Beraishes Bara Elokim

Young Shmulie walked into the room,
His little eyes dancing with joy.
His very first day of yeshiva has begun.

He looks around in excitement,
So many kids are there.
He wonders what he will learn this year.

His rebbie walks up to the front,
“Kinderlach please forever know:
Beraishis bara Elokim.

Hashem created you and I, and everything we see,
Nothing can stop you from being a jew.
You are so dear to Hashem, no matter what you do.”

As the years fly by,
Shmulie dropped out of school.
He leaves his old life behind.

His kippa falls off,
His peyos are chopped.
He believes nothing remains.

He meets new friends,
Has a new way of life.
Young Shmulie has changed, Sammy is his new name.

Sadly, things go bad,
He winds up in a gang.
Next thing you know he’s received 5 years.

One day he receives a visitor,
And old man with a white beard.
“Shmulie”, he says, “I think you’ve forgot:
Beraishes bara Elokim.

Hashem created you and I, and everything we see,
Nothing can stop you from being a jew.
You are so dear to Hashem, you can change.
It’s up to you.”

The Rebbie turns to leave,
Then slowly looks back.
“Shmulie, I know you can.”

Shmulie slowly returns,
Back to his old life.
Memories rush back, everything becomes clear.

Now he is called Rabbi Shmuel,
And he slowly walks to the front.
“Kinderlach, please forever know:
Beraishes bara Elokim.

Hashem created you and I, and everything we see,
Nothing can stop you from being a jew.
You are so dear to Hashem, and you can always return home.”