A new video produced by a group of Bochurim promotes the feeling of Jewish pride around the world.
The song was originally written as a camp song in Melbourne, Australia by Levi Druin and Mendel Blesofsky, and today, they felt the message resonates more than ever.
“In recent times, antisemitism has become an unacceptable ‘norm’. We hear about attacks, vandalism and verbal slurs each and every day,” they said.
“Some have responded to this by suggesting that we hide our Judaism.
“We don’t agree. The only way to truly defeat those that are out to get us, is to show that they have no effect on our Jewish pride whatsoever.
“We hope this video can act as a light in this dark world to help give the strength to those that need to be a Proud Jew.”
Produced by: Levi Druin
Music: Fitche Benshimon
Videography and editing: Mendel Blesofsky
Lyrics: Levi Druin and Mendel Blesofsky
Choreography: Eli Israel, Shmulik Stell, Menny Farkash
I love Israe,l a part of my heart stayed behind when I visited in 2012! Love this song and I feel the pride of the chosen ones. May Hashem bless the Jewish people and keep them always. Israel are in my prayers.
Thank you for your explanations. After the video and some of the comments last week I was feeling like all religions are guilty of treating others with the same exclusivity.
It makes sense now.
always proud when we use our creativity in a positive way – purim morning – snow is falling – and then saw this video – how proud I am – you made me cry – and you made me happy.
keep it rolling… fabulous!!
Just what the doctor ordered. Your uplifting song made my day! ( and i’m a Jewish woman)
See Deuteronomy 10:15 where it states explicitly:
“ONLY your [Jews’] Forefathers the Lord desired, to love them, and ‘He chose’ their seed after them, in you [Jews], out of all peoples, as it is this day [still].”
This is sufficient for one who understands.
U rocked it bro!!! Sikk dancing (we’ll do some of those py the next wedding together).
Sincerely, your partner in crime…MIA
Great idea. Shame there are only 2 women in the clip.
No it’s perfect as is.
Would have isolated viewers otherwise.
You really are such an inspiration! We need more like you!!! Thank you for lighting the way!! Keep rocking!!
Love,
one of the “cool people 😎✌”
Lyrics by Mendel Blesofsky and Levy Druin according to credits in this very article! What’s the question?
it doesn’t mean chosen full stop. it means chosen to keep the Torah 100%. Ask any non Jew who has considered converting to Judaism what he was faced with. Many backed down and said ‘you can keep your chosen.’
u guys changed my life forever in australia ill never forget u guys the video was really inspiring and levi u are the best person in the world i know and the best shliach i wish there were mor like u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shmulik amazing hahah
Awesome video!!!!! Downloading it now 🙂
Go Shmulik Stell ur awesome
Shmulik …..I am so proud of you it is awesome and so professionally done! Don’t say I didn’t give you the head up. I knew you would do something amazing with your talents.
keep it up great dancing!
I don’t think the Torah says CHOSEN. It says AM SEGULA – which has been translated as chosen – but it is not the best translation. Being the AM – the nation – of SEGULA – a representation – implies a mission. Through doing Mitzvos, the Jews bring G-dliness into the world. So being chosen to do so is an implication from the term AM SEGULA. In this video, the use of the word and concept of being chosen is a big part of the message. Most Jews will shy away from saying they are chosen. For reasons you address.… Read more »
amazing video and brings out truth
Great job!
You’re christain. You believe in the bible, the bible says it.
Great job brotha! It was really nice working with you and I love u.
Great Job!
I especially like the “mitzvah doing” included, as it gives practical application to our pride as the ones charged with our very special mission as yidden!
nice job levi! keep up the good work!! love it!!!
To #66 yes me to
show it by cteen
I’m Christian … though probably different from most Christians.
We all typically choose the religion we were born into. The thing that causes hatred and conflict in the world among ALL of God’s children is when we say things like “we are the chosen ones”. I feel the same way when Christians do this and the other religions who are doing the same to you.
In any case, I think the video is awesome. Just wish they’d left that one phrase out so other people can really appreciate the pride demonstrated in this creative video.
i was feeling kind of down and decided to watch this… this filled my heart with so much warmth and happiness!!
keep up the great work!
may you go m’cahyil el cahyil!
can someone plz put lyrics?
keep it up
This was terrific and I hope next time you will consider including more women of course in a tzniusdik way, such as images of them doing mivtzoyim or the like. Thank you!!
(Caju) haha
levi druin
Fantastic job on the talent and artistic side of things! However, let us not kid ourselves, the only way that we are ever going to have so much as a chance of eradicating anti-Semitism is when we finally begin to stand up for ourselves and stop playing the “poor victim” to the point that the nations of the world have a level of reverence and fear whenever word “Jew” is mentioned that they would tremble at the the mere thought of saying or doing anything with the slightest hint of anti- Semitism.
hope this goes viral, well done and very needed at this time, especially liked the ” love you HASHEM'” banner, please make sure it gets out there in a big way, maybe done in hebrew for Israel…….. thanks for your efforts and pride
However it needed more pix of miftzoyim, leaning and some dancing with the torah
something to think about
That’s awesome!
Go Australia!!
Great song. Would you be interested in tweaking it a bit so that it can be used in Chabad House Hebrew Schools. Those children and their families don’t quite look like most of the pics in this clip.
Great job! Humbled and honored to be included in this video. Shabbat Shalom.
you sound very naive!!
Anti Semitism is everywhere!
Alot more then we see!
They all hate us!!
Ppl thought like you in 1938 too
you totally rock!! cant wait for our private showing 😉
Gr8 job many more…
best singers (and rapper) out keep up the good work
Great song, video! Thank you
Absolutely love it! Brought tears to my eyes. Very proud to show our Yiddishkeit.
great video
Beautiful! 🙂
Kol hakoved Shabi and Levi
Your secret admirer😉
That’s awesome!
Go Australia!!
go levi and mendel
B”H, outstanding composition and videography! Now keep the “good”s coming!!! 🙂 Hatzlacha Rabba!
totally awesome! we loved it! #JewishPride
shmulick that was awesome
legend of a shliach!!!!!
You are such an inspiration to all of us!
Keep it up stay strong;)
Shmulik OMG! THAT WAS AWESOME lol!
#shmulik-rox #OTU
Go Menny Go!!!! WE are very proud of you!!!
Everyone should be inspired by you and your friends.
Shmulik!!!!!! great job. Keep up that jewish pride 🙂 much nachas
South Africa 74
Always amazing!!!!!!
Another awesome Beso Production!
Mendel, your brilliance dazzles yet again!
Aleh Vhatzlach!
Well done to all of you. I showed this to kids in a day school and they loved it. Create another one soon . Well done.
A big yishar koiach
Go shmulik !!!!!
Are you going to show this video at the Cteen Shabbton?
The famous composer and rapper
this is what we needed!! Shkoyach!!
Absolutely beautiful.
Loved the refrain and the images of ppl who express their pride publicly.
Pics of those who died al kiddush Hashem brought tears. But your song continued and showed that regardless of our pain, we still love Hashem and are proud.
I will watch again and again.
awesome dancing nice job eli!
Go shmulik !!!!!
Shmulik ur a boss
Let’s not forget Hakadosh Ari
So proud of you cuz!!! Keep those SA roots showing!!
but, I’m going to disagree with the lyrics, anti-semetism hasn’t become the norm, yes there are anti-Semites, but there is racism to all minorities. Most Anti Semitic Attucks are from Muslims, when you have 1.6B muslims that’s bound to happen. Roaming around websites such as cnn or the like (which is left wing), anti-semetic comments are flagged and often met with a reply Calling them ignorant or the like garnering far more likes than the anti-semetic comment. The vast majority of Americans have absolutely no problem with Jews, in fact almost every time I go out on mivtziom a non-Jew… Read more »
Awesome video!!! Hope you found my comment;)
Shmulik stell. Wow.
Gr8 job many more…
very very good.
Wooohooo, great work !!
Nice Wrapping Levi
GO LEVIIIIIIII
Best Bochur in Lubavitch
I love u shmulik I always knew u had it in u to be a movie star
Go Shabi great job!
Great video loved the song!!
You showed great and important jewish people who impacted the world
Only wish you would show a rebbe picture too
Go shmulikkkk!!!!
Awesome song!!!
GO ELI!!!!!
Go Shmulik I love you
Who wrote the lyrics?
BS”D
great job guys
AMAZINGGG VIDEO!!!! THIS IS SUCH AN EYE OPENER!!
That’s how we roll
#jewish pride
So inspired, we must continuously strengthen our pride.
This is so necessary in Golus.
Who is the young man in the blue hood?
BS”D
great job guys
TOP BOCHUR IN LUBAV!
Infusing Chassidishkeit to our children. Keep up the good work! We need more like you.