Israel Hour Radio - Israeli Music Podcast

It's time for our annual August Chagigot - four straight weeks of shows where we take one topic and dig up every great Israeli song we can find about it! This week we're kicking things off with 'Chagigat Shirei Chibukim V'neshikot' - a celebration of songs about hugs and kisses - in honor of Tu B'Av, the Jewish holiday of love, which just took place last week. For the next hour, we're playing nothing but songs that talk about hugging and kissing...because is there any topic more fitting for a holiday all about love? Get ready for an hour that's equal parts sweet, romantic, and maybe a little bit cheesy - just the way we like it! (Original Air Date: August 2, 2026)(Original Air Date: August 2, 2026)

Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/4cdctn6a

Bring Josh Shron, 'Israel's Soundtrack Storyteller,' to your community, and help spread the joy of Israeli music around the world! Visit https://www.joshshron.com/

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We've just completed a very interesting time on the Jewish calendar. Tisha B'av - the saddest day of the Jewish year, in which we mourn the many tragedies that have befallen our people throughout the ages - was observed last week. It was followed by Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of comfort and consolation, where we remember that, no matter how low we've sunk, we always bounce back to greatness. On today's Israel Hour Radio, we share songs that came from our most recent national tragedy, echoing BOTH sentiments: songs of sadness and tragedy...and songs of strength and optimism...all released in the aftermath of October 7, 2023. We have a feeling you'll be inspired by ALL. (Original Air Date: July 26, 2026)

Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/y2375f7c

Bring Josh Shron, 'Israel's Soundtrack Storyteller,' to your community, and help spread the joy of Israeli music around the world! Visit https://www.joshshron.com/

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Season 6 of Israel's ‘The Voice’ - or as it's known here, ‘Da Voice’ (yes, really) - just kicked off last week, and we figured there's no better time to look back at just how many of Israel's biggest musical stars got their start on that stage! Today's show is a celebration of ‘Voice’ alumni and the mentors who helped shape them along the way. You'll hear from breakout artists like Benaia Barabi, Yuval Dayan, Elkana Marciano, Sapir Saban, and others - all of whom turned a singing competition into full-blown music careers. And since this year's mentor panel includes some serious star power - Idan Raichel, Eden Ben Zaken, Noa Kirel, and Static - we're also spotlighting some of their biggest (and newest) hits too! Turns out reality TV and Israeli music have a longer, richer relationship than you might think. Turn it up and get to know the voices behind ‘Da Voice’! (Original Air Date: July 12, 2026)

Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/36we57n9

Bring Josh Shron, 'Israel's Soundtrack Storyteller,' to your community, and help spread the joy of Israeli music around the world! Visit https://www.joshshron.com/

Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of Israel Hour Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/MyIsraeliMusic

This July 4th, America turned 250 years old...and on Israel Hour Radio, we celebrated the only way we know how: with music! But not just any music - today's show is a full hour of your favorite English-language classics, translated and sung entirely in Hebrew. Turns out Israeli singers have been covering American hits for decades, and the results are somewhere between hilarious and beautiful. You'll hear Hebrew versions of "Stand By Your Man," "The Boxer," "Country Road," "What a Wonderful World," and a bunch of surprises you will NOT see coming. Some of these covers are so good you'll forget the original was ever in English! Happy birthday, America - this one's for you. (Original Air Date: July 5, 2026)

Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/4pefha8v

Bring Josh Shron, 'Israel's Soundtrack Storyteller,' to your community, and help spread the joy of Israeli music around the world! Visit https://www.joshshron.com/

Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of Israel Hour Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/MyIsraeliMusic

Summer is here, and with it comes your official Israeli summer soundtrack! It's time for our monthly look into the hottest tracks and the hottest singers - ready to entertain you in the hottest months of the year. And what a playlist it is! You'll hear Dudu Tassa, Benaia Barabi, Hatikva 6, Noam Bettan, Yuval Raphael, Shiri Maimon, Odeya, and SO many more. Judging from the feedback from our live audience, you're gonna LOVE these songs! And, honestly, how can you even THINK of starting summer without knowing what Israelis are listening to at the beach all season? (Original Air Date: June 28, 2026)

Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/yak6z4dz

Bring Josh Shron, 'Israel's Soundtrack Storyteller,' to your community, and help spread the joy of Israeli music around the world! Visit https://www.joshshron.com/

Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of Israel Hour Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/MyIsraeliMusic