Sapari Tama (Won’t You Tell) | Batya Segal

This 17th-century Jewish poem (piyut) was written by Rabbi Sa’adya ben Amram and has remained a beloved song throughout history. With both Hebrew and Yemenite Arabic, this beautiful ballad is an ode to the connection between body and soul. It is a testament to how the body and mind are one; our bodies do not limit our soul’s purpose, but rather support it. We must merge these parts of ourselves to fully serve our ultimate purpose. While our souls know the bliss of heaven, our bodies must remain on earth where we may only learn of paradise. When the two are in harmony, we can know peace. Sapari – Won’t You Tell Won’t you tell me, pure and innocent one, Won’t you tell, and we’ll rejoice in Teiman (Yemen) You’re a princess steeped in wisdom, But where are you, won’t you tell me? Oh Se’adya! Then the dove will say I’m in kingdoms high and far away…. On a ship at sea, my heart will stay But my spirit’s draped in glory… In a labyrinth you will wander Ivory chambers deep to ponder… From the darkest places under You will rise, pure one, and hear me. For in truth, the choice is given Will you choose the sacred union? Don’t be thrown off by temptation! Holy daughter, and may it not trespass my border Vision for Israel co-founders, Barry and Batya Segal, work to affect the alarming rise of poverty in Israel and effectively reach people with the love of Yeshua by meeting their physical and emotional needs in practical ways. To learn more visit Lyrics Sapari tama tamimah Sapari nagil ba’teima Sapari nagil ba’teima Bat melachim hakhachama An mekomech sapari li An mekomech sapari li Anata, anata, anata Anata Yona Sa’adya Li be’falterin aliyah Li be’falterin aliyah Sapari, sapari, sapari tama tamimah Sapari nagil ba’teima Sapari nagil ba’teima Va’ani, va’ani, va’ani Va’ani toch lev oniya Be’yefi ota me’ili Be’yefi ota me’ili Sapari, sapari, sapari tama temimah Sapari nagil ba’teima Sapari nagil ba’teima Hareshut be’emet netuna Lach shalomot hakhatuna Lach shalomot hakhatuna Al yesitech tzar memunah Bat va’el yasig javuli Bat va’el yasig javuli Va’ani, va’ani, va’ani Va’ani toch lev oniya Be’yefi ota me’ili Be’yefi ota me’ili Sapari, sapari, sapari tama temimah Sapari nagil ba’teima Sapari nagil ba’teima Sapari, sapari Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Barry & Batya’s YouTube channel! Barry & Batya on Facebook: Barry & Batya on Twitter: _ ()_ () Barry & Batya’s website: _ ()_ ()