Mordechai Ben David: Shalom Aleichem

This video presents an original tune for Shalom Aleichem, composed and performed by Mordechai Ben David, a popular American Hasidic singer and songwriter. Switching between an upbeat pace, slower, more soulful melodies, and his own rendition of popular tunes, this is an interesting and creative medley. Ben David sings each stanza twice, while the common custom is recite each one three times. Shalom Aleichem is traditionally sung before the Kiddush (blessing over the wine) as part of the Shabbat evening dinner ritual.Â