In Our Garden facts for kids
In our Garden (Hebrew: אצלנו בחצר, Etzlenu Behatzer) is a famous Israeli song. It was written and composed by Naomi Shemer. This song teaches us important lessons. It is about caring for everyone, even if they are different from us. It also teaches us about understanding different cultures and languages. The song shares a message of hope for peace.
What is "In our Garden" About?
This song tells a story about a special garden. In this garden, children from all over the world appear. They come together and play. Each child says "hello" in their own language. In the Hebrew language, the word for "hello" also means "peace." The song's words say, "Everyone who comes to our home has his own way to greet another."
Languages of "Hello"
The song features "hello" in many different languages. These include:
The Message of Peace
Naomi Shemer was also known for her deep knowledge of the Bible. The idea in this song is like old teachings. These teachings ask people to welcome everyone. They ask for nations to open their doors to the world. This is part of working towards World peace. The song gets its idea from the Book of Isaiah (chapter 26, verse 2). It says: "Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation that keepeth faithfulness may enter in." This means we should welcome good people from everywhere.
Part of the Song
Here are some of the song's lyrics:
אצלנו בחצר
בצל אילן פורח
ילדי כל העולם
באים להתארח
אצלנו בחצר
ילדי העולם כולו
רוקדים במעגל
ואומרים שלום
In our garden
In the shade of a flourishing tree
The children of the world
Are coming to be hosted
In our garden
The children of the whole world
Are dancing in a circle
And saying "Hello" !
