Nostalgic Flavors and Childhood Dreams: A Journey Through Music and Life

A food that takes you back to childhood

“A snack called Twist by Elite. My father was a military rabbi, and he used to bring it to us late at night when he returned from Be’er Sheva to our home in Bnei Brak.”

Three items you would take with you to a deserted island

“An iPhone, reluctantly. A prayer book. And some kind of device that would let me listen to music.”

Your guilty pleasure

“Pastries, unfortunately.”

What helps you recharge after a hard day?

“Mostly sleep. Mordechai Ben David once told me that a singer works with the muscles of the throat, and like any muscle in the body, what they need most is rest. In any situation, whether I feel unwell, overwhelmed, exhausted, or just average, a good sleep, even twenty minutes, does the job for me and recharges my batteries. I am very strict about this.”

Something people don’t know about you

“That I’m shy. I really don’t seem like it, but in the end, one on one, I’m shy.”

What scares you the most?

“Health situations, especially involving people close to me.”

When was the last time you cried?

“Not long ago. I cry easily, especially in situations that truly move me. The most recent one I remember was during an interview with a bereaved brother who spoke about what he was going through.”

Something you would like to improve about yourself

“Everything. For me, everything always needs improvement, no matter whether I think I’m good at it or not. At the end of every day, I ask myself what I could have done better.”

The most honest moment you had speaking with God

“I think personal prayer, hitbodedut, creates the most honest and moving moments, sometimes even bringing tears. It can happen in a forest, in a car, in bed before sleep, or anywhere else. You find yourself speaking openly with the One who truly listens to you, loves you, and wants what is best for you, with no ulterior motives.”

A childhood dream you fulfilled

“I always wanted to be at the front of the stage. I didn’t think I would become a singer, but I wanted to create, to do, and to work in a profession that, to be honest, I would do even for free. For me, being involved in music is a fulfilled dream, something extraordinary, and a tremendous privilege that I thank God for every day.”

A trait you value in people

“Diligence, integrity, and fairness.”

A person who is no longer alive you would like to sit and talk with

“There’s a long list. First of all, David HaMelech and Moshe. From Moshe, as the leader of the Jewish people, I would love to hear the personal side, what he went through and suffered, and how he survived and grew. With David HaMelech, I would speak more about music, melodies, and sacred compositions.

I would also be willing to sit with Herzl, to hear about his vision, which doesn’t exactly match the vision of the community I belong to, and to ask whether, in his eyes, it was fulfilled or whether he was disappointed. In general, there are many people from the past I would love to sit and talk with.”

How would you like to be remembered after 120 years

“As someone who always tried. Tried to bring joy, tried to please, and tried to do good for people. Those intentions don’t always align with reality, and you don’t always remember that these are the desires within you, but most of the time, it works.”

“Of course, my children and grandchildren. In terms of artistic creation, it’s when I see a complex moment somewhere, a wedding canopy, an eightieth or ninetieth birthday celebration, a funeral, or any deeply emotional event, where people enhance their moment with songs or melodies that I created.”