Introduction:
This fun song describes the masks, music and noise that are part of the Purim celebration. But why do we make so much noise? In Exodus 17:14 and in Deuteronomy 25:19 it is written: "You shall blot out the name of Amalek." We blot out the name of Haman and his ancestors (the Amaleks) any way we can - by literally erasing Haman's name, by writing Haman on the soles of our shoes and stomping our feet, and especially with noise makers (Groggers). The underlying message is: We are Jewish. We endure. We will not disappear!
This song provides a great opportunity for children to have fun and make a lot of noise. In order to get her preschool students to make a lot of noise during the song, Lisa L. pretends she doesn't hear them singing "Rash, rash, rash" the first few times.
Note: Please wait for this page to download completely before listening to the song. If you are not able to hear the song, please email Andy Zhang at andy@jcca.org.
Lyrics:
Chag Purim, Chag Purim,
Chag gadol hu la-y'hudim.
Masechot, ra'shanim,
Z'mirot, rikudim.
Hava narisha: Rash! Rash! Rash!
Barashanim.
Purim Day, Purim Day,
What a happy holiday.
Wearing masks, wearing crowns,
Dancing all around.
Let's hear the groggers: Rash! Rash! Rash!
On this Purim Day!
Purim holiday, Purim holiday,
It's a great holiday for the Jewish people.
Masks, groggers, Songs, dances.
Let's make some noise: Rash, rash, rash!
With the groggers.
