Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
In 1957, Benny Amdursky and Yisrael Gurion teamed up to form “HaDuda’im“. In 2018, Benny’s son Assaf reunited with Yisrael to re-record some of the group’s most popular songs. This morning, Assaf and Yisrael appeared on Galgalatz radio to show off their results.
Welcome to August Chagigot 2018! Each week in August, we devote the show to a particular topic in Israeli music, and play a collection of songs related to the topic. This year, we begin with a slightly PG-13 topic, playing songs about wine, beer, drinking, bars, and getting drunk! It’s […]
Here it is…the complete lineup for our 2018 August Chagigot! For those new to the show, here’s what we’re talking about. For many years, we’ve devoted the month of August to special programming on Israel Hour Radio. Each week, we choose a particular topic in Israeli music, and ask our […]
In honor of Tu B’av, the Israeli festival of love, we proudly present a steamy collection of your favorite Israeli love songs … the cheesier, the better! Featuring music by Eyal Golan, Rami Kleinstein, Idan Raichel, Moshe Peretz, David Broza and many others. Tune in and listen with someone you […]
Looking for the equivalent of an American “Hallmark holiday” in Israel? You’ve found it. Tu B’av (aka the “Jewish Sadie Hawkins Day”) has taken on a whole new life in recent years, when some quick-thinking restaurant-owner realized he could quadruple his business on one night by creating a “Jewish” Valentine’s Day. I […]
Originally broadcast on the morning of Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, Israel Hour Radio presents a inspiring collection of songs celebrating the capital city of Jerusalem – a city very much in our thoughts on this special day. You’ll also hear the fascinating story behind ‘Yerushalayim […]
Who doesn’t love summer? Apparently Israeli singers do, judging by the large number of Israeli summer songs out there. This week, we present the ultimate summer soundtrack…a collection of incredible Israeli songs celebrating ‘kayitz’ in Israel! It’s the perfect episode to take along to your next trip to the beach. […]
Catching you up on the latest and greatest in Israeli music, including new tunes from Moshe Peretz, Eyal Golan, Shiri Maimon, Static and Ben-El Tavori, Sarit Hadad and many more! Plus – news on Amazon in Israel, Koolulam in Jerusalem, August Chagigot in New Jersey, and Netta Barzilay’s ‘Toy’ in […]
DON’T. MISS. THIS. Quinta VaChetzi (Quinta and a Half) always produces fantastic a capella versions of your favorite Israeli songs. They just released “The Evolution of Shlomo Artzi” – and you’ll love it! A must-watch for any Shlomo Artzi fan!
Our “August Chagigot” begin on Sunday, August 5th! Every week in August, we’ll devote the show to a particular theme in Israeli music. In past years, we’ve covered duets, love songs, songs about Israel, musical families, Israeli songs based on English songs, songs about peace and so many others. Best […]