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Amid Israel's driest winter: Israel Portnoy releases Geshem

Originally inspired during a visit to Metzoke Dragot, a cliffside overlooking the Dead Sea, Geshem carries a message of longing, faith, and the connection between physical and spiritual drought.

Amid Israel's driest winter: Israel Portnoy releases Geshem

'My brothers'

209 days in reserve duty lead to breakout single

Israeli singer-songwriter Noam Buskila has released his first original single 'This plea resonates today in our desire to see our hostage brothers and sisters return home, to find the good that unites the parts of our people, and to remember our fallen soldiers.'

209 days in reserve duty lead to breakout single

Revolutionary Jewish composer Yigal Calek passed away

Yigal Calek, whose compositions have become staples in Jewish homes and synagogues around the world, passed away on Monday at the age of 80

Revolutionary Jewish composer Yigal Calek passed away

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Shulem sings 'October Rain'

Haredi singer Shulem performed Eden Golan's October Rain, the title and lyrics of which were barred from the Eurovision for being 'too political.'

Shulem sings 'October Rain'

Using music to make Torah your own and connect with Jewish life

Orthodox singer, composer, and podcast host Franciska Kosman spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about her songs and compositions and her work with victims of abuse.

Using music to make Torah your own and connect with Jewish life

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Jewish artists envelop in prayer

Some of today's leading artists in Jewish music: singers, cantors, and musicians, together with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra have come together to create this project, to raise spirits during these dark days.

Jewish artists envelop in prayer

'I'm just a yid'

Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post 10/7

In a parody of the song 'I'm Just a Kid' The Groggers' frontman Eli (Doug) Staiman laments the Jew-hatred from all directions: 'It's like the newest past time's committing hate crimes.' But ends with a message of hope: 'You're not alone in the world'

Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post 10/7

'Ani Maamin':

Rebbe Shlomo Carlebach "duets" with Eli Levin

New music video shows a reenactment of Rebbe Carlebach roaming Jerusalem with his guitar during the 19-day-long war.

Rebbe Shlomo Carlebach "duets" with Eli Levin

Leading hassidic musician Michoel Schnitzler dead at 62

Schnitzler reportedly suffered a massive heart attack in New York on Friday afternoon, returning from Israel, where he spent Passover.

Leading hassidic musician Michoel Schnitzler dead at 62

Viral Miami Boys Choir soloist releases new song

David Hershkowitz, who gained fame after a video of him singing in a Jewish choir went viral on TikTok, has released a new song.

Viral Miami Boys Choir soloist releases new song

After going viral on TikTok:

Jewish boys choir takes the stage in Hollywood

After their hit song 'Yerushalayim' went viral on TikTok, the Miami Boys Choir put on a free concert in Universal Studios.

Jewish boys choir takes the stage in Hollywood

400 musical works banned by Nazis published for first time

Collection consists of compositions by Jewish musicians banned during the Holocaust.

400 musical works banned by Nazis published for first time

Representing Judaism as a baseball player and Jewish singer

Shlomo Lipman keeps God first - on the field and on the stage.

Representing Judaism as a baseball player and Jewish singer

New record label celebrates Jewish music

27-year-old Brooklynite known from his 'Borscht Beat' FM radio program focusing on Jewish music launches record label.

New record label celebrates Jewish music

Watch: Pirchei London's special reunion

Yigal Calek's London School of Jewish Song holds a very poignant Hanukkah reunion with graduates of the renowned choir

Watch: Pirchei London's special reunion

Watch: Shevet Achim Ve'achayot - the haredi version

Yoni Eliav featuring 30 artists from the Jewish music world sing Israeli hit song.

Watch: Shevet Achim Ve'achayot - the haredi version

How to Dance? DJ Raphi will teach you

DJ, dancer Raphi shows how to dance to the latest Jewish pop music in brand new series of dance instruction videos. 'Just watch and follow.'

How to Dance? DJ Raphi will teach you

Jewish musician who published over 150 volumes dies at 86

Velvel Pasternak, who worked to preserve Jewish musical heritage, dies at 86.

Jewish musician who published over 150 volumes dies at 86

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

Yanki and Shulem Lemmer sing and lead prayers in the US and around the world. This week they're in Israel for a big performance in Tel Aviv.

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

Yoni Z and Nissim Black release 'HOME'

Rapper Nissim Black and beat-boxer Yoni Z release joint single entitled 'HOME'.

Yoni Z and Nissim Black release 'HOME'

Watch: Yerachmiel performs his new single

Watch the first single off Yerachmiel's new album "Off The Derech"

Watch: Yerachmiel performs his new single

Watch: Ishay Ribo and Amir Dadon perform duet

The religious pop star joins rock star Amir Dadon in performing his hit 'L'bchor Nachon'.

Watch: Ishay Ribo and Amir Dadon perform duet

Connecting to heritage through... electronic music!

'Jewtronix' decided to connect secular and young generation to Jewish music with use of most up-to-date beat and rhythm.

Connecting to heritage through... electronic music!

Watch: Yonatan Razel's new version for 'Maoz Tzur'

You've definitely heard the classic tune to 'Maoz Tzur', but have you heard Yonatan Razel's new version? Watch the live perfomance.

Watch: Yonatan Razel's new version for 'Maoz Tzur'

The new single released by terror attack survivor

Avigdor Gavish survived a bloody Passover terror attack in 2002. His tragic history has not stopped him from launching booming music career.

The new single released by terror attack survivor

Watch: Shuli Rand's new single

Hassidic chart topper shows off his vocals in new single 'Od Tipa'.

Watch: Shuli Rand's new single

Listen to Binny Landau's new single

The soulful rock star from the South Hebron Hills has become one of Israel's top singer-songwriters.

Listen to Binny Landau's new single

Watch: Scion of legendary rock family sings Chabad classics

Noam Banai from the legendary Banai family of rockers performs Chabad classic as part of 'Tzama 5' project.

Watch: Scion of legendary rock family sings Chabad classics

Listen: Mendy Shapiro's single celebrating the new Jewish month

Ahead of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, producer Moti K and Mendy Shapiro released song about Jewish month of Kislev.

Listen: Mendy Shapiro's single celebrating the new Jewish month

Listen: The classic song celebrating Hevron

In honor of this week's 'Shabbat Hevron', Shalom Flisser sings about the city of the patriarchs.

Listen: The classic song celebrating Hevron

New Benny Friedman talks about Jewish yearning for Jerusalem

New single by Benny Friedman 'Vesechezena ' describes the historic Jewish yearning for their return to Jerusalem.

New Benny Friedman talks about Jewish yearning for Jerusalem

Listen: Hanan Ben Ari sings about home

Religious-Zionist superstar dedicates new single 'Pardes Chana' to the town in which he resides.

Listen: Hanan Ben Ari sings about home

Watch: Shuli Rand covers Chabad classic

Hassidic superstar Shuli Rand covers Chabad classic on album 'Tzama 5'.

Watch: Shuli Rand covers Chabad classic

Yaakov Shwekey and Kobi Peretz remind us: God is always there

Listen to the song "Veafilu Behastara" by Kobi Peretz & Yaakov Shwekey. Lyrics are taken from famous Breslov teaching.

Yaakov Shwekey and Kobi Peretz remind us: God is always there

Watch: After accident, Jewish singer 'Praises God'

After suffering spinal cord injury, singer Peretz Chein composes song about the ordeal titled 'Baruch Hashem'.

Watch: After accident, Jewish singer 'Praises God'

'Praise the Lord' with Yaakov Shwekey

Yaakov Shwekey launches the video clip "Yishtabach Shemu" from his latest album MUSICA.

'Praise the Lord' with Yaakov Shwekey

Watch: The new single featuring two Israel rock legends

Eviatar and Ehud Banai, two of Israel's most legendary rockers, release a new single titled "Ani Kann".

Watch: The new single featuring two Israel rock legends

Watch: Yoni Z releases 'Hoshana'

The Hassidic music artist releases an impressive clip of the song "Hoshana" from the debut album 'Yoni Z'.

Watch: Yoni Z releases 'Hoshana'

Watch: Refaini Hashem on Shofar

From Brooklyn to Israel and back, Danny Flam plays Yossi Green's song Refaeini Hashem on shofar, with cameo appearance by the songwriter.

Watch: Refaini Hashem on Shofar

Watch: Akiva Tourgeman praises God

Listen to the new single off the 5th installment of the 'Tzama' series showcasing traditional Chabad songs.

Watch: Akiva Tourgeman praises God

Watch: A new version of famous Rosh Hashana song

'Ruach Haniggun' performs High Holidays classic 'Ochila La'el.

Watch: A new version of famous Rosh Hashana song

Watch: Former IDF Chief Cantor's holiday song

Shai Abramson joins in with other hassidic music stars to release new song for the high holidays.

Watch: Former IDF Chief Cantor's holiday song

Listen: Aharon Razel performs classic 'Shuvi Nafshi'

Razel collaborates with Nismacha wedding band to cover classic song composed by Rabbi Shlomo Carbach.

Listen: Aharon Razel performs classic 'Shuvi Nafshi'

Benny Friedman puts Lubavitcher Rebbe's blessing to song

The Chabad singer sings about the traditional blessing the Rebbe would give every newly-engaged couple.

 Benny Friedman puts Lubavitcher Rebbe's blessing to song

Watch: Shuli Rand's new music video

Hassidic actor and folk artist pens thoughtful new melody about the upcoming Rosh Hashana holiday.

Watch: Shuli Rand's new music video

Watch: Inside the life of Gad Elbaz

What is behind the pop star's worldwide success?

Watch: Inside the life of Gad Elbaz

Watch: Nissim Black talks Nissim Black

What caused the African-American rapper to convert to Judaism and adopt a haredi lifestyle?

Watch: Nissim Black talks Nissim Black

Watch: How did 'Zusha' become the hottest band in Jewish music?

New documentary examines the hassidic hipsters tearing up the Jewish music scene.

Watch: How did 'Zusha' become the hottest band in Jewish music?

Watch: Lipa Schmeltzer on Lipa Schmeltzer

Watch the new documentary of the hassidic rapper whose massive record sales was only matched by the accompanying massive controversy.

Watch: Lipa Schmeltzer on Lipa Schmeltzer

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Shwekey: There's never "too much energy" in Jewish Music

The Jewish music superstar talks about his new album, the state of Jewish music, and why his new song will be in 3 different languages.

Shwekey: There's never "too much energy" in Jewish Music

Watch: Eli Miller performs Kol Sasson V' Kol Simcha'

The new bouncy song that will rock this summer's wedding season!

Watch: Eli Miller performs Kol Sasson V' Kol Simcha'

Watch: Daniel Zamir releases his 13th album

Hassidic jazz arftist comes out with 'Bmkom Ta'abat'.

Watch: Daniel Zamir releases his 13th album

Watch: The song inspired by a Chabad emissary

Zevulun Natanov was inspired to write the song 'Pashut' after meeting many types of Jews while serving as a Chabad emmissary.

Watch: The song inspired by a Chabad emissary

Listen: Yoni Z finally releases his first album

Rising American hassidic pop star Yoni Z releases his new album after more than 5 years of effort.

Listen: Yoni Z finally releases his first album

Watch the new single by the Samarian Women's Choir

Women's choir 'Hallel' releases their new single titled 'Reu Banim'.

Watch the new single by the Samarian Women's Choir

Watch: Hanan Ben Ari wants you to 'have a moment'

Watch the new song "Rega" by Israeli pop sensation Hanan Ben Ari.

Watch: Hanan Ben Ari wants you to 'have a moment'

Watch: Yaniv Ben Mashiach wants you to be happy

Mizrachit star Yaniv Ben Mashiach releases new single titled 'Hasimha Shelanu'.

Watch: Yaniv Ben Mashiach wants you to be happy

Watch: Kippalive performs Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat

The perfect acapella soundtrack for your Shabbat preparations.

Watch: Kippalive performs Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat

Listen: Yeruham High School performs 'Haben Yakir Li'

The religious Zionist high school puts the classic lyrics about the destruction of the Temple to music.

Listen: Yeruham High School performs 'Haben Yakir Li'

Watch:Yidid Nefesh by Lev Tahor

Lev Tahor's vocal coordination skills in this acapella version of the Jewish classic is on full display.

Watch:Yidid Nefesh by Lev Tahor