Cantor Marlena Taenzer singing Ashrenu to Shema. “Ashreinu” (אשרינו) translates to “Happy are we!” or “Blessed are we!” and is a common phrase in Jewish tradition, expressing gratitude and joy in one’s lot and heritage.
Ashreinu ma tov chelkeinu umah naim goralinu
umah yafah y’rushateinu
Happy are we! How goodly is our portion, and how pleasant is our lot, and how beautiful our heritage!
Translation from The Standard Prayer book by Simeon Singer (1915) (public domain)