Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
Several weeks ago, we reported that the Jewish Agency was looking for your help in writing a special song for Israel’s 75th. With submissions received from around the world, the song is now complete. The Jewish Agency has released “Ma Nishma, Yisrael?” (What’s up, Israel?), the handiwork of Shaanan Streett of Hadag Nahash. You can […]
Moments before the start of Passover 2023, Ishay Ribo presents his list of reasons why he’s proud to be a Jew – and an Israeli. With strong echoes of the traditional melody of “Ma Nishtana” (the Four Questions) throughout, Ishay’s new song “Ani Shayach La’am” (I Belong To The Nation) is a strong statement of […]
Pesach is a glorious time to be in Israel! The weather is (usually) great. The atmosphere is (usually) positive and upbeat. And the food? Glorious, despite the restrictions of the holiday. And with most of the country off from work all week, Israel’s musicians take the opportunity to come out and play. From star-studded festivals […]
Mother’s Day? Father’s Day? They’re nice and all, but we can do better. Around the year 2000, it was decided that Yom HaMishpacha – Family Day – would be celebrated in Israel on the 30th of Shevat. Ever since, Israelis enjoy the day as an opportunity to celebrate our beautiful families. In honor of the […]
A roundup of new Israeli songs released this week. Some new Israeli songs we think you should know about as you head into the weekend. Shabbat shalom from MyIsraeliMusic.com! 1. Hadag Nahash – Echad Echad (One By One) Israeli hip/hop group Hadag Nahash has never shied away from opening the window, observing what’s going on […]
It’s been a busy few weeks for Shiri Maimon. On Sunday, January 29, Shiri and her husband Yoni welcomed a new daughter to the family, named Emma. The couple already had two sons, Itay and Elai. Just a few days later, Shiri released a new song, entitled “Ima” (Mother), celebrating the brave moms of the […]
If you tune into some of Israel’s radio stations this week, you might hear something unusual: another station’s jingle. Three of Israel’s major music stations – Galgalatz, Kan Gimmel. and Kan 88 – are teaming up to fight road rage on Israel’s congested streets and highways. And they’re doing it in a very neighborly way. […]
Our listeners share their favorite Israeli songs…and this time, we’re pleased to welcome Allison Rusgo to the Israel Hour Radio studios! Allison lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she works as a university professor. She was born in Manhattan but grew up in Charlotte, NC after moving there with her family in the early 1990s. Allison […]
A roundup of new Israeli songs released this week. Some new Israeli songs we think you should know about as you head into the weekend. Shabbat shalom from MyIsraeliMusic.com! 1. Miri Mesika – Nisharnu B’yachad (We Stayed Together) “It’s an Israeli love song, and even more than that, a love song for Israel.” So writes […]
Just a week in Israel. Sometimes it’s all you need to recharge your batteries and fall in love with the country all over again. Josh is back from a week in Israel, and is so excited to share the music he heard along the way. Is there anything special, meaningful, or inspirational about the playlist? […]