Haim Hefer
Israeli songwriter, poet and writer. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Haim Hefer (Hebrew: חיים חפר 29 October 1925 – 18 September 2012) was a Polish-born Israeli songwriter, poet and writer. He wrote for numerous composers and musical artists, as well as for military bands. Several of his songs, including "Hafinjan" and "Hayu Zmanim", are considered Israeli classics. He was awarded the Israel Prize in 1983 as recognition for his contributions to Israeli music.
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Born | Haim Feiner (1925-10-29)29 October 1925 Sosnowiec, Poland |
Died | 18 September 2012(2012-09-18) (aged 86) Tel Aviv, Israel |
Occupation | Songwriter, poet, writer |
Citizenship | Israel |
Period | 1930s–2012 |
Subject | war, peace, politics, current affairs |
Notable works | Hafinjan (The Billy Kettle), Hayu Zmanim (In Those Days), Hamilkhama Ha'achrona (The Last War), HaSela haAdom (The Red Rock) |
Notable awards | 1983 Israel Prize |
Spouse | Ruti Haramati |
Children | Mimi |
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