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 […]
The #Jerusalemachallenge dance has been performed in countless videos and viral campaigns around the world. But now, the Jerusalem Municipality has finally taken notice. What is “Jerusalema”? From Wikipedia: “Jerusalema” is a song by South African DJ and record producer Master KG featuring South African vocalist Nomcebo. The upbeat gospel-influenced house song was initially released on 29 November […]
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 […]
We have no idea if this is really our 1,001st episode, but we decided to start our numbering system there to make each show easier to find online. In reality, we’ve probably done more than 1,001 shows in 25 years. Anyway, enjoy this incredible hour of ALL-NEW Israeli music, featuring […]
Mairov and Josh present the latest in Israeli music, from Idan Raichel, Omer Adam, Rita, Static and Ben-El and many more! Plus, Josh speaks with Or Taicher, co-founder of Koolulam – the group that’s turning mass-singing events into the coolest ticket in town, all around the world! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR […]
Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Songs about Jerusalem are among the most beautiful Israeli songs of all time. This week, Mairov and Josh present a collection of love songs to the city of Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the State of Israel. It’s the […]
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 […]
New (and beautiful) from Koolulam, filmed at the Tower of David in Jerusalem in the wee hours of the morning. We tried to get tickets to this, knowing we’d be in Israel at the time. No such luck….they sold out in about five minutes.