This piece offers a sense of intimacy, vulnerability, and majesty as we pray before a God who is both omnipotent ruler and gentle comforter. The singing is dictated by the beat of the piano which emulates our heartbeats; the repeated “Sh’ma Koleinu” at the end works with the piano as a textual color to evoke majestic awe, deep yearning, and hope. Click the button below to hear the music.