Shuli Rand Surprises With Rap Verse in New Shabbat Song With Sharak

Israeli singer Shuli Rand has released a new single, "Oneg Shabbat" (Sabbath Delight), a collaboration with artist Sharak. This marks their first joint project and serves as the lead single from Sharak's upcoming album, expected later this year.

The song captures the essence of preparing for and experiencing the Jewish Sabbath in Israel, transitioning through familiar scenes. It begins with preparations like shopping for groceries, cooking, and changing clothes, moving to the synagogue for prayers and Kiddush, and finally to the family's Sabbath table with singing and gatherings.

Beyond the lighthearted atmosphere, "Oneg Shabbat" also explores intergenerational connections and the transmission of tradition. The lyrics depict scenes of a grandfather teaching Torah, a father ascending after him, and a newborn baby, highlighting the continuity of family and faith.

The collaboration showcases a more groovy and surprising side of Rand, who delivers a rhyming rap verse in the song. This segment includes a humorous exchange where Sharak prompts Rand to adopt a "flow," to which Rand responds with a witty remark about the use of the foreign term before launching into his rap dedicated to the Sabbath.

The song blends traditional sources with contemporary Israeli language and humor, aiming to resonate with a modern audience while honoring religious customs.