Israel Hour Radio - Israeli Music Podcast

One thing has become perfectly clear over the past two weeks: our listeners pick much better songs than we do. A second week of listener requests includes a perfect mix of songs by Keren Peles, Eden Ben Zaken, Shlomo Artzi, Hatikvah 6, and more! Plus, a preview of this week's Keren Peles concerts in the USA, a controversy surrounding Shlomo Artzi, brand new music by Idan Raichel, and a whole lot of fun! (Original air date: November 3, 2019)

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We recently asked our listeners on Facebook for song requests...and boy, did we get them! We're going 'all-request' this week, with Israeli songs selected by our wonderful Israeli music community. You'll hear an all-star lineup of singers and songs, featuring Ninet Tayeb, Ofra Haza, Shlomi Shabbat, Keren Peles, Rotem Cohen, Rita, Sarit Hadad, and many more! (Original air date: October 27, 2019)

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Originally recorded on Sukkot, this week's supersized show reflects the holiday's nickname of 'Zman Simchateinu' - the time of our joy! We're playing songs of simcha (joy), with a few special Sukkot songs thrown in for good measure. We're also playing a number of brand new Israeli songs that have come out over the past few weeks, featuring Shiri Maimon, Omer Adam, Ishay Ribo, Noa Kirel, and a collaboration between 21 of Israel's top recording artists! (Original air date: October 20, 2019)

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Welcome to the second edition of 'My Israeli Playlist', our new monthly feature where our listeners pick the songs you hear on the show! This time, we're spending an hour with Barbara Pollak of East Brunswick, NJ, lifelong lover of Israel and its culture. Barbara joined us in our WRSU studio to play her favorite Israeli songs of all time, from oldies to contemporary hits. She's got great taste in music! Want to guest-host your own edition of My Israeli Playlist? Email us at [email protected] (Original air date: October 13, 2019)

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Last week, we counted down the songs of the year...this week, we're counting down the Israeli songs of the DECADE! Kan Gimmel radio recently surveyed its listeners, and asked then to vote for their favorite Hebrew songs of the past ten years 2010-2019. Today we'll feature their top 20. Not the most diverse list in our opinion, but an enjoyable listen nonetheless. Did any of your favorite songs make their list? Oh, and don't forget to sign up for our VIP Interest list for our summer 2020 musical tour of Israel! https://www.myisraelimusic.com/tour (Original air date: October 6, 2019)

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Shana Tova! Our final show of 5779 looks back at the best Israeli music of 5779! We're counting down the top 14 songs of the year as voted by Galgalatz radio listeners in Israel. Did your favorite song make the list? We also have a VERY special announcement in honor of our 25th anniversary at WRSU Radio. We're not going to give away the secret here, but you just may find a hint on this web page: https://www.myisraelimusic.com/tour (Original air date: September 29, 2019)

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It's a sentimental time of year...a time to reflect on the year that was and look forward to the year that will be. And so, the penultimate show of 5779 is the perfect time to play those happy, sappy songs that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. You'll hear some favorites for Rosh Hashana, prayers and wishes for the year ahead, an amazing retrospective of Israeli music in 5779, some great listener requests, and much more! (Original air date: September 22, 2019)

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The latest hit Israeli songs. A fun mix of Israeli music. And the top songs of the decade...all packed into one hour? You'll find it all on this week's Israel Hour Radio, featuring the three most-played Israeli songs on Israeli radio over the past decade! Plus, enjoy a slew of incredible new releases by Ivri Lider, Ishay Ribo, the Shalva Band, Kobi Marimi, and many more! You'll feel just like you're sitting in a cafe in Tel Aviv! (Original air date: September 15, 2019)

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We're excited to introduce a new monthly feature: 'My Israeli Playlist' - in which our incredible listeners co-host the show and tell about their favorite Israeli songs of all time! We kick things off this week with listener Erika Marcus of Plainview, NY, who has very fond memories of singing and dancing to Israeli music in Young Judea's Camp Tel Yehudah in the 80s and 90s. Erika can't wait to share her Israeli musical memories with you! Want to co-host your own episode of 'My Israeli Playlist'? Let us know and we'll get you on the schedule! (Original air date: September 8, 2019)

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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 the way into the new school year and beyond!(Original air date: September 1, 2019)

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