Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
As we get closer to Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, our tradition encourages us to think sad thoughts. But here at Israel Hour Radio, our job is to uplift you, not depress you! So this week, rather than playing ‘sad’ songs, we’re sharing an hour of songs about sadness, and they […]
In 1982: Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ becomes one of the best-selling albums of all time…’E.T.’ becomes one of the highest-grossing films of all time…and Israel releases some of the best songs of all time! What did Israeli music sound like 40 years ago? It sounded pretty darn good, actually. Take a walk down memory lane and […]
If you consider yourself an Israeli music fan, then you’ve got to keep up to date with the latest and greatest tunes from the Holy Land. But what’s the best way to stay informed? Israel Hour Radio, of course! We’ve got your back with a selection of the must-hear songs of June ’22 – and […]
Ready to party like it’s 1948? Israel’s 74th may be behind us, but the celebration continues today and every day! We’re celebrating the miracle of the modern State of Israel with a collection of songs released specifically for Yom HaAtzmaut throughout the years. Especially since the birth of YouTube, Israeli singers have worked hard to […]
The weeks after Passover are an emotional roller coaster in Israel, taking us on a gut-wrenching journey from the lowest depths to the highest highs. It all begins this week with Yom HaShoa – Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day to remind us of the greatest tragedy the Jewish people have suffered in history. While the […]
Snow? Ice? Frigid temperatures? Though these things do occur from time to time in Israel, they are rare. This time of year, however, Israelis do see quite a bit of rain – and rather than a nuisance, it is seen as a blessing. Apparently, they like to sing about it too! So this week on […]
After nearly two long years, Israel is officially open once again! Josh didn’t waste a moment in buying tickets for himself and his family, and boy, was it good to be back! This week, we present the tunes heard throughout his recent trip, experienced mostly from the driver’s seat of a rental car. What’s blaring […]
Even if you’ve never heard the name Yoram Taharlev, you’ve definitely heard many of the songs for which he’s responsible. Taharlev was a master lyricist, who wrote at least 1,000 Israeli songs throughout his life. Yoram Taharlev passed away on January 6, 2022 at age 83, and we take time this week to marvel at […]
Happy 2022! As we begin a great new year of programming and fun, let’s take some time to catch you up on the latest and greatest in Israeli music, shall we? And yes, December’s new releases were pretty great indeed. You’ll hear incredible new releases by artists like Hanan Ben Ari, Omer Adam, Yasmin Moalem […]
It’s been a fun year in Israeli music! With Coronavirus still a major part of our lives, 2021 will be remembered only slightly better than 2020. But in Israel, the music industry remained as exciting and vibrant as ever. As 2021 draws to a close, Israel Hour Radio looks back at the most popular Israeli […]