Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
In a world full of turmoil, it’s nice to relax and unwind to the very best of Israeli culture! This week, Israel Hour Radio shines the spotlight on 14 of the latest Israeli songs, performed by Israel’s hottest singers. You’ll hear an hour of ALL-NEW music by singers like Lior Narkis, Shlomi Shabbat, Itai Levy, […]
We’re bringing back one of our most popular themes…Israeli Eurovision songs! Eurovision 2020 was SUPPOSED to take place on May 16th, with Eden Alene representing Israel in the contest. But the Eurovision was cancelled due to Corona, so others tried to fill the void with a variety of online activities. In Israel, fans organized the […]
Reason #1854 why I love Israeli music? Because 72 years since the founding of the state, Israeli artists still sing gorgeous love songs to their country. In honor of Yom Yerushalayim 5780 / Jerusalem Day 2020, Shlomi Shabbat released a new song, simply entitled “Yerushalayim” (Jerusalem). The song tells of the Jewish nation’s eternal longing […]
Yom Ha’atzma’ut 2020 may be a few weeks behind us, but the celebration is far from over! On May 14, the anniversary of Israel’s Independence according to the secular calendar, Israel’s Embassy in the United States presented a virtual celebration of all things Israel. The broadcast featured inspiring videos, virtual tours of Israel, and musical […]
Once a month, our listeners pick the playlist…and this week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Andy Symons of Buffalo, NY! Andy has a Sabra wife, lived in Israel for several years, has taught music to kids throughout his life, and uses music to bring smiles to many of his patients. Israeli music has played a […]
Everyone has a favorite Disney song! From old favorites like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” (not so easy to type!) to newer classics like “Let It Go”, Disney songs have always been there to bring a touch of magic when we need it most. So what’s your favorite? Well, now’s your chance to tell the world. On Thursday, May […]
The past two months have turned our lives upside down in just about every way possible. The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life worldwide in a very significant way – and Israel is no exception. Israel’s efforts to fight COVID-19 have been praised around the world. Still, the pandemic took a large toll in Israel, and […]
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal (21) was killed during an overnight raid in the West Bank town of Yabed. Amit was his father’s only child, and the eldest of his mother’s three children (source: jns.org). Among the crowds who arrived to comfort Amit’s parents during the seven day “shiva” […]
Think Coronavirus is going to dampen our spirits on Yom Ha’atzma’ut? Think again. With most Israelis under lockdown for Independence Day, it’s safe to say this was the most interesting Yom Ha’atzma’ut of our lifetimes. Nevertheless, Israel’s music community certainly pulled out all the stops to help us celebrate at home – and what a […]
It’s been quite an eventful Yom Ha’atzma’ut for Idan Raichel. First, on the eve of Independence Day, Idan was selected as one of 12 honorees to light a torch at the opening ceremony on Mount Herzl. These honors are offered each year to Israelis who have made a profound impact on society. Then, on Independence […]