''The Trist of a Mother': Yossi Fried and Yossi Polchak in a song and a resounding message

Dov Lemel
May 31, 2026   
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Singer Yossi Fried and keyboardist Yossi Polchak launched a touching performance of the classic "The Trieste von A Mame" by the late Rabbi Michael Schnitzler - and the reason this time is completely personal.

""I'm not here to educate anyone," shares Fried, "This song simply held me through my difficult moments, and I decided to release it to strengthen me further.".

The song brings to life the famous story of the woman who asked Rabbi Itzikel to replace her "bag of troubles," and finally re-chosen the smallest bag that turned out to be hers.

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The message is simple: everyone has the exact package built for them, both of difficulties and successes.

The combination of Polczek's enveloping arrangement and Fried's sincere delivery does the job, and hits right to the heart. "If it strengthens even two or three more Jews who need it now, I've done my part," Yossi concludes.


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