| Shalom friends,
This week we come upon the anniversary of the death (7 Tamuz) of one of Israel’s most prolific and influential songwriters, Naomi Shemer.
Naomi Shemer’s songs are beautiful yet simple enough for regular people to sing. Each song is its own expression of love for Israel, her people and the love story between our people and our land. This unique combination of a deep and passionate love story, beautifully yet simply expressed, places Shemer’s songs in a category of folk songs elevated to the level of anthems of a nation.
In accordance with Jewish tradition, we believe the best way to remember those who have passed by ensuring that their legacy lives on – by learning and singing these songs, you can pass on Naomi’s legacy of beauty and love for Zion and her people!
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Yerushalayim Shel Zahav ירושלים של זהב
"Jerusalem of Gold" (Hebrew: ירושלים של זהב, Yerushalayim Shel Zahav) is a popular Israeli song written by Naomi Shemer in 1967. The original song described the Jewish people's 2000-year longing to return to Jerusalem.
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Al Kol Eleh על כל אלה
This beautiful song by Naomi Shemer is an expression of hope and the special relationship the Nation of Israel has with God - not in the religious sense but as an integral part of everyday life.
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Lu Yehi לו יהי
A notable Israeli song, “Lu Yehi” (“May It Be”) was written by Naomi Shemer about the Yom Kippur War where she expresses the feelings felt both at home in Israel and on the battlefield.
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Od Lo Ahavti Dai עוד לאהבתי די
This lovely song by Naomi Shemer is on the surface, a fun love song. Looking deeper one discovers more meaningful messages.
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KINNERET - כנרת
The song “Kinneret” is Naomi’s composition of a poem by the same name written by Rachel the poetess. The song is an expression of yearning and love for the rich views surrounding the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee).
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