Barbra Streisand’s Avinu Malkeinu (Our Father, Our King)

This video presents Jewish American singer, actress, and filmmaker, Barbra Streisand, performing Avinu Malkeinu for former Israeli President Simon Peres at his 90th birthday celebration. Avinu Malkeinu (Our Father, Our King) is a desperate plea for mercy, blessing and forgiveness recited as part of the services on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the Ten Days of Repentance between the two holidays, and fast days (in some communities). Although there are many different versions of this prayer, it remains one of the most emotive prayers in the High Holiday services, with many different musical renditions.