Re: Question: Zahavi & Haleecha L'Kesareya

[moshe denburg <denburg...>]

On Sun, 26 Jan 1997 01:26:52 -0500, Larry Yudelson <yudel (at) well(dot)com> 
wrote:
>I've started a new Q&A column on my RadioHazak Web site, and I'm taking the
liberty of turning here for some possible answers. To begin with, 
>Diane Schmolka asks:
>
>I would like to know more about an Israeli poet named "Zahavi" who wrote
"Haleecha L'Kesareya". It was set to music by Dr. William Sharlin. The words
(in transliteration) are: Eylee Eylee sh'lo yigamer l'olam. Hachol v'hayam
rishrush shel hamayim b'rak hashamayim t'feelat haadam. Hacholv'hayam
rishrushshel hamayimb'rak hashamayim t'feelat haadam. This song has meant a
great deal to me, and I would like to perform it, once more , as I did many
years ago. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. Yours
sincerely, Diane Schmolka>

Dear Larry,

The authorship is as follows:

Words by Hannah Senesh
Music by David Zahavi

So, Zahavi is the author of the melody, not the words. I found no citation
of authorship by Dr. William Sharlin - perhaps he composed another version,
which is possible, since the words by Senesh are in the public domain. 

But more information on Zahavi I do not have - perhaps get in touch with
ACUM (the Israeli Performing Rights Society); they may have Zahavi listed as
a member, or in any case may be able to direct you further.

All the Best,

Moshe Denburg