The Borer Song

Verse 1 – The Rule
On Shabbos day, you can’t sort through,
That’s Borrer — it’s not for you!
You can’t pick things and put aside,
That’s work — you must let it slide!
But wait, there’s a way, if you know the code,
Three little rules down the halacha road:
Biyad, Miyad, and good from bad —
That’s the way to make Hashem glad!
Chorus
Borrer can’t be done on Shabbos day,
But here’s the only kosher way!
Miyad! (Right now!)
Biyad! (By hand!)
Good from bad — that’s the plan!
Pick it right, don’t make a mess,
Follow the halacha — and you’ll be blessed!
Verse 2 – The Example
I saw my fish, some bones, some meat,
I thought, “I’ll sort what I want to eat!”
But if I take the bad away,
That’s Borrer — not okay today!
So I take the good — the tasty bite,
With my hand, and eat it right!
I don’t delay, I do it fast,
That’s Miyad! — the moment’s passed!
Chorus (Reprise)
Borrer can’t be done on Shabbos day,
But here’s the only kosher way!
Miyad! (Right now!)
Biyad! (By hand!)
Good from bad — that’s the plan!
Pick it right, don’t make a mess,
Follow the halacha — and you’ll be blessed!
Bridge – The Reminder
No spoons, no forks, no clever tools,
Just use your hand — that’s the rule!
Don’t wait for later, don’t delay,
Do it now — the Torah way!
Final Chorus – Big Finish
Borrer can’t be done on Shabbos day,
But here’s the only kosher way!
Miyad! (Immediately!)
Biyad! (With hand!)
Good from bad — that’s Hashem’s plan!
Pick it right, with joy and cheer,
Shabbos Kodesh — we hold it dear!
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