Hannah Senesh's "Eli, Eli" by Fran Avni

Chanah Senesh, whose centenary birthday we mark this year, is a famous figure in the story of Israel and Zionism. Her diary and poems have been read by Israelis for decades and her tragic death is commemorated by a grateful nation. Her poems, which include “Blessed is the Match” and “Eli, Eli” – “My God, my God,” have since made her a literary and musical icon in Israel.