Traditional Ashkenazi Shalom Aleichem (Audio & Text)

Traditional Ashkenazi Shalom Aleichem (Audio & Text)

This post includes the Hebrew, English, and transliterated lyrics to Shalom Aleichem, traditionally sung before Kiddush at the beginning of the Friday night meal on Shabbat. From Aish.com, the text and audio reflect the traditional Orthodox Ashkenazi custom and pronunciation. According to many customs, including the one heard below, each stanza is repeated three times. The audio recording presents one of the most popular melodies, composed by Rabbi Shmuel BrazilThis post is a very helpful for resource for anyone looking to learn how to sing Shalom Aleichem according to traditional Ashkenazi custom. 

Standard Shalom Aleichem