Re: help for a friend

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For the sake of accuracy, "Es Brent" by Mordkhe Gebirtig
was composed in 1938, before WWII and the Holocaust.

It is not "about a town on fire" specifically;  this image is
used by the poet to convey his prophecy and his warning of
what lay in store for Poland's Jewish population.

German singer-guitarist Manfred Lemm has published
a book on Gebirtig and his songs :  "Mordechaj Gebirtig/Yiddische Lieder"
Edition Kunstlertreff (1992)

Wolf


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> Basya,
> I believe the song for which your friend is looking is "Es Brent".  It is a
> song from the Holocaust about a town on fire.  Most music books with songs
> from the Holocaust will include this song since it is somewhat of an anthem
> from this period.  I hope this helps,
>
> Caron Dale
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