Chabad Illinois 30th Anniversary Dinner: Hero of Survival
Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois 30th Anniversary Dinner, original song "A Hero of Survival" in memory of Prof. Librescu written by Bassie Moscowitz Sung by Mendel Lester, Yisroel New, & Mendel Perlstein.
T.T.T.O. Niggun Meyuchos L’chassidei Hatzmach Tzeddek (Niggun מ"ג)
Lyrics by: Bassie Moscowitz
Darkness engulfs beyond the dreadful site,
The world bemoans a tragic plight
Deep confusion fills the air,
Utter despair,
Explosives blast the serenity,
Many departed few sense recovery,
The value of life a villain demeans
Took innocent lives, shattered dreams
Run, quick run, there’s no time to loose
Life over death, you’re destined to choose
My life is spent, my mission is through
But there’s work yet to-do,
So I wish to impart the gift of life to you
I wish to impart the gift of life to you
Oh, hero of survival, master of integrity
Endured an era of misery
Yet willing-to give up| his life in a trice
To practice, self-sacrifice
Oh, reenacting the feat-of martyrdom
To only ה' would he succumb
His physical existence did terminate
The World of Truth – his new fate
In Professor Librescu’s memory
Women and girls, from the age of three
Should usher in the Shabbos light
Every Friday night,
A soul ignite
Through a single flash of courage
Past and future he did bridge
Carrying the torch, of unified sparks
Embers from then, dispelling the dark
With the tools at hand
We must take a stand
A lesson for all time
We are to emulate this paradigm
With the tools at hand let’s take a stand
And Moshiach demand
And bring tranquility
Upon the land
