It’s our first show of 2024 – but despite the new year, the ‘matzav’ (situation) drags on. We’re still at war, we’re still awaiting the return of our hostages, we’re still grieving what we lost on October 7 and its aftermath. Thankfully, new Israeli music helps unite us, reminding us […]
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Yes, it’s become the year many of us would like to forget. But as 2023 comes to a close, we take an hour to reminisce about the songs released in the blissful days before the world turned upside down. Radio stations in Israel radically changed their playlists after the tragic […]
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It’s been more than 80 days since the horrors of October 7th, and the healing process still has a very long way to go. There are more than 100 hostages hidden somewhere (presumably) beneath Gaza, we learn daily of more fallen Israeli soldiers, and yes, we still are a very […]
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War, sadness, death, hostages, casualties…as Operation Swords of Iron continues, the news isn’t getting any easier to digest. But as usual, music helps us cope – and Israeli music seems to be a bit more upbeat, optimistic, and positive over the past few weeks. The roller coaster ride of emotions […]
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Chanukah 5784 is here – perhaps the most meaningful Chanukah in our lifetimes. With Israel at war and antisemitism rising around the world, the Chanukah story is as relevant as ever. Can we truly celebrate during these dark times? We think there’s no better time to spread the light of […]
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Ever since Operation Swords of Iron began, the situation has pulled our hearts and emotions in a gazillion different directions. On one hand, we’re mourning the massive loss of life on October 7, and are worried sick about our hostages. On the other hand, we are bursting with pride for […]
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For most of us who care about Israel, the past few weeks have been a roller coaster, to say the least. One minute we’re deeply depressed, the next we’re uplifted by the bravery and courage of the IDF. Along the way, we’ve probably felt every emotion in between. That’s been […]
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When the world is against us…when no one seems to understand who the ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ are…when you’re feeling a sense of despair, loss, and helplessness…that’s when our community can do the most good. Here you’re among people who GET you. You’re with people who share your values. […]
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Thirty days since the ‘Black Shabbat’ of October 7, 2023, and it’s not getting any easier. The images continue to haunt us, the hostage crisis continues to infuriate us, and the soldiers continue to inspire us. But as usual, music is there to unite us. Yes, the songs can be […]
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As Operation Swords of Iron enters its fourth week, Israel’s artists continue to work overtime to boost morale in the country. Some perform in hospitals for injured soldiers, some perform on army bases, some perform online for fans around the world. But in the midst of it all, they also […]
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