We've Gotta Live Together

Building unity through kindness.

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Published: February 4, 2012

Created & Produced by Aish.com
Directed by Shoot East
Music & Vocals performed by Michael HarPaz
Produced by Dani Reichental and Michael HarPaz at Play Studios, Tel Aviv
With thanks to Sly and the Family Stone
Special thanks to http://www.lifevestinside.com

Lyrics
Sometimes I'm right and I can be wrong
My own beliefs are in my song
A butcher, a banker, a drummer and then
We're all family whatever group you're in
I am everyday people, yeah yeah
There is a blue one who can't accept the green one
For living with a fat one trying to be a skinny one
And different folks with different cloaks
And so on and so on and scooby dooby doo-bee
Oh sha sha - we got to live together
I am no better and neither are you
We are the same, we're all Jews
You love me you hate me you know me and then
You can't figure out the bag I’m in
I am everyday people, yeah yeah
There is a long hair that doesn't like the short hair
For bein' such a rich one that will not help the poor one
And different folks with different cloaks
And so on and so on and scooby dooby doo-bee
Oh sha sha-we got to live together

Cast:
Guitarist: Adam Haviv
Chasid: Rabbi Zvi Schiff
Ethiopian Woman: Hodaya Solomon
Father: Rabbi M. Kahane
Daughter: Rachel Kahane
Soldier: Aryeh Rapp
Woman with Oranges: Aviella Trapido
Older Woman: Sharon Saunders

Production:
Producer: Renana Levine
Assistant Director: Miriam Ani
Production Coordinator: Daniella Sandler
Camera A: Josh Gold
Camera B: Alex Sasha Gorev
Assistant Camera: Dov Adler

Visitor Comments: 90

(82) JOSI SANTOS, November 21, 2012 6:41 PM

UNIDADE: O atalho para a real e definitiva paz.

Continuo usando a poderosa arma fornecida por HaSHEM: Oração.

(81) Chana Shimunova, March 27, 2012 9:40 PM

this is how we should act all the time

If we will be like this all the time, and we just might bring Moshiah.

(80) Wow!!, March 22, 2012 2:32 PM

Powerful! brought tears to my eyes. If only.....................

(79) Ruth, February 22, 2012 4:20 PM

beautiful

Wow Jerusalem so beautiful luv the video, truly who we are, thank you for the reminder

(78) barrie feld, February 19, 2012 2:26 AM

LOVE THIS!!

(77) Anonymous, February 14, 2012 2:06 PM

Emett

If we could be like this all the time - achidut and as the Midrash together we are strong and separate we are week. The Moshiach would come.

(76) Edith gruen, February 13, 2012 11:27 PM

Enjoyed immensely

We need more such outreach

(75) pninim, February 13, 2012 2:50 PM

R Kahane

definitly luv r kahane n racheli-they shud be in EVERY video on aish...

(74) elaine, February 10, 2012 2:39 PM

What a wonderful video - uplifting

(73) Shirley, February 10, 2012 3:12 AM

Deep

Wow, the story, the song, I could have just kept watching and watching this wonderful short film. Please make a lot more like this!

(72) Sam, February 9, 2012 4:19 PM

A feel good video NOT religious push

Please view video DAD

(71) Anonymous, February 9, 2012 3:34 PM

Thank-you for bringing the true light of Torah to our world

You are fulfilling your great calling to be light to the nations in demonstrating God's love and truth to all people. Zechariah 8:23 Thank-you for equipping us with the tools to share in our world. I will be faithful to pass this around. Shalom, Mrs. C.

(70) seybernetx, February 9, 2012 4:56 AM

Haven't heard that song in years -- used to love it. Thanks for a two minute trip down memory lane.

(69) ilan braun, February 8, 2012 11:24 PM

this is how works the true love of Israel!

Amazing video! Full of Love Haavat Israel! That it may inspire all Jews all over the world! Ilan miTzarfat

(68) Anonymous, February 8, 2012 6:53 PM

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FILM, MAY WE SEE THIS IN REAL LIFE SOON.

(67) Danielle Storch, February 8, 2012 11:45 AM

wonderful video --a must for all to see

This video is powerful! Here in Baltimore, MD on February 26th we are having an evening of Jewish Unity. We may show this very moving video at our event! Thank you as always Aish!

Anonymous, February 9, 2012 3:12 AM

more infor about unity event in Baltimore requested

Where in Baltimore? Can you supply more details? Sara from Silver Spring

(66) MiCHAEL-chicago, February 8, 2012 3:40 AM

WONDERFUL

Again, AISH.com amazes me. AISH should be the number one source for the world to embrace. May the A-mighty bless AISH.com, its wonderful employee', The state of Israel, and all it's readers in the world.

(65) sarA, February 7, 2012 11:15 PM

This was beautiful!

Thanx for brightening my day :)

(64) miriam, February 7, 2012 9:20 PM

It brought tears to my eyes!

(63) Kabi, February 7, 2012 9:18 PM

Sweet!

(62) Suzanne, February 7, 2012 8:36 PM

Wonderful video

We need to be like this, all of us.

(61) sarah shapiro, February 7, 2012 4:52 PM

just wonderful

yay

(60) Chana, February 7, 2012 2:53 PM

Excellent video and very true!

Yes, we all must live together in peace and harmony. We should be there for each other too!

(59) Shira Canvendish, February 7, 2012 11:46 AM

We can change the world

You guys are the greatest! Amazing! A very clear message, and one that will, I hope, change the world. Love, Shira

(58) ayelet, February 7, 2012 9:42 AM

unity will bring moshiach

Unity of all Jews will bring moshiach!

Anonymous, February 10, 2012 4:43 AM

BIG TIME!!!!!

you hit it on the dot!!!!! We gotta just see eachother as we are- sisters and brothers- and keep the love going!!!!! diffferent head covering, clothes, language, way of life....its k because we are all family and we have to just love eachother for THAT! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!:)

(57) talia begoun, February 7, 2012 3:45 AM

gr8

wow it was awesome keep it going!!!!! i love aish's music videos

(56) Fangyu, February 7, 2012 1:11 AM

Good inspiring video:-)

Loving kindness and truth or truth and loving kindness, when these two things are together, there is Shalom. Baruch HaShem.

(55) ra.dy, February 6, 2012 9:23 PM

Tell the muslim?s that good video

(54) Shulamis Hes, February 6, 2012 8:17 PM

Right on!

If this song catches on to all sectors of our nation, and if Israelis vote for the Am Shalem party, maybe Mashiach will come in our lifetimes!

(53) A SImple Jew, February 6, 2012 7:17 PM

Great Video - Beautiful Message

Great Video - Beautiful Message

(52) Beth, February 6, 2012 7:07 PM

This is Great!!!!

This is the way it's suppose to be people helping people!! Way to go!!!

(51) Yossef, February 6, 2012 2:44 PM

The idea of Unity among the Jewish People first and then bringing it to the rest of the world is finally catching on. Thank you Aish for this video; I loved it.

(50) Debbie, February 6, 2012 2:34 PM

wow

aish always has the best videos. this one made me cry. in a good way. thanks.

(49) virgil, February 6, 2012 1:15 PM

we all have different beliefs,but that should not stop us from helping each other,loving our neighbore,helping our is a basic principle,a basic commandment

(48) SuzAnne, February 6, 2012 4:35 AM

Keep the giving going til it goes around the world

Do one kindness naturally every day and it will become natural All day. Great video!!!

(47) Leslee, February 6, 2012 2:23 AM

True Mitzvah

This is what life is all about!

(46) Ann Brady, February 5, 2012 11:11 PM

In HaShem's World, Kindness Begets Kindness

Another fabulous production from Shoot East - just love everything you guys do - and what a great singer you are, Michael HarPaz! Thanks so much for this one.

(45) Chaya, February 5, 2012 10:35 PM

Love this!!

This is so beautiful! Its the perfect start to a Monday :) Shavua Tov! xx

(44) Fran Twersky, February 5, 2012 10:15 PM

wonderful

Kindness can make a real difference in peoples lives

(43) karen m, February 5, 2012 9:20 PM

Live never fails!

If we could all lay down our assumptions, forgive others for any wrongs, and truly love each other without conditions, IMAGINE!

(42) leonar elkins, February 5, 2012 8:45 PM

Learn Live Enjoy

I am always pleased to to hear the sound of joy and even more greatful to see it in action

(41) lisa, February 5, 2012 7:59 PM

We've Got To Live Together......

This video pretty much sums up the Torah's message! Yasher Koach!!

(40) Susan Coopersmith, February 5, 2012 7:54 PM

Wonderful!

We need more of this chesed!

(39) Sarah, February 5, 2012 7:41 PM

What a beautiful video! And of course, I know the kindness of Jews doesn't just extend to other Jews but to all people. There are many Muslims and Christians living in Israel as well, where it looks like the video was filmed. All people, no matter their religion or ethnicity, deserve kindness, as that is what love is. :)

(38) Anonymous, February 5, 2012 5:46 PM

Rabbi kahane!!!!!! :))))))))

Theresa Elkins, February 6, 2012 12:03 AM

Great! God loves us all! What is so hard about loving others?

Anonymous, February 13, 2012 2:52 PM

R Kahane...BEST teacher!

Yes, he is the BEST! He is CHANGING the world!

(37) Talia, February 5, 2012 4:42 PM

Wow!

What an amazing video - and extremely inspiring!

(36) Aliza, February 5, 2012 4:40 PM

I love this!!

My favorite part is the ice cream and the soldier. The kindnesses really left me with a warm feeling. I've made it my gmail status :) (I don't have facebook. lol) Thank you!

(35) willie, February 5, 2012 3:23 PM

truly inspiring!!!!!!

(34) tali sasson, February 5, 2012 2:02 PM

Racheli!!! You were amazing!!! I loved watching you!! Miss you so much!! :) :) :)

(33) Elaine Harrell, February 5, 2012 1:34 PM

Love all the articles.

(32) leslie, February 5, 2012 1:13 PM

Just the message we need right now

Great video! Great song! and Great message!

(31) Michal, February 5, 2012 12:14 PM

dear David B. Vancouver, you sound so sad,

I can understand your feelings. I am even 4 years older than you. I think, we all have seen more wars than peace in our lives. But nevertheless, we are only one and can't change as much as we would like to. But, when there is darkness all over our world, we can always light a "candle". And being kind, gives at least people around you a little happiness and you feel very good also. And you are part of the whole. When in the corner where you live, is more brightness, than somehow you do something for the whole world. Have a good and blessed week! Michal

(30) smb, February 5, 2012 9:44 AM

It might be difficult sometimes to get along. But we should realize that we can disagree and still respect each other. Shalom is the vessel for blessing, and with unity we are strong with the help of G-d

(29) Michal Evenari, February 5, 2012 9:35 AM

made me smile all the time

such a wonderful idea to make this film. Once and again you see this "klindness". In t he video there are some people, and all are kind. And that's the reason, you have to smile all the time while you look. It made me decide:"You can be just as kind. During the whole day." A nice reminder at the beginning of the new week.-

(28) Anonymous, February 5, 2012 8:46 AM

fantstic, we need such actions desperately

if we could overcome ourselves, grow to love, admire, seek and see the good and help one another, then NO ONE, none of our ennemies could touch us, and good will rain down on the Jewish Nation

(27) Tali Margulis, February 5, 2012 7:33 AM

Wow!!!!

Racheli you are a STAR!!!!!!!! Great job!!! :)

Dani Margolies, February 5, 2012 12:30 PM

speaking of star...

Tali, youre quite the star yoursef!

Tali Margulis, February 27, 2012 9:15 PM

wow this is such a good alternative to facebook

aww dans YOU are the star here!! wow i hope no one i knows ever reads this.

(26) David B., February 5, 2012 6:32 AM

Bah!! Humbug!

I have Lived, by the Grace of G-d,for 73years,and I've seen and heard more Tradgedy than the average person,I've heard all the Poets,and their Hopes for Shalom!.....all the Pop songs in Hope and Praise of Peace,all the Mahutma Gahndis,Mother Teresas,et al!!! Untill our Messiah,comes,I personaly, don't think it will happen, We can't even agree on our Judaism, it's all Bubbles in the Air. David B,Vancouver

Chaia, February 5, 2012 12:39 PM

Never too late to try

I am so sorry for all your losses. May you only see peace now. It just takes one small act to get the ball rolling. We don't need to aim for the ultimate, let's start small.

(25) Ya'acov, February 5, 2012 5:30 AM

Great video

what a wonderful remake of an oldie, but timeless song. I look for the day when Moshiach makes this all happen.

(24) Yocheved, February 5, 2012 5:19 AM

Beautiful!

Thank you so much for that beautiful video-- one of the best videos I have seen in a long time!!!! :-)

(23) Mary Ruth, February 5, 2012 4:43 AM

Good version!

This video is awesome, and made me feel happier!

(22) John, February 5, 2012 4:29 AM

I love Super Bowl Commercials, better than the game itself. But this one is by far the best!! Nice song, great message.

(21) Avi Levy, February 5, 2012 3:40 AM

THIS SHOULD BE IN THE SUPERBOWL!

Great song, great vid. With so many people watching the BIG game, you should've made this one of the ads. HUGE improvement over the other ad's. Thanks for another great vid. Kudos to Michael HarPaz for writhing this and singing.! Shauva Tov!

(20) Richard, February 5, 2012 3:39 AM

Was there for Chanukah

Started watching the video, which is great representation of Am Yisrael Chai, and realized that I ate dinner at Moshiko the restaurant that appears in the video when I was in Jerusalem this past Chanukah.

(19) Richard, February 5, 2012 3:38 AM

Not so fast, thar, brothah!

Never mind all that cornball about "we gotta live together" as if we don't know it, and dln't do it. That's just a lot of cornball feel=sorry-for-me stuff left over from the hippies. Get this straight: there will always be some few who jus'- don'-giv-a-damn. But for the most part, those folks a few and far between. So quit yer wailing and get out there and do yer part. YEW gotta work, too, buddy! Take a bath ternite and show up clean at work termorra. You'll get t' like it.

(18) Yakova, February 5, 2012 3:29 AM

random acts of kindness big little small concept real

EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL CAREING LOVEING CONCERN REACHING OUT THINKING OF ANOTHER, MAKEING A DIFFERENCE AMEN AMEN

(17) Anonymous, February 5, 2012 3:28 AM

Too short

Maccabeats should be part of this. To important for only one singer.

(16) Aviyah, February 5, 2012 2:48 AM

Nice!!!

As a righteous convert, THis was heart-warming. If it is ever true, and you do truly welcome me, please let me know.

(15) Anonymous, February 5, 2012 2:13 AM

Delightful, a really encouraging ides!

(14) Shelley, February 5, 2012 1:34 AM

I loved this video!

I loved the way this video showed that one good deed leads to another, and especially how it showed religious and less religious people being kind to one another. May we all treat each other like that!

(13) Mary, February 5, 2012 1:34 AM

We Gotta Live Together

Now this is just perfect. Just watching the interactions of the people reminds me of my youth. I love Israel and hope to go back later this year. Maranatha

(12) Phil Hanfling, February 5, 2012 1:27 AM

Good stuff

(11) LyonHall, February 5, 2012 1:21 AM

The Law of Kindness

Now this is an engaging “feel good” video with a viable message. There is a Law of Kindness. The video offers wonderfully simple ways to keep this Torah principle and pass it on. Shalom!

(10) Ruvain, February 5, 2012 1:20 AM

Transcending Bounderies

Irregardless of the overture... Ahavah(Love covers a multitude of sin..

(9) Wassim, February 5, 2012 1:19 AM

Lovely message - Thank You

(8) yossi, February 5, 2012 1:17 AM

just behave in this way and the world will change for us

amazing clip ...

(7) stacey, February 5, 2012 1:07 AM

Loved this video! Such a poerful message made simple

(6) Chiam, February 5, 2012 12:55 AM

Wonderfull

This video and the message of Jewish Unity is fantastic and needed now more than ever. I love you all and thank you.

(5) Anonymous, February 5, 2012 12:54 AM

A great replacement for Super Bowl Ad

Too bad people don't have a voice. The ads are usually Super stupid or so vulgar. I vote for Aish Ads any day.

Ann, February 5, 2012 11:19 PM

Boot East

I'm with you on that one, Anonymous! Give the Bowl the boot, and lets "shoot east'!

(4) Margie, February 5, 2012 12:41 AM

Beautiful!!!

Yasher Koach! What a beautiful, inspiring n meaningful video! Mi Ki'amcha..:)) great music too!!

(3) Mary White, February 5, 2012 12:38 AM

I thought his was really great. I just wish every one could find the good and love in others.

(2) Bowie, February 5, 2012 12:32 AM

It showed the essence of Judaism.

I loved it. I wish this could cross all borders.

(1) Yaakov ben Gershom, February 5, 2012 12:20 AM

Another brilliant Aish Production

Kol ha'kavod. Each new Aish video is incredible. I never thought you could top the Rosh Hashana video (dancing Yeshiva boys). But each video rivals the one before it!! Building unity through kindness not only shows us the path we should walk but it also shows the wonderful values of Aish and the folks who guide this incredible organization. May you continue to bring light to our people.

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