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Watch: Maccabeats Release 'Dayenu' Pesach Video

Latest Pesach video features multi-genre twist on classic Seder song.

Watch: Maccabeats Release 'Dayenu' Pesach Video

Aish Releases Own 'Uptown Funk' Passover Parody

Aish HaTorah's version of the hit debuts weeks after a capella group Six13's pre-Passover parody.

Aish Releases Own 'Uptown Funk' Passover Parody

Radical Leftist Rocker Aviv Geffen: Send Bibi to Hell!

Incitement? Geffen puts up picture in concert of Netanyahu, Bennett and Liberman crossed out, shouts curses in calling to depose PM.

Radical Leftist Rocker Aviv Geffen: Send Bibi to Hell!

Palestinian Rappers Threaten to Sue Likud over ISIS Clip

Likud's ISIS-style campaign video has drawn the ire of a Jordan-based rap group for featuring their song without permission.

Palestinian Rappers Threaten to Sue Likud over ISIS Clip

Anti-Semitic Israeli 'Ex-Jew' Has UK Performance Cancelled

Gilan Atzmon's Nottingham performance cancelled after residents report openly anti-Semitic statements to local council.

Anti-Semitic Israeli 'Ex-Jew' Has UK Performance Cancelled

What BDS? US Superstar Band One Republic Coming to Israel

After cancellations from BDS and Hamas rockets, popular rock-pop band on its way: 'this performance realization of wish of a lifetime.'

What BDS? US Superstar Band One Republic Coming to Israel

Rapper Nicki Minaj Under Fire for Using Nazi Symbolism in Video

Dictator uniforms, red-white-and-black armbands, and massive army used in new music video by famous rappers.

Rapper Nicki Minaj Under Fire for Using Nazi Symbolism in Video

Musician Peter Gabriel: I'm Not Anti-Israel, I'm Anti-Occupation

Singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel contributes songs to Gaza aid album, says he against "injustice and occupation".

Musician Peter Gabriel: I'm Not Anti-Israel, I'm Anti-Occupation

'Ha'Olam Yafeh' - The World is Beautiful

The song "HaOlam Yafeh" (The World is Beautiful); by musicians Ovadia Hamama and Gil Akibayov from band "Heaven and Earth."

'Ha'Olam Yafeh' - The World is Beautiful

A Required Album for Lovers of Songs for the Soul

A new disc featuring songs of faith and hope, brings the listener closer to God with its beautiful soulfulness.

A Required Album for Lovers of Songs for the Soul

Latvian Nazi Musical Stirs Jewish Outrage

The Jewish community of Latvia has come out in protest of the musical 'glorifying' Nazi Herbert Cukurs, known as the 'Butcher of Riga'.

Latvian Nazi Musical Stirs Jewish Outrage

Beach Boys Cancel Israel Concert

The Beach Boys call off a concert that was scheduled for November 29 in Tel Aviv.

Beach Boys Cancel Israel Concert

Emotional Song Describes Israel's Search for the Teens

Eliezer Botzer's 'Land Without Character' describes the emotional turmoil in Israel during search for murdered teens.

Emotional Song Describes Israel's Search for the Teens

Watch: Special Song Played in Honor of Murdered Teens

Chabad-Lubavitch event interrupted by news of boys' bodies being found; orchestra plays special niggun in their memory.

Watch: Special Song Played in Honor of Murdered Teens

Israeli Singer Dedicates Song to Kidnapped Teens

Listen: Famous Israeli singer Udi Davidi writes new song dedicated to the families of the three Israeli teenagers kidnapped by terrorists.

Israeli Singer Dedicates Song to Kidnapped Teens

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Connection to Mount Zion & King David's Tomb

As preparations for Shavuot are underway, a rabbi reminisces about rock star Artimus Pyle's three years as a yeshiva student on Mt. Zion.

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Connection to Mount Zion & King David's Tomb

Watch: Hit Singer Chaim Gold, 'We Are Blessed'

After two hit singles, Chassidic singer releases another surprise smash hit - with tremendous support from the hareidi community.

Watch: Hit Singer Chaim Gold, 'We Are Blessed'

New Double Album for Chaim Israel

Singer and songwriter living in Israel launches new double album. Watch a preview single here.

New Double Album for Chaim Israel

New Album Combines Klezmer and Country

American country comes together with Klezmer and gives a special touch to Moshe Dovid Weissman's new album.

New Album Combines Klezmer and Country

ADL Says Rapper's 'Anti-Semitic' Costume a 'Storm in a Teacup'

Anti Defamation League welcomes US rapper's apology for 'unfortunate choice of wardrobe', says incident blown out of proportion.

ADL Says Rapper's 'Anti-Semitic' Costume a 'Storm in a Teacup'

Photo Essay: Sounds of the Old City Festival

Photo Essay and podcast: Sounds of the Old City Festival.

Photo Essay: Sounds of the Old City Festival

From the Shadow of the Shoah to the Carlebach Moshav

Leah Sand, organizer of the Passover Moshav Country Fair talks about how she left Holland in the shadow of the Holocaust for Israel.

From the Shadow of the Shoah to the Carlebach Moshav

Passover Concert to Honor United Hatzalah Medics

Eli Beer discusses how his teenage experiences in Jerusalem inspired him to found the volunteer group that save lives.

Passover Concert to Honor United Hatzalah Medics

Breslov Music Stars Unchanged by Fame

Ahead of Toronto show, Israeli hareidi music sensations reveal to local paper that Torah and music can go hand in hand.

Breslov Music Stars Unchanged by Fame

'What Does Haman Say?'

Parody video offers a Purim-themed remix to Ylvis' 'What Does The Fox Say?' But which one is stranger?

'What Does Haman Say?'

Beit Shemesh Singer Ari Goldwag Calls for Unity in New Video

Ari Goldwag talks about how he shaved his beard for a special video promoting unity and tolerance between all Israelis.

Beit Shemesh Singer Ari Goldwag Calls for Unity in New Video

Purim-Themed Music Video Combines Cinematic, Jewish History

Revolutionary video uses the timelessness of the silent film era to convey Purim's deepest messages.

Purim-Themed Music Video Combines Cinematic, Jewish History

Returning to Music 30 Years After Return to Judaism

French singer Gilbert Sitbon left a stellar career in its prime to study Torah; he now finds his way back to the studio.

Returning to Music 30 Years After Return to Judaism

Violinist's Heartstrings Come to Life in New Album

Oleh speaks to Arutz Sheva about how he brings his passion about Israel, Jewish music to life in soulful rendition of Shabbat tunes.

Violinist's Heartstrings Come to Life in New Album

New Pre-Purim Clip Celebrates Miracles

It's almost Purim. Enjoy "Miracles" - a new music clip brought to you by Gad Elbaz, Naftali Kalfa and Ari Lesser.

New Pre-Purim Clip Celebrates Miracles

When Carlebach Spirit Meets Classical Music

Special tribute concert features the soulful Shabbat tunes of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach - as played by a philharmonic orchestra.

When Carlebach Spirit Meets Classical Music

Presidential Candidate Rejects Anti-Mizrahi Racism Charges

Professor Dan Shechtman says Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri blew his comments about Mizrahi music out of proportion.

Presidential Candidate Rejects Anti-Mizrahi Racism Charges

Rolling Stones to Perform Debut Israel Show for Record Sum

Legendary British rock band reportedly finalizing early summer show, offered record $4.5 million.

Rolling Stones to Perform Debut Israel Show for Record Sum

Jerusalem Concert Resurrects the Spirit of the Hebrew Revolution

Unique concert brings to life the songs and poetry of Jewish revolutionary and founder of the Lehi underground movement, Avraham Stern.

Jerusalem Concert Resurrects the Spirit of the Hebrew Revolution

Religious Singers Take Israeli Music Awards

Yonatan Razel, Ariel Zilber and Eviatar Banai recognized in awards for their skilled and religious music.

Religious Singers Take Israeli Music Awards

Filipina Worker Wins 'X-Factor Israel'

Foreign caregiver working in Tel Aviv for 6 years wins popular TV talent show singing in English.

Filipina Worker Wins 'X-Factor Israel'

One Direction Pop Star Is Finding Judaism

Celebrity Harry Styles is learning Hebrew to read from the Torah; interest started from good friend, now prays and tries to eat kosher.

One Direction Pop Star Is Finding Judaism

Veteran Jewish Rock Stars Reunited

Almost 10 years since leading a revolution in Jewish music, the members of Reva L'Sheva are coming back to the stage.

Veteran Jewish Rock Stars Reunited

Watch: New Mati Shriki Single, 'Forever I Loved'

Mati Shariki single for upcoming debut album. Watch it here.

Watch: New Mati Shriki Single, 'Forever I Loved'

Klezmatics Tell Arutz Sheva About Their Roots

Grammy Award-winning klezmer band tells about its eastern European Yiddish Jewish music roots, incorporated in its upbeat originality.

Klezmatics Tell Arutz Sheva About Their Roots

Journalist and Satirist Didi Manousi Passes Away at 85

Didi Manousi's poems and songs influenced Israeli culture, document the Israeli experience over decades of history.

Journalist and Satirist Didi Manousi Passes Away at 85

Hanukkah single: Benny Friedman - Light One Candle

Jewish music artist Benny Friedman offers free "Hanukkah gift" to audience - an uplifting song of Jewish inspiration and light.

Hanukkah single: Benny Friedman - Light One Candle

Israelis Mourn Arik Einstein

Israelis gather to bid farewell to legendary singer. Knesset committee opens Wednesday with a song.

Israelis Mourn Arik Einstein

Rabbi: Eyal Golan Affair – a Warning for Religious, Too

Rabbi of Kiryat Shmona reacts to Eyal Golan affair, says it proves the society must invest in the youth: ‘The religious are not immune.’

Rabbi: Eyal Golan Affair – a Warning for Religious, Too

Wave of Pop Stars Defy Boycotters to Perform in Israel

More and more pop stars flock to Tel Aviv for first-time performances in Israel; unlike in previous years, stars refuse to bow to BDS.

Wave of Pop Stars Defy Boycotters to Perform in Israel

New Song: 'Boycott Israel, If You Think That's Just'

Jewish rapper Ari Lesser makes "Boycott Israel" music video viral about the wrongs of other nations violating human rights.

New Song: 'Boycott Israel, If You Think That's Just'

New Music Clip: Jewish Music in the Streets of Vienna

Jerusalem musician Chaim Gold visited Vienna and came back with a musical video for his latest song - "Vea-ha-vatcha".

New Music Clip: Jewish Music in the Streets of Vienna

Jerusalem Sukkot Street Fair Brings Music, Food and Culture

Photo essay & podcast: An organic eco sukkah, a blind-folded chess master, and new olim from around the world celebrate Sukkot.

Jerusalem Sukkot Street Fair Brings Music, Food and Culture

Aish Hatorah in New Rosh Hashanah Music Video

Jerusalem yeshiva releases new music video with holiday meaning, breakdancing.

Aish Hatorah in New Rosh Hashanah Music Video

Grateful Dead, 90-Year-Old Nun & More at Sacred Music Festival

Jerusalem "an example to everybody on how to respect each other without compromising who we are," says director of festival.

Grateful Dead, 90-Year-Old Nun & More at Sacred Music Festival

Photo Essay: Khutzot Hayotzer Arts and Crafts Festival

Israelis got a taste of the world at the annual Arts & Crafts fair. Food, dancing, music and artwork of all kinds from all different nations

Photo Essay: Khutzot Hayotzer Arts and Crafts Festival

40 Years Later, the Kaveret Band Says Goodbye

40 years after they first got together and wowed Israelis with a series of hits, Kaveret said its final goodbye - or so they claimed.

40 Years Later, the Kaveret Band Says Goodbye

The Face of the Maccabiah Games Expresses Jewish Pride

"It's very special because everybody is Jewish," says Sophie Klooster from Holland, one of the 9,500 athletes visiting Israel.

The Face of the Maccabiah Games Expresses Jewish Pride

Small Town Singer Mati Shriki Releases Big Music

"A new light" is shining from a young Binyamin region singer/songwriter who's looking to inspire.

Small Town Singer Mati Shriki Releases Big Music

Ignoring Boycotters, Keys Gives Sold-Out Concert Tonight

Ad hoc team of Israel supporters effectively fights off boycotters on the singer's Facebook page as she prepares for her show.

Ignoring Boycotters, Keys Gives Sold-Out Concert Tonight

Photo Essay: Kaveret (Poogy) Reunion Concert Draws Thousands

Poogy's first concert in almost 15 years drew thousands in Jerusalem. The beloved Israeli band played despite a band member's injury.

Photo Essay: Kaveret (Poogy) Reunion Concert Draws Thousands

Kiev Hosts First-Ever Hebrew Song Contest in Former Soviet Union

Twelve talented candidates competed in Kiev this week in the first-ever Hebrew song contest to take place in the former Soviet Union.

Kiev Hosts First-Ever Hebrew Song Contest in Former Soviet Union

'Lost Music' of Holocaust Comes Alive Once Again

Music composed in Holocaust camps comes to life in U.S. concert.

'Lost Music' of Holocaust Comes Alive Once Again

Video: Only in Israel, Agreed?

Face it: it is highly unlikely that you could see and hear something like this anywhere but in Israel.

Video: Only in Israel, Agreed?

The Family Ensemble with a Lesson for Life

After preparing a recording in honor of their parents, these siblings went on to form a family Jewish music ensemble with a unique style.

The Family Ensemble with a Lesson for Life