Haim Hefer facts for kids
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Haim Hefer
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| Born | Haim Feiner 29 October 1925 Sosnowiec, Poland |
| Died | 18 September 2012 (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 |
Haim Hefer (Hebrew: חיים חפר October 29, 1925 – September 18, 2012) was a famous Israeli songwriter, poet, and writer. He was born in Poland and later moved to Israel. He wrote many popular songs for singers and military bands. Some of his songs, like "Hafinjan" and "Hayu Zmanim," are still loved classics in Israel. He received the important Israel Prize in 1983 for his amazing work in Israeli music.
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About Haim Hefer
Haim Feiner was born in Sosnowiec, Poland in 1925. His parents were Jewish. His father, Issachar, sold chocolate, and his mother, Rivka, was a housewife. Haim had a special tutor who taught him Hebrew.
Moving to Israel
In 1936, when Haim was 11, his family moved to Palestine. This move is called Aliyah, which means Jewish people moving to Israel. They settled in a town called Raanana.
Early Writing and Military Service
Haim started writing when he was just 13 years old. He joined the Palmach in 1943. The Palmach was a special fighting force before Israel became a country. He helped smuggle Jewish immigrants into the country.
During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Haim helped start the Chizbatron. This was a famous army entertainment group for the Palmach. He was their main songwriter. People called him "Kilometer" because he was small.
Family Life
Haim Hefer lived in Tel Aviv. He was married to Ruti Haramati, and they had a daughter named Mimi. From 1975 to 1978, he worked as a cultural representative for Israel in Los Angeles. He helped share Israeli culture there.
Haim Hefer passed away on September 18, 2012, in Tel Aviv. He had been ill for a long time.
Haim Hefer's Music and Writing
In the 1950s, Haim Hefer and Dahn Ben-Amotz wrote a book called A Bag of Fibs. It was a collection of funny, exaggerated stories from the Palmach. This book became very popular in Israel. They also started a club called "Hamam" in Jaffa.
Famous Songs and Collaborations
Haim Hefer wrote songs for many well-known composers. These included Sasha Argov, Moshe Wilensky, and Dubi Seltzer. Many famous singers performed his songs. Some of these artists were Arik Lavie, Yehoram Gaon, Shoshana Damari, and Yafa Yarkoni.
He also wrote songs for popular Israeli military bands. These bands often performed for soldiers and the public. Hefer wrote lyrics for musicals too, like Kazablan and I Like Mike.
Classic Israeli Songs
Many of Haim Hefer's songs are considered Israeli classics. These include:
- "Hafinjan" (The Billy Kettle)
- "Hayu Zmanim" (In Those Days)
- "The Red Rock" (HaSela haAdom)
- "Hamilkhama Ha'achrona" (The Last War)
He also published several collections of his poems. Before the 1948 war, he wrote a song called "Between the Borders." This song was about immigration and included the words, "We are here, a defensive shield." In 2002, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) named a military action in the West Bank "Operation Defensive Shield" after these words.
Awards and Recognition
In 1983, Haim Hefer received the prestigious Israel Prize. This award is one of the highest honors in Israel. He won it for his amazing contributions to Hebrew song and Israeli music.
In 2008, a book about Haim Hefer was published in Poland. It was called "Chaim Chefer—Memorable Days." This book showed respect for his work, especially during the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel.
Gallery
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Haim Hefer and Rachel Haramati
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Hefer with the Chizbatron, September 1949
See also
In Spanish: Haim Hefer para niños
- Music of Israel
- Culture of Israel
- List of Israel Prize recipients
