A well-known piyut (Jewish liturgical poem) recited during the Selichot services each year in the month of Elul remains shrouded in mystery regarding its authorship and composer. Despite the annual performance of this piece, no efforts have been made to investigate its origins. The poem’s creator has remained anonymous, resulting in it being categorized as simply “folk” music. This lack of investigation highlights a broader disinterest in tracing the roots of traditional Jewish melodies and verses. The text questions why there hasn’t been a movement to uncover the identity of the individual behind this frequently-recited devotional work. The piece continues to be sung without knowledge of its historical context or artistic source. This absence of attribution perpetuates the song’s status as an unattributed, popular tune.