What does Zum Gali Gali means?

“Zum Gali Gali” is a traditional Hebrew song relating to the formation of the State of Israel, origi- nating sometime around its creation in 1948. The pioneers referred to in the song were the Jewish settlers who built the new Israel.

What made the song Beautiful Zum Gali Gali?

“Zum Gali Gali” is a traditional Hebrew song relating to the formation of the State of Israel, originating sometime around its creation in 1948. The pioneers referred to in the song were the Jewish settlers who built the new Israel.

What does Zum Gali mean?

the formation of the State of Israel
“Zum Gali Gali” is a traditional Hebrew song relating to the formation of the State of Israel, origi- nating sometime around its creation in 1948. The pioneers referred to in the song were the Jewish settlers who built the new Israel.

Who wrote the song Jerusalem of gold?

Naomi Shemer wrote “Jerusalem of Gold” for the Israeli Song Festival (it was not in competition but had been commissioned by the Mayor, Teddy Kollek), held on 15 May 1967, the night after Israel’s nineteenth Independence Day. She chose the then-unknown Shuli Nathan to sing the song (who later became famous due to performing this beloved song).

What is the meaning of the song Jerusalem?

The song has attracted controversy because of its references to the fact that the city of Jerusalem was (at the time it was composed) a divided city. A month after the song was performed at the festival, Israeli forces captured the Old City. The song has taken on a great deal of importance for the Israeli people.

What happened to Naomi Shemer’s Yerushalayim?

After the reunification of Yerushalayim, Naomi Shemer added new happier stanzas harkening back to her original lyrics but now the sun is shining and the shofar is blowing at the Kotel. These happier lyrics are now used – but they are not the original lyrics.

Is orshilim the second national anthem of Israel?

Some even regard it as the second national anthem, after “ha-Tikvah”. This song has appeared on at least one music album recorded by musicians popular with belly dancers, under the song titles “Orshilim” and “Jerusalem of Gold”.