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  • In the summer of 1939 Zefira appeared for the first time in concert with the Palestine Symphony Orchestra (later the Israel Philharmonic), performing only four songs.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • Zefira absorbed and integrated the unique musical qualities of every milieu of her childhood, as was ultimately reflected in her music.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • In Berlin, Zefira was exposed to the grandeur of the classical world.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • As a result of these appearances, the school administration concluded that Zefira should receive a proper musical education.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • Zefira moved to Tel Aviv, where she was accepted by the Palestine Theater and its acting studio, founded by Menahem Gnessin.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • With her support and encouragement, Zefira began to appear in concert on Friday nights, singing the zemirot Shabbat (Sabbath songs) she had absorbed as a young child in the various Jerusalem neighborhoods.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • The success of their performances in Warsaw and Berlin encouraged Zefira and Nardi to continue working together; upon their return from Europe in 1930, they began appearing in Palestine.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • Whereas in the previous period, the names of performers with a unique style could be counted on the fingers of one hand (the women — Zefira, Damari, Yaffa Yarkoni — being the best known), their numbers grew during this period to several dozen singers, as we shall see below.

    Hebrew Song, 1880-2000. 2009

  • Upon the recommendation of Alexander Diki, a Russian director at the Habimah theater, and with the support of Meir Dizengoff, the mayor of Tel Aviv, Zefira traveled to Berlin to continue her studies in acting and music at the studio of Max Reinhardt.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

  • By the time the duo returned to Palestine after their concert tour, Zefira had become a super-star of her day and their appearances were considered an integral part of the Tel Aviv cultural scene.

    Brachah Zefira. 2009

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