Shlomo Rechnitz composed the song "Why?" in memory of those killed in Brooklyn.'

April 1, 2015   

השריפה בה נספו שבעת בני משפחת ששון ז"ל זעזעה רבים, ההספד ריגש המונים, כעת מגיע השיר - 'מדוע'. המילים הן מתוך ספר ירמיהו, שם מצוטט הנביא כפונה בשאלה לקב"ה ואומר "מדוע דרך רשעים צלחה?" וקובל, כביכול, על הקשיים והצרות שעובר עם ישראל לעומת הרווחה והשפע המהווים את מנת חלקם של שונאי העם היהודי. For the special project, Governor Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz composed the song, and promoter David Fedida recruited the artists represented by him: Ohad Moskowitz, Itzik Dadia, 'Shira' Choir' And the prodigy Uzziah Zadok.  "We don't understand the calculations of heaven," says Rechnitz, "but we must all continue to believe and trust in God that everything we do is for the best. Chazal have already taught us that in Nissan they were redeemed and in Nissan we will be redeemed, and all we can do is pray that every disaster will turn into a blessing. When I hear about such tragedies, I can't find the words to express myself. The best way for me to vent my emotions is through music, where I find my place."" The musical arrangement was entrusted to arrangers Itzi Berry and Eli Klein, who also makes a guest appearance in the song for a short vocal segment. The production was managed by David Fedida and Yossi Rubin, and the final result is a song that unites hearts that appeals to all corners of the nation and connects with all shades of the Jewish spectrum.