David D'or: "In These Instant and Rating-Driven Times, It's Fun to Engage in a Program of Depth"

You might have heard of 'Shirat Rabim 3' by David D'or and Tomer Hadadi, dedicated to songs from the Psalms. After all, the album was released only three months ago and already achieved 'Gold Album' status. What you might not know is that D'or's deep connection to Psalms isn't just through his music; he's also co-hosting a new program with Rabbi Zamir Cohen on the Hidabroot channel: 'Nigun Habria'. The program discusses the Book of Psalms, Rabbi Zamir's 'Revolution' series, and the connection between them.

"I got to know Rabbi Zamir through the screen," D'or tells us. "Whenever I longed for a Torah lesson and didn't have one nearby, the Hidabroot channel and website allowed me to access Torah classes. Rabbi Zamir, with his amazing personality and the material he delivers, captivated me. It's become a family practice of ours: we don't miss any of Rabbi Zamir's weekly lessons, not even the children." When he was offered to host a program with Rabbi Zamir, D'or accepted immediately. "I felt it was a great privilege to know him personally and work with him." David also expressed deep gratitude to Rabbi Zamir Cohen for blessing his path for his 'Shirat Rabim 3' album that includes, as mentioned, songs from the Book of Psalms.

"I really loved the idea of presenting a program that would focus on the Book of Psalms. I thought that all the secrets and depths of this book aren't always known, and there's room for a program where the Rabbi can introduce viewers to at least a bit of the hidden secrets in the book. By the grace of Hashem, a wonderful and deep program emerged. In this era, where everything is instant and driven by ratings, it's refreshing to suddenly engage in a program of depth, music, and quality, something very much missing in our places. I believe the program can appeal even to those coming from a skeptical place, and they'll discover through watching that, indeed, scientific facts don't contradict the Torah but rather support it."

D'or says his connection to the Book of Psalms is long-standing. "Like every Jew, the Book of Psalms is very present in my life - in happy moments and in less happy ones. But what I discovered while working on the album was the immediate impact of engaging in Psalms. Tomer Hadadi, my partner, and I would arrive at the studio preoccupied with mundane matters, and as we worked, we felt ourselves undergoing an internal change: something in our spirit elevated. It was a kind of cognitive shift, putting things in perspective. I think no matter how much we know about the Psalms, we still don't know their full power."

D'or says he loves the entire Book of Psalms, but has a special connection to two chapters: Psalm 91, 'He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High,' and Psalm 23, 'A Psalm of David: Hashem is my shepherd, I shall not want.' "The tune for 'He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High' came in pure inspiration. We simply closed our eyes and a melody hummed that matched the words perfectly - a rare occurrence when dealing with complex texts like Psalms. Moreover, when my father was on his deathbed, I recited the chapter 'He who dwells in the secret place' to him, and I have particularly strong feelings toward this chapter."

"The second chapter is 'A Psalm of David'. When we composed it, we brought an optimistic tone to the words. It is a very composed song, but its compositions are usually minor; fortunately, we managed to imbue this song with heartfelt singing and great joy."

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