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April 9 2017	Ah, Passover...the most wonderful time of the year...right? Ready or not, it's that time again. We celebrate with a selection of great Pesach music, plus the hottest songs in the land. Can you think of a better way to celebrate the season? 1. Shmuel Frednik & Amichai Matar - Chad Gadya - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=chadgadya2 2. Gad Elbaz - Ma Nishtana 3. Dikla - Mascara Shchora 4. Yonina - Rega Mechuvan 5. Yossi Azulay - V'hee She'amda - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=vehisheamdah 6. Ivri Lider - Mishehu Paam - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mishehupaam 7. Rita - Yemei HaTom - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=yemeihatom 8. Avihu Medina & Uzi Chitman - Dayenu 9. Harel Skaat - Ahava Messovevet HaKol 10. David D'or & Tomer Hadadi - B'tzeit Yisrael Mimitzrayim 11. Yishai Levy - Lipol 12. Guy V'yahel - HaShemesh Tizrach 13. Reut Oman Bergman - Ma Matza Mi Matzah
March 26 2017	Where can you find all of Israel's biggest musical celebrities in one place? You've found it. The soundtrack to your week includes music by Shlomi Shabbat, Moshe Peretz, Kaveret, Rita, Ivri Lider and a special medley of songs from "Les Miserables" in Hebrew. Plus - we think we've found the next big Israeli hit song. Are we right? 1. Maya Buskila - Rak Otcha Rotza - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rakotcharotzah 2. Shlomi Shabbat - Chaya B'tochi 3. Roni Dalumi - Ish Shel Laila 4. Hagit Yasso - Avudamet 5. Ivri Lider - BaChom Shel Tel Aviv - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=bachomsheltelaviv 6. Eyal Golan & Omer Adam - Mazal 7. Moshe Peretz & Chanan Ben-Ari - Al Mishkavi 8. Momy Levy & Michael Winslow - Yo Ya - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=yoya 9. Kaveret - Natati La Chayai - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=natatilachayai 10. HaBurganim - Darkenu 11. Carolina - Malach 12. Idan Amedi - Nigmar - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=nigmar 13. Rita + Dudu Fisher - "Les Miserables" Medley 14. Rita - Shir Ahuvat HaSapan - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shirahuvathasapan
March 19 2017	WARNING: You may experience an uncontrollable urge to dance while listening to this show. Enjoy great music by Shlomo Artzi, Rami Kleinstein, the Idan Raichel Project, Eyal Golan, Jane Bordeaux, our official entry to Eurovision 2017, and much more! 1. Idan Raichel Project - Rov HaShaot - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rovhashaot 2. Eden Ben Zaken - Tazizu 3. Rami Kleinstein - Eileh HaChaim Sheli 4. Momy Levy feat. Tedross - Get This Feeling 5. Shlomo Artzi + Yishai Revo - V'haEmet 6. Shlomo Artzi - Al Pi Tnuat HaRakavot - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=alpitnuatharakavot 7. Shiri Maimon - Avor 8. Jane Bordeaux - Ma SheChashuv 9. Imri Ziv - I Feel Alive 10. Moshe Peretz + Omer Adam - Hee Rak Rotza Lirkod - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hirakrotzahlirkod 11. Hadag Nachash + Peled - HaKol Yistader 12. Eyal Golan - Yafe Lach Lihiyot MeUsheret 13. Eli Botner + Yaldei HaChutz - HaKol Nigmar 14. Alon Eder - Shir L'Ima 15. Maor Edri - Ota Manginah
March 12 2017	It's a busy Purim Day at Israel Hour Radio! We'll celebrate with an exclusive interview with Ivri Lider, an interview with the leaders of the ORT organization about the upcoming Shlomo Artzi show in New York, and of course, your favorite Purim music! Purim Sameach! 1. Various - Purim Mix 2. Traditional - Chag Purim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=chagpurim 3. Traditional - Ani Purim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=anipurim 4. Traditional - Leitzan Katan - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=leitzankatannechmad 5. Traditional - Mischak Purim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mischakpurim 6. Shlomo Artzi - Nivreti Lach - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=nivretilach 7. Shlomo Artzi - HaLayla HaSheni - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=halailahhasheni 8. Shlomo Artzi - Kartis LaLuna Park - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=kartislalunahpark 9. Ivri Lider - HaKos HaKchula - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hakoshakchulah 10. Ivri Lider - Zachiti Le'ehov - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=zachitileehov 11. Traditional - Shoshanat Yaakov - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shoshanatyaakov 12. Traditional - Mishenichnas Adar - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mishenichnasadar
March 5 2017	Another week, another awesome music mix. This time, we'll hear brand new music by Cafe Shachor Chazak, Hatikva 6, and Natan Goshen mong others, take a look at the number one song of two years ago this week, meet Israel's representative to the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest...and have a lot of fun doing it all. We hope you'll join us! 1. Eliad - Miami 2. Koni Aflalo - Ma SheHaLev Bachar 3. Tipex - Yoshvim B'veit Cafe: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=yoshvimbevetkafe 4. Avior Malasa - HaKol 5. Aya Korem - Kayitz: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=kayitz 6. Cafe Shachor Chazak - Nevsu Higia 7. Gilad Segev + Miri Messika - Kolot HaLev: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=kolothalev 8. Hatikva 6 - HaKol Od Lefanai 9. Imri Ziv + Orit Shalom - Parparim: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=parparim 10. Maya Avraham - Im Tachzor 11. Subliminal - Chalom Shel Kol Gever 12. Natan Goshen - Esrim VaShesh 13. Kooki Levana - Sheket
February 19 2017	The perfect blend of old and new this week...including familiar favorites by Shlomo Artzi, Kaveret, Shiri Maimon and Ivri Lider - and HOT new tunes by Idan Raichel, HaUltras, Noa Kirel, and the SIZZLING new song by Static and Ben-El Tavori. Download and smile! :-) 1. Dana International - Yeladim Zeh Simcha: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=yeladimzehsimchah 2. Momy Levy - Zuz Mitzad LeTzad: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=zuzmitzadletzad 3. Shlomo Artzi - Ahavtiha: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=pitomachshavpitomhayom 4. Girafot - Mi Shelo Cholem, KoEs 5. Yehoram Gaon - Kol Hakavod: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=kolhakavod 6. Noa Kirel - Ten Li Siman 7. Ivri Lider - Tamid Ahava: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=tamidahava 8. Kaveret - Golyat: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=goliat 9. Eric Berman - HaTmuna HaGdola 10. Static + Ben-El Tavori - Zahav 11. Shiri Maimon - LeAn SheLo Telchi: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=leanshelotelchi 12. Amir Benayun - Ein Od Yofi 13. Idan Raichel - Galgal Mistovev 14. HaUltras + Eden Gabbai - Gever Ohev 15. Shir Levy - HaDimyon Sheli: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hadimyon-sheli 16. Tzvika Pick + Dana International - Mi SheLo Roked, Omed: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mishelorokedomed
February 5 2017	It's Super Bowl Sunday in the USA...but what does that have to do with Israeli music? Not much. But it gives us the chance to use the word Super more often than we should in hyping up this week's podcast...so join us for a SUPER collection of SUPER Israeli music! BTW...it'll be super. 1. Eyal Golan - Choleh Al Kaduregel: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=melechhamigrash 2. Rita - Achrei She'ahav: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=achreysheahav 3. Peer Tassi - Hakol Zeh Biglala 4. Danny Sanderson - MiKaan HaDerech 5. EZ - Ta'aseh Tov 6. Jane Bordeaux - Ma'agalim 7. Etnix - HaZman Yerape 8. Sarit Hadad - Chikiti Lo 9. DJ Only + Talisman - Ad HaSof 10. Anya Bookstein + Ofer Nissi - Rokedet 11. Hetzel Kabilio - Od Shabbat Shel Kaduregel
January 28 2017	Every so often, a collection of songs becomes greater than the sum of its parts. This week's playlist, in our humble opinion, is one of those great collections of music where is each song is better than the last. Listen and let us know if you agree! 1. Shlomi Shabbat - HaLev: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=halev-shlomishabat 2. Roni Dalumi - Achshav Tori 3. Aviv Gefen - Mi Ani HaYom 4. Idan Raichel Project - Chalomot Shel Acherim: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=chalomotshelacherim 5. Adir Getz - Bidiyuk Kmo SheHee 6. Dana Berger - Lo Lipol 7. Danny Sanderson + Mazi Cohen - Zeh HaKol Bishvilech: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=zehhakolbishvilech 8. Static + Ben-El Tavori - Zahav 9. Aya Korem - Mehandeset Machshevim 10. Rami Kleinstein - Anashim Tovim: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=anashimtovim-ramikleinstein 11. Talisman - Zanzibar 12. Meital De Razon - Lirkod Im HaShedim 13. Ivri Lider - HaKol Bo'er 14. Sarit Hadad - Bli SheBikashti 15. HaDag Nachash + Avraham Tal - Ten Li Mangina
January 15 2017	The life, the career, the soulful music of Meir Banai, who passed away this week at age 55. This week, we play some of his greatest hits and remember a life cut way too short. Plus - some exciting brand new music by (Meir's cousin) Ehud Banai with Barry Sacharoff, Idan Raichel, Dudu Aharon and much more! 1. Meir Banai - U'Veineihem: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=uveineihem 2. Meir Banai - Geshem 3. Meir Banai - Sha'ar HaRachamim: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shaarharachamim 4. Meir Banai and Arkadi Duchin - Ahava K'tzara: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=ahavaktzarah 5. Meir Banai and Achinoam Nini - Aval Ahava: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=avalahavah 6. Meir Banai - Lecha Eli: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=lechaeli 7. Miri Messika - Sha'ar HaRachamim: http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shaarharachamim 8. Ehud Banai and Barry Sacharoff - Shir HaChayal 9. Rami Kleinstein - Tamar V'ani 10. Idan Raichel - Galgal Mistovev 11. Eyal Golan and Lior Narkis - Ani Mavtiach 12. Liora Yitzchak - Boee MeHalev 13. Dudu Aharon - Mazal MeOznayim
January 8 2017	Mairov Dubrovsky joins us this week with some of the strangest Israeli stories of 2016, as well as some of the hottest Israeli tunes of 2017! Hear the top three songs of the week, info on our upcoming appearance in Bethesda, MD, some great requests and more! Playlist: Amit Tzach – Eizeh Yom Yafeh - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=eizehyomyafeh Sarit Hadad – Lama Li Harel Skaat – Mashehu Tov Eli Botner and Yaldei HaChutz – Hey Idan Amedi – Achshav Kulam Rokdim Shiri Maimon and Shimon Buskila – Shir Tikva - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=shirtikvah Chanan Ben Ari – Lo Levad David Broza – Ay Ahava, Avui Ahuva Gal Malka & Static - Ba La Lirkod Miri Messika – Tasim Tasim Yehudit Ravitz - Ba’a MeAhava - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=baahmeahavah Eliad & Shimon Buskila – Linshom
January 1 2017	Our first show of 2017 features a look back at Israeli music in 2016. What are Josh's picks for the best songs of the year? Find out in this great hour of Israeli music! Playlist: Chanan Ben Ari – HaChaim Shelanu Tutim - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=hachayimshelanututim Idan Raichel – HaYad Hachama Rami Kleinstein & Keren Peles – Lichyot Tipex – Mi HaProvincial Shlomo Artzi & Yuval Banai – LaNetzach Yachad Moshe Peretz – Tisa 5325 - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=tisa5325 Subliminal – Tzeva LaChaim Static & Ben-El Tavori – Silsulim - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=silsulim Dudu Aharon – Sam Tabaat Aleha Sarit Hadad & Shalom Hanoch – Eich Zeh At Liora Yitzchak – Maala Maala - n/a Hatikva 6 & Mosh Ben Ari – Sim Ayin Aleinu Muki – Daber Iti Dikla – Bediduti HaNehederet Eliad & Shimon Buskila – Linshom
December 25 2016	It's Chanukah 5777! The Israel Hour is here to offer the soundtrack to your sufganiyot. Enjoy an hour of great Chanukah music, from traditional Israeli classics to modern favorites, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. And when the 25th of Kislev and the 25th of December coincide, the musical results can be, well, interesting... Playlist: Idan Raichel & Avivit Caspi – Relics of Love and Light Sarit Hadad – Nadlik B’Yachad Ner - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=nadlikbeyachadner Geveret Sufganiya Naomi Shemer – Ner Rishon Shel Chanukah Matisyahu – Miracle Lichvod HaChanukah – http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=lichvodhachanukah Dalia Amihud – Banu Choshech LeGaresh Subliminal V’Hatzel – Banu Choshech LeGaresh - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=banuchoshechlegaresh2 Yonina - Banu Choshech LeGaresh / I’m Not Afraid The Maccabeats – Candlelight Kemach Kemach - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=kemachkemach Dalia Amihud – Mi Yemalel - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=miyemalel Artur Katz & Vered Ovadia – Chanukah/Christmas Mashup #1 - n/a Six13 – Feliz Chanukah Artur Katz & Vered Ovadia – Chanukah/Christmas Mashup #2 Chanukah Chag Yafeh - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=chanukahchanukah Sevivon - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=sevivonsovsovsov Flory Jagoda- Ocho Candelikas Chanukah Brachot - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=chanukahblessings Dalia Amihud – Maoz Tzur - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=maoztzur
December 18 2016	Our special guest this week: the amazing DAVID BROZA! David speaks with us about his career, his recent documentary on Netflix, his "old" new song, his upcoming show in New York City...and more! Plus, a tribute to the late Ahuva Ozeri, and a ton of hot brand new Israeli music! Playlist: Nurit Galron – Sfinoteha - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=sfinoteha Dana Berger – Ad HaKatzeh Peer Tassi & Alon De Loco – Shatiti David Broza – Al Tishali Im Ani Ohev - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=altishaliimaniohev David Broza & Maura O’Connell – The Long Road Gidi Gov & Aya Korem – Laila Tov Moshe Peretz – Kos Shel Yayin Hatikvah 6 – Chaim BeSeret Yehudit Ravitz & Ahuva Ozeri – HaIsh HaHu Carolina – Anan Natan Goshen – Chikiti David Broza – Noladet Bishvili - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=noladtbishvili
December 4 2016	A short but mighty Israel Hour episode this week, featuring great songs by Pablo Rosenberg, Alon Olearchik, Cafe Shacor Chazak, Amir Dadon, Idan Raichel, Kaveret, Lior Narkis and many more! Playlist: Dudu Aharon – Sam Tabaat Aleha Shlomo Gronich – Milim Pshutot Jane Bordeaux – Einav - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=einav Yael Naim – Paris Pablo Rosenberg – Tahargi Oti Amir Dadon – Kol Yom Kmo Nes Alon Olearchik & Café Shachor Chazak – B’toch Einayich Lior Narkis – Achat Kamoch Idan Raichel – BeChamesh Shniyot - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=bechameshshniyot Kaveret – Moishe Ken, Moishe Lo Moshe Peretz – Kos Shel Yayin
November 27 2016	TODAH! On this Thansgiving weekend in the USA, we're playing songs of thanks...in addition to some of Israel's hottest new music! You'll hear amazing collaborations between Eliad and Shimon Buskila, Ehud Banai and Barry Sacharoff, Avraham Tal and Infected Mushroom and many more! THANK YOU for listening to Israel Hour Radio! Playlist: Gali Atari – Ein Li Eretz Acheret - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=einlieretzacheret Rami Kleinstein & Keren Peles – Todah Lecha Olam - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=todahlechahholam Riki Gal – Todah Rabba Ehud Banai & Barry Sacharof – Pitchi Li Et Daltech Café Shachor Chazak – Od Yom Chaim Moshe – Todah - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=toda Subliminal & Hezi Shaked – Yom Gadol Yonina – Ein Li Eretz Acheret / Gam Ki Elech Eden Ben Zaken – Af Echad Eliad & Shimon Buskila – Linshom Uziah Tzadok – Todah Shlishiat Pikud Mercaz – Hayom Hayom - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=hayomhayom Avraham Tal & Infected Mushroom – Ad Or SheYaale Shlomo Artzi – Pitom KsheLo Baat - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=pitomkshelobaat
November 20 2016	Playlist: Sarit Hadad – Yachad Nenatzeach David Broza – Sigalyot - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=sigaliyot Yael Naim – Coward Yael Naim & Leyla McCalla – Ima Hatikva 6 & Mosh Ben Ari – Sim Ayin Aleinu Keren Peles – Ratza HaBayta - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=ratzahhabaitah HaUltras & Matan Agami – Ba Li Matti Caspi – Noach - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=noach
November 13 2016	We try NEVER to get political on your favorite Israeli music show, but we feel obligated to pay homage to the new POTUS with the only appropriate song we could find. Plus - more on the great Israeli concerts touring the USA, incredible new Israeli music, a Hebrew tribute to the late Leonard Cohen...and more! Playlist: Lahakat Chinuch – Halleluyah Mike Burstein – Donald Duck - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=donaldduck Idan Raichel Project – BaLayla Rami Kleinstein – Inyan Shel Zman - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=inyanshelzman Muki – Daber Iti Omer Adam – Achrei Kol HaShanim Café Shachor Chazak – Yehiyeh B’Seder Liora Yitzchak – Maala Maala Dikla – Bediduti Hanehederet Matti Caspi & Aviv Gefen – Mistovev Static & Ben-El Tavori – Stam Shiri Maimon – Chelek Mimcha Moshe Peretz – Kos Shel Yayin Harel Skaat – Muvan Li Achshav - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=muvanliachshav
October 30 2016	We continue our look back at Israeli music in 5776, feature the top Israeli songs of the past week, take a look at the amazing Israeli concerts touring the United States, and try out Facebook live for the first time - all on this action-packed edition of Israel Hour Radio! Playlist: Ofra Haza – Hitchadshut - http://hebrewsongs.com/song-hitchadshut.htm Miri Messika – Ma Asita Hadag Nachash – Lo Maspik - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=lomaspik Harel Skaat – Anachnu Po Benzeen – Yom Shishi - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=yomshishi Achinoam Nini – Bo’ee Kallah - http://hebrewsongs.com/song-bo%27ikala.htm Café Shachor Chazak – LaUf Rita & Kenessiat HaSechel – Di LaKeev Gidi Gov – Rikud HaYareach Sarit Hadad – Lama Li Matti Caspi – Brit Olam Dudu Aharon – Ein Kmo Ahava Subliminal & Hezi Shaked – Yom Gadol
October 23 2016	We continue our wrap up of 5776 in review, with more of the year's best music...PLUS the top three songs of the new year (so far)! Playlist: Shlomo Artzi – Ve’ulai - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=veulai-shlomoartzi Yehudit Ravitz – Daber Iti BaAviv Eded Ben Zaken – Pisa MiZichroni Static & Ben-El Tavori – Stam Rami Kleinstein & Keren Peles – Lichyot Yael Naim – New Soul Omer Adam & Liran Danino – Sipur Yashan Orchim LaChag - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=orchimlachag Café Shachor Chazak – Rak La’a lot Roni Dalumi – Tistakel Alai Mosh Ben Ari – Pit’om - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=pitom Sisu V’Simchu - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=sisuvesimchu Yuval Dayan – Leilotai Amir Dadon – Livchor Nachon
October 16 2016	Shana Tovah! Our first show of the year is our favorite show of the year...counting down the top songs of 5776! What were the hottest Israeli songs of the past year? Did your favorite songs make the list? Tune in and find out! Playlist: Avraham Tal – Hayamim Ovrim Hatikvah 6 – Mashehu Naim Lanshama Yuval Dayan - Libi Er Idan Amedi – Chelek MeHazman Idan Raichel – Maagalim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=maagalim Messiba BeHaifa – HaUltras, Itai Levi & Alon Matana Idan Raichel - Lifnei SheYigamer Miami – Eliad Avior Malasa – Kayitz Chanan Ben Ari – HaChayim Shelanu Tutim Eliad – Ruchot Eliad – Or Subliminal & Eden Gabai – Srutim Static & Ben-El Tavori – Silsulim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=silsulim
October 2 2016	The Rosh Hashanah show. Songs of Jewish New Year, old and new. Tributes to the late Shimon Peres. Co-hosted by the publisher of HebrewSongs.com and Israelidances.com List of Rosh Hashanah songs and dances Playlist: 1. Stalos & Oren Chen – Avinu Malkeinu - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=avinumalkeinu2 2. Coral Ensemble - Shana Tovah - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shanatova1 3. Ilanit – BaShana HaBa’a - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=bashanahabaah 4. Naomi Shemer – B’Rosh HaShana - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=beroshhashanah 5. Momy Levy – Shana Tovah 6. Aura Levin Lipski – Nirkod LaShalom - http://www.nirkodlashalom.com/ 7. Miri Messika – Al TeAtzvi Yisrael 8. Chanan Ben Ari – Adon HaSelichot - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=adonhaslichot 9. HaParvarim – Hinei Shana Overet - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hinehshanaoveret 10. Adi Cohen – Shana Tovah 11. Shana Tovah - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shanatova1
September 25 2016	So what if Josh has laryngitis? The music still sounds amazing, as always. This week, the latest from Sarit Hadad, Eden Ben Zaken, Hatikva 6 and Mosh Ben-Ari, Shalom Hanoch, and new husband-and-wife-team Yonina, plus Rami Kleinstein and Keren Peles LIVE in Cesaria! Come for the music, stay for the fun! Playlist: 1. Yossi Azulay - El HaOr - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/song-elhaor.htm 2. Shalom Hanoch – Zoom 3. Idan Raichel – BeChamesh Shniyot - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=bechameshshniyot 4. Dikla – Al Telech 5. Rami Kleinstein & Keren Peles – B’Gida - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=bgidah 6. Agam Buchbut – Artik Mastik 7. Meir Ariel – Lo Yachol LeHorid Mimech Et HaEinayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=loyachol 8.Eden Ben Zaken – Af Echad 9.Shani Bedicih – Tefilot - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=tfilot 10.Idan Amedi – Achshav Kulam Rokdim 11. Hi-Five - Kulam Rokdim Achshav 12.Hatikvah 6 & Mosh Ben Ari – Sim Ayin Aleinu 13.Yonina – Ahava 14. Sarit Hadad – Yismach Chatani - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=yismachchatani
September 4 2016	With our August Chagigot behind us, we now return to the task of bringing you the hottest music in the land of Israel...so this week, we feature the #1 song on Reshet Gimmel's radio countdown, the #1 song on the Galgalatz radio countdown, and the #1 song heard on Israeli radio more than any other overall. Do we have our finger on the pulse of Israeli music fans, or what? Playlist: 1. Shiri Maimon - Zechuchiyot 2. Peer Tassi & Eden Ben Zaken - Kol HaIr Shelanu 3. Yardena Arazi & Dana International - KsheHagvarim Rokdim 4. Shlomi Shabbat - Sorefet Rechavot 5. David D'or - Tishmor Al HaOlam Yeled - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shmoralhaolamyeled 6. Yehoram Gaon - Shalom Lach Eretz Nehederet - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shalomlacheretznehederet 7. Eliad - Matok Kshemarli 8. Hageshash Hachiver - Shalom Kitah Alef 9. Tipex - Ma Iti 10. Shlomi Shabbat & Yehuda Poliker - Etzlenu Bashchuna 11. Liora Yitzchak - Maala Maala 12. Avior Malasa - Kayitz 13. Evyatar Banai - Pergula 14. Eli Botner & Yaldei HaChutz - Al Ktzot HaEtzba'ot
August 28 2016	The Israel Hour debuted on WRSU Radio in 1976...and now, 40 years later, we're still at it! This week, we celebrate our milestone anniversary with a walk down memory lane, speaking with former hosts Hezi Daus, Yael Zofi Wohl, Dorit Eichhorn Mermelstein and Jacqueline Shagam - and playing the top Israeli songs of 1976. Happy anniversary to US! Playlist: 1. Kaveret - Hee Kol Kach Yaffa - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hikolkachyafah 2. Tzvika Pick - Dimdumim 3. Arik Einstein - Zo Otah HaAhava - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=zootahhaahavah 4. Ilanit - Kach Haya, Kach Yihiyeh 5. Ariel Zilber - Rutzi Shmulik - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rutzishmulik 6. HaAchim V'haAchayot - Yemei Beit Sefer HaTichon 7. Shokolad Menta Mastik - Emor Shalom - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=emorshalom 8. Hakol Over Habibi - HaChagigah Nigmeret - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hachagiganigmeret 9. Unknown - El Eretz Yisrael
August 21 2016	Love to dance? You'll love this collection of Israeli dance music! We're celebrating the worldwide phenomenon of Israeli Dancing on this week's Chagigat Rikudei Am! Playlist: 1. Tipex – Rikudei Amba - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rikudeiamba 2. Avi Toledano – Hora - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hora 3. Aliza Kashi & Shimon Bar – Erev Ba - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=erevba 4. Uri Feinman – HaNasich HaLavan - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hanasichhalavan 5. Shimon Buskila – Lama Li, Lama Lach 6. Lehakat Segol – Adama V’Shamayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=adamahveshamayim 7. Moshe Peretz – Tisa 5325 - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=tisa5325 8. Moshe Peretz & Omer Adam – Hee Rak Rotza Lirkod - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hirakrotzahlirkod 9. Danny Robas – Bricha 10. Yehuda Poliker – Romeo - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=romeo 11. Micha Bitton – Bimkom Preda 12. Ofra Haza – Na’ama - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=naamah 13. Jane Bordeaux – Einav - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=einav 14. Idan Raichel – Ma’agalim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=maagalim
August 14 2016	It's always great to listen to songs of Jerusalem, but on Tisha B'av, those songs become even more meaningful. Enjoy our Chagigat Shirei Yerushalayim, a full hour of songs that bring out the beauty and majesty of Israel's capital city. Playlist: 1. Ofra Haza – Yerushalayim Shel Zahav - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=yerushalayimshelzahav 2. Rivka Zohar – Al Kapav Yavi - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=alkapavyavi 3. HaGivatron – Zot Yerushalayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=zotyerushalayim 4. Yehoram Gaon – Me’al Pisgat Har Hatzofim 5. Ron Eliran – Lach Yerushalayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=lachyerushalayim 6. Hadag Nachash – Shabchi Yerushalayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shabechiyerushalayim 7. HaParvarim – Or Virushalayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=orviyrushalaim 8. Lior Farchi – Chomot Yerushalayim 9. HaAchim V’haAchayot – Bisharayich Yerushalayim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=bishearaichyerushalaim 10. Matisyahu – Jerusalem 11. Ofra Haza – HaKotel - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/song-hakotel.htm 12. Nurit Hirsch & Dan Almagor - Yerushalayim Sheli 13. Ruchama Raz – L’chol Echad Yesh Ir Ushmah Yerushalayim 14. Ruti Navon – Al Chomotayich Yerushalayim 15. Shlomo Artzi – Yevarechecha Hashem Mitzion
August 7 2016	Let the games begin! In honor of the Summer Olympics, we're proud to kick off this year's August Chagigot with our Chagigat Shirei Sport...playing Israeli songs about sports, games, athletics, exercise and more! Playlist: 1. Dafna Dekel – Zeh Rak Sport - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=zeraksport 2. Avi Toledano – Hitamlut Boker 3. Chaim Moshe – Yarok B’einayim 4. Yardena Arazi – Sfat HaGuf 5. Arik Einstein – Aduma Sheli 6. Kaveret – HaIsh Hachi Mahir 7. Eyal Golan – Choleh Al Kaduregel 8. Etti Bitton – HaAduma Boeret 9. Danny Sanderson – Galshan - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hagalshan 10. Rami Fortis & Shlomi Bracha – Ratz El HaKatze 11. Shlomo Artzi – Ma Ma Ma Ma Na Na Na Na 12. HaTayarim – Yalla Maccabi 13. Hertzl Kabilio – Od Shabbat Shel Kaduregel
July 31 2016	This week on Israel Hour Radio: The dogs go to the movies, Yehuda Poliker goes to the USA, Rotem Cohen goes to #1, The Israel Hour prepares to go into Chagigot mode...and much more! GO and listen now! Playlist: 1. Sarit Hadad – DJ Superman - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=misterdjsuperman 2. Gilad Segev – Isha MehaShamayim 3. David Broza & Yael Levy – Shir Ahava Bedui - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shirahavabedui 4. Achinoam Nini & Meir Banai – Aval Ahava - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=avalahavah 5. Nurit Galron – Taltalim 6. David D’or & Tomer Hadadi – Lo Gava Libi - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=logavahlibi 7. Kaveret – Po Kavur HaKelev - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=pokavurhakelev 8. Shimon V’levi – Bo Lo Nigmar 9. Yehuda Poliker – Ani Rotze Gam - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=anirotzehgam 10. Ruchama Raz – Chalomot Shel Etmol - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=chalomot 11. Avior Malasa – Kayitz 12. Miri Messika – Yom Rishon 13. Erez Lev Ari – At Cheruti 14. Danny Sanderson – Etzel HaDoda V’haDod - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=etzelhadodavehadod 15. Rotem Cohen – Zeh Lo At
July 17 2016	Put simply, you are going to LOVE this week's music mix! This amazing collection of recent Israeli hits includes several songs perfect for summer. If you like music, and you like fun, then stop reading and just listen already! Playlist: 1. Eliad – Miami 2. Shiri Maimon – Ad SheTavin Oti - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=adshetavinoti 3. Dudu Aharon – Sam Taba’at Aleha 4. Oren Barzily – Kol Ma SheAni Rotze 5. Static & Ben-El Tavori – Chof HaYam 6. Rami Kleinstein & Rita – Shemesh - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shemesh 7. Hatikvah 6 & Infected Mushroom – Kopengan 8. Harel Ska’at – Achshav 9. HaDag Nachash & Yehudit Ravitz – Ad HaSof 10. Oded Weiss – Lo Shomea Radio 11. El Al “Landing Song” – Karov LaLev 12. Tzvika Pik – Ma’ala Ma’ala - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=malamala 13. Subliminal – Tzeva LaChaim 14. Moshik Afia – Birchovot Shel Tel Aviv 15. HaUltras, Itai Levy & DJ Aylon – Messiba B’haifa
July 10 2016	Sarit Hadad and Shalom Hanoch? In duet? Singing Muzika Mizrachit??? It's true! You'll hear this interesting new song, and so many more of today's biggest Israeli hits, this week on Israel Hour Radio. Download now! Playlist: 1. Dudu Aharon – Tagidu La - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=tagidula 2. Avraham Tal – Mechuzakim L’olam 3. Momy Levy & Margalit Tzna’ani – Na’ari Shuva Elai - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=naarishuvahelai 4. Nir Demirel – Normali 5. Keren Peles – Rak Elohim Yishpot Oti 6. Dana International & Idan Yaniv – Seret Hodi - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=serethodi 7. Shlomo Artzi & Yishai Revo – V’haEmet 8. Agam Buchvot – Kmo B’Rio 9. Static & Ben-El Tavori – Silsulim 10. Maya Buskila – Lo Mitbayeshet Le’ehov 11. HaParvarim – HaMitagref 12. Tipex – Laila Laila Tov 13. Sarit Hadad & Shalom Hanoch – Eich Zeh At 14. Amir Dadon – Livchor Nachon
June 26 2016	Where else will you hear Al Kol Eileh followed by the latest Israeli rap song? You never know what you'll hear next on Israel Hour Radio! This week, our usual mix of AMAZING Israeli songs, some fun music we found online, and a discussion of Hebrew names that don't sound quite as good outside of Israel. You'll love it! Playlist: 1. Hadag Nachash – Ma SheBa Ba 2. Moshe Peretz – Ein Kmo Babayit 3. Café Shachor Chazak – Hinei Zeh Kore 4. Rita – Mechakeh - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mechakeh-rita 5. Samir Shukri – Rona - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rona 6. Eden Ben Zaken & Peer Tassi – Kol Ha’ir Shelanu 7. Maor Edri – My Name Is… 8. Naomi Shemer – Al Kol Eileh - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/song-alkoleleh-bikel.htm 9. Michael Grillsammer – Yalla Bo’ee 10. Dadi Dadon – Zachit Bi 11. Static & Ben-El Tavori – Silsulim 12. Idan Amedi – BaZman HaAcharon 13. David Broza – Isadora
June 19 2016	The hottest songs in the land are here! After a couple weeks away, we're thrilled to be back with an all-new Israel Hour! This week, an all-star lineup featuring Rami Kleinstein, Keren Peles, Ivri Lider, Kobi Aflalo, Idan Raichel, Moshe Peretz, Cafe Shachor Chazak...and many more! Plus, The Israel Hour celebrates Father's Day! Playlist: 1. Orna &Moshe Datz – Kaan - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=kan 2. Muki – Yeled Shel Aba 3. Kobi Aflalo – Ani Lo Rak 4. Idan Raichel Project – Achshav Karov 5. Osnat Paz – Aba Sheli 6. Dikla – Hu Kotev Li Mami 7. Moshe Peretz – Tisa 5325 - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=tisa5325 8. Arik Einstein – Uf Gozal - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=ufgozal 9. Chanan Ben Ari – HaChayim Shelanu Tutim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hachayimshelanututim 10. Subliminal, Etti Bitton & Maor Edri – Nes 11. Yisrael Yitzchaki – Aba’la Bo LaLuna Park - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=abalehbolelunahpark 12. Ivri Lider & Ofer Me’iri – Or Rishon 13. Rami Kleinstein & Keren Peles – Toda Lecha Olam 14. Café Shachor Chazak – Hinei Zeh Koreh
May 29 2016	The Israel Hour welcomes special guest Idan Raichel, telling us about his latest album, his solo concert tour, his life as a parent and more! Plus - the hottest songs in the land, starring Dudu Tassa, Lior Narkis, Yuval Dayan, Eliad and many more! Playlist: 1. Dor Daniel - Koreh Lach 2. Danny Sanderson - L'hatzil Et HaOlam 3. Mosh Ben Ari - Mamri'im - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mamriim 4. Lior Narkis - Tzvika 5. Etti Biton - Hipster 6. Idan Raichel - Lifnei She'yigamer 7. Idan Raichel - Ma'agalim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=maagalim 8. Leah Shabbat - Bayit 9. Kathleen Reiter - Kloom Lo Ozer Li 10. Yuval Dayan - Bediyuk Kmo HaYareach 11. Dudu Tassa - HaGola
May 22 2016	Looking for Israel's hottest songs? You've come to the right place! You'll hear the top four songs on Reshet Gimmel's weekly countdown..... plus a look into Idan Raichel's upcoming solo appearances in the US! All that and much more, this week on Israel Hour Radio! Playlist: 1. Idan Raichel Project - Mimaamakim - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=mimeamakim 2. Ninette Tayeb - Hee Yodaat - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hiyodaat 3. Momy Levy - Baanu Lehha'ir Ta'ir - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=banulehairtair 4. Idan Amedi - Chelek Mehazman - 5. Chovi Star - Made of Stars - 6. Harel Moyal - Lo Makirim Otcha - 7. HaUltras V'hakoma Hat'shi'it - T'luya B'avir - 8. Idan Raichel - Lifnei Sheyigamer - 9. Rami Kleinstein - Yom Shelo Yachzor - 10. Roni Dalumi - Ktzat Acheret - 11. Kobi Aflalo - Michtav L'achi - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=michtavleachi 12. Shiri Maimon - Ahava Ktanah - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=ahavaktana 13. Moshe Peretz - Tisa Chamesh Shalosh Shtayim Chamesh - http://hebrewsongs.com/?song=tisa5325
May 15 2016	Only 30 minutes this week, but you'll love each second. In honor of the Eurovision Song Contest, we're playing Israel's greatest Eurovision hits! You'll hear some of Israel's most beloved songs of all time. Tune in...and sing along! Playlist: 1. Avi Toledano - Hora - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=hora 2. Orna and Moshe Datz - Kan - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=kan 3. Boaz Sharabi - Halevai - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=halevai 4. Yardena Arazi - Muzika Nisheret - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=musikahnisheret 5. Yizhar Cohen - Abanibi - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=abanibi 6. Chalav U'dvash - Halleluyah - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=haleluyah-eurovision 7. Dana International - Diva - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=diva 8. Hakol Over Habibi - Halaila - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=halaila
May 8 2016	Our annual Yom Ha'atzmaut spectacular. Celebrate Israel's 68th birthday with your favourite Shirei Eretz Israel......songs celebrating the land of Israel. Playlist: 1. Yom Ha'atzmaut Dance Mix 2. Hatikvah 6 - Hachi Yisraeli 3. Ilanit - Yisrael Sheli Chogeget - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=israelshelichogeget 4. Ilana Avital - Aba, Ima V'eretz Yisrael - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=abaimaveretzisrael 5. Subliminal and Shlomi Shabbat - Eretz Ahuva - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=eretzahuvah2 6. Lahakat Chel Hayam - Rak B'yisrael - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rakbyisrael 7. Orna and Moshe Datz - Kachol V'lavan, Ani Yisraeli 8. Sarit Hadad - Baruch Haba L'yisrael 9. Yehoram Gaon - Shalom Lach Eretz Nehederet - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shalomlacheretznehederet 10. Datia Ben Dor - Eretz Yisrael Sheli Yaffa V'gam Porachat - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=eretzyisraelsheli 11. Yehudit Ravitz - Eretz Tropit Yaffa - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=eretztropityafah 12. Eyal Golan - Yisrael 13. Ofra Haza - Chai - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=chai 14. Festigal 2007 - Machrozet Shirei Eretz Yisrael
April 17 2016	After 21 years, Mairov finally gets the chance to interview her Israeli musical idol, Yuval Banai of Mashina! This week, Yuval speaks with Mairov and Josh about the band's upcoming US tour, his number one collaboration with Shlomo Artzi, his future plans and much more! Playlist: 1. Mashina - Rakevet Laila - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=rakevetlailah 2. Irad - Chad Gadya 3. Mashina - Az Lama Li Politika Achshav - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=azlamahlipolitikahachshav 4. Mashina - Achakeh Lach BaSadot 5. Yossi Azulay - V'hee SheAmda 6. Mook-e - Lev Chofshi 7. Mashina - Shlach Li Malach - http://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shlachlimalach 8. Shlomo Artzi and Yuval Banai - Lanetzach Yachad 9. Avihu Medina and Uzi Chitman - Dayenu 10. David D'or - Btzeit Yisrael Mimitzrayim 11. Mashina - Birchovot Shelanu
April 10 2016	An abbreviated show this week, jam-packed with great music! We look at new albums from Shlomo Artzi, Eyal Golan and The Revivo Project...hear from Subliminal on why Israeli rap needs to be political...play some great songs you probably haven't heard in a while...and more!
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April 3 2016	Want to keep up with today's hottest Israeli hits? You've come to the right place! This week, a few great new duets, including Hatikva 6 + Infected Mushroom, Shlomo Artzi + Yuval Banai, Rami Kleinsten + Keren Peles and more!
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March 27 2016	The biggest names in Israeli music! Hadag Nachash, Keren Peles, Rita, Eyal Golan, Miri Messika, Rami Kleinstein, Eliad, Shai Gabso and many more!
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March 20 2016	With Purim on the way, it's time to have some fun. We've got music that'll put you into a good mood, make you smile, and leave you wanting more!!
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March 13 2016	If you like music, Israel or fun, you'll love this week's broadcast - featuring the latest from Tipex, Sarit Hadad, Balkan Beat Box, Shlomi Shabbat, Mosh Ben-Ari and many more. You'll be smiling all hour long!
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March 6 2016	The top three Israeli songs of the week, full coverage of Israel's song selection for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, and a great playlist of Israeli music. What more could you ask from the BEST Israeli music radio program on the planet?
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February 21 2016	A pretty amazing mix of Israeli music, if we may say so ourselves...featuring today's hottest hits, some amazing listener requests, an Israeli hotel's "Leap Year Day" special unlike any other, and a tribute to the great Ofra Haza, 16 years since her passing.
February 14 2016	A fantastic hour of Israeli music awaits you on this week's show! We'll remember Shoshana Damari a decade after her passing, play some incredible new music by some of Israel's finest, and keep you smiling with some amazing Israeli tunes!
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February 7 2016	Gefen, Haddad, Kleinstein, Nini, Poliker, Raichel, Peles, Robas, Banai, Subliminal...and MANY more...all this week on Israel Hour Radio!
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January 31 2016	The top four songs in the land of Israel, an amazing cover of an English song by an Israeli artist, an incredible a capella mash-up, and so much more...all this week on The Israel Hour!
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January 17 2016	By popular demand, we're playing a SECOND week of Israeli oldies! This week, we're featuring the #1 songs of the year from 1963-1976. Tune in ... and prepare to smile!
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January 10 2016	How can you not love Israeli oldies? The Israeli music of yesteryear is fun, meaningful and often reminiscent of a simpler time. You're sure to enjoy this first week of a 2-part series on Israeli oldies!
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January 3 2016	Happy 2016! It's as good a time as any to look back at the best Israeli music of 2015, no? Hear all your favorites this week, right here!
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