| Ain't gonna work on Saturday |
Rabbi Silverman |
Same |
English |
I once was an explorer, to africa I went,
when shabbos hungry lions, came zooming round my tent!
My assistant grabbed my rifle, go goomber shoot those pests
but instead I invited them to be my shabbos guests! |
| Anachnu Me Oto HaKfar |
Naomi Shemer |
Naomi Shemer |
Hebrew |
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| Anashim Tovim |
Naomi Shemer |
Naomi Shemer |
Hebrew |
Naomi Shemer's songs are available in Hebrew, with sheet music, in 4 song books she put out: All My Songs/Kol HaShirim; Book No. 2/Sefer Bet; Book No. 3/Sefer Gimmel and Book No. 4/Sefer Daled. |
| Artza Alinu |
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Hebrew |
The clip featured here is the instrumental rendition of the song from CD Maze
l Tov!by Neshoma Orchestra.
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| At Khaki Li |
A. Shlonsky, S. Dror, |
K. Simonov (Russian) |
Russian |
(from a site visitor:)
As an Israeli expat I hold this song dear because it is a harrowingly good example of Israel's very nearly violent sense of beholdenness to its fallen, this sense personified in the ghostly exhortation of the missing warrior.
This is one of my favorite songs from what the Russians call the "Great Patriotic War." The composer was Matvei Blanter, a Soviet Jewish songwriter (he also wrote the music to "Katyusha"). . .
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| Ba'a M'Nucha |
D. Sambursky |
N. Alterman |
Hebrew |
The clip featured here is from the CD <a href="http://www.jewishmusic.com/cg |
| Balayla al hadeshe |
Yair Rozenblum |
Ester Nitzav |
Hebrew |
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE. We acknowledge Zemerl with thanks. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . |
| Bapardes Le Yad Ashoket |
Nurit Hirsch |
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Hebrew |
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE. We acknowledge Zemerl with thanks. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . |
| Bashana Habaa |
Ehud Manor & Nurit Hirsch |
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English |
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| Bearvot HaNegev |
Leonid Shokhin |
Refael Klatchkin |
Hebrew |
mythos of bereavement
Both the text and the melody are based on a 1943 Soviet song about a partisan dying at the edge of a forest, "Na opushke lesa," words by Petr Mamaichuk, music by Leonid Shokhin.
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE. We acknowledge Zemerl with thanks. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . There was a Ladino version written in Israel following one of the wars there. Also - don't you find the similar lyrics in Eshet Chayil (Shir Hapartizan) in hebrewsongs.com? |
| Behar HaGilboa |
YOSEF HADAR |
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Hebrew |
2 recordings atleast : HaParvarim & Ofra Haza
Corrections to the translite |
| Chai |
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Hatikva |
English |
clip here from Cindy Paley's CD Celebrate with Cindy
Performed by Ofra Haza. Winner of 1983 Eurovision contest. Original recording: Album "Chai" by Ofra 1983. THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE. We acknowledge Zemerl with thanks. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . |
| Chorshat Ha'Ekaliptus (The Ecalyptus grove) |
Naomi Shemer |
Naomi Shemer |
Hebrew |
clip here from Fran Avni's CD Israeli Favorites
THIS PAGE IS NOW LINKED TO THE
HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE ZEMERL WITH THANKS.
http://www.hebrewsongs.com
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| DIVA |
Zvika Pik |
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Hebrew |
I believe "gdola mehachaim" simply means "the best, greatest". "Bigger than life" is a literal translation.
"Yesh ksamim" means "miracles happen" or "there are miracles", but not "magic"
"She is the queen of the stage" would be a better lyrical translation of what the singer meant by "the stage is all hers".
"Teras of life" shold be "tears". |
| Darknu |
Hadag Nafash |
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Hebrew |
This is a beautiful song.
"There was a storm,
and it has passed,
And your face is again as calm
as the surface of the sea."
isn't it "With the light we will continue to go on," and not "with the added light we will go on"?
"The road is long and the journey not simple."
"And your eyes are sometimes so touching." (isn't it ko nog'ot?)
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MY COMMENTS: I have put a translation of Darkeinu on www.hebrewsongs.com/d.htm, which is a little different from this one and more correct. There are many mistakes here. First of all, the title is "Darkenu" or "Darkeinu", not Darknu. It's Hebrew, not English, and should be listed as Israeli-Contemporary. Rather than repeating my translation here, please go to www.hebrewsongs.com/d.htm, where you can also see the Hebrew text.
The song comes from the soundtrack of an Israeli TV show, Haburganim, and is sung by Sarit Vino-Elad and Chani Firstenberg. There's a CD of the soundtrack.
- Malka
Yes, it is "with the light we will continue to go on"
"And the road is long; the journey is not yet over."
"ko nog'ot" means so sad - v'einayich lif'amim ko nog'ot -
"And your eyes are sometimes so sad"
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| Ein li eretz aheret |
avi goeta |
sabliminal |
Hebrew |
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE. We acknowledge Zemerl with thanks. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . .
It is also linked to the website dedicated to Gali Atari : www.gali-atari.fr.st |
| Eli, Eli (Hebrew) |
szenes chana |
Chanah Senesh |
Hebrew |
Chanah Senesh was a Hungarian Jew who was a member of the
Resistance durin |
| Eretz |
Shaike Paikov |
Shaike Paikov |
Hebrew |
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| Eretz Tropit Yafa (Beautiful Tropical Land) |
Jorge Ben |
Portuguesse food |
English |
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE. We acknowledge Zemerl with thanks. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . |
| Eyn Gedi (hebrew) |
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Hebrew |
Some words were incorrect, seemed like had been transcribed by ear and in the process became gibberish. Have corrected.
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE, WITH THANKS TO ZEMERL. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . |
| Hafinjan |
Meav |
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THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE, WITH THANKS TO ZEMERL. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . |
| Hareut |
Sasha Argov |
Haim Guri |
Hebrew |
Achinoam Nini wasn't even a gleam in her father's eye when this song was
c |
| Hey Naalayim |
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Hebrew |
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE, WITH THANKS TO ZEMERL. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . . . . |
| Hora |
Avi Toledano |
Yoram Tahar-Lev |
English |
clip here from CD "We Grew Up Together"it took the second place }n the eurovision song contest (1982) |
| Hora Medura |
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N.Alterman |
Hebrew |
here's the choreography (in French) of this folk dance:
http://www.cvm.qc.ca/mlandry/folklore/medura.htm
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE, WITH THANKS TO ZEMERL. http://www.hebrewsongs.com . . . . . . . . . |
| Ihye Tov |
David Broza |
Yehonatan Gefen |
Hebrew |
Title should be transliterated "Yihiyeh Tov" or "Y'hiyeh Tov"
THIS SONG IS NOW LINKED ON THE HEBREW SONGS DOT COM WEBSITE, WITH THANKS TO ZEMERL.http://www.hebrewsongs.com . |
| Kita Almonit (The Nameless Platoon) |
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Hebrew |
You can find more about this song, including sheet music here:
http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00tx0 |
| Lach Yerushalayim |
Eli Rubinstein |
Amos Etinger |
Hebrew |
Last paragraph of translation: should be
For you, Jerusalem, we will always sing |
| Lechol Echad Yesh (Everybody Has) |
shlomi shabbat |
lior narkis |
Hebrew |
Cantado por Lior Narkis y Shlomi Shabbat en el "Rak de registro Itach." Usted puede omr il en el sitio www.lior-
narkis.com que pienso que usted tiene que buscar el sitio, pero en un cierto punto - quiza encontrando el album - juega la cancisn en el fondo. |
| Lekhayim |
I. Shragin |
V. Glankh |
English |
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| Lu Yehi |
Naomi Shemer |
Naomi Shemer |
Hebrew |
If you have the translation, please put it in, i am in desperate need for the translation
------------- let's go -------------------
Still the white sail in the distance, against black and heavy cloud. All we ask is: let it be. And through the windows of the evening festival candles flicker. All we ask is: let it be.
Let it be, let it be, O please let it be. All we ask, let it be.
What answering voice do I hear? The voice of a shofar and the voice of drums. All we ask is: let it be. May you also hear among all these one prayer from me. All we ask is: let it be.
Within the small shadowed neighborhood is a small house with a red roof. All we ask is: let it be. It is the summer's end, the end of the road; let them return here. All we ask is: let it be.
And if suddenly, the light of a star will shine from the darkness upon our heads, all we ask is: let it be. Then, give calm and also give strength to all those whom we love. All we ask is: let it be.
If tidings come to the door, give a good word. All we ask is: let it be. "If you decide to die," she asks, "from the blossoming or from the harvest?" All we ask is: let it be.
-------- have a nice day -------------------
Let it Be
There is (still) a
white sail in the distance (horizon |
| Ma Avarekh |
Rachel Shapira |
Yair Rozenblum |
Hebrew |
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| Ma Na Vu |
Yossi Spivak |
Isaiah 52:7 |
Hebrew |
Classic Israeli folk dance written by Raya Spivak.
Correct words:
Ma navu al heharim raglei hamevaser (2x)
Mashmi'a y'shu'a, mashmi'a shalom (2x) |
| Machar (Tomorrow) |
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Hebrew |
Clip here from CD <a href="http://www.jewishmusic.com/cgi-
bin/SoftCart.exe |
| Mika |
Yair Rozenblum |
Yair Rozenblum |
Hebrew |
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| Mul Har Sinai (By Mount Sinai) |
Moshe Vilenski |
Yechiel Mohar |
Hebrew |
More info about this song (including sheet music) here:
http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00tx0
The songwriter is Yechiel Mohar.
The composer is Moshe Vilenski.
The cor |
| Na'ama |
SHLOMO BIEDERMAN |
AVRAHAM BAR OZ |
English |
clip here from <a href=http://www.jewishmusic.com/cgi-
bin/SoftCart.exe/isv |
| Nechmad |
Danny Sanderson & Kaveret |
akhat |
Hebrew |
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| Noladeti Lashalom |
|
oshe shalom |
Hebrew |
clip here from <a
href="http://www.jewishmusic.com/cgi-
bin/SoftCart.exe/ |
| Od Y'vo |
Sheva |
Sheva |
Hebrew |
This is a popular Israeli song, also popular at summer camps and colleges. it's just a very simple and catchy song.
It is frequently sung through once and then split into a round.
The title of this song is also "Salaam" |
| Prayer |
Rami Bar-Niv |
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Dedicated to the memory of Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin. Published sheet music available from the artist. See http://www.mp3.com/ramibarniv
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| Rad HaLayla |
Folk Tune |
Yaakov Orland |
Hebrew |
If you want an English version with the same rhythm as the
Hebrew, try thi |
| Rosa Rosa |
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yehoram gaon |
Hebrew |
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| Sephardic Melody |
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metel |
Nederlands |
The Israeli composer, Paul Ben-Haim, composed this piece based on a popular Ladino tune. Rami Bar-Niv arranged this song for piano solo and is performing it here. Please see www.mp3.com/ramibarniv |
| Shalva |
avi peretz |
Avi Koren |
Hebrew |
Sang by many israeli singers like:
- Avi Peretz |
| Sheleg Al Iri |
Naomi Shemer |
Naomi Shemer |
Hebrew |
Words/Music by Naomi Shemer. Naomi Shemer Sefer Gimel (Book 3)
subtitle: Perot Chamisha-Asar (Tu Bishvat fruits)
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| Shir HaBokrim |
M. Nozyk |
Y. Orland |
Hebrew |
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| Shir HaPalmach |
David Zahavi |
Zerubavel Gilad |
Hebrew |
Find more information about this song (including sheet music) here:
www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00tx0
Couple typos: third verse: nesher (eagle) not neshek (weapon, like in second verse); and pera (wilderness), not para (cow) |
| Shir LaShalom |
Yair Rozenblum |
Yakov Rotblit |
Hebrew |
Yitzhak Rabin died with this song in his pocket. What more can one say? It dates back a generation before that and was once considered offensive to those who only pray for peace. See also the more recent Machol Lashalom.
Isaac (IS-hac) Rabin died with this song in his pocket.
What more can one |
| Simona miDimona |
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Hebrew |
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| YIH'YE TOV (NEW TRANSLATION) |
DAVID BROZA |
STU LEWIS (TRANSLATOR) |
Hebrew |
I hope that I have been true to the spirit of the song. As I see it, the affirmation "It will be good" is a very tentative one, and I tried to capture that. My translation makes explicit what I believe to be the connection between the two halves of the chorus.
The word "lo" in verse 1 may not seem idiomatic, but I believe the original is making a reference to "Song of Songs," and I was trying to preserve that.
PS. I have heard many times a different version that
is about Saadats Visit to Israel...
Samuel Cohen
Bavid Broza added verses as history unfolded. There is a verse about Sadat's trip to J-lem. The main problem translating this song is the wonderful double-meanings don't survive.
isnt there also verse- "just let's get out of territories" but if this was translated than it's been erased.- YohananW.
hey Stu,
you came really close on most off it. some of your ideas are just bueatifull. i translated this song a while ago. i don't know if you're a native hebrew speaker, but you really did a nice job.
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| Yareach |
shlomo artzi |
shir |
English |
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| Ydidi hashachachta |
Trad. |
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Hebrew |
Marocco.A devotional song in Hebrew that expresses the
longing for
frien |
| Yerushalayim |
Folk Melody |
A. Hameyiri |
Hebrew |
Lyrics: Avigdor Hameiri
Meal pisgat har hatzofim
Shalom lach, Yerushalayim
Meal pisgat har hatzofim
Eshtachave lach apayim
Mea dorot chalamti alayich
Lizkot, lirot beor panayich
Yerushalayim, Yerushalayim
Hairi panayich livnech
Yerushalayim, Yerushalayim
Mechorvotayich evnech!
Meal pisgat har hatzofim
Shalom lach, Yerushalayim
Alfey golim miktzot kol tevel
Nosim eliayich einayim
Bealfei brachot hayi berucha
Mikdash melech ir melucha,
Yerushalayim Yerushalayim
Ani lo azuz mipo
Yerushalayim, Yerushalayim,
Yavo haMashiach, yavo
Translation:
From the summit of Mt. Scopus I bow down to you. From the summit of Mt. Scopus I welcome you, Jerusalem. A hundred generations I have dreamt of you,
to have a privilege to see your light. Jerusalem shine your face upon your son. Jerusalem, Jerusalem I shall rebuild you from ruins.
from: [email protected] (www.geocities.com/josephnow)
soon i shall write a MIDI
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| Yerushalayim Shel Zahav |
william |
N. Shemer |
Hebrew |
Title: Yerushalaim Shel Zahav Music and lyrics: Naomi Shemer
1.
Avir harim tzalul kayayin Ve-reiach oranim Nisa be-ru'ach ha'arbaim Im kol pa'amonim U-v-tardemat ilan va-even Shvuya ba-haloma
Ha-ir asher badad yoshevet U-be-liba homa.
||: Yerushalaim shel zahav Ve-shel nehoshet ve-shel or, Ha-lo le-kol shirayich Ani kinor. :||
2.
Eicha yavshu borot ha-mayim Kikar ha-shuk reka
Ve-ein poked et Har ha-Bait Ba-ir ha-atika. U-va-me'arot asher ba-sela
Meyalelot ruchot Ve-ein yored el Yam ha-Melach Be-derech Yericho.
||: Yerushalaim shel zahav Ve-shel nehoshet ve-shel or, Ha-lo le-kol shirayich Ani kinor. :||
3.
Ach be-vo'i ha-yom la-shir lach Ve-lach likshor ktarim Katonti mi-tze'ir bana'ich U-me-aharon ha-meshorerim. Ki shmech tzorev et ha-sfataim Ke-neshikat saraf Im eshkachech Yerushalaim Asher kula zahav
||: Yerushalaim shel zahav Ve-shel nehoshet ve-shel or, Ha-lo le-kol shirayich Ani kinor. :||
4.
Hazarnu el borot ha-mayim La-shuk ve-la-kikar. Shofar kore be-Har ha-Bait Ba-ir ha-atika. U-va-me'arot asher ba-sela Alfey shmashot zorhot Nashuv nered el Yam ha-Melach
Be-derech Yeriho.
||: Yerushalaim shel zahav Ve-shel nehoshet ve-shel or, Ha-lo le-kol shirayich Ani kinor. :||
submitted by: [email protected] |
| Yismekhu |
Psalm 96,11 |
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Jewish |
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| Ze HaKol Bishvilech (Don Quixote) |
Danny Sanderson |
Danny Sanderson |
Spanish |
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| Ze Ma SheNish'ar |
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Hebrew |
lyrics in hebrew letters here:
htt
p://www.ge
ocities.com/Broadway/7898/twoheb.htm#7 |
| Zemer Atik |
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Hebrew |
clip here from "Maz
el!" by the Neshoma Orchestra (the clip is a medley of several Israeli tunes, with Zemer Atik in the beginning) |
| halevai |
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Hebrew |
(added by i.v.'00)
Improved and translated by [email protected]
the dance notation for this song can be found here:
http://www.da-
assa.demon.nl/halevai.html |
| my fair lady |
Frederick Lowe |
Alan Jay Lerner |
Hebrew |
There was a full stage production of My Fair Lady done in Hebrew in
Tel Av |
| shir la shalom |
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English |
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| yivareche'cha |
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Bamidbar 6:24-26 |
Hebrew |
A blessing that the L_rd told us to bestow upon
friends, family, children
and the children of Israel Numbers Chapter 6 |
