Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
What’s your favorite Israeli song of all time? Last week, we brought you part one of the results from Kan Gimmel radio’s recent countdown of listeners’ favorites, and today, we’re proud to bring you part two. Each song is a classic, each instantly recognizable, and most are very singable! In […]
Could you compile a list of your favorite Israeli songs of all time? Not so easy, right? Well, in honor of Israel’s 75th, Kan Gimmel radio recently asked listeners to do just that – to vote for their favorite Israeli songs of all time. On Yom Ha’atzmaut 2023, they counted […]
Israel’s 75th birthday is finally here, and it’s time to kick back and CELEBRATE the miracle and the magic of the modern State of Israel. And if you ask us, there’s no better way to celebrate than by listening to uplifting, inspirational, and FUN Israeli music! This week, we kick […]
Chag Sameach! The holiday of Passover is here to remind us of the blessing of freedom…bringing with it some darn good music. The songs of the seder are simply legendary, with melodies that just about everyone knows and loves. But when your favorite Israeli singers bring their own unique styles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
If you want to connect to Israel, you need to connect to its thriving culture. We can help! Join us this week for a look into the new Israeli music of the past two months. And wow, what a line-up! Hanan Ben Ari, Noa Kirel, Ninet Tayeb, Harel Skaat, Omer […]
Was 2013 actually TEN years ago? Crazy but true. It was the year of the Boston Marathon bombing, the 90th birthday of Shimon Peres, the passing of Arik Einstein…and Miley Cyrus teaching us how to ‘twerk’ on MTV. In music, however, Israelis were listening to Nathan Goshen, Keren Peles, Elai […]
Our listeners pick their favorite Israeli songs! This time, we’ll meet Leeaht Guzi, who has put together an amazing playlist for your listening pleasure. Leeaht lives in Washington DC with her husband, Amir, moving there after completing her Masters in Government in Israel. She works at a nuclear innovation startup […]