L'Dor VaDor

by Ellen Allard

About This Song

This song was composed by Ellen Allard in honor of Lilly Zimet of blessed memory, founder of Temple Beth-El's religious school and High Holiday choir. It was performed at a day of music and prayer on January 27, 2024 that raised funds for the Kulanu school.

L'Dor VaDor
©2023 80-Z Music
words and music by Ellen Allard

VERSE 1
L’dor vador nagid godlecha (x3)
You taught us about God’s greatness.

L’dor vador nagid toratecha (x3)
You taught us about God’s Torah.

CHORUS

Praise God’s name (Praise God’s name)
Forever (Forever)

Praise God’s name (Praise God’s name)
For eternity (For eternity)

From one generation to another generation

We pass it down, we keep it strong
We sing your song / Together we will always know...

VERSE 2
L’dor vador nagid chasadecha (x3)
You taught us about God’s love.

L’dor vador nagid sh’lomecha (x3)
You taught us about God’s peace.

Repeat CHORUS

VERSE 3
L’dor vador nagid mitzvotecha (x3)

You taught us about God’s laws.

L’dor vador nagid k’vodecha (x3)
You taught us about God’s glory.

Repeat CHORUS

CODA
L’dor vador nagid godlecha (x3)
You taught us about God’s greatness.
Yes, Lilli taught us about God’s greatness!