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Folk dancing on Shavuot. Israeli folk dance (Hebrew: ריקודי עם, rikudei 'am, lit."Folk dances") is a form of dance usually performed to songs in Hebrew, or to other songs which have been popular in Israel, with dances choreographed for specific songs.
Israeli folk dancing, performance in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot Mayim Mayim ( Hebrew : מים מים , "water, water") is an Israeli folk dance , danced to a song of the same name. It has become notable outside the Israeli dancing community and is often performed at international folk dance events.
Zum Gali Gali (Hebrew: זום גלי גלי) is an Israeli folk song associated with the Kibbutz, Israel's collective agricultural communities. The song is sometimes referred to by the title Israeli Work Song and is known for its rhythmic style. The song begins with the repeated refrain ("zum gali gali") before proceeding to the verses. [1]
Pages in category "Israeli folk songs" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. BaShana HaBa'a; E.
Category: Israeli songs. 23 languages. ... Israeli folk songs (7 P) * Eurovision songs of Israel (48 P) + English-language Israeli songs (1 C, 11 P) A. Eden Alene ...
"Al Hanisim" (or "Al Hanissim") is a popular Hebrew song for Hanukkah taken from liturgy (see Hanukkah → Special additions to the daily prayers), and is also an Israeli folk dance. The song is about thanking God for saving the Jewish people. The most popular tune, however, is relatively recent, having been composed by Dov Frimer in 1975. [3]
Hevenu shalom aleichem" (Hebrew: הבאנו שלום עליכם "We brought peace upon you" [1]) is a Hebrew-language folk song based on the greeting Shalom aleichem. While perceived to be an Israeli folk song, the melody of "Hevenu shalom aleichem" pre-dates the current state of Israel and is of Hasidic origin.
Termed in Hebrew שירי ארץ ישראל ("songs of the land of Israel"), folk songs are meant mainly to be sung in public by the audience or in social events. Some are children's songs; some combine European folk tunes with Hebrew lyrics; some come from military bands and others were written by poets such as Naomi Shemer and Chaim Nachman ...