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In the past year, creator Rika Rezell experienced a tumultuous crisis. Now, she shares her story for the first time, discussing the many blessings that emerged from it.

Scriptwriter and satirist Meni Assayag has faced numerous upheavals in his life, but there are moments he will never forget. Memories of the frantic run to the shelters during the Yom Kippur War, the unusual event that took place on his father's last Shabbat, and the spreading of the *tefillin* ritual like wildfire.

Actresses of the play 'What Are We Talking About' perform exclusively in front of women and pay heavy prices for their decision. They share the pain from which they create, the hidden connection between theater and Judaism, and how they link the Book of Job to Chekhov's play.

Joseph Nativ is one of the prominent voices in the new wave of Jewish music. On the occasion of his new song release, he shares about his attempts to detach from screens, the creative block he faced in recent years, and his spiritual journey back to faith.

Asaf Harush was drawn to music from a young age, but his breakthrough happened at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview marking the release of his new song, he shares about the passing of his mother when he was six months old, his complex journey back to faith, and his decision to leave rabbinical studies for creativity.

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.

Yeshiv Cohen, born in Beit El and drawn to music from a young age, shares in an interview about his return to performing, the terror attack he survived, his work as a settler with the Taibeh municipality, the crucial decision regarding his musical career, and the tears shed by Hanan Ben Ari over a song he wrote in memory of his late mother.

Following the release of his debut album, 'A Bit of the Good', musician Aviner shares about getting married at a very young age, the depths he plunged into, and the connection to Hashem that saved his life.

After nearly leaving the music world due to his return to faith, Asaf Shalom Leibowitz has recently returned to music like a loving son. In a personal interview, he shares about his childhood, the miraculous divine providence he felt during a Hezbollah attack in Lebanon, his unique work with mentally challenged individuals, and the song he wrote with Aviv Geffen.

With the resurgence of cultural performances, singer Itzik Orlev shares his pandemic struggles, a pivotal decision, a moving conversation with his son, an emotional performance, his desire to remarry, and his goals for the upcoming year.

This period marks Stuttering Awareness Day in Israel. In light of this, Yonatan Lieber and Israel Stern share their challenging experiences with speech fluency, the unique difficulties faced by Torah observant people who stutter, the painful experiences they endure, numerous growth opportunities, and the persistent fear that never seems to abate.

This upcoming Saturday evening, 'Between Sacred and Secular,' a new program by Rabbi Eliyahu Asos and Gil Yisraelov, will premiere on the Hidabroot channel. In an interview ahead of the show's debut, Yisraelov shares how his grandfather, who was captured by the Egyptians, influenced him; the hurt from songwriters who refused to give him songs; and the special outreach efforts he participated in.

A few months ago, the creators of 'Balagan' released their first video and immediately went viral online. Now, in their first interview, they talk about the years leading up to their breakthrough, the positive and negative feedback they receive, and reveal how and when they hope to start making money from it.

Ariel Zilber discusses the injustices faced by Holocaust survivors, challenges of aging, and his views on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moshe Arye Cink, head of Hidabroot operations in Hungary, shares surprising collaboration between various Jewish organizations, the widespread impact of the virus in Hungary, and the woman whose life he saved.

As every year, Hidabroot offers its users an album of songs from the past year for free download. The past year was particularly challenging, but several top Israeli artists chose to allow us to gift you a variety of quality songs that will lift your spirits.

In a special interview for the month of Elul, Din Din Aviv discusses her husband's statement that led her to return to faith, the cost she paid for frequent performances in her childhood, and the highs and lows during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At age 39, exactly 30 years ago, Rami Danoch, one of the founders of the renowned band 'Tzlilei Ha'ud,' suddenly lost sight in his left eye. This led to a miraculous story of divine providence, including great fear and an urgent telegram from the world's top brain surgeon.

In the upcoming weeks, every Friday at 16:00, the new program by creator Amiran Dvir, 'In Amiran's Living Room,' will air. In his program, Amiran hosts diverse and fascinating artists in his home. In a special interview for the launch of the show, he provides a first glimpse into the lavish interviews and reveals a secret related to the special clothes kept in his closet.

Two years ago, on one of the hottest summer days, Efrat and Orain Sharabi discovered that their one-year-old child was left alone in their scorching car for a prolonged period. Now, with the start of the 'intermediate days' holiday and the peak of summer, they share their personal story to help prevent such horrific incidents in the future.