This upbeat song by iconic Israeli artist Shlomo Gronich celebrates how Jews from all over the world contributed their unique cultures and traditions in the creation of a new Israeli identity. The video includes English, Hebrew and transliterated lyrics, some of which can also be seen below,
Israeli Song
Your snow and my rainfall,
Your wadi and my river
Finally meet on an Israeli beach.
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With all the dreams and the longings,
With all the memories, good and bad,
In a new/old song,
that celebrates the wonders,
How good it is, and how pleasant.
With a Greek step and a Polish accent,
With a Yemenite twirl and a Roman violin,
Who am I? Who am I? Yes, me!
My God, Dear God – an Israeli song.
Your valley and my mountain,
Your forest and my desert,
Finally meet in an Israeli landscape.
My «lamed» and your «chet»,
My «ayin» and your «reish»
Finally meet with an Israeli drum beat.
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