Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
Thirty days since the โBlack Shabbatโ of October 7, 2023, and itโs 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 [โฆ]
As Operation Swords of Iron enters its fourth week, Israelโs 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 [โฆ]
Israelโs musical community is amazing. When tragedy strikes in Israel, they are always there to help us cope with the grief. So as Israelโs war against Hamas continues, Israelโs top musical artists have sprung into action. This past week, some of our favorite artists released an impressive selection of songs [โฆ]
We return to you this week with very mixed emotions. On one hand, itโs Joshโs first show since making Aliyah, and heโs thrilled to be back. On the other hand, Israel is at war โ one that threatens its very survival. Itโs been a VERY rough week in Israel to [โฆ]
Summer is here, and the Israeli music is getting HOT! The stars are out this week, all competing to become THE โgo-toโ song of summer 2023. Competing for the title? Artists like Hatikva 6, Stephane Legar, Omer Adam, Noa, Netta, Narkis, Nunu, and many more! These are the songs that [โฆ]
On April 19, 2023, the Israeli music world lost one of its most creative and accomplished minds, as poet and lyricist Yehonatan Geffen passed away at age 76. Yehonatan was responsible for some of the most famous Israeli songs ever written, with classic Israeli songs for adults and children alike. [โฆ]
Our listeners pick their favorite Israeli songs! This time, weโre pleased to introduce you to Breandan Ward of London, who has a very interesting Israeli music journey to share! Breandan grew up on a dairy farm in Ireland and moved to London after college where he worked in investment banking [โฆ]
Seems like just yesterday to some, but 1998 was 25 years ago. It was the year Google was founded, โTitanicโ was a hit in theaters, and Monica Lewinsky was a household name. But what songs were playing on Israeli radios 25 years ago? This week, we set the dials on [โฆ]
Who runs the world? Girls, of course. As we catch up on a few podcasts that aired on the radio but not published online, hereโs a great episode from March 2023 in celebration of International Womenโs Day. Weโre turning up the volume and spotlighting the empowering sounds of Israeli music [โฆ]
In our weeks-long celebration of Israelโs 75th, we neglected to keep you up-to-date with the amazing NEW music coming out of Israel. Itโs time to correct that injustice right now! This week, Israel Hour Radio proudly presents a countdown of the top 15 songs of the week, based on the [โฆ]