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 […]
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 […]
It’s Sukkot! It’s Shabbat! It’s almost Shmini Atzeret! How should we celebrate? With great music, of course! Pull up a chair and end the week with a song in your heart and a great community all around you. Shabbat Shalom, and Chag Sameach! WATCH TODAY’S EPISODE ON FACEBOOK:https://fb.watch/gg6duyUoI_/ Like the […]
On this International Women’s Day 2021, we learned a great deal about women in Israeli music. We learned how women create less than a quarter of all Israeli music, and how most songs released in Israel (and around the world) are created by men. Let’s not think, however, that women […]
Ofra Haza was undeniably one of the greatest and most beloved Israeli singers of all time, taken from this world way too soon. Ofra passed away in 2000 at age 42. But she leaves behind an incredible musical legacy that continues to be enjoyed by her many fans around the world. […]
February 23rd marked 20 years since the untimely passing of Ofra Haza, who left us in 2000 at age 41. Simply put, Ofra meant EVERYTHING to her fans. She represented the very best that Israel had to offer…a true ‘rags to riches’ story, pride in her Yemenite heritage, a lover […]
NEW: Hear the podcast! Check out the playlist here. In keeping with our mission to build “a stronger Israel, one song at a time”, we at My Israeli Music have developed a secondary mission: To encourage Jews around the world to create a deeper connection with Israel through music and […]
Love it or hate it, the Eurovision has always held a special place in the heart of many Israelis. The contest many love to hate has produced some of Israel’s best-known and most-loved songs over the years. So with Eurovision 2019 less than 2 months away, Kan Broadcasting recently posted […]
This week (November 19), Ofra Haza would have been 61 years old. And we miss her more than ever. On the day that would have been her birthday, Helicon Records, in conjunction with Kan Gimmel Radio, released a new album: “Kol Haneshama: Artists Sing Ofra Haza”. Ofra passed away in […]