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  • Episode #1234: Hopes and Dreams

    Episode #1234: Hopes and Dreams
    Jun 29 2025
    The war with Iran is over (for now), and there's lots of hopeful talk in the news these days: an end to the war in Gaza, expansion of the Abraham Accords, and who knows what else? Despite never knowing a day of peace, Israelis have always been hopeful that it was just around the corner. Of course, Israeli music reflects that hope in so many tunes, past and present. This week on Israel Hour Radio, Josh latches on to that hope, bringing you a selection of songs about hope and optimism, old and brand new. Enjoy this hour of positive, uplifting Israeli music, presented with hopes for better days ahead. (Original Air Date: June 29, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/yc3w6pvs Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - 'Only In Israel - Everyday Magic': https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Episode #1233: New Israeli Music - June 2025

    Episode #1233: New Israeli Music - June 2025
    Jun 22 2025
    Amidst the backdrop of war with Iran...amidst the euphoria of America's (hopefully) successful strike on Iran's nuclear program...amidst a week of sirens, safe rooms, and stress...the Israeli music scene continues to thrive. While Israelis found themselves running to shelters at all hours of the day and night, Israeli radio stations did their best to maintain a sense of normalcy, keeping us entertained with the voices of our favorite Israeli artists. What's playing on the radio during this time of war? This week, Israel Hour Radio brings you a countdown of the most-played songs on Israeli radio stations nationwide. No, most are not songs of patriotism and inspiration. Instead, they're (mostly) run-of-the-mill, ordinary songs of love, life, and relationships - with a few powerful songs thrown in for good measure. What's hot in Israel right now? We'll catch you up on the latest and greatest, this week on Israel Hour Radio. (Original Air Date: June 22, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/56uaudjn Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - 'Only In Israel - Everyday Magic': https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 4 min
  • Episode #1232: Songs of Strength and Victory

    Episode #1232: Songs of Strength and Victory
    Jun 15 2025
    Israel is at war. Israelis are running to shelters multiple times throughout the day and night. Despite a growing string of simply miraculous events, many lives have been lost and many homes and structures have been destroyed. And yes, we are all a little on edge. But no matter what our enemies destroy, they can't destroy our spirit - the greatest weapon Israelis possess! Join us for Josh's firsthand perspective into the past few days of war, and stay tuned as we attempt to put our minds a bit more at ease with songs of strength, victory, and optimism. You'll leave the hour with renewed faith in the State of Israel! (Original Air Date: June 15, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/5522zkwj Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - 'Only In Israel - Everyday Magic': https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Episode #1230: Israeii Music Time Machine - 2018

    Episode #1230: Israeii Music Time Machine - 2018
    May 18 2025
    Recorded mere hours after Yuval Raphael brought immense pride to her country, this week's podcast finds us all in great spirits. So while still basking in glow of Israel's SECOND PLACE finish in this year's Eurovision, we figured today is a good day to hop into the Israeli Music Time Machine, whisking us back to the last time Israel won the contest. It also happened to be a fantastic year for Israeli music! Welcome to the Israeli songs of 2018 - filled with incredible tunes by Hanan Ben Ari, Static and Ben El (remember them?), Omer Adam, Stephane Legar, Idan Raichel, and many more! Join us on a walk down memory lane, and sing along with some of your favorite songs from seven years ago! What are your memories of 2018? (Original Air Date: May 18, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/n6hx6cxf Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - 'Only In Israel - Everyday Magic': https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Episode #1229: A Pre-Eurovision Party!

    Episode #1229: A Pre-Eurovision Party!
    May 11 2025
    Eurovision week is finally here! As Yuval Refael prepares to represent Israel in Switzerland with bravery, grace, and honor, we take the opportunity to dive into one of our favorite topics: the Pre-Eurovision (aka 'Kdam')! Back before reality singing contests were a thing, Israel would select its song for the Eurovision with a special 'Pre-Eurovision' contest - in which Israel's best and brightest singers would compete for the honor of representing the blue and white. Many of Israel's most beloved songs came from this annual event, and we're playing some of your favorites today on Israel Hour Radio. We have a feeling you'll be singing or dancing along with many of these classic Israeli songs! (Original Air Date: May 11, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/mr4xrtbv Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - 'Only In Israel - Everyday Magic': https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Episode #1228: 77 Never Sounded So Good

    Episode #1228: 77 Never Sounded So Good
    May 4 2025
    Happy 77th birthday, Israel! After the frightening wildfires plaguing Central Israel on Yom HaZikaron 2025, this year's Independence Day certainly started off unlike any other. But that didn't stop us from celebrating Israel's 77th in grand fashion! Join Josh Shron as he recaps this year's best musical moments...from new songs, viral videos, and amazing performances at this year's 'unusual' Torch Lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl. We'll also throw in some uplifting, patriotic music released since last Yom Ha'atzmaut, to help boost our spirits throughout this difficult year. All in all, a musical celebration, 77 years in the making! (Original Air Date: May 4, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/yc66xt58 Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - 'Only In Israel - Everyday Magic': https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 4 min
  • Episode #1227: Sounds of Pain for Yom HaZikaron

    Episode #1227: Sounds of Pain for Yom HaZikaron
    Apr 27 2025
    The pain of Yom Hazikaron - Israel's Memorial Day - has always been very real and very raw, affecting nearly every home in Israel in some way. But this year, it just feels different. The sad songs take on new meaning. The painful stories are just too numerous. And just this week, we buried more soldiers as part of our 77+ year struggle for existence. Although EVERY day can feel like Yom Hazikaron in Israel, this year hits differently. Join us on Israel Hour Radio as we honor the memories of those we've lost in war, in terror, and in the Holocaust, and begin this solemn day by connecting to our national pain in song. (Original Air Date: April 27, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/2kw44772 Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join our new Facebook Group - Only In Israel: Everyday Magic: https://www.facebook.com/groups/israelimagic Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    1 h et 11 min
  • Episode #1226: The Holiday of Freedom?

    Episode #1226: The Holiday of Freedom?
    Apr 6 2025
    Passover is upon us once again. And once again, this year's observance includes equal parts celebration and desperation. As we celebrate the Jewish holiday of freedom, we can't help but think of the 59 hostages who are not at all free. We think of the men and women of the IDF who will not be at their families' seder tables this year. We remember those who have lost their lives since last Pesach, as well as ALL those missing from the seder table. So this week on Israel Hour Radio, yes, we'll celebrate with lots of joyous Pesach music...but we'll also reflect on the unique nature of yet another post-October 7th Passover. (Original Air Date: April 6, 2025) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/5ch6wsep Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of MyIsraeliMusic.com: https://myisraelimusic.com/membership Join the Israeli Music Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/IsraelHourRadioFans/
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    59 min