Shahar Avakeshkha

Shahar Avakeshkha is a beloved medieval Hebrew poem by the Spanish Jewish poet-philosopher Solomon ibn Gabirol, traditionally sung on Shabbat morning. Its words express the soul’s yearning to seek God at dawn, acknowledging both the humility of human speech before the Divine and the enduring power of prayer and song.

Click Play next to any melody to open the player at the bottom of your screen. You can keep the player open while you follow along in Hebrew or transliteration. To rewind, click anywhere on the waveform. You can also pause, switch tracks, or close the player with the ✕ at any time.