Yaniv Hoffman, known by his stage name, Jeryko, is channeling his evolving Jewish identity into a new creative chapter as he prepares to launch his latest international tour.
The Miami-based singer-songwriter built his career through grassroots performances before expanding to global stages in Australia, South Africa, and the United States.
Jeryko kicks off his tour on November 16 at Gray in Tel Aviv, followed by a November 17 Jerusalem show, anchoring a broader run that includes major venues such as New York City’s Irving Plaza and sites across South Africa and North America.
Hoffman describes his music as an authentic expression of his spirituality and identity, not confined to conventional categories of Jewish music but shaped by his personal narrative, religious exploration, and the power of sound to break down barriers.
Dismantling division through art
The name “Jeryko” reflects that philosophy, inspired by the biblical story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho, symbolizing Hoffman’s belief in dismantling division through art.
He hopes his work can challenge contemporary antisemitism by offering an entry point through culture rather than traditional advocacy, allowing listeners to connect emotionally and reconsider their perceptions of Jewish identity.
His own journey – from early band days and music business studies at NYU to spiritual exploration in Thailand and a deepening relationship with Jewish practice – has shaped a message he sees as both personal and universal.
As he prepares to return to the Israeli stage, Hoffman frames the tour as more than a concert series; it’s a movement rooted in the idea that music can shake walls, shift perspectives, and awaken something ancient within the modern moment.