When visiting Israel with our first tour in 2008, this was our first view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus. A tradition for visitors entering Jerusalem is a stop here for a blessing and a toast.
Israeli and Jewish Music
Israel and Jewish culture is rich with music. There are many styles of music to appeal to many tastes. However this is my site so these are my selections of music that appeal to me. I hope you will like them too. (Note: I've used this title as quite a bit of this music is not actually from Israel - some of these songs are by Jewish artists from other countries, often American.)
Click on most pictures below to enlarge!
Click on most pictures below to enlarge!
Let us begin with "HaTikva" (The Hope), Israel's National Anthem.
"HaTikva" (1:52) - Words in Hebrew transliteration and English
"HaTikva" (6:44) - This is a long version repeated with words and many great pictures too.
"HaTikva" (1:52) - Words in Hebrew transliteration and English
"HaTikva" (6:44) - This is a long version repeated with words and many great pictures too.
8th Day sings "Cheery Bim" (4:19) - 8th Day is a Jewish Rock group co-founded by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus. "The band got their start in Southern California where the Marcus brothers grew up in an ultra-orthodox, chassidic home. What started as a fun family project, has now become a global phenomenon as their fan base continues to grow all over the world. 8th Day's fresh and unique sound is complimented by their catchy lyrics (mostly English with some Hebrew and Yiddish mixed in) and their spirited vocal harmonies." For more background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
"Celebrate" (3:47) - New video added 2014
"Celebrate" (3:47) - New video added 2014
Daniel Ahaviel (11:02) - Daniel is a British klezmer violinist who made aliyah to Israel in 1988. His violin playing covers an amazing range of musical styles, including chassidic, klezmer, and Irish. Check out this next YouTube video (7:17) for some great Hasidic Irish fiddling (and dancing) - there's something you won't see everyday! WEBSITE
Here is some more of Daniel performing with other musicians at Kfar Chabad, Israel, October 2015. (24:58)
Here is some more of Daniel performing with other musicians at Kfar Chabad, Israel, October 2015. (24:58)
Band of the Corps of the IDF sings Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (5:11) - They do a great cover of this song in Hebrew.
Bouzouki Groove (1:34) - Bouzouki Groove is a new Israeli group playing music with a Greek theme. This video is actually sort of a sampler of some different styles of their music. Here is a longer audio only recording (4:28). WEBSITE (Hebrew)
Boys Town Jerusalem Choir sings "Dayenu" (3:15) - Much of the video for this song was recorded in the Judean Hills. Actually, the location was Genesis Land, a tourist location not far from Jerusalem on the way to the Dead Sea. We have visited this location twice on tours to Israel. Had a nice chat with "Abraham" on the first trip! (Boys Town Jerusalem is an orthodox Jewish orphanage - for information see Wikipedia.)
"Hashana Haba'ah" (3:04) - Rosh Hashanah Greeting 2015, Shana Tova!
"Hashana Haba'ah" (3:04) - Rosh Hashanah Greeting 2015, Shana Tova!
Shlomo Carlebach Erev Yom Kippur special concert in 1971 near the old city Jerusalem (8:41) - Shlomo Carlebach, known as Reb Shlomo to his followers, was a Jewish rabbi, religious teacher, composer, and singer who was known as "The Singing Rabbi" during his lifetime (1925-1994). For background, see Wikipedia.
Daniel Carmel, The Fisherman From Galilee - A great singer/songwriter in Tiberias, Israel. He has the only Christian-owned tour boat company on the Sea of Galilee. We sailed on his boat "Faith" during our Israel tour in 2008 and again in 2011 - one of the highlights of the tour! Click here to listen to his song "Ruler of the World" (4:53) and watch a promotional video for his company, Sea of Galilee Worship Boats. Visit his web site - click his name above.
Search for Daniel on YouTube - you can find a variety of his songs there.
Here is a 2010 interview (13:40) between Dan Stolebarger and Daniel Carmel for Young Lions. Daniel is telling his story.
Here are two more good videos of Daniel posted on YouTube by David Hutchinson of the UK from his Israel Tour - Daniel is singing "Amazing Grace" (6:08) and "How Great Thou Art" (5:24).
Search for Daniel on YouTube - you can find a variety of his songs there.
Here is a 2010 interview (13:40) between Dan Stolebarger and Daniel Carmel for Young Lions. Daniel is telling his story.
Here are two more good videos of Daniel posted on YouTube by David Hutchinson of the UK from his Israel Tour - Daniel is singing "Amazing Grace" (6:08) and "How Great Thou Art" (5:24).
Erez Cohen sings "Apples and Honey Are Good" (3:22) - This is a Rosh Hashanah Parody of Andy Grammer's "Honey I'm Good!" Erez Cohen is a Jewish singer from Brooklyn, New York.
The Darom Duo sings "Sisu Et Yerushalayim" (3:32) - There is a bit of information about this Israeli group on Wikipedia in Hebrew that you will need to translate. Their names are Danny Gola and Zion Zadok. They began appearing together in 1965 after their Army service. They had two albums in 1968 and 1970 after which they parted ways and Zadok moved to the US. There is another version available here that shows them in concert however the audio volume is much lower.
Udi Davidi sings "One Can Mend" (3:48) - Udi Davidi (born 1975 in Tel Aviv) is considered one of the most prominent singers of Jewish music among creative artists. (No video.) For background see Wikipedia.
Diaspora Yeshiva Band Reunion 2014 (13:50) - After a hiatus of 18 years, "The World's Greatest Jewish Rock Band" reunited for a blazing set at the Lincoln Center, on January 12, 2014. According to Wikipedia, "Diaspora Yeshiva Band was an Israeli Orthodox Jewish rock band founded at the Diaspora Yeshiva on Mount Zion, Jerusalem, by baal teshuva students from the United States. In existence from 1975 to 1983, the band infused rock and bluegrass music with Jewish lyrics, creating a style of music it called "Hasidic rock" or "Country and Eastern". The band was very popular on college campuses in the early to mid-1980s, and was well-known in Jerusalem for its Saturday-night concerts at David's Tomb. It had a considerable influence on contemporary Jewish religious music, inspiring later bands." And here is a selection of old videos from 1979. WEBSITE
Now that you've seen this, go down and check out the Solomon Brothers Band below.
Now that you've seen this, go down and check out the Solomon Brothers Band below.
Gad Elbaz sings "Open Up" (5:35) - Gad Elbaz is an Israeli Jewish singer of Sephardi origin and son of Mizrahi singer, Beni Elbaz. More music available on his web site. For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
"Shine On" (5:14) - New for 2017, Gad Elbaz with the Holocaust Survivor Band. This is a great song with a powerful message! Believe me, you have to listen to this one!!! (It's so good that I included it on the home page of my personal web site!)
"Shine On" (5:14) - New for 2017, Gad Elbaz with the Holocaust Survivor Band. This is a great song with a powerful message! Believe me, you have to listen to this one!!! (It's so good that I included it on the home page of my personal web site!)
David "Dudu" Fisher sings "Yerushalayim" (1:50) - David "Dudu" Fisher (born 1951 in Petah Tikva) is an Israeli cantor and stage performer. This is a short children's song from "Dudu Fisher's Kindergarten - Jerusalem", a 48-minute DVD in his children's series. For background see Wikipedia.
The Fountainheads are a group of young Israeli singers, dancers, and musicians, all graduates and students of the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership, who have joined forces to create new Jewish artistic content for today's Jewish world. They are most noted for their 2011 Rosh Hashanah song "Dip Your Apple", named by YouTube as the number one most viewed video in Israel in 2011. Many songs are written for Jewish holidays. FACEBOOK (They do not appear to have released anything new since 2016 which was also the last post on their FaceBook site.)
"I Gotta Feeling" (2:38) - 2010 for Hanukkah
"Raise Your Mask" (2:46) - March 2011 for Purim
"Dayenu, Coming Home" (2:56) - April 2011 for Passover
"Dip Your Apple" (3:13) - September 2011 for Rosh Hashanah
"Light Up The Night" (3:25) - December 2011 for Hanukkah
"Breakin' Free" (3:31) - March 2012 for Passover
"Livin' in a Booth" (3:06) - September 2012 for Sukkoth
"Hope" (2:35) - April 2013 for Yom Haatzmaut
"Tonight" (2:56) - September 2013 - Title song for the "Chipus Mitkadem" TV series on Israeli Channel 2
Fountainheads Shabbat with The Minions (3:33) - April 2016 - A new release from this great group.
"I Gotta Feeling" (2:38) - 2010 for Hanukkah
"Raise Your Mask" (2:46) - March 2011 for Purim
"Dayenu, Coming Home" (2:56) - April 2011 for Passover
"Dip Your Apple" (3:13) - September 2011 for Rosh Hashanah
"Light Up The Night" (3:25) - December 2011 for Hanukkah
"Breakin' Free" (3:31) - March 2012 for Passover
"Livin' in a Booth" (3:06) - September 2012 for Sukkoth
"Hope" (2:35) - April 2013 for Yom Haatzmaut
"Tonight" (2:56) - September 2013 - Title song for the "Chipus Mitkadem" TV series on Israeli Channel 2
Fountainheads Shabbat with The Minions (3:33) - April 2016 - A new release from this great group.
Benny Friedman sings "Toda" (4:26) - "Benzion Hakohen "Benny" Friedman is an American Hasidic Jewish singer. Professionally trained in voice, he rose to prominence on the contemporary Jewish religious music scene with his first album in 2009." "His uncle is Orthodox Jewish singing superstar Avraham Fried; Benny is also the first-cousin of Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus of the band 8th Day." WEBSITE
Eitan Freilich sings "Am Yisrael Chai" (6:39) - "Eitan Freilich is a British Orthodox Jewish performer and singer from London, England. He achieved international celebrity status in 2016, when his first album, Am Yisrael Chai was released with unprecedented high sales and high reviews." For background, see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
Julie Geller sings "Raise Your Hand" (3:56) - Julie Geller is an American singer. "She has performed throughout North America and Israel as a solo performer and with her band. She plays at venues large and small and performs at personal growth events and for the Jewish community." This is a beautiful song - click the SHOW MORE to see the lyrics. WEBSITE
Sam Glaser sings Dancing in Jerusalem (3:43) - American Jew "Sam Glaser is a composer, performer and interpreter of Jewish music. Referred to as one of the top ten Jewish artists in the United States by Moment Magazine". WEBSITE
Misha Goetz sings the "Shema", a prayer for Israel (3:53) - Misha released her first album in 2013, "a blend of Messianic and Christian worship styles with most of the songs written and produced by Misha herself." "As a Messianic Jew, my dream is to unite Christian and Jew in worship of the Holy One of Israel," says Misha, who lives in Los Angeles. This video is a simple informal duet with Shae Wilbur. WEBSITE
Choni Goldman Sings "Nisbia" (4:42) - "Choni Goldman, winner of the title Jewish Star of 2012, has released his first music video which was filmed in the oceanside Brooklyn neighborhood of Brighton Beach. Choni’s quick rise on the public stage comes on the heels of youthful endeavors, among them singing as an 11-year-old with Mordechai Ben David at a concert in his native city of Johannesburg, South Africa. A seasoned chazzan as well, fans say his honey golden voice, free flowing style and comfortable stage presence, produces a refreshing synergy that pulsates through his performances." He now appears to go by the name Choni G. WEBSITE
Ari Goldwag sings "Chanukah Light" (3:16) - Ari Golwag is from New York and had been a star-soloist with the Miami Boys Choir. See biography here. For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
Sarit Hadad sings "I'm Wishing You" (4:14) - "Sarit Hadad is an acclaimed Israeli singer. In October 2009, the Israeli Music TV Channel (Channel 24) crowned Hadad 'best female singer of the 2000s'. She typically performs Mizrahi music." Here are a few more of her songs.
"Sh'ma Yisrael" (4:46) "Malahe Shamayim" (4:24) "Nizuz a'Haim" (5:17)
Many more on her YouTube channel here. For background see Wikipedia.
"Sh'ma Yisrael" (4:46) "Malahe Shamayim" (4:24) "Nizuz a'Haim" (5:17)
Many more on her YouTube channel here. For background see Wikipedia.
Hassidic Music Mix (7:28) - A mix of several Hassidic songs. The beat is fantastic. (No video.)
HiFive sing "Cloudy Day" in 1998 (3:15) - "In the 90's, every teenage girl's life revolved around Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync and their world of Boy Bands. Every country in the world wanted a bite of the Boy Band success cake, and Israel was no different. In 1996, Hi Five was formed, filling playlists with light pop songs with soft words about love, while combining smooth dance moves. Members of the band, Amir Faye Guttman, Eyal Shahar, Michael Harpaz (who left in 1999), Idan Yaskin and Eyal Dassau became big stars as sounds of screaming girls followed them everywhere.The band broke up in 2000, leaving hundreds of thousands of crying fans, and leaving behind five albums and more than a few hit songs." "The band took home an award for Best Israeli Group for three consecutive years." They reunited for one only concert on April 9, 2016.
"Olam Agada" (3:47)
"Lahatz" (4:05)
"Olam Agada" (3:47)
"Lahatz" (4:05)
IDF (Israel Defence Forces) (10:02) - A medly of songs by the IDF soldiers performed for the Israel Childrens' Festival 2014.
Israel in Songs - A collection of various Israeli music in themed selections. Read the descriptions on the YouTube videos.
Part 1 - Chassidic Songs (14:06)
Part 2 - Pioneer Songs (15:38)
Part 3 - War & Peace Songs (12:09)
Part 4 - Mediterranean Songs (5:06)
Part 5 - Israeli Folk Songs (22:32)
Part 1 - Chassidic Songs (14:06)
Part 2 - Pioneer Songs (15:38)
Part 3 - War & Peace Songs (12:09)
Part 4 - Mediterranean Songs (5:06)
Part 5 - Israeli Folk Songs (22:32)
Eitan Katz Band (3:30) - Eitan Katz is a Jewish musician living in New York state. WEBSITE
Shlomo Katz sings "There Will Be Heard" (3:57) - "Shlomo Katz was born in New Jersey. His family moved to Israel when he was nine years old and he has subsequently moved back and forth between Los Angeles and Israel." He is a band leader and singer/songwriter. For background, see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
Yehudah Katz sings "Midnight Escape" ("Bachatzi Halayla") (3:40) -"Words by Yehudah Katz and Roi Levy, music by Moshe Shur. This video depicts a cherubic messenger delivering freedom's light to those in need of her precious gift. Each one spontaneously runs to the source...Zion, which also brings them together and connects them. This contemporary take on our Passover liberation, 'in the middle of the night', renews the message that we are freed so that we may run to be our real selves; to love the Land; to cherish our peoplehood; and to get as close to our maker as we possibly can." Yehudah is the founder and leader of the popular Israeli Jewish rock and soul band Reva L’sheva. WEBSITE
"Hodu" (4:00)
"Hodu" (4:00)
Key Tov Orchestra with Elliot Dvorin performs a Hanukkah Song Mashup - Dance Spectacular (4:27). This is a Chicago band and Elliot Dvorin is the bandleader and musical arranger. Check out their web site and sample their music on the Music page (the first dozen pieces sound very similar but I love the beat) and then check out their Videos page - there are lot of them there. WEBSITE
Kippalive sings "Can You Feel the Simcha" (2:52) - Ra'anna-based Acapella group, Kippalive, began as a group of friends singing Shabbat songs on Friday nights in 2011 and caught attention with their street performances. They appeared on X-Factor Israel in 2013 and received a standing ovation from all four judges. (This song is a cover of Elton John's "Can You Feel the Love".) Check out other songs on their YouTube site. WEBSITE FACEBOOK
"We Are Home" (3:30)
"We Are Home" (3:30)
Liel Kolet singing "Elohim Sheli" (4:38) - This is a great song. Check out the other videos on her YouTube channel. Liel is an Israeli sing who is now living in the US.
For background, see Wikipedia.
For background, see Wikipedia.
KOLture Shock sings "Halleluyah" (3:32) - This is a song originally performed by Milk and Honey (see below).
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Daliah Lavi singing the popular poetic hebrew love song "Erev Shel Shoshanim" (Evening of roses) (3:15). This song was recorded in 1974 on her album "I'm Israeli, I'm a sabra". Born in 1942, she was an Israeli actress, singer and model. She died in 2017 in the US at age 74. For background, see Wikipedia.
Simcha Leiner sings "Simcha L'Artzecha" (4:55) - He is a Jewish-American recording artist and chazzan (cantor.) His YouTube channel describes this song as "This music video artistically depicts the career of Simcha Leiner. After writing his mega hit song Kol Berama while in yeshiva - Simcha's music career took on a life of its own. Hundreds of weddings later, Simcha has become an accomplished artist." Check out his YouTube channel here. WEBSITE
Baruch Levine (5:24) - I don't know the name of this song that he's singing at this function but it's a nice song. Baruch (born in Toronto, Canada in 1977) is an American Orthodox Jewish rabbi, composer and singer. For background see Wikipedia.
Maxim Levinsky sings "Yerushalem" (3:47) - Young Israeli tenor singer. This is a very nice song. FACEBOOK
Listen Up! sings "Shine on You" (4:38) - Listen Up! is a Chicago-based vocal band. Here they are performing a cover of a song by Matisyahu.
The Maccabeats are an American Jewish all-male acappella group based out of New York's Yeshiva University noted for their 2010 Hanukkah song "Candlelight" (3:42). Originally formed in 2007 as Yeshiva University’s student vocal group, the Maccabeats have emerged as both Jewish music and acappella phenomena. Also check the following music videos"
"Purim Song" (4:16) - 2011
"Book of Good Life" (4:06) - 2011
"Miracle" (3:12) - 2011
"Les Misérable, A Passover Story" (5:41) - 2013
"Cups (D'ror Yikra)" (1:47) - 2013, This is a Shabbat song.
"Lecha Dodi" (3:25) - 2013, This is a beautiful Shabbat prayer - Here is some information about it on Wikipedia.
"Dayenu - Passover" (4:14) - A new Passover song for 2015.
"At the invitation of the Jewglers (the Jewish group at Google) and the Talks At Google program, the Maccabeats performed at the Google NYC Chanukah Party on December 2, 2013, the sixth night of Chanukah." Here is the video from that performance (35:37) For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
The Maccabeats joined Netanel Hershtik to sing "Havdallah" (5:18) - Naftali Herstik is a well known chazzan (cantor) and teacher at the Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute.
The Maccabeats with Lenny Solomon of Shlock Rock sing "Minyan Man" (4:46) originally performed by Shlock Rock.
"Purim Song" (4:16) - 2011
"Book of Good Life" (4:06) - 2011
"Miracle" (3:12) - 2011
"Les Misérable, A Passover Story" (5:41) - 2013
"Cups (D'ror Yikra)" (1:47) - 2013, This is a Shabbat song.
"Lecha Dodi" (3:25) - 2013, This is a beautiful Shabbat prayer - Here is some information about it on Wikipedia.
"Dayenu - Passover" (4:14) - A new Passover song for 2015.
"At the invitation of the Jewglers (the Jewish group at Google) and the Talks At Google program, the Maccabeats performed at the Google NYC Chanukah Party on December 2, 2013, the sixth night of Chanukah." Here is the video from that performance (35:37) For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
The Maccabeats joined Netanel Hershtik to sing "Havdallah" (5:18) - Naftali Herstik is a well known chazzan (cantor) and teacher at the Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute.
The Maccabeats with Lenny Solomon of Shlock Rock sing "Minyan Man" (4:46) originally performed by Shlock Rock.
Miami Boys Choir sing "Hinei" (5:43) - Yerachmiel Begun & Miami Boys Choir. While originally from Miami, the choir was moved to New York although they still retain the original name.
Now that you've listened to that song, here's the Miami Alumni Choir singing the same song (5:04). These young men were all former members of the boys' choir, now singing together as adults. For background, see Wikipedia.
Now that you've listened to that song, here's the Miami Alumni Choir singing the same song (5:04). These young men were all former members of the boys' choir, now singing together as adults. For background, see Wikipedia.
Milk and Honey was an Israeli singing group consisting of Re'uven Gvitrz, Shmulik Bilu and Yehuda Tamir. The group performed with Gali Atari at the Eurovision Song Contest 1979, where they won with the song, "Hallelujah" (3:51). Here is an English version (3:23). They entered the contest again in 1981 with the song "Serenada" (3:04) with female vocalist Lea Lupitin and finished in 4th place. They entered once more in 1989 with the song, "Ani ma'amin", again with Lea Lupitin (pictured here) but finished in 8th place this time. That video is no longer available on YouTube however that is a very popular song and you can find it performed by many other artists by clicking here.
Moshav sings "Chicki Boom" (2:54) - Moshav, formerly known as Moshav Band, is an Israeli-American Jewish rock band originating from Moshav Mevo Modi'im. Founded in 1995 by Yehuda Solomon and Duvid Swirsky, the group moved to Los Angeles in 2000 and has released seven studio albums. WEBSITE
Ohad Moskowitz sings "Kel Haodaot" (2:07) - Ohad is a Jewish singer originally from Belgium now living in Israel and this site will play a long "playlist" beginning with the song indicated. You can find some more information at his web site. You can check out the sample clips on his four albums (discography) and there are some videos also. For background see Wikipedia.
King of Kings (4:04) - Ohad joined by the Kinderlach singing at a wedding.
King of Kings (4:04) - Ohad joined by the Kinderlach singing at a wedding.
Shuly Nathan singing "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem City of Gold)" (5:16) - Shulamit "Shuli" Natan's fame came overnight, when songwriter and composer Naomi Shemer had listened to one of those radio programs she knew that Shuly's voice was the one to sing her new song about Jerusalem. Shemer demanded that Shuly sing at the 1967 Israeli annual Independence Day song contest held in Jerusalem. It was to be sung during the intermission as an out of contest song, to entertain the audience. The song was so well received, it cast a shadow over the whole contest, and Shuly was asked to sing it again while the whole audience stood and sang with her. The song's name was "Jerusalem of gold". Two weeks later the 6-Day War broke out and the song became the hymn and prayer of that war, especially the yearning for Jerusalem to be freed and reunited. "Jerusalem of Gold" being so beloved became an “unofficial hymn” of Israel, only second to the “HaTikva”. For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
The Effi Netzer Singers sing Yismekhu Ha-Shamayim (Let the Heavens Be Glad) (2:34) - "Effi Netzer is an outstanding and colorful figure, in the Israeli music field. He is a well known composer - many of the songs he wrote, turned out to be big hits, and are sung by the most famous singers in Israel. Also many of the songs he wrote are popular Folkdances. Effi is known as the "King of Sing Along" in Israel." For more information about Effi, see his bio here.
Nefesh Mountain sing an old time medley of "Down To The River To Pray", "Modeh Ani", "Hallelujah" (4:56) - Time for something a little different from an American Jewish duo. "Nefesh Mountain is the place where the Jewish spirit and soul meet with Bluegrass and Old-Time musical traditions. Husband and Wife team Eric Lindberg & Doni Zasloff are pioneering this blend of Jewish Americana throughout the country, bringing their unique knowledge and passion for both Jewish and Bluegrass traditions to the fore, singing English and Hebrew songs alike." WEBSITE
The New York Boys Choir sings "Nes Gadol" (5:25) - Don't know much about this group but they have great music! FACEBOOK
Chanukah (4:11) - New song for Hanukkah 2017. (Transliterated spelling of this word often varies in English.)
Chanukah (4:11) - New song for Hanukkah 2017. (Transliterated spelling of this word often varies in English.)
Nirkod LaShalom ("Dance for Peace") (2:28) - Sung by Aura Levin-Lipski (Melbourne, Australia). This video was performed in Melbourne. This folk dance was a finalist in the 2008 dance competition in Karmiel, Israel. Please go to the Nirkod LaShalom web site for more information and the lyrics.
Itzik Orlev sings "HaShem Echad" (4:14) - Itzik Orlev is an Israeli singer however I could not find any information on him. FACEBOOK (In Hebrew)
Oseh Shalom" (4:13) - To mark Israel’s 60th anniversary in 2008, the former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, the late Sir Jonathan Sacks, produced a double CD “Israel – Home of Hope” that used the power of words and music to tell the extraordinary and inspiring story of the modern State of Israel. This song is the finale. This was recorded in 2008 to celebrate Israel's 60 anniversary.
Pella Singers singing "8 Nights of Hanukkah A Capella Mashup" (4:04). The Pella Singers are Jewish a cappella singers in the US. WEBSITE
Moshe Peretz duet "Little Girl" with Agam Buhbut (4:38) - "Agam Buhbut (her name means “lake”), 9 years old from Beer Sheva sings this beautiful song in duet with the composer, Moshe Peretz. Agam, is from the Israeli reality show 'music school' and Moshe is her coach on the program." This quote is from the Israel Video Network page where I originally found this video. Moshe is an Israeli Mizrahi pop singer. For background see Wikipedia.
The Pirchei Seeach Choir was established in 2008 for young men with intellectual challenges who have some musical ability. In this new video, they performed at the Siyum HaShas event in Jerusalem on January 1, 2020. (What is a Siyum HaChas? Ask Wikipedia.)
Jonathan (Yonatan) and Aaron (Aharon) Razel with the band "Ali Sheikh Special" sing "Serve the Lord With Joy!" (3:17) - Brothers, Yonatan and Aharon are Israeli singers/songwriters/musicians living in the Nachalot neighbourhood of Jerusalem. I could find no information on the band "Ali Sheikh Special". For background see Wikipedia on Yonathan and Aharon.
Rogers Park sings "The Maggid" (3:19) - Rogers Park is an American duo (Yosef and Mordy) that bill themselves as offering "a fresh and exuberant new style to contemporary Chassidic folk and popular music, but with a few major additives" and as "America's only Hassidic folk band." This song is the single off their debut album. WEBSITE
"Sukkah's Falling" (2:48)
"Sukkah's Falling" (2:48)
Yitzchok Rubin sings "Dai - Enough!" (4:57) - "Yitzchok Rubin lives with his family in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel. He has been a Rebbi for almost 15 years. He is a born singer and composer."
Boris Savchuk plays "Hallelujah" (3:39) - Boris Savchuk is a Jewish violinist and this was recorded at a live concert. "Hallelujah" is an Israeli folk melody that was also made popular by the group Milk and Honey (see above). Here (3:27) is another link of him performing a Chassidic melody in Jerusalem. "Violinist Boris Savchuk is a classically trained musician now performing traditional Jewish music of Eastern Europe" and he was born in 1948 in the Ukraine. He now lives near Ashdod, Israel. WEBSITE FACEBOOK
Pinny Schachter sings "Ootzu Eitza" (4:55) - Pinny Schachter is a Jewish singer from Baltimore, Maryland. FACEBOOK
Schlock Rock sings "Walkin' the Land" (4:23) - Shlock Rock is an American-Israeli Jewish rock band, officially founded in 1986, and led by, singer Lenny Solomon, which parodies popular secular songs, substituting new, religious-themed lyrics for the music. Their music is a mix of pop-rock song parodies and original rock songs in English and Hebrew. For more information see Wikipedia.
Rebecca Shwartz sings "Hashkiveinu" (4:26) - "Rebecca Schwartz is a professional singer, guitarist, and award-winning songwriter. Her liturgical music is sung on the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) and other holy days in synagogues around the world." "Rebecca serves as Cantorial Soloist and Music Director at Congregation Kol Ami in Elkins Park, PA, just outside Philadelphia." WEBSITE
The Shalva Band "took to the largest live music event in the world - Eurovision 2019 - and totally blew their audience of almost 200 million away." The Shalva Band is a musical band of eight musicians, all of them live with some degree of disability. The group was formed in 2005 at the SHALVA organization, that supports and empowers individuals with disabilities and their families in Israel. There are some more videos on their WEBSITE - scroll down and listen to their performance of "Here Comes The Sun".
Mordechai Shapiro sings "Kol Haderech" (4:41) - Mordechai is an American Jewish singer whose debut was as the star soloist of the Miami Boys Choir in 1997. WEBSITE
Sheves Achim is the name of this dynamic group, from Yerushalayim (Jerusalem), comprised of two brothers, Shimon and Moshe Bell. They have both sung for a number of years, as star soloists in the Kol Berama choir of Bet Shemesh, as well as Shira Chadasha Boys Choir. This song is called "Modim" (6:15) from their album "Sheves Achim" released in 2008. They sound a little younger than they appear in this picture! Compare with the matured voices from their album "Sheves Achim 2" released in 2011. Unfortunately that video is no longer on YouTube but you can sample the album here.
Shira Chadasha Boys Choir sings "Yiboneh" (4:01) - This is the premier boys' choir in Israel. They're a fantastic group.
Shira Choir - No, this is not the boy's choir above ... this is another group of Orthodox men from Brooklyn, New York. Search for them on YouTube for a variety of videos of their music. Here are just a couple ...
- Shira Choir at Chabad Chanukah Telethon 2013 (5:53)
- Shira Choir Sings New Song "Im Hashem Lo Yivneh Bayis"at Bar Mitzvah (4:58)
- "El Hanaar Hazeh" (6:54)
- "Nafshi" (6:37) - New for 2016 with child soloist Avrum Chaim Green
- "Ain Od Milvado" (5:43) - With Dudi Knopfler, a Jewish singer from New York.
Shooby Doob Shloimy (Mark Samowitz) sings the Chanukah Miracle (3:42) - OK, it's a really dorky sounding stage name but it's a great song. He specializes in educational Jewish kids songs. WEBSITE FACEBOOK
Yaakov Shwekey sings Lo Yaavod (5:03) - Yaakov Shwekey is a Jewish American recording artist, and musical entertainer. Through his father, he is of Egyptian and Syrian Sephardic heritage, although his mother is Ashkenazi. He was born in Jerusalem but raised in the US and lives in New Jersey. He began his career singing with the Miami Boys Choir. For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
"Vehi Sheamda" (6:15)
"Et Rekod" (Time To Dance) (4:54) - New video in 2014
"Time to Dance" (4:20) - This is a flash dance mob in Zion Square, Jerusalem performing to Yaakov Shwekey's song.
"Vehi Sheamda" (6:15)
"Et Rekod" (Time To Dance) (4:54) - New video in 2014
"Time to Dance" (4:20) - This is a flash dance mob in Zion Square, Jerusalem performing to Yaakov Shwekey's song.
Singers sing Mezamrim (3:28) - Don't know the much about the group, and you can't come up with a simpler name. But it's a catchy beat. A web posting in 2012 said "A brand new group called “Singers” consisting of four singers Elior Itzkowitz, Chaim Shlomo Mayce, Itzik Tzinwirth and Moily Dahan."
Six13 sings "That Shabbos Feeling!" (4:50) - "Six13 is a six-man vocal band that brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage, with songs ranging from hip-hop dance tracks to rock anthems. The members of the New York City-based group sound like a full band – while using nothing but their voices." WEBSITE
Ben Snof sings "Im lo a'ale" (If I Will Not Raise Jerusalem) (3:19). Not much information available but there is a bit of biography here (Google translated.) WEBSITE
The Solomon Brothers sing "Take Me Higher" (2:59) - "Nachman (Lead Vocal, Guitar), Yosef (Bass Guitar, Vocals) and Sruli (Mandolin, Vocals) Soloman have been playing music together since they started walking and talking. They are the three youngest brothers of seven children in the multi-instrumentalist, highly talented Solomon family." More information about them on their web site. There is some more music on their web site. Their father, Ben Tzion Solomon, after moving to Israel, started the first Jewish Rock and Roll band called the Diaspora Yeshiva band (See above). WEBSITE
Songs From The Book of Psalms - A collection of songs based on Psalms.
He Who Keeps Israel (Hine Lo Yanum) (3:32)
Let The Heavens Be Glad (Yismekhu Ha-Shamayim) (2:34)
I Will Lift Up My Eyes To The Mountains (Esa Eynay) (3:42)
He Who Keeps Israel (Hine Lo Yanum) (3:32)
Let The Heavens Be Glad (Yismekhu Ha-Shamayim) (2:34)
I Will Lift Up My Eyes To The Mountains (Esa Eynay) (3:42)
StandFour sings "Eight Nights - Hanukkah Mashup" (3:25) - StandFour is an American a capella group from New York City made up of four former members of Yeshiva University's all-male a capella group The Maccabeats. Formed in November 2012, the group is composed of four graduates of the university: David Block, Noey Jacobson, Nachum Joel, and Immanuel Shalev. StandFour is largely popular among the American Jewish community. This song sounds very similar to the "8 Nights" by the Pella Singers but if you listen, it is different. Limited background available on Wikipedia. FACEBOOK
Beri Weber sings "Yachad" (4:35) - Beri Weber is a contemporary Jewish singer from New York. WEBSITE
The Y-Studs sing "Hashem Melech" (4:37) - "The Y-Studs, or the 'Yeshiva Students,' is the elite all-male Jewish a cappella group from Yeshiva University in New York."
YaChad (Yeshiva College Boys High Acapella Group) from South Africa sings "Dror Yikra" (1:59), cover of Maccabeats adaptation of 'When I'm gone' by A.P. Carter. See the Maccabeats listing above for their version "Cups".
Aish Student Band singing "What Makes Rosh Hashanah Beautiful" (2:44) - Yeshiva Aish HaToras students wish you Shana Tova 5773. Shana Tova is the Rosh Hashanah greeting meaning "have a good year" and 5773 is the Hebrew year beginning in September 2012. Aish HaTorah is a Jewish Orthodox organization and Yeshiva in Jerusalem located next to the Western Wall. There is public access to the roof of the building (for a small charge) where you can have an excellent view of the Western Wall plaza. You can see short video here (1:14) that I made from there on a trip in 2014. Some background on Aish HaTorah is available on Wikipedia.
Yeshiva Boys Choir singing "Amein" (4:06) - This is a Jewish choir in New York and these guys are fantastic. On this song, there are no musical instruments - watch the video, all instrument sounds are vocal. For background see Wikipedia. WEBSITE
"Adon Olam" (3:09) which I believe is also sung here by the Yeshiva Boys Choir. The video doesn't identify the artist however if you compare it against this video (which has somewhat poorer quality audio) it sounds in my opinion like the same group. The title translates "Master of the Universe" and is a Hebrew prayer and can be sung to a variety of tunes.
Also try this song "Those Were the Nights (of Chanukah") (4:42)
"YI-HA-LI-LU" (5:04) - New in 2014!
"Adir" (5:23) - Also new in 2014
"Adon Olam" (3:09) which I believe is also sung here by the Yeshiva Boys Choir. The video doesn't identify the artist however if you compare it against this video (which has somewhat poorer quality audio) it sounds in my opinion like the same group. The title translates "Master of the Universe" and is a Hebrew prayer and can be sung to a variety of tunes.
Also try this song "Those Were the Nights (of Chanukah") (4:42)
"YI-HA-LI-LU" (5:04) - New in 2014!
"Adir" (5:23) - Also new in 2014
The following links are a mix of other good music, either by non-Jewish singers or I don't know the singer or the title.
Al Hamichya (3:37) - The singers are not identified but it might be the Kol Berama Boys Choir. Video contains various scenes of Israel. "Religious Jews say this blessing everyday on many food items. What a beautiful video showing the beauty of Israel in connection to our blessing on food."
Crazy Wedding Dance (5:08) - Yes, that's what it's titled on YouTube (in Hebrew). This is a group of Israeli men performing at a wedding. There were no credits to the Jewish music so I don't know the song. There's even a bit of Irish "Lord of the Dance" tossed in near the end. These guys are good (well, maybe not so much on the Irish).
Israel Defence Forces - The Best in the World (3:33) - The video is a collection of quick clips however the music is great ... crank up your volume! But the song seems to end rather abruptly shortly before the end of the video.
Christy Espinosa sings "Yerushalayim (3:27) - OK, this is not a Jewish singer or a Jewish song. Christy Espinosa is a Christian singer/songwriter in the US. I have included this one because it's such a nice song about Jerusalem.
Joshua Waller singing "I Believe" (4:38) - According to the comments, Joshua Waller is an American (not Jewish) from Franklin, Tennessee however he is very pro-Israel and this video was recorded in Israel. Joshua is a supporter of HaYovel, Christians supporting Israeli farmers.
Call Me Maybe-Chana Tova (2:46) - This is a great video. It was posted to the Jewish Agency for Israel's French YouTube channel in 2012. The only information is the statement "Thank you to everyone who participated in the clip! The actors, singers, dancers, children, Carly Rae Jepsen, and especially David Sitbon and Yohann Guetta" and it was made by a video production company in Paris. It does not state it but this song is sung by Carly Rae Jepsen which is why I put it at the bottom in this section since it is not a Jewish artist. (Her video is here.)
The People in Samaria Just Did Something Amazing (4:03) - "Bruchin is a small community located in the Samarian Mountains of Israel. The name of the community means 'Be Blessed'." They made a video of the Maccabeats' song "Cups" and did a fantastic job. It doesn't indicate the singer however it sounds to me somewhat like the cover done by YaChad.
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