Popular songs in israel

Kirel's latest song sparks controversy as songwriter demands credit be removed

The Haitian-French descent, American-born singer-songwriter Naika co-wrote the song with Kirel before the war began when Kirel was recording her latest album in the US.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli singer Noa Kirel holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest

Events honour Israeli singer Naomi Shemer on 20th anniversary marking death

Shemer, who died in 2004 at the age of 73, wrote some of the most enduringly popular songs of the Great Israeli Songbook, such as “Haderech Aruka Vehee Rabba” (The Long Road).

JUNE 22, 2024|ByBARRY DAVIS

Pelosi uses Ehud Manor lyric in appeal to get GOP colleagues to vote for impeachment

"In her ears I’ll sing my cries / Until she opens her eyes," the House Speaker quoted Manor, who is considered to be Israel's greatest lyricist.

JANUARY 13, 2021|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman looks on as he speaks during a briefing at The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs in Jerusalem February 9, 2020.

US Ambassador Friedman shows his guitarist talents in Jerusalem

"Did you know our US Ambassador to Israelis more than a great ambassador--he's a rock star! Sweet guitar! Great ambassador!" said Governor Huckabee in a tweet.

FEBRUARY 23, 2020|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Passover Seder's greatest hits

On Passover eve, it’s a common phenomenon at Seders throughout the world, beginning with the “Symbols of the Seder,” until “Had Gadya” for participants to sing joyfully.

APRIL 18, 2019ByFERN ALLEN