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Ha-Tikvah is a Jewish traditional song that has become the national anthem of Israel. The song was composed in the late 19th century by Naphtali Herz Imber, a Jewish poet from Galicia. The lyrics of the song express the hope of the Jewish people to return to their homeland, Israel, and to live there in peace and freedom. The melody of Ha-Tikvah is based on a traditional Moldovan folk song called "Carul cu boi" (The Ox-Driven Cart). The song has a slow and solemn tempo, with a simple and repetitive melody that gradually builds in intensity. The melody is played in a minor key, which gives it a mournful and melancholic quality. Ha-Tikvah is divided into three movements. The first movement is a slow and mournful introduction, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second movement is more upbeat and hopeful, with a faster tempo and a more uplifting melody. The third movement is a return to the slow and mournful melody of the first movement, but with a sense of resolution and determination. The lyrics of Ha-Tikvah express the Jewish people's longing for their homeland and their hope for a better future. The first verse of the song translates as follows: "As long as in the heart, within, A Jewish soul still yearns, And onward, towards the ends of the east, An eye still gazes toward Zion." The second verse expresses the hope that the Jewish people will one day be free and independent in their homeland: "Our hope is not yet lost, The hope of two thousand years, To be a free people in our land, The land of Zion and Jerusalem." Ha-Tikvah was first performed publicly in 1882, at a Jewish literary society in Romania. It quickly became popular among Jewish communities around the world, and was adopted as the national anthem of the Zionist movement. When Israel declared its independence in 1948, Ha-Tikvah was officially adopted as the national anthem of the new state. Today, Ha-Tikvah is a symbol of hope and resilience for the Jewish people, and a reminder of the long and difficult journey that led to the establishment of the state of Israel. Its simple melody and powerful lyrics continue to inspire people around the world, and to serve as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Jewish people.

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