[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 79 (Monday, June 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
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                              HAVA NAGILA!

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 19, 2006

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful Cantor 
Sheldon Feinberg of Beaufort, South Carolina, has informed me that the 
years 2006-2010 mark the same period in Jerusalem--100 years ago--that 
a 12-year-old red-headed boy, Moshe Nathanson, wrote a song that 
continues to inspire the Jewish people and citizens throughout the 
world. His song ``Hava Nagila'' means ``Let Us Rejoice'' and conveys a 
tremendous message of optimism being recognized as the world's most 
famous song of joy.
  Moshe Nathanson immigrated to the United States in his early 
adulthood, and over a period of 60 years added to the richness of 
American culture, as a cantor, concert artist, teacher, and composer.
  The inspiring story of the song and its composer is told in the book 
Hava Nagila edited by Cantor Sheldon Feinberg.
  Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the anniversary of this 
special song, and the remarkable work of Moshe Nathanson.

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