Israel

Avi Toledano: Hora – 2nd Place in Eurovision (Horragate, UK, 1982)

Avi Toledano: Hora – 2nd Place in Eurovision (Horragate, UK, 1982)

This video present’s Israel’s entry in the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest in Harrogate, United Kingdom, “Hora” by Avi Toledano,which earned Israel second place in the international competition. In this up-beat, nostalgic

Ofra Haza: Chai – 2nd Place in Eurovision (Munich, 1983)

Ofra Haza: Chai – 2nd Place in Eurovision (Munich, 1983)

This video present’s Israel’s entry in the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest in Munich, “Chai” by Ofra Haza. The song earned Israel second place in the international competition for the second consecutive

Medley of All of Israel’s Eurovision Songs (1973-2018)

Medley of All of Israel’s Eurovision Songs (1973-2018)

This video (07:25) presents short clips of each of Israel’s performances at the Eurovision Song Contest from 1973-2018. For a list of each of Israel’s entry’s to Eurovision, including the

Netta: Toy – Israel’s 4th Eurovision Victory (Lisbon, 2018)

Netta: Toy – Israel’s 4th Eurovision Victory (Lisbon, 2018)

This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, “Toy” by Netta Barzilay, a global symbol of feminism and diversity, described by some as the

Dana International: Diva – Israel’s 3rd Eurovision Victory (Birmingham, 1998)

Dana International: Diva – Israel’s 3rd Eurovision Victory (Birmingham, 1998)

This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest in Birmingham, “Diva” by Dana International, a transgender woman and one of Israel’s most successful singers ever. The first

Gali Atari & Milk & Honey: Hallelujah – Israel’s 2nd Eurovision Victory (Jerusalem, 1979)

Gali Atari & Milk & Honey: Hallelujah – Israel’s 2nd Eurovision Victory (Jerusalem, 1979)

This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem, “Hallelujah” by Gali Atari & Milk & Honey. The up-beat, optimistic song inspires people to unite

Izhar Cohen & Alphabeta: A-Ba-Ni-Bi – Israel’s 1st Eurovision Victory (Paris, 1978)

Izhar Cohen & Alphabeta: A-Ba-Ni-Bi – Israel’s 1st Eurovision Victory (Paris, 1978)

This video present’s Israel’s winning song in the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest in Paris, « A-Ba-Ni-Bi » by Izhar Cohen and Alphabeta. The up-tempo disco song explores the way in which humans

That Moment When Mourning Becomes Celebration

That Moment When Mourning Becomes Celebration

In this touching blog post, Rabbi Ari Abramowitz describes the powerful transition between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, explaining that the level of joy and gratitude he feels on the

Yom Ha’atzmaut Torch Lighters 2019

Yom Ha’atzmaut Torch Lighters 2019

This post introduces the individuals that will be honored with lighting the torches at the official 2019 Torch Lighting Ceremony that marks the transition from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut

68 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Israel

68 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Israel

Produced by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs in celebration of Israel’s 68th birthday in 2016, this entertaining and informative video (06:18) lists 68 fun facts about Israel’s culture, industry,