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PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California. |
Hava Nagilah!
(Come Let Us Be Glad!)
This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Israeli song "Hava Nagilah", which is widely used as a folk dance at weddings and other joyous occasions. Also included is a transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like.
Listen to MP3 Clips of This Song
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Performed on harp by Rachel Van Voorhees |
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From the CD Authentic Israeli Folk Songs & Dances on Flute, Guitar, & Drums |
Lyrics
Hebrew Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Hava nagilah | Come let us be glad |
| Hava nagilah | Come let us be glad |
| Hava nagilah | Come let us be glad |
| Ve' nis'mecha | And rejoice |
| Hava neranena | Come let us be glad |
| Hava neranena | Come let us be glad |
| Hava neranena | Come let us be glad |
| Ve' nismecha | And rejoice |
| U-ru, u-ru achim | Arise brethren with a joyful heart |
| U-ru achim velev same-ach | Arise brethren with a joyful heart |
| U-ru achim velev same-ach | Arise brethren with a joyful heart |
| U-ru achim velev same-ach | Arise brethren with a joyful heart |
Where to Get Recordings of this Song
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Artist: Rachel Van Voorhees Amazon Store: |
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CD Title: Authentic Israeli Folk Songs and Dances on Flute, Guitar, & Drums Amazon Store: |
About the Translator
Many thanks to Shoshana for providing this translation for this web site!!