Creator Bio

Neil W. Levin

b. 1946

Born in the Chicago area, Neil W. Levin is a professor of Jewish music and music history, serving on the faculty at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Known for his work as a choral conductor and composer, Levin also has served as the artistic director of the Milken Archive since 1993, and was granted the Deems Taylor Award in 2004.

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Hatikva

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This essay traces the evolution of “Hatikva” from a Zionist poem expressing Jewish hope for a homeland to Israeli national anthem.