Israel's 75th birthday is finally here, and it's time to kick back and CELEBRATE the miracle and the magic of the modern State of Israel. And if you ask us, there's no better way to celebrate than by listening to uplifting, inspirational, and FUN Israeli music! This week, we kick off our celebration of Israel's 75th with songs marking this exciting milestone in the history of the country. Most of the songs are brand new, and they're all powerful and uplifting. Join us for a star-spangled musical tribute to our beloved homeland, and spend Yom Ha'atzmaut 2023 with us! (Original Air Date: April 23, 2023)

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Chag Sameach! The holiday of Passover is here to remind us of the blessing of freedom...bringing with it some darn good music. The songs of the seder are simply legendary, with melodies that just about everyone knows and loves. But when your favorite Israeli singers bring their own unique styles to these beloved melodies, the result is beautiful and inspirational. Grab a slice of matzah or a macaroon, tune in this week for your favorite songs of the season, and get ready to sing along! (Original Air Date: April 9, 2023)

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Who runs the world? Girls, of course. As we catch up on a few podcasts that aired on the radio but not published online, here's a great episode from March 2023 in celebration of International Women's Day. We're turning up the volume and spotlighting the empowering sounds of Israeli music created for women, by women. Join us as we groove to 'girl-power' anthems, heartfelt ballads, and infectious beats, while honoring the incredible contributions these leading ladies have made to the Israeli music scene! (Original Air Date: March 12, 2023)

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Mother’s Day? Father’s Day? They're nice and all, but we can do better. Around the year 2000, it was decided that Yom HaMishpacha - Family Day - would be celebrated in Israel on the 30th of Shevat. Ever since, Israelis enjoy the day as an opportunity to celebrate our beautiful families. In honor of the occasion, we've put together a fun playlist of family collaborations in Israeli music. Husbands and wives, parents and children, an aunt and nephew, siblings, cousins...it's all here this week. Gather the family and enjoy an amazing selection of Hebrew songs! (Original Air Date: February 26, 2023)

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Our listeners share their favorite Israeli songs...and this time, we're pleased to welcome Allison Rusgo to the Israel Hour Radio studios! Allison lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she works as a university professor. She was born in Manhattan but grew up in Charlotte, NC after moving there with her family in the early 1990s. Allison attended Camp Judaea (CJ) in Hendersonville, NC for many summers as a camper and staff member, where she developed a strong connection to Eretz Yisrael and Israeli music. Her playlist of Israeli classics is inspired by her many summers and memories at CJ - and you'll find yourself singing along to every word! (Original Air Date: February 19, 2023)

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Just a week in Israel. Sometimes it's all you need to recharge your batteries and fall in love with the country all over again. Josh is back from a week in Israel, and is so excited to share the music he heard along the way. Is there anything special, meaningful, or inspirational about the playlist? No, not at all. But when you're sitting in a restaurant in Israel, and a song you love comes on...there's just nothing like it. Come along on the journey with us this week, and tell us...what's your most memorable musical moment in Israel? (Original Air Date: February 12, 2023)

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If you want to connect to Israel, you need to connect to its thriving culture. We can help! Join us this week for a look into the new Israeli music of the past two months. And wow, what a line-up! Hanan Ben Ari, Noa Kirel, Ninet Tayeb, Harel Skaat, Omer Adam, Narkis, and many, many more. Enjoy this upbeat playlist, jam-packed with brand new tunes from the most popular Israeli singers of 2023! (Original Air Date: January 29, 2023)

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Was 2013 actually TEN years ago? Crazy but true. It was the year of the Boston Marathon bombing, the 90th birthday of Shimon Peres, the passing of Arik Einstein...and Miley Cyrus teaching us how to 'twerk' on MTV. In music, however, Israelis were listening to Nathan Goshen, Keren Peles, Elai Botner, Idan Amedi, and many more. Join us as we take a musical trip back in time, and re-live the moments that made us smile, cry, and connect to Israel from ten years ago. (Original Air Date: January 22, 2023)

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If you want to connect to Israel, you need to connect to its thriving culture. We can help! Join us this week for a look into the new Israeli music of the past two months. And wow, what a line-up! Hanan Ben Ari, Noa Kirel, Ninet Tayeb, Harel Skaat, Omer Adam, Narkis, and many, many more. Enjoy this upbeat playlist, jam-packed with brand new tunes from the most popular Israeli singers of 2023! (Original Air Date: January 29, 2023)

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Our listeners pick their favorite Israeli songs! This time, we'll meet Leeaht Guzi, who has put together an amazing playlist for your listening pleasure. Leeaht lives in Washington DC with her husband, Amir, moving there after completing her Masters in Government in Israel. She works at a nuclear innovation startup as Director of External Affairs. Growing up with Israeli parents in California, Leeaht spent her summers with her grandparents in the suburbs of Haifa, which cultivated a lifelong love of Israeli music. You'll love getting to know Leeaht, and you'll love singing along to her favorite songs! (Original Air Date: January 8, 2023)

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