Though the lyrics have evolved since this song was first written, the basic message remains the same: True peace can only be achieved when we put aside our feelings of enmity and embrace each other in brotherhood.

Bakesh Shalom VeRodfehu
Adonai Barchenu BeShalom

Ohtlobe Salam VeFatesh Aley
Allah Barekna BeSalam

We go searching for peace
It's just out of reach
But someday we may find,
The peace we have in mind

Two brothers were born quite a long time ago
They each went their separate ways
And their offspring, they fought
Though they knew they should not
And their struggle continues to this day

It's time to come together now, we've spent too long apart
Make the case for brotherhood, let's open up our hearts
We can be God's partners it's up to us to start
When we say...

Now time marches on and the brothers are gone
There are others who've picked up the fight
And now we have the chance
To extend the olive branch
The moment's come, it's time to do what's right

Don't you know it all started with Abraham's sons?
Let's start the fight for peace right now and throw away the guns
We can change the world, yes, we can be the ones
When we say...

Hineh Mah Tov U'Mah Na'im
Shevet Achim Gam Yachad

Seek peace and pursue it. O God, bless us with peace.
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for us to dwell in brotherhood.

Copyright © 1999 Rimonim Music