Israel Hour Radio - Israeli Music Podcast

After an amazing month of 'Chagigot', we've neglected brand new Israeli music for a few weeks. But during that time, our favorite Israeli artists have come out with some HOT new Israeli music! We think it's about time you heard these great new Hebrew songs, from Israeli singers like Sarit Hadad, Omer Adam, Eden Ben Zaken, David Broza, Tipex, and many more. We'll have you singing and dancing all th...

It's the return of our Chagigat Shirei Yeladim - a celebration of Israeli music for kids! Mairov and Josh have brought their five children (ages 6-19) into the studio this week, and told them to select their favorite Israeli songs and play your requests. This time, though, when we say 'music for kids', we actually mean music for OUR kids. Most of them have outgrown the traditional nursery rhymes,...

Ever been to a wedding in Israel? If you want to experience true joy, the music at an Israeli wedding will leave you feeling uplifted, energized, and inspired for the future. This week, we're transporting you to a wedding in Israel, and putting you in the center of the dancing circle! Enjoy a super-sized hour of unbridled joy (no pun intended) and serious fun during our Chagigat Shirei Chatuna - a...

This podcast was recorded on Tisha B'av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. We could spend the day playing sad, depressing songs...but why? That's not who we are! Instead, we've devoted the hour to songs of hope and optimism to brighten our spirits. You'll love our 'Chagigat Shirei Tikva' - a collection of songs that offer the promise of a better tomorrow! (Original air date: August 11, 2019)...

Welcome to Chagigot 2019! Our annual August Chagigot are a month-long celebration of Israeli music, where we devote each week's show to a particular topic. This week, we kick things off by celebrating the year hosts Mairov and Josh first came to WRSU, and never looked back. Our 'Chagigat Shirei 1994-95' celebrates Israeli music in the 90s - featuring songs by Aviv Gefen, Boaz Sharabi, Rami Kleinst...

Israel Hour Radio is back live on WRSU! Be sure to tune in live every Sunday at 11am Eastern. For our first week back, we've invited a VERY special guest to join us: the gorgeous and insanely talented Ninet Tayeb! Ninet and Josh speak about her Kochav Nolad victory in 2003, her musical journey ever since, her US tour with The Zombies, her appearance at the Woodstock 50 festival, her television rol...

With songs to make you smile, dance, and even cry, you'll love this week's amazing playlist - featuring new music from Keren Peles, Lior Narkis, Miri Mesika, and many more! Plus, a mega-concert in memory of Meir Ariel, a new song in support of Hadar Goldin's family, a new emotional song from Yonina, upcoming concert announcements...and a light at the end of our tunnel! Full playlist at https://www...

Eden and Eden...Bananas and more bananas...Shlomo Artzi and Ben Artzi...and so much more! Static and Ben-El release a new hit song, Shlomo Artzi releases a new concert album, and your favorite Israeli singers release tons of brand new music. Enjoy a fantastic hour of all-new Israeli music! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/1003

We at Israel Hour Radio believe that every Jew, everywhere, should possess at least a basic knowledge of Israeli music. Israel is our homeland, and it's important for us all to understand a bit about Israeli culture to help us better connect to our beloved country. But where to start? This week, Josh takes a stab at a playlist of 10 Israeli songs every Jew should know, from the early days of the s...

We have no idea if this is really our 1,001st episode, but we decided to start our numbering system there to make each show easier to find online. In reality, we've probably done more than 1,001 shows in 25 years. Anyway, enjoy this incredible hour of ALL-NEW Israeli music, featuring Eliad, Ninet, Mooki, Mergui, Shefita and other stars who may or may not have last names. Plus - Woodstock 2019, 'Su...

Mairov and Josh present the latest in Israeli music, from Idan Raichel, Omer Adam, Rita, Static and Ben-El and many more! Plus, Josh speaks with Or Taicher, co-founder of Koolulam - the group that's turning mass-singing events into the coolest ticket in town, all around the world! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/israel-hour-radio-june-16-2019-an-interview-with-koolulam

Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Songs about Jerusalem are among the most beautiful Israeli songs of all time. This week, Mairov and Josh present a collection of love songs to the city of Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the State of Israel. It's the perfect soundtrack to your Yom Yerushalayim celebration...commemorating 52 years since the liberation and reunification o...

Israel recently hosted its annual 'ACUM Awards', which, more or less, are Israel's version of the Grammy Awards. Who won Song of the Year? We'll play it for you. Plus - it's a 'whole new world' for Israeli singer Adi Bity...a fun new world for Eden Ben Zaken...a proud new world with the official song of Tel Aviv Pride 2019...and more! Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/israel-hour-rad...

Mairov and Josh look back at the best 'Israeli' moments of Eurovision 2019 - with highlights from the Shalva band, Idan Raichel, Kobi Marimi, a fantastic medley of Israeli Eurovision entries, and much more! Plus - all-new music from Shiri Maimon, Hatikva 6, Noa Kirel, Moshe Peretz and Lior Narkis, and many more!

Here's Part 2 of our series on the best Israeli music of 5779, six months in. You'll hear some amazing music this week, from Eden Ben Zaken, Idan Raichel, Omer Adam, Moshe Peretz, Miri Mesika, and many more! Plus - an exclusive interview with Omri Glickman of Hatikva 6...a re-arrangement of our Eurovision entry this year...a hot new song for Netta Barzilai...a look back at Yom Ha'atzmaut 5779...an...

Welcome to Israeli Independence Day 2019! We're celebrating Israel's 71st birthday with the best patriotic Israeli music ever made...so dress yourself in blue and white, grab a falafel and some Bamba, wave your Israeli flag, and prepare to enjoy a super-sized hour of Israeli music for Yom Ha'atzmaut. Our Yom Ha'atzmaut playlist is guaranteed to fill you with Israeli pride, and is the perfect sound...

Broadcasting from Israel! With half of the Jewish year 5779 behind us, we thought it would be a good time to look at the best Israeli music of the year...so far. You'll hear the biggest hits of the year, plus the official song of Yom Ha'atzmaut 5779, celebrating Israel's 71st birthday. It's a show so big, we needed to split it into two parts!

Getting ready for Passover? We'll keep you company with the perfect blend of Pesach music and new Israeli music. Featured this week: Eyal Golan, Omer Adam, Eden Ben Zaken, Tipex, and many more!

Right or left? Netanyahu or Ganz? Falafel or shwarma? With Israeli elections looming, here's one thing we can all agree on: ISRAELI MUSIC. Check out this lineup: Roni Dalumi, Ethnix, Shiri Maimon, Keren Peles, Ishay Ribo, Avraham Tal, Mashina, Stephane Legar and more. You're sure to love the music you'll hear this week, and that's NOT just an empty campaign promise!

As usual, Israel Hour Radio's got you covered for the very latest in NEW Israeli music! Enjoy an hour of (mostly) brand new songs, from many of your favorite artists: Mooki, Natan Goshen, Sarit Hadad, Esther Rada, and many more...plus a beautiful new father-son duet. It's sure to be the best hour of your week!

There's a new member of the Kleinstein family working in the Israeli music biz! With the release of 'Hinei Hu Chozer', the new single by Noam Kleinstein (Rami and Rita's younger daughter), there are now FOUR members of the family working in the industry. We thought it would be fun to spend an hour featuring songs from all four of them: Rita, Rami, Meshi and Noam. You're sure to hear some favorites...

A number of our favorite Israeli singers released brand new music this week - and we KNOW you'll want to be among the first to hear these great new tunes! Enjoy brand new Israeli music from Rami Kleinstein, Eli Botner, Shiri Maimon, Maya Buskila, Banaia Barabi, Jane Bordeaux, the Revivo Project and many more!

Your Israeli soundtrack for the week is here! This time...we discuss Israel's 2019 Eurovision entry - with a special guest...hear brand new music by Eden Ben Zaken, Shlomo Artzi, Mosh Ben Ari, Ninet Tayeb and more...review Rotem Cohen's recent concert in New York...and play some great 'girl-power' songs in honor of International Women's Day. Don't miss this one!

A new Israel Hour Radio means your week just got better! This time, we feature plenty of brand new music...celebrate 'Carnival' in Brazil...talk about our popular new YouTube show...look at some upcoming concerts in the USA...and much more! Let us know how we can make your listening experience even better...contact us at info@israelhour.com.

This week, we feature brand new music by Lior Narkis, Eyal Golan, Stephane Legar, Hadag Nachash and others...plus a look at the song that recently represented Israel in the JUNIOR Eurovision Song Contest. And, in honor of Israel's recent successful rocket launch, we've also thrown in a number of songs that talk about the 'yareach' (moon). You'll love it all to the moon and back.