Shea Rubenstein & Yedidim Choir Release New Music Video, “Birkas Kohanim”
A moving new release inspired by one of the most sacred moments in Jewish tradition Jerusalem, Israel, internationally acclaimed recording artist Shea Rubenstein joins forces with the renowned Yedidim Choir for “Birkas Kohanim,” a powerful new single and music video inspired by the timeless blessing of the Kohanim to Am Yisrael.
Written and composed by Zvika Bornstein, who also directed and produced the video, “Birkas Kohanim” captures the emotion, longing, and spiritual depth of this sacred moment through rich harmonies and heartfelt vocals.
Filmed in Jerusalem overlooking the Old City and Har Habayis, the video pairs the song with striking imagery that reflects the deep connection of the Jewish people to Yerushalayim and the yearning for the Beis Hamikdash.
Released in the lead-up to Pesach, “Birkas Kohanim” arrives at a time of both challenge and hope, carrying a message of faith, unity, and enduring blessing.
Shea Rubenstein continues to establish himself as a notable voice in Jewish music, with releases including Windows in Heaven (2009), One Tiny Light (2018), Flying High (2019), Hatei (2020), Yesh Simcha (2021), and Bezchus (2023). Over the years, he has collaborated with leading Jewish music artists including Gad Elbaz, Nissim Black, Avraham Fried, and MBD.
With the signature harmonies of Yedidim Choir, “Birkas Kohanim” delivers a stirring and uplifting musical experience.
Credits:
Verses Composition: Zvika Bornstein
Lyrics: Zvika Bornstein
Video Credits
Director & Producer: Zvika Bornstein
Cinematographer: Michael Bouhnik
Line Producer: Ohad Born
Editor: Michael Bouhnik
Band: Shai Bachar & Shlomo Levi
Song Credits
Musical arrangement: Amit Benatar & Shai Bachar
Synth: Amit Ben Atar
guitars: Yehuda Shalva
Strings: Vlad Meta
Vocal producer: Zvika Bornstein
Studios: Gold Records, Born Studios
Engineers: Jason Goldglance, Shai Bachar
Special Thanks: Shimon Gantz & Lev Shalom
Ir David Municipality.
Temple Institute
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