My public high school orchestra which is located in the United States is scheduled to perform 'Hatikvah', the national anthem of Israel, at a large, public performance in New York City. Do you feel that this is an appropriate performance piece? Consider the controversial political and religious implications of the piece and the performing group. Thanks for your feedback.
2006-11-13 16:12:07 · 9 answers · asked by NW 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For reference, here are the lyrics to this piece:
As long as deep in the heart,
The soul of a Jew yearns,
And forward to the East
To Zion, an eye looks
Our hope will not be lost,
The hope of two thousand years,
To be a free nation in our land,
The land of Zion and Jerusalem.
2006-11-13 16:26:06 · update #1
Are we the nation of Israel ? I dont think so! We are Americans and Proud of it, so lets play the Star Spangled banner!!
2006-11-13 16:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by STEVE S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 06:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who your playing for. If this is some sort of performance geared toward a mostly Jewish crowd, then it makes sense even though it's kind of tacky. There are a lot of Jewish people in NYC. If this is some kind of multicultural event then it also would make sense as long as other religions/cultures are represented in song as well. It does seem a little too much like a political statement considering the situation over there. But, without knowing more about the purpose of this performance I can't judge whether it's appropriate or not.
2006-11-13 18:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The words to Israel's national anthem were written in 1886 by Naphtali Herz Imber, an English poet originally from Bohemia. The melody was written by Samuel Cohen, an immigrant from Moldavia. Cohen actually based the melody on a musical theme found in Bedrich Smetana’s "Moldau."
Yes i think it is very appropriate to perform this because it is not only cultural but historical just like the United States national anthem.
2006-11-13 16:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your high school must not think to much of the American people,also considering they are playing in New York, did they forget about 9-11?
2006-11-13 20:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And if they chose to play "La Marseillaise" or "O Canada" or "Istiklal Marsi" would it be controversial? No. Why always the double-standard when it comes to Israel?
It's a cross-cultural experience. To pretend that no foreign national anthem should ever be played on U.S. soil for enjoyment's sake is ludicrous.
2006-11-13 16:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by sondonesia 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are not the Nation of Israel. I wouldn't feel appropriate at all.
2006-11-13 16:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by profile image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if the conducter had a story to back up why he's playing that song then it would be appropiate.. but if he didnt then its not really that appropiate
2006-11-13 16:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
umm its just music not even lyrics. so there are no implications of any kind. and the lyrics arent even controversial.
2006-11-13 16:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋