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Lech L’cha, © 2009
The Torah tells us of the courage our ancestors Abraham and Sarah had to pick up and leave everything that was familiar to them to go to a new place. May we all have the same courage to always step into the new and unknown in order to keep on growing.

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14. Lech L’cha ©2009
Long long ago, lived a man named Abraham. He listened to God’s words, he listened to God’s plan.
His wife was Sarah, a woman strong and true. Together they led their people away from all that they knew

Chorus:
“Lech Lecha,” God said to Abraham. “Leave this place, and go to Canaan land.
There you shall be, the leader of a nation. I will bless you and make your name grand.”

Abraham and Sarah, proved their trust and faith. By leaving their land, and going to a new place.
Their home and tent were known, far and wide as a place where strangers were welcome,
There was always room inside.

Chorus:
“Lech Lecha,” God said to Abraham. “Leave this place, and go to Canaan land.
There you shall be, the leader of a nation. I will bless you and make your name grand.”

Like Abraham and Sarah, so long ago, when God gives us a message, we must be ready to go.
We may not lead a nation, we have different roles to play, but still we must be daring, and try things in a new way.

Chorus:
“Lech Lecha,” God said to Abraham. “Leave this place, and go to Canaan land.
There you shall be, the leader of a nation. I will bless you and make your name grand.”

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from Sipurei Savta: Grandmother's Stories of Wit and Wisdom, released January 1, 2017

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Joanie Calem is a folk musician, singer/song-writer, storyteller and inclusion advocate for audiences of all ages. Joanie writes songs and sings about life's different twists and turns, angles and perspectives, telling stories through her songs of the ups and downs of reality. She performs regularly at festivals, retirement homes, shelters, libraries and schools throughout the US and abroad. ... more

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