Israel Hour Radio - Israeli Music Podcast

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

It's been a year since the untimely passing of Israeli music legend Yigal Bashan. Yigal was responsible for much of the Israeli soundtrack from the 60s through the 2010s, and his death sent shockwaves throughout Israeli society. To mark the first anniversary of his passing, several well-known Israeli artists have lovingly, respectfully, and creatively covered many of his most popular songs in a new tribute album, "Im Hayiti Shar Lach" (If I Would Sing To You). It's not too often that we devote an entire show to one album, but we think you'll enjoy this recreation of Israeli music history and Yigal Bashan's legacy.(Original air date: 12/15/19)

Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1025

Meet Tammy Resnikoff - fitness instructor, Zumba instructor, and Israeli dance enthusiast. She also organizes popular Israeli/Jewish music Zumba classes (email tammyresnikoff [at] gmail [dot] com for details), and she's a lot of fun! She's obviously a huge fan of Israeli music, and of Israel Hour Radio. So it's only natural that she'd make her way to our studio to play an hour of her all-time favorite Israeli songs, inspired by her love of Israeli dancing! Whether or not you're a dancer, you're going to love the songs she's chosen for us! (Original air date: 12/8/19)

Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1024

Come with us on a musical journey to Israel! This week, we're playing songs about travel to - and through - the land of Israel...kind of like taking a tour of the country, without having to board a plane or pack a bag! It's all in honor of our upcoming musical tour in Israel, August 4-14, 2020. We'll also chat with Geoff Winston of Keshet Educational Journeys in Israel, who will share all of the details about our exciting itinerary! Want more info? Learn more and register now at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/tour (Original air date: 12/1/19)

Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1023

Every so often, we consider it our responsibility to make sure you're very much on top of the music that's popular RIGHT NOW in Israel. You know, the music blaring in taxis, cafes, restaurants, and throughout the streets of the Holy Land. This week, we bring you up to date with the best and most popular Israeli songs of November 2019, featuring brand new music by Ishay Ribo and Nathan Goshen, Eden Ben Zaken, Idan Raichel, Noa Kirel, a cool cover by Assaf Amdursky, and more. Plus: Israel begins searching for its representative for Eurovision 2020! (Original air date: 11/24/19)

Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1022

With warning sirens blaring in and around Tel Aviv this week, and deadly rockets reaching central Israel, we want to let our brothers and sisters in Israel know that we love and support them. So we're starting off this week's show with some positive, upbeat Israeli music...because for us, that's the best way we can show our love. But we're also playing a bunch of (great!) brand new songs by your favorite artists, like Miri Messika, Omer Adam, A-WA, and many more. All in all, a fantastic and fun way to spend an hour of your week. (Original air date: 11/17/19)

Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1021

Anyone who's spent any time on our Facebook page would undoubtedly recognize the name Shirley Rabin Cohen. She's a regular contributor, and never misses an episode of Israel Hour Radio. Clearly she's also someone who LOVES Israeli music. This week, Shirley Cohen not only shares some cool alternate versions of her favorite songs, but also tells the stories behind them. She'll also tell us about the time she (kinda) shared a stage with her musical idol, David Broza. Join us for a deep dive into Shirley Cohen's Israeli playlist!

Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1020