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In Our Garden
In our Garden (Hebrew: Etzlenu Behatzer , )אצלנו בחצרis a ילדי העולם כולו
famous Israeli song written and composed by Naomi She- רוקדים במעגל
mer. ואומרים שלום
The song is about caring for those who are different, In our garden
knowing the different cultures and languages, learning
about the other, and the longing for Peace. In the shade of a flourishing tree
The song tells about a fictional garden where kids
The children of the world
from all over the world appear and play together. Each
one says "hello" in his own language. In the Hebrew lan- Are coming to be hosted
guage, "Hello" also means "Peace". As the lyrics say
"Everyone who comes to our home has his own way to In our garden
greet another".
"Hello" is said in the following different languages: The children of the whole world
Hebrew, Italian, French, Arabic, English, Chinese, Greek,
Portuguese, Swahili, Hawaiian and Japanese. Are dancing in a circle
Namoi Shemer was also famous for her knowledge
And saying "Hello" !
of the Bible. The idea depicted in the song echos the
prophets calling for Israel to open its gates to the world
as part of World peace.[1] The songs draws from Isaiah References
26:2 "" ,"פיתחו שערים ויבוא גוי צדיק שומר אמוניםOpen ye the [1] http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/
gates, that the righteous nation that keepeth faithfulness 0,7340,L-3270926,00.html
may enter in".
Part of the Song :
אצלנו בחצר External links
בצל אילן פורח • Full lyrics (Hebrew)
ילדי כל העולם • Article about Naomi Shemer and the song
באים להתארח
אצלנו בחצר
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Categories:
• Hebrew-language songs
• Children's songs
• Anti-war songs
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