strength of His love for His people and how that is a model to be shared and lived by the family. The strength of a people is in how the children are raised and the respect taught and shown from husband and wife. God is the head of the husband he is the head of his wife and children. She is his crowning glory the treasure. The husband loves her and honors her and she him . Tears
Goodbye and Godspeed Topol. You will be missed. To those who don't know, look up his TED talk and see what a great man he was.
Outstanding! My sister-in-law is Ruth, which is her middle name. My wife is Esther, who I prefer to call Hadassah! I married a Persian Jew!
This movie always makes me realize how much I appreciate Shabos. To have a day to just stop what your doing, stay home, and focus on family, spirituality, and your connection with G-d is truly special.
Wherever you go
My Fairlady words to all the Songs
@Book Worm The Palestinians also pray while shooting at the Israelis
@Book Worm I agree slightly and I know I'm three months late but please don't bring politics into this.
Amen!!! Thanks to God for the sabbath!
"You have a pleasant daughter."
"I have *five* pleasants daughters!"
Aw that hits me right here.
My favorite scene in the movie. Starting with the typical jabbering of a husband and wife, showing the humanity of Tevye and his wife, Golde. And, the timidity of a suitor of the oldest daughter in asking for her hand in marriage. Then, as the family quickly collects at the table, a lone oboe sets the tone of the gathering. The song, sung exclusively by the parents, is a beautiful expression of the mother and father for the children's good fortune, a meaningful and solemn blessing of the Sabbath tradition. As a father of daughters, one of whom is already married, my heart cannot contain my emotion when Tevye's sings, "May He send you husbands who will care for you." God, I pray that You will grant my daughters those kinds of husbands, there are so very few of these kind and nurturing men in our current day and time. And, finally, the climax slowing building in volume, showing the entire village celebrating together. This is more than mere sentimentality, it is cinematic depth of feeling matched by few.
Russ Evans what beautiful words! I love this scene and hope nothing but blessings and protection for my children as well.
That's actually an English Horn(or Cor anglais) playing the solo, I believe.
Other than that, I agree! :)
Well said.
You can tell that Tevye and Golde really mean every word of this prayer in regards to their daughters!
"This is mine! And this is mine! And this is mine! And THIS is mine! And THIS is mine! And th-- . . . . Well, this is not mine." xD
(sees Golde)
"This...is also mine." :/
🐣🐥🐤 kokoshka
@@davidmehnert6206 And you know how to be krme sometimes, don't you?😜
My school did Fiddler On the Roof for our theatre programme and I played Motel and that was one of my favourite scene to do
Little did he know...
Good shabbat everyone!!!!!! May your shabbat be filled with peace. Amen.
This movie is so beautiful
Just watched this again after the recent death of Chaim Topol. 😢He was such a great Tevya. May he Rest in Peace and May His Memory be a Blessing 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Hashem this Passover April 5, 2023.🙏Amen
Tevye's thunderous voice would have torn down The Walls of Jericho.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful, I miss my father he spoke Yiddish and loved Israel, a boy from Brooklyn, a man, a father, a grandfather , “next year in Israel”
So he was not an American. Proves my point about "Americans".
This is just outstanding! I have 4 daughters and I just admire this family and this couple! “The tongue she gets from her mother!” HOW TRUE!! 👍🤓😆
“May you be like Ruth and like Esther”.. Through an act of grace, and genetics, I truly believe that I married Esther! But to me, she will always be my Hadassah!!
I recently looked up the cast of this movie, because I was wondering what happened to most of them. I was saddened to learn that the actress who played Golde (Norma Crane) died just 2 years later (in 1973) of breast cancer. She was only 44. And the actor who played Mottel (Leonard Frey) died in 1988 of complications of AIDS. He was 49. Too young. May they rest in peace.
Amen to that!
That seems sad.
AIDS in the 1980s? Was he gay?
@@mjribes he was an actor in the musical theatre world: You do the math
@@stay_at_home_astronaut I know a guy who acts in West End musicals in London who is a born again Christian with a wife and two kids. So you don't have to be gay to sing and dance.
But back in those days HIV was almost exclusively a gay disease. Hence my question.
I love this movie! My mother took me when i was very young, I guess it stayed with me. Imagine I'm a Russian orthodox and very glad we don't have matchmakers any more., married 34 wonderful fantastic years and after all this time my hubby watches this with me!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good for you! May you find all the love and prosperity that life has to offer! Oh and may God be with you! :D
Oh my god. I love this film. So pertinent. Times really don't change, do they? Alas.
This Family Prayer Song ....
Goes Deep, makes me Weep.
Shabbat Shalom, people everywhere....
Shalom - Peace, Well Being, Wholeness and Completeness,
Prosperity, Happiness, Favor, Protection , Strength,
Freedom from pain.
A good name.
This so beautiful. Just love Israel and her traditions.
Found the soundtrack on CD at a Salvation Army the other day. I love this movie, and this is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. I told my husband it was the best find ever!
I love the way the actresses who play Chava, Shprintze and Bielke look at Topol and Norma Crane. The wonder and reverence they show in this scene is so special.
Great actors all. :)
faeryquene Indeed.
“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.”
-Jesus, Mark 2:27
I love how he greets his daughters :-) He loves them! Great movie!
Beautiful scene from fiddler.
I couldn't agree more. It brings tears to my eyes - so does the whole film. Thanks so much for sharing the whole scene. Just wonderful.
poppy bright You are not alone with the tears in the eyes.
Art Trombley Ah, bless you, Art. X
Such a beautiful and haunting song. And I just love Golde - she's like a drill sargeant! Tevye is the head of the family but we know whose really in charge! ;)
faeryquene I would say they’re more of a balance of power.
Actually in Scripture the man is the head of the household who should take care of all the family. The mother/wife the companion who supports and nurtures the family. That’s why we only have one head. Today we see what happens when this arrangement is disregarded.
@@Capcoor some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you.
@@Mandelbrotmat Which means what?
@@Capcoor Some days, you'll feel like the boss...and some days you'll find out you have a boss.
I still think this is the greatest musical movie ever made, by a large margin. As good as some others can be, this one is on another level.
Love the tradition, music and movie.
The Prayer is so beautiful and Topol delivers it so well that I am certain it reached the ears of God. May God Bless Us All.
May the Lord protect and defend Us all at this Most Holy time of the year and every other day of the year as well. Shalom
That's not how volume in heaven works
"This is mine! And this is mine! And this is mine!" The cutest scene in cinema
I just love this musical so much!
Always crying when listening and watching to it, a masterpiece of the heart. Like the whole movie, but imho this is the highest moment.
Me too! I love all kinds of music - from death metal to opera - but this song somehow pierces my heart.
The way she looks at Perchik when she says: "Strangers' ways"
Omg he will be so missed he did this justice Thanks
It’s perfect.
The beauty of theirs voices is breathtaking.
And the scenery is peaceful with the candles lighten and all their faces radiating with happiness.
The prayer is in their hearts, bless them.
This just beautiful as it was decades ago as I watched it at the cinema. ❤
This makes you think about how parents (it seems to me) don't bless their children like this anymore. May God return the hearts of the parents to their children and the hearts of the children to their parents once again so that the generation of the righteous maybe secure once more in Jesus name.
This is based on the traditional blessing that religious Jews give to their children on Sabbath evenings
Yes. But I did not mean the traditional blessing that Jews give. I was talking about the spirit of just blessing your children in general. I am of African descent and from a Christian family. Family members blessed us as I grew up and my dad still does that today.
Grace H My parents neither protected nor defended me. They gave me no blessings. We had no communal life dedicated to a binding power greater than ourselves. We are now mostly out of touch.
Dear Snuggles, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you are a Christian and if not, I hope that you will discover the power of Jesus to find rest for yourself and to be restored with your family. Here is a blessing from the Bible that I love: "May the Lord bless you and guard you. May the Lord make His face shed light upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up your face and give you peace." Bible, book of Numbers 6:23-27 I hope you will experience this :-)
Grace H Thank you very much Grace. Yes, I'm a Christian, but I started late in life, so the words are not ingrained. That's a beautiful verse and blessing, though.
I love this. God bless us all! May The Lord protect and defend you and everyone!!! God bless!
Hearing Tevye's voice reminds me so much of my father. :)
My Mother was a Jewish Lady, I was adopted into a good Catholic family. Having done a lot of research, my people come from the Russian/ Polish border. Thank G.-d .they escaped.
Luke Carrol Praise God
If your mother was Jewish and hers before her then you are Jewish.
Find a Chabad House and chat with the Rabbi sometime.
You must start keeping Shabbat!!!
You are Jewish, blessed!
I was in this play when I was in high school as Lazar Wolf the butcher. This play and movie has been one of the most meaningful expression of God's love in my life. I grew up and still am a lover of God, but not of religion.
I absolutely love this movie
Priceless , as I grew up this was a constant theme , the changing of traditions , letting go , holding on , and going forward.
Since seeing this, I've read much of the works of Sholem Aleichem. Marvelous writer that captures that cultural heritage. Magnificent.
I saw Topol in Cape Town in the live show, and then in the movie. Wonderful actor.
I'm not of the Jewish faith. But once I was laid up after surgery and decided I was going to watch the movie. I was hoping to learn about their way of life. After watching, I found it to be an enlightenment. Not only did I enjoy the movie, I had a new respect for their ways and traditions.
My grandmother was a Perchuk (not Perchik, but still) from the Ukraine, so I have always considered him a relation.
“May He send you husbands who will care for you”. Little did Tevye realise two future husbands sat at his table that night!
May the Lord bless His people and give them rest
เป็นภาพยนตร์คลาสสิคตลอดไปอีกเรื่องหนึ่งที่หาชมได้ยากมาก ดูเมื่อห้าสิบกว่าปีที่แล้ว ประทับใจไม่มีวันลืม ❤❤❤
"and this is mine!" "And this is mine!"
"AND THIS IS MINE"
"AND THI-"
cracks me up everytime
The bottle dancers for the wedding was Devine. I love this movie forever. It personifies, tradition in transition, devotion to family and faith, and moral responsibility. Something we miss in this present environment.
one of my favorite songs from any musical
Also, Tevye reminds me soooo much of my grandfather.
Topol was the greatest Tevye.
You think he was better than Zero Mostel?
Definitely WAY better
:-)
@robert howard What is going on, sir?
@robert howard But why?
A lovely prayer.
As I write this, I see that there have been over 1 million views and over 600 comments. And I wish to add my own thanks for posting this most beautiful piece. As we are all captured by its beauty, I wonder how many listeners recognize that this enchanting melody is the same as the famous song from early in the show, "If I Were A Rich Man", but performed at about half time. The entire production is a work of genius, with universal themes transcending any single religion.
motel is sooo cute...
He is.
I pray God does keep everyone of you safe during these crazy times...This is just moving to see family so close. Americans we barely take time now to even talk to our children or spend time. We have become too busy wrapped up in frivolous matters.
What a blessing God gave us. 🙏 Thank you for this great performance, no one could have done a better job than you and this great cast. 😢
How can anyone dislike this?
My teacher's buddy criticized this film for misrepresenting low income people.
@@MrJuvefrank There's nothing misrepresented about it... Especially at this time and place 🤦🏿♀️
The dislikes are from the russians of Anatevka
Ooo! I love that quote so much! "Even a poor tailor is entitled to some happiness"...especially when he repeats it later on in the story...
Forgive me.....this coming from an imposing Gentile. This movie has such an important place in my heart. Irregardless of it's Jewish ties....it imposes reality upon my heart. Is it so different from us all? The common themes within and without seem to tug on all the heartstrings of all of us.We aren't really different at all, is what I believe. I'm Teyve, I can so relate......God bless you all, I feel this Fiddler on the Roof within me............Just another Gentile under God
Loved this movie this prayer nd Topol! RIP
Masterful! Love how they blend in the other families at the end of the beautiful song. Such a powerful, emotional scene.
no puedo evitar rendir homenaje a la hermosa escena de oración. Muestra la sagrada tradición del sábado, su llamado atemporal a reunirse alrededor de la mesa, encender velas, orar, cantar y compartir una comida en un espíritu de compañerismo y adoración. Muestra la centralidad de la familia en el día de reposo, así como el día de reposo se encuentra en el centro de los Diez Mandamientos, con la gloria de Dios ante todo y abarcando a todos. Como parte de las oraciones, el esposo bendice a su esposa, los padres bendicen a sus hijos y la familia, juntos, bendice al Dios del Universo. Es tan puro y hermoso, como se transmite aquí, una observancia antigua y santificada dada por Dios a su pueblo elegido y preservada a través del tiempo como ningún otro.
Absolutnie przepiękna modlitwa,znakomita scena... zresztą jak cała historia,film,musical.Niestety Chaim Topol odszedł od nas do Wieczności 2 tygodnie temu.Spoczywaj w pokoju MISTRZU.
Obyś doznał Wiecznego Ukojenia. Dziękuje za cudowne niezapomniane rolę, twój piękny głos, śpiew.
WIELKIE DZIĘKI za udostępnienie..
Pozdrawiam serdecznie from Poland 🇵🇱