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We Are Good, We Are Flawed
Hymn composed by
Batya LevineContextual information
“We Are Good, We Are Flawed” grapples with the imperfectness of what it means to be human, and the ways that our brokenness and flaws are also part of Divinity. This song is a tool for connecting to the work of teshuva — the Jewish concept of return, repair, and reconciliation with ourselves, each other, and the Divine. This song is intended to be sung during the Jewish High Holiday season, as it is a time when Jews are focusing on the work of teshuva. If you would like to share this song, you can do so any time of year—but please be sure to share the context of the song along with the song itself.
“We Are Good, We Are Flawed” grapples with the imperfectness of what it means to be human, and the ways that our brokenness and flaws are also part of Divinity. This song is a tool for connecting to the work of teshuva — the Jewish concept of return, repair, and reconciliation with ourselves, each other, and the Divine. This song is intended to be sung during the Jewish High Holiday season, as it is a time when Jews are focusing on the work of teshuva. If you would like to share this song, you can do so any time of year—but please be sure to share the context of the song along with the song itself.
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[We Are Good, We Are Flawed]
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10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Batya LevineHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
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Batya Levine (they/them) uses song as a tool for cultivating healing and resilience in their work as a communal song leader, shaliach tzibur (Jewish prayer leader) and cultural organizer. Batya is a Co-Founder and Co-Director at Let My People Sing!, and they compose original music made of Ashkenazi yearning, queer heart-medicine, and emunah (faith). Batya has released two albums, Karov and Yivarececha, with Rising Song Records.
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Lyricist Background information
Batya Levine (they/them) uses song as a tool for cultivating healing and resilience in their work as a communal song leader, shaliach tzibur (Jewish prayer leader) and cultural organizer. Batya is a Co-Founder and Co-Director at Let My People Sing!, and they compose original music made of Ashkenazi yearning, queer heart-medicine, and emunah (faith). Batya has released two albums, Karov and Yivarececha, with Rising Song Records.
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We are good, we are flawed,
We are the breath of an imperfect God.
Ay yay yay ay yay yay yo. Ay yay yay yo.
Ay yay yay ay yay yo. Ay yay yay yay yo.
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