Israel Hour Radio - Israeli Music Podcast

It was the year Atari was born, Elvis died, and 'Star Wars' first brought us to 'a galaxy far, far away.' But this week in 1977, President Anwar Sadat of Egypt arrived in Israel for the very first time, ushering in an era of peace between the two countries which is still in force today. In honor of that momentous occasion in Israeli history, we set our Israeli Music Time Machine back to 1977 to look back at the most popular songs of the year. Assuming you were around back then, what are your memories of '77? (Original Air Date: November 21, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1103 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

'There's no place like home...' After about 18 months away, Israel Hour Radio is back home at WRSU Radio! It feels so good to be back in the studio where the magic happens, and we're celebrating this milestone with all of you by playing songs of homecoming. It turns out a lot of Israeli artists like to sing songs about coming home, and we've compiled a great playlist of songs to remind us all of the simple joys of home. It feels great to be back! (Original Air Date: November 14, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1102 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

Welcome to the 'Israeli Music Time Machine' – a new feature at Israel Hour Radio that will periodically explore the Israeli music of yesteryear. We kick things off today with a look into the best Israeli music of 1987, the year Josh visited Israel for the very first time. Tune in for a selection of the most popular songs of '87, as well as a countdown of the top five of the year. What are your memories of 1987? What song grabbed the #1 spot that year? Join us and re-live the amazing memories! (Original Air Date: September 26, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1098 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

After two weeks of 'heavy' High Holidays, we are now ready to begin one of the most joyous holidays of the year. Sukkot is known as 'Zman Simchateinu', the time of our happiness...and so, we thought it would be the perfect time to play 'shirei simcha', songs of happiness! Every song on today's playlist includes the word 'sameach' (happy) in the tile, and every song is guaranteed to make you HAPPY! (*Happiness not really guaranteed. We can't control your emotions.) (Original Air Date: September 19, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1097 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

For our first podcast of 5782, we take some time to look back at the most popular Israeli music of 5781! Every Rosh Hashana, the radio stations in Israel count down the biggest hits of the year. What songs were blaring on Israeli radios all year long? Reminisce with us and spend an enjoyable hour looking back at the Israeli songs that created the soundtrack of 5781. (Original Air Date: September 12, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1096 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

It’s our last show of 5781, and it’s a very special episode. First, we'll meet special guest and former 'Kochav Nolad' winner Hagit Yaso, who will tell us about her career, her music, her family heritage, and much more. Then, we'll meet the folks behind "The Integration Project", a fun special initiative designed to help bring Israeli music to the masses by creating English versions of classic Hebrew songs. Shana Tova from Israel Hour Radio!(Original Air Date: September 5, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1095 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

What a summer it's been in Israeli music! Despite heightened Corona restrictions and the return of indoor masks, Israeli artists have been busy as ever, cranking out some incredible hits all summer long. Today we conclude our August Chagigot with a 'Chagigat Lehitei Kayitz 2021' - a celebration of Israeli music's hits of summer 2021. What was your favorite song released this summer? (Original Air Date: August 29, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1094 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

Here's a topic we've definitely never attempted before: Israeli songs about REAL people! Sometimes the best Israeli songs are about Biblical personalities, Zionist leaders, inspirational historical figures, or just inspirations in a songwriter's life. Tune in today for a fun, somewhat biographical look at a number of real people, past or present. It's our "Chagigat Shirei Anashim Amitiyim" ... a celebration of songs about real people, this week on Israel Hour Radio! (Original Air Date: August 22, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1093 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

When Israel meets Jamaica: Our August Chagigot continue with our 'Chagigat Shirei Reggae' - a celebration of Israeli reggae songs! Wikipedia defines reggae as 'a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora'...and it’s made its way to Israel! Thanks to the efforts of artists like Hatikva 6, Tomer Yosef, Muki, and others, reggae music is on the map in Israel. Enjoy an hour of fun, upbeat, 'tropical' Israeli music, sure to put a smile on your face! (Original Air Date: August 15, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1092 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

When two or more Israeli singers come together to make beautiful music...the results can be magical. When you get to enjoy that magic for a full hour...it's an exhilarating experience! Welcome to Week #2 of our August Chagigot...and this week, it's a "Chagigat Duetim" - spotlighting the most meaningful, the most beautiful, the most interesting duets in Israeli music! (Original Air Date: August 8, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1091 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

Welcome to August Chagigot 2021! For decades, Israel Hour Radio has devoted its August programming to fun and interesting topics in Israeli music. This year, we kick things off with a 'Chagigat Shirei Anglit...B'Ivrit' - a celebration of English songs translated into Hebrew! You'll hear classics from The Beatles, Ray Charles, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, and many others - along with covers of current hits by artists like Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish. Best of all, they're all translated into Hebrew! You've never heard Israeli music sound quite like this! (Original Air Date: August 1, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1090 Love the show? Support us by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

Last week on Tisha B'av, the Jewish world cried over the ongoing pandemic of 'sin'at chinam' - baseless hatred. The antidote? 'Ahavat Chinam' - love and kindness. A week after Tisha B'av comes 'Tu B'av' - the Jewish holiday of love. But instead of playing cheesy love songs, this week we're playing songs ABOUT love and common decency. You'll love singing along to these positive, uplifting Israeli songs of kindness, unity, brotherhood, and optimism. (Original Air Date: July 25, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1089 Love the show? BECOME A MEMBER OF MYISRAELIMUSIC.COM: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

We recently discovered that three of Israel's most important musical poets share a birthday on July 13th. Dan Almagor turned 86 this year, Ehud Manor would have been 80, and Naomi Shemer would have turned 91. Today we celebrate the music of these great artists, with popular songs that will undoubtedly have you singing along in no time. Recorded on Tisha B'av, this week's podcast focuses on the optimistic side of the holiday. While we still have plenty for which to mourn, these great songs help us understand how far our beloved Israel has come in just 73 years. (Original Air Date: July 18, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1088 Love the show? BECOME A MEMBER OF MYISRAELIMUSIC.COM: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

Welcome to the return of My Israeli Playlist – a monthly feature in which we invite our listeners to present their favorite Israeli songs of all time! We’re excited to welcome Richard Isaac of Seattle, Washington – longtime listener and a MAJOR part of our Israeli music community. Rich has been listening for at least two decades, and we’re thrilled to have him on the show! In honor of Pride Month (albeit a few days late), Rich’s playlist features a handful of Israeli gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender musical artists - many of whom are among the most successful and popular singers and composers of the last 40 or 50 years. A few of them may come as a surprise, but as you’ll hear, they have been around for decades, and their stories may make you hear their lyrics in a new light. (Original Air Date: July 4, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1087 Love the show? BECOME A MEMBER OF MYISRAELIMUSIC.COM: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/

No, we're not talking about the Swedish pop music group from the 70s.... In honor of Fathers Day in the USA, we're taking some time to pay a musical tribute to 'Aba'. Turns out there are a lot of Israeli songs devoted to fathers, and our incredible community came up with a string of amazing tunes! These tunes are sure to put a smile on your face - and perhaps a lump in your throat - as you reflect on the special fathers in your life. (Original Air Date: June 20, 2021) Full playlist at https://www.myisraelimusic.com/episode1086 Love the show? BECOME A MEMBER OF MYISRAELIMUSIC.COM: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/