Singer Releases Song of Hope and Continuity Dedicated to Oct. 7 Victim
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Religious singer Avigail Scheineld released a new song, "The Blue and White," dedicated to Mayan Idan, murdered on October 7. The song, released on the third anniversary of the attack, blends Hebrew and English to convey messages of love for Israel and national continuity. Scheineld's husband served 500 days in reserve duty, and their third daughter was named Mayan Ora in memory of the victim. The song and its video symbolize hope and the continuation of life in Israel despite loss.
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- Singer Avigail Scheineld released "The Blue and White" dedicated to Oct. 7 victim Mayan Idan.
- The song aims to convey love for Israel and national continuity.
- Scheineld's husband served 500 days in reserve duty since the war.
- Their third daughter was named Mayan Ora in memory of the victim.
- The song's lyrics were written years ago but gained new meaning after Oct. 7.
- The bilingual song and video aim to reach international audiences.
Religious singer Avigail Scheineld has released a new song titled "The Blue and White," a tribute to love for the Land of Israel and continuity, dedicated to the memory of Mayan Idan, who was murdered on October 7. Scheineld, a mother of three and resident of Tzur Hadassah, launched the song on the third anniversary of the Hamas attack. The song, which blends Hebrew and English, aims to convey a message of national resilience and continuity during a period of national mourning.
Scheineld's personal story is intertwined with the song's release. Her husband served approximately 500 days in reserve duty since the war began. During his reserve service, the couple's third daughter was born, whom they named Mayan Ora, in memory of Mayan Idan. For the couple, naming their daughter was a way to commemorate Mayan Idan and symbolize choosing life even after profound loss.
Mayan Idan, from Kibbutz Nirim, was a distinguished athlete and the eldest of four siblings. Her birthday was October 3, and her family had planned a celebration just days before she was murdered in her home. Her father, Tzachi Idan, was also abducted to Gaza and murdered.
The song's genesis predates the October 7 attack. About four years ago, Aharon, Scheineld's cousin living abroad, sent her a melody and asked her to write lyrics about Israel, its people, and its land, driven by homesickness. Following the Hamas attack, the lyrics gained new significance, particularly lines about Israel belonging to its people forever and not being alone.
Scheineld explained that releasing the song on the third anniversary of the attack was intended to blend remembrance and pain with hope for the future. She stated, "This is our song about the future, about the endless beauty of our land, about our people, and about the choice to stay here and build." The bilingual nature of the song, she added, aims to reach international audiences and counter global antisemitism, noting, "We are a country the size of New Jersey, and the whole world is talking about us now."
The song's music video was filmed at six locations across Israel, featuring Scheineld's husband and daughters, along with other participants. A recurring symbol is a necklace with a map of Israel, which Scheineld passes to her eldest daughter at the end of the video, signifying the intergenerational transfer of love for the land and people, and the message of continuing to live, raise children, and build a future in Israel despite loss.