Naomi Shemer wrote this lovely poem honoring the fabled city, Jerusalem. Its history and mystery are evoked in each verse and in the passionate refrain. Naomi Shemer's music, with its mixture of nostalgia, melancholy and desire, lifts her …Read More
Naomi Shemer wrote this lovely poem honoring the fabled city, Jerusalem. Its history and mystery are evoked in each verse and in the passionate refrain. Naomi Shemer's music, with its mixture of nostalgia, melancholy and desire, lifts her verses to memorable phrases: one does not want the song to end.