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Tziyyon Ha-lo Tishali
Tziyyon ha-lo tishali (), also transcribed Siyyon ha-lo' Tishaliy, is a Hebrew-language poem composed by Judah Halevi (c. 1075–1141), one of the most prominent Jewish poets of medieval Spain. The poem is part of a group known as the " Zion poems," which express longing for the Land of Israel. The poem became a model for later Hebrew poetry both in structure and theme and entered the liturgy of some communities. Background The poem was composed during the later phase of Halevi's life, when he decided to leave Spain and settle in the Holy Land. In the poem, Halevi laments the fate of Zion, then under Crusader control, and describes himself as a "captive of exile." Legacy ''Siyyon ha-lo' Tishaliy'' achieved wide circulation in Jewish communities across the diaspora and was translated into multiple languages. The German Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn and the theologian Franz Rosenzweig were among its translators, although the latter's version has been criticised for its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judah Halevi
Judah haLevi (also Yehuda Halevi or ha-Levi; ; ; c. 1075 – 1141) was a Sephardic Jewish poet, physician and philosopher. Halevi is considered one of the greatest Hebrew poets and is celebrated for his secular and religious poems, many of which appear in present-day liturgy. Judah haLevi was born in Tudela, in the region of Navarre, then part of Muslim Spain. Although little is known about his early life or education, it is clear that he was well-versed in Arabic, Hebrew, and classical sciences including medicine and philosophy. In his youth, he began composing Hebrew poetry, and his reputation eventually reached Moses ibn Ezra in Granada. After initial difficulties in traveling due to political shifts, haLevi was able to establish literary connections across major Jewish centers in al-Andalus. HaLevi's poetic corpus includes a wide array of genres, including panegyrics, friendship poems, wine songs, riddles, didactic verse, and wedding poems. However, he is best remembered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |