Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
Chances are you’ve been singing “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” (“Jerusalem of Gold”) your whole life. But do you know the history of the iconic Israeli song? In a nutshell, the song became a symbol of hope, resilience, and love for Jerusalem during a critical period in Israeli history. As tensions escalated […]
Looking for a little inspiration this Yom Yerushalayim? Naturally, MyIsraeliMusic.com can help. Jerusalem Day, also known as Yom Yerushalayim, holds great significance in Israel’s history and is celebrated annually on the 28th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This day commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War […]
Israel’s 75th is finally here, and we couldn’t be prouder of our homeland. If you’re in Israel, you can certainly look forward to a Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration unlike any other. But if you’re outside of Israel, no doubt you’re looking for way to connect to the festivities. As usual, Israeli […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023 is here, and in Israel, it’s impossible not to feel it. From the wail of the nationwide siren to the special programming on Israeli television and radio, this important day continues to be shown the respect it deserves. But outside of Israel, we need to work […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve long believed that Israeli music immersion is a fantastic way to improve your Hebrew. Turns out we’re not alone. “Café Oleh”, the popular virtual Hebrew-language class organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh, devoted this week’s class to Israeli music. Specifically, instructor Jay Rosen looked at Israeli protest songs, which have long […]
Israel’s 75th is coming this April, and it’s looking likely that music will play a large role in the celebration. Hadag Nahash frontman Shaanan Streett has been commissioned to write a new song in honor of this milestone. Apparently, though, he needs some help. The Jewish Agency is asking anyone […]
Media Forest‘s round up of the most-played songs of the year is out – and with 2,676 spins on Israeli radio, “Lech Lishon” by Anna Zak is #1 for 5782. The annual list of the top songs and artists came out today, offering a look into Israeli radio airplay over […]