(FaithPot) – In a remarkable demonstration of solidarity, the historic Caesarea Amphitheatre in Israel recently became the stage for an extraordinary musical event. Over 1,000 musicians, spanning various ages, backgrounds, and expertise, came together for a singular purpose: to highlight the plight of hostages held in Gaza and advocate for their safe return home.
The brainchild of this impactful event was Talya Yarom, an experienced producer renowned for her large-scale outdoor events. Motivated by a desire to create something meaningful in the aftermath of harrowing terrorist attacks, Yarom envisioned the ‘Homeland Concert.’
The participating musicians responded to Yarom’s call through social media. They were not celebrities but individuals driven by a shared commitment to the cause. They prepared independently, uniting only on the day of the concert to perform in solidarity. The song ‘Bring Them Home’, a blend of Ehud Manor’s classic song “Home” and a part of Israel’s national anthem “Hatikva,” was arranged to express the collective longing for the hostages’ safe return.
‘Bring Them Home’ Lyrics
Another Hour has passed
Another Hour of madness
The weeds have grown in the path and garden
The wind sighed
Opening the shutter
Banging the old wall
As if callingHome, Home
It’s time to return
From hills and foreign fields
The day is fading and there’s no signHome, Home
Before the light is dimmed
Cold nights, bitter nights
Closing in
Until the dawn I pray for you
Bound in the grip of fear
I hear stepsHome, Home
Because it hasn’t yet been given
As was promised long ago
The concert reached an emotional crescendo when the families of the hostages joined the musicians.
The “Homeland Concert” has since gained international recognition, symbolizing Israel’s enduring spirit and the unifying power of music. The event, driven entirely by volunteers, showcased the best of humanity – people uniting for a cause larger than themselves.
This article was originally published at Faithpot.com.
Wow, that was powerful, thank you!
I listen to this first thing each morning to remember to pray for Israel and the hostages.
I only wish the words could be shown phonetically so that I could sing along. But perhaps HaBayita is all I need to remember.