Holocaust Martyrs ‘and Heroes’ Remembrance Day is one of the most painful days of the year, laden with hard feelings and a lot of our solidarity as a people. One of the best ways to commemorate the day and honor it, is to listen to music that can help us understand the stories and spirit of the period, and succeed in honoring and honoring the memory of those who were murdered. We have collected songs for you that deal with the Holocaust, which will allow you to connect to the atmosphere of the day.
In prewar Germany – Shlomo Artzi
One of the main things about this day, is this moment that we are in some ceremony, or standing during the siren and realizing that life is a precious thing and getting a little out of proportion. This song is exactly one that helps to understand this. The song was written and composed by Shlomo Artzi and produced by Louis Lahav and is part of the album “Brown July-August”. The song tells about the period before the Holocaust from the point of view of his mother (Holocaust survivor) and his (second generation).
Eden Ben Zaken – this is not a story, this is history
Just three months ago, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Eden Ben Zaken released this single as a message against Holocaust deniers. The song was written by Ilana Klein (Holocaust survivor) and composed by Rotem Chen with musical arrangement and production by Ido Nimar. In the song, Ilana says that the Holocaust is not a fabricated thing but a history of a people and calls for it to continue to be spread so that it does not return. Insanely exciting!
Chief Aryan – Shai Gavso
Aryan Rashi is a song from the debut album of the beloved singer Shai Gavso, who at that time became the first of a star born graduates to release an album. The song, which also bears the name of the album, is the third in it and since its release has established its status as a song dedicated to Holocaust Martyrs ‘and Heroes’ Remembrance Days and also the Day of Remembrance for the Martyrs of the Israeli Civil War. The song talks about the confusion that happens to him in life and he tries to find his way and journey by raising his head.
Noa Kirl – my mother
As part of the “Name World” project, in which singers from around the country sang songs written during the Holocaust and composed, Kiral recorded the song “My Mother” which talks about a child-mother relationship during the Holocaust, the lyrics contain questions and lots of uncertainty and reflect the hard feelings in the air And the terrible helplessness.
The small station Treblinka – Yehuda Poliker
The song “The Little Treblinka Station” was written by Wladyslaw Schlangel (a poet and songwriter who perished in the Warsaw ghetto). The song was translated from Polish by Halina Birnbaum and the melody was composed by Yehuda Poliker. He is part of his album “Afek and Dust” and talks about a warning he tries to give the ghetto Jews about what awaits them in the Treblinka camp. The song is accompanied by a special clip shot along the length of a railway track, in order to create a connotation of the trains that led Jews to the camps during the Holocaust.
Yehuda Poliker – ash and dust
This song is also part of Poliker’s album Ash and Dust, written in the shadow of his life as a second ball for Holocaust survivors and the experiences and traumas he and his parents remember. The song, written by Yaakov Gilad, also a second-generation Holocaust survivor, talks about his mother’s journey back to Poland after the war, and the feelings that accompany her around.
Everyone has a name – Zelda, Hava Alberstein
The famously titled song was written in the 70’s by the famous poet Zelda. The song was performed about a year later by Hava Alberstein. The song became a real symbol at Memorial Day ceremonies, and even its title was lent to Yad Vashem for their commemorative enterprise. The lyrics are recited in almost every Holocaust Martyrs ‘and Heroes’ Remembrance Day ceremony and honor the memory of those who are no more.