Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
One of Israel’s greatest honors is the coveted invitation to light a torch at the annual ceremony at Mt. Herzl on Yom Ha’atzma’ut. Each year, twelve torches are lit by notable Israelis who have made significant contributions to society. This year, Shlomi Shabbat was selected. It’s been a difficult year […]
After a long, stressful, frightening year, Israel’s top entertainers are performing again. And if you’re among the vaccinated, you’re welcome to come down and sing along. A quick scroll through artists’ posts on Instagram shows more and more Israeli concerts scheduled every day. Here are just a few examples: Harel […]
When loneliness, despair, boredom, and a disruption of all we know sets in…well, at least we have music. And boy, did we need it in 2020. When the pandemic became real for most of us in early March, we quickly realized that our lives would be severely disrupted, at least […]
In 2003, the Second Intifada brought about daily fear, confusion, and terror. Every facet of Israeli society turned upside down. It was the perfect time for Shlomi Shabbat to record “T’nu Ligdol B’sheket”: Let Them Grow Up in Quiet”. It was a beautiful prayer for normalcy during a frightening time […]
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 […]
August has come and gone, and with its passing, many of us are back to a “normal” lifestyle. Schools are back in session, summer vacations are behind us, and the busy Jewish holiday season is only weeks away. But while you were relaxing over the summer, your favorite Israeli artists […]
Noa Kirel, Jane Bordeaux, Idan Amedi among those participating in “Im Hayiti Shar Lach”, to be released in December. An upcoming album will pay tribute to Yigal Bashan, who took his own life late last year at age 68. The iconic Israeli singer was responsible for some of Israel’s greatest […]
Each year, the official state ceremony (tekes) marking the start of Yom Ha’atzmaut is simply magical. It’s filled with emotional tributes for Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, plenty of military pomp and circumstance, uplifting speeches from Israeli dignitaries, an annual torch lighting by 12 of Israel’s best and brightest citizens, […]
In Israel, Memorial Day in unavoidable. You can feel it in the air. You can sense it everywhere you go. There is no escape…and there SHOULDN’T be. Since everybody knows somebody personally affected by loss, the pain of Yom Hazikaron is felt by every single citizen of the country. In […]
February 25, 2019: Our daily look at Israeli music news and information! Today: Aviv Gefen talks politics, Shlomi Shabat pays tribute to terror victim Ori Ansbacher, and Israel wins an Oscar! Israeli Music Today: Transcript This is MyIsraeliMusic.com, I’m Josh Shron, and here’s your Israeli music news for Monday, February 25, 2019. Aviv […]