Read the English lyrics of the song (given above) against this backdrop. The “calf” being taken to the slaughter house is a symbol of the Jews (easily bound and slaughtered, never knowing the reason why). Thus, the song contains veiled references to the persecution of Jews by the Nazis.
Both were Jews who had suffered during the Nazi regime. The song was written by Aaron Zeitlin and composed by Sholom Secunda. SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday, October 3rd, Dona Gracia Hadassah will present an extraordinary event at the Union League, Philadelphia.
An incredibly melodic song…in Baez’s magical vocals.īaez had based her song on an old Yiddish song of the same name created for a Jewish play by the name of Esterke. Listen to Dona Dona from Theodore Bikels Theodore Bikels Treasury of Yiddish Folk and Theatre Songs for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
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