Naomi Shemer

New documentary celebrates Yehoram Gaon's life at Docu.Text Festival

Yehoram Gaon, often seen as Israel's national singer, saw his life and accomplishments celebrated during an emotional screening of a new documentary which premiered at the National Library of Israel.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
YEHORAM GAON in a screenshot from the film ‘Tonight.’
NAOMI SHEMER’S handwritten lyrics to ‘Al Kol Aleh.’

National Library gets original lyrics of Naomi Shemer’s 'Al Kol Eleh'

For many years, the Shemer family’s attitude toward the song was very ambivalent as it reminded them of the loss of their father and uncle, and also because it had become politically charged.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The National Library of Israel

New library, new hope: Scholars, tourists, and refuge at the National Library after Oct. 7

The war is never far from the sight and minds of visitors and staff, but the quiet exhibition dedicated to the hostages gives contemplative and heart space to mourn. 

|ByFRAN KRITZ
LINOY ASHRAM

Grapevine March 8, 2023: Women’s place in Israel’s history

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Grapevine July 8, 2022: Not newsworthy?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JULY 8, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
MEMBERS OF the US Marine Corps with (from left) President Isaac Herzog, US Ambassador Tom Nides, Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and outgoing Deputy Chief of Mission Jonathan Shrier.

WATCH: How the Beatles inspired a Yom Kippur War song of hope

Naomi Shemer set out to write a Hebrew cover of "Let It Be," and ended up with a poignant song on the Yom Kippur War.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018ByLAHAV HARKOV
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