Published: 12 November 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Leonard Cohen’s final words at Ramat-Gan, Israel, on his last European tour in 2009, were in Hebrew from the biblical priestly blessing [Numbers 6:22-27] – in an English translation: May the Lord bless you and guard you. May the Lord make His face shed light upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His face unto you and give you peace.)
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Includes an outstanding and very moving essay on Leonard Cohen by David Remnick.
Hallelujah, a spiritual road to Leonard Cohen's bitter counsel – Elon Gilad & Ruth Schuster – Haaretz 11.11.16
The name of his most famous song, Hallelujah, would seem to stem from his spiritual quest, but its biblical imagery is merely a vehicle for his dark view of love.
On 26 November, Limor Fayena will be teaching a seminar at Mosman Community College titled There is a crack in everything – the life and songs of Leonard Cohen. See details here.
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