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 ...

The manuscript of the original lyrics to one of the most popular, if once-controversial, songs by beloved poetess, composer and songwriter Naomi Shemer was gifted last week by her family to the ...

On June 26, the woman known affectionately as the First Lady of Israeli Song died at the age of 74. It was indicative of songwriter Naomi Shemer’s place in the Israeli imagination that her death and ...

Perhaps best known for her song "Jerusalem of Gold," Shemer penned and performed countless songs that captured the national mood and drew on her kibbutz upbringing. JERUSALEM (JTA) — It was a sign of ...