Nifgashnu shuv - Shiri li moledet | We met again - Sing to me, homeland - lyrics
Details
| Title | Nifgashnu shuv - Shiri li moledet | We met again - Sing to me, homeland - lyrics |
| Author | Jewish Songs with Translations |
| Duration | 3:26 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=QcPOXxkv_s0 |
Description
The song is performed by Dudu Zakai, with lyrics and melody by Shaike Paikov. It tells the story of a group of soldiers who fought together in the Six-Day War in 1967 and reunite years later.
The song was written to honor the camaraderie of soldiers and the emotional weight of their experiences. It reflects on the cost of war, the difficulty of moving forward, and the enduring love for the homeland, which is reinforced through song and memory. The footage is of the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and can be found in the Israel Film Archive | Jerusalem Cinematheque.
