Lu Yehi (Let It Be): Anthem of the Yom Kippur War

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Judaism has a long history of prayers to express the human emotions such as joy, thanksgiving, sorrow and hope. The traditional liturgy has continuously been adapted and interpreted to reflect personal and communal needs. In this unit we will learn about a poem written by Naomi Shemer in connection to the Yom Kippur war and see how it became a prayer of hope for many. Her personal archive includes many more songs and documents that tell the story of Israel over the years.