Leiby Deitsch releases a new prayer song for the Three Weeks

Singer Leiby Deitsch has released a new single, “Biz Vi Lang” (“How Long?”), timed for the period of Bein HaMetzarim, the Jewish mourning days leading up to Tisha B’Av. The song is presented as a response to the season’s mood of reflection, longing, and hope for complete redemption.

The track is built around words attributed to King David, and Deitsch says the release was meant to connect with the spirit of the moment. The melody was composed by Avremi Schif, and the creators describe it as a contemporary musical expression of the inner cry for salvation that many people feel now.

What makes the project distinctive is its use of Yiddish alongside Hebrew. The song includes a Yiddish interpretation woven into the psalm’s text, which the release says adds warmth, depth, and a more personal connection for listeners. According to the article, this is not presented as a mere translation, but as an additional layer that helps the ancient words feel immediate and relevant.

The article frames “Biz Vi Lang” as a spiritual and emotional soundtrack for those seeking meaning during the Three Weeks. It emphasizes the song’s blend of Hebrew, Yiddish, and Schif’s melody as a call of the Jewish soul asking, “How long will we wait?”