Jewish music

Eliezer Ben-Botzer, a gifted and unique voice in Jewish music, passed away suddenly last weekend. A month ago, he shared his thoughts on family, music, faith, and the pain of division within the Jewish people. A farewell to a special soul.

"Nothing prepared me for the emotional toll of creating this album," Yoni Genut reveals as he shares the heartrending stories behind his latest work.

Yoni Ganot, a pioneer of the renewed Jewish music, reflects on 25 years of creation. In this interview, he talks about the pursuit of success, the miracle that led him out of Tel Aviv, and his final months with his dear friend Zevulun Moshiashvili.

Discover the most-loved videos and articles of the week, including tips for Shalom Bayit, music from the World Cup, and more.

Producer Shmulik Daniel is responsible for numerous hits in both Israeli and Jewish music. In this interview, he shares moments when his childhood heroes recorded in front of his amazed eyes in his studio, the lost album of Amir Benayoun, and what Arik Einstein said about Shuli Rand's first album.

What was the defining moment in Akiva's professional life? How does he continue to find success while not forgetting himself and his family? And why does he shelve eight songs for every one he releases? Akiva opens up in a candid and captivating interview.

At 43, a grandmother, engaged in real estate and raising eight children, singer and songwriter Rika Razel releases a debut album. "It wasn’t easy to stand aside and watch my brothers perform while I stayed out," she admits.

Three years after announcing a retirement from music creation, Avi Benayoun releases a new song that encapsulates the main lessons he's learned, transforming his life forever.

As is tradition, Hidabroot presents its annual music project: an album compilation featuring the best Jewish music tracks of the year. With a gift like this including Ishay Ribo, Aharon Razel, 'Yafa V'Tama' and more, we are confident that the year will start with blessings.

Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Discovery of the Year - here are the results of the Jewish music parade for Hidabroot website for 2017. Thank you to all the voters and rankers, and thank you to the artists for another year of wonderful music.

Matan Vigoda is responsible for a vast collection of Jewish tunes from all eras at the National Library. If you've ever wondered about the oldest tunes, their origins, and what makes the tunes of the High Holy Days resonate so deeply, here are some answers.

"Spices for Shabbat," the new program on the Hidabroot channel, offers a unique welcoming of Shabbat. Rabbi Shalom Cohen, singer Liran Levy, and paytan Binyamin Danishman create a mix of Torah words, diverse Jewish music, guests, and even a cooking segment—all to help us take a long, deep breath in anticipation of Shabbat.

From soulful prayers to family time and Torah learning—how Israeli singer Meydad Tasa experiences the beauty of Shabbat

With heartfelt lyrics and spiritual strength, Ishay Ribo brings faith to the center stage

His songs topped charts, but his soul searched deeper. Now he and his wife walk a shared path of Torah and mitzvot

Yaala Elisheva once sang in Tel Aviv nightclubs, now her melodies bring Jewish souls closer to Hashem with heartfelt songs and deep faith

After chasing music dreams in France, Hagit Raz discovered something deeper: a love for Hashem that changed everything