CHEN, Nira

Nira Chen (also spelled Nira Hen) was an Israeli composer, pianist, arranger, and music educator, born on 8 March 1924 in Kibbutz Ein Harod. She studied piano and music education at the Jerusalem Conservatory and later composition and orchestration, including studies with composer Josef Tal. She returned to Ein Harod as a music teacher. Ohio State University Libraries
She composed songs and music for theatre, much of it intended for children. Her best-known song is Dodi Li, based on verses from the Song of Songs; other works include Iti MiLevanon, Al Telchi Lilkot BeSade Acher and Kvissa Gedola