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HOME, HOME AT CHABAD

Modified from B. M. Higley’s ‘Home on the Range’

Oh, give me a home where my name is known That always is full of spirit and mind
Where I'm surrounded by friends And I know that I have a place
Where always is heard an encouraging word
And the welcoming feeling extends Sunday mornings are cool,
at Chabad Hebrew School,
Home, home at Chabad With crafts, games, and stories and song
A cheerful community space We connect to the past,
That always is full of spirit and joy our knowledge grows vast.
And I know that I have a place Our heritage is why we belong
Children's faces so bright, Home, home at Chabad
we encourage their light A youthful and relevant space
As they freely engage and explore That always is full of spirit and smiles
The teachers are kind, respecting each mind And I know that I have a place
So the children grow, learn and soar.
On Friday at sunset, it's our time to reset
Home, home at Chabad From the busy pace of the week
A creative, nature-filled space As our work day does cease,
That always is full of wonder and art we welcome the peace
And I know that I have a place Savoring Shabbat so unique.

All throughout the year, I know to come here Home, home at Chabad
Where we celebrate holidays A reflective and spiritual space
Traditions grow strong, That always is filled with peace & with warmth
we'll keep them lifelong And I know that I have a place
And the parties always amaze!
We all have the duty to fill earth with beauty
Home, home at Chabad And to help each other in need
A festive and happening space At Chabad, we devote, our time to Mitzvot
That always is full of spirit and joy So we all have a chance to succeed.
And I know that I have a place
Home, home at Chabad
I've so much to learn, for meaning I yearn A caring, compassionate space
An offering of classes each day That always is full of spirit and heart
We all share our voices, And I know that I have a place
and talk about choices,
The Torah will show us the way. Oh, give me a home where my name is known
Where I am surrounded by friends
Home, home at Chabad Where always is heard an encouraging word
A smart, conversational space And the heart-warming feeling extends…