Israel Hour Radio - Israeli Music Podcast

If you were going into quarantine and could take only ONE Israeli CD (remember those?) with you, which would it be? That's the question we asked our Facebook group recently, and received some pretty fantastic and diverse answers spanning many genres of Israeli music. The details? Sure: Shlomo Artzi, Ethnix, Danny Robas, Rami Kleinstein, Mercedes Band, Arik Einstein, Ehud Banai, and many more! With such great music, you may actually ENJOY being in quarantine! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1040 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

For the first time, we're broadcasting live in front of a 'studio audience'! Since Josh is broadcasting from home these days, he decided to record this week's podcast on Facebook Live - enabling all participants to WATCH some great music videos while listening to the latest in Israeli music! (Want to be part of next week's taping? Join us on our Facebook page Sundays at 11 am Eastern Time, and join in the fun!) This week, we've got an amazing hour of music in store - with new songs that are inspirational, whimsical, silly, and fun - plus some great moments from the live concerts that have taken place in Israel this past week. Tune in and catch up on the best new music you've been missing! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1039 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

We have the best community in the world! In this era of Coronavirus, we asked our listeners, 'What Israeli song is like comfort food for you? What song instantly makes you smile?' Almost immediately, we received some incredible responses! This week, we'll ease your worries and reduce your anxiety over the state of the world in which we live. You'll hear some songs that make you smile, songs that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside, songs that make you feel everything will all be ok, and songs that restore your faith in humanity. You're sure to leave this week's all-request show feeling content, happy, and carefree. Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1038 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

In these dark, uncertain times of Coronavirus, many of us are feeling scared, anxious, maybe even lonely and isolated. We're unsure of what will happen next, and we're living on edge. This week, allow us to brighten your day just a bit. Meet Abby Hoberman of New Jersey. She's 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and she's made it her mission to spread the joy of Israeli culture to all of her peers. Abby developed a love of Israel from camp, and she's doing her best to spread her passion to everyone around her. This week, Abby shares her favorite Israeli songs of all time...while also sharing her incredible Israeli pride! Abby's a great ambassador for Israel. Her joy is sure to make you smile! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1037 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

They're two of Israeli music's BIGGEST stars. Their videos have half a BILLION views on YouTube. They've teamed up with international superstar PITBULL for the biggest song of their career. They recently performed live on 'Good Morning America' and 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'. And this week, they're on Israel Hour Radio. Moments after their GMA performance, Static and Ben-El took a few minutes to chat with Josh about their collaboration with Pitbull, their commitment to Israeli music, their humble beginnings, their feelings on Eurovision representative Eden Alene, and more! You'll also hear their newest Hebrew-language single, as well as new Israeli music from Omer Adam, Miri Mesika, Hanan Ben-Ari, and a bunch of interesting collaborations you're going to love! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1036 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

We already know that Eden Alene will represent Israel in Eurovision 2020, but what song will she sing? Well, after a not-so-impressive showing last year, Israelis had the chance to vote for their favorite song this year. In a nationally-televised contest, Eden presented four songs, one of which would become our Eurovision song this year. Before three of them fade into obscurity, we wanted to make sure you heard all four in this mini-episode of Israel Hour Radio. Which one would YOU have selected? Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1035 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

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 of the Land of Israel, a voice like no other, a gorgeous person inside and out, and a genuinely nice and humble individual. This week, we celebrate Ofra's musical career with her most popular songs, covers of her songs sung by others, our own interview with Ofra from 1996, and a fascinating look into her role in 'The Prince of Egypt'...which she recorded (flawlessly) in 18 languages! (Original air date: 2/23/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1034 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/ Registration for our musical tour of Israel closes February 29th! https://www.myisraelimusic.com/tour

We like to make the claim that 'we're building a stronger Israel, one song at a time.' But c'mon...how does listening to random Israeli songs REALLY create a stronger Israel? But as we'll explain, it really works! Also: meet Eden Alene, the Ethiopian-Israeli recently selected to represent Israel in Eurovision 2020! We'll discuss her reality TV victory, and meet the runners-up. PLUS: Static and Ben-El are making progress in their international career...Netta Barzilai releases (another) very odd new song...and brand new Israeli music by Eyal Golan, Idan Amedi, Ishay Ribo, and many more! (Original air date: 2/16/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1033 Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/ Registration for our musical tour of Israel closes February 29th! https://www.myisraelimusic.com/tour

Meet Matt Fieldman of Cleveland, Ohio. He's a devoted husband, father of three, fundraiser, world traveler...and a HUGE Israeli music fan. Matt's been a loyal listener to Israel Hour Radio since at least 2005, and this week, he gets to host his very own episode of the show! Join Matt as he leads us throughout his Israeli music journey, chronicling the Israeli songs, artists, and memories that have left a tremendous impact on him throughout his life. Along the way, he shares some of the greatest songs of the 2000s - many of which he heard for the first time on Israel Hour Radio! (Original air date: 2/9/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1032

It's amazing how a few days in Israel can be so inspirational. When you feel so connected to Israel and its culture, simply being in the country can have a profound effect. Listening to the radio, speaking to residents, eating in the restaurants, feeling the vibe...it all feels great, and gives you a shot in the arm of good 'ol fashioned Zionism. Every trip has a soundtrack, too. Josh is back from a week in Israel, and is excited to offer a small window into the sounds that defined his trip. Join us this week, and feel like you've accompanied him on his journey! (Original air date: 2/2/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1031

A perfect mix of old and new...song requests and new releases...ballads and party songs...it all comes together on this week's edition of Israel Hour Radio! The details? Glad you asked. Brand new music by Elai Botner, Noa Kirel, Hatikva 6, Sarit Hadad, Shlomo Artzi, and more! Plus - Static and Ben-El's new international release, which just may be the song to jumpstart their career in the USA. Join us for a fantastic hour of Israeli entertainment! (Original air date: 1/19/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1030

When you walk into Yaffa Beauty by Rica, Rica Mendes' beauty salon in Norwalk, Connecticut, you'll likely be greeted with a smile - and some really great Israeli music. Rica, a lifelong lover of all things Israeli, has been listening to music from the homeland since she was a kid, and her musical tastes run the gamut of all styles and genres. Her Jewish AND non-Jewish clients love the interesting music they hear in her salon, and this week, she's on Israel Hour Radio to present a list of her all-time favorites. We know you'll love her interesting selections and perspectives in the latest edition of 'My Israeli Playlist'!(Original air date: 1/12/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1029

Our New Year's Resolution? To make you feel like you're Israeli, no matter where on earth you live! We do that by exposing you to the very latest in Israeli music, so that you can listen to the same songs they're hearing throughout the streets of the Holy Land. All of your favorite Israeli singers have released new songs lately, and we want to make sure you hear them! Don't speak Hebrew? No problem. Just close your eyes, listen to the words, imagine you're at a cafe in Tel Aviv, and soak in some seriously good music. (Original air date: 1/5/20) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1028

On December 4, 1994 (the seventh day of Chanukah, 5755), Mairov Dubrovsky and Josh Shron hosted their first full episode of The Israel Hour. This week, exactly 25 years later, they’re celebrating a quarter of a century of Israeli music obsession! Join them as they share Israeli songs that have been meaningful along their journey, and hear their tales of ‘building a stronger Israel, one song at a time’ ... for 25 years! Join in the celebration by leaving them a congratulatory voicemail at (732) 844-9778. THANK YOU for your strong continued support of Israel Hour Radio! (Original air date: 12/29/19) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1027

Chanukah is here, and we're going to celebrate Israeli style! Enjoy 60 minutes of incredible Chanukah music, from old favorites that you've been singing for years to some brand new musical interpretations. Plus, as a special Chanukah present, you'll also hear a great new duet from Mosh Ben Ari and Ninet Tayeb...the last song ever recorded by Yigal Bashan...a Chanukah song by Idina Menzel...an uplifting collaboration from Netta Barzilai, Omer Adam, Moshe Peretz, Rotem Cohen and others...and, yes, 'A Gucci Chanukah'. (Original air date: 12/22/19) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1026