Israeli Singer Noam Bitan Reveals the Prayer He Says Before Every Show

Israeli singer Noam Bitan has gained widespread attention this year, becoming a familiar name to audiences across the country. But behind his growing success is a deep personal faith that guides him both on and off the stage.

In a recent interview, Bitan opened up about his relationship with Hashem, the prayer he says before every performance, and a powerful moment onstage in Europe that strengthened his belief.

The Prayer He Says Before Every Show

Before stepping onto the stage, Bitan takes a moment to pray. Rather than asking for success or applause, he focuses on what he can give to his audience.

"One of my prayers, something I ask Hashem for every single time, is: 'Give me the will to give. Give me the will to be in a place of giving,'" he shared.

"When I give with love, and I'm enjoying it, there's nothing better than that."

For Bitan, performing is not simply about being heard or receiving recognition. It's about approaching his music with generosity and a genuine desire to give something meaningful to others.

The Powerful Moment That Gave His Song New Meaning

Bitan also spoke about the deeper meaning behind the words Mi SheYishma ("Someone Will Hear") in his song.

"There was an intention there toward Shema Yisrael," he explained, referring to the central Jewish declaration of faith. "'Someone will hear' means that there is Someone who hears."

He recalled an emotional moment during a performance in Europe, when he heard booing from the crowd just before singing those words.

"A second before I shouted 'Mi SheYishma,' I heard booing from the crowd. A real scream, the first scream where I felt like I had been slapped. Like a knockout."

But immediately afterward came the words of his song.

"And you overcome that thing and say, 'There is Someone who is listening, there is Someone who hears.' That's what I was aiming at."

Bitan said he looked directly into the camera, directing the moment toward the Land of Israel as well.

"It sounds like a cliché, but that was the moment. I had chills."

What could have been a deeply discouraging experience instead became a powerful expression of his faith.

The Yom Kippur Experience That Changed Him

Bitan also acknowledged that his relationship with Judaism has not always been straightforward.

He recalled a difficult experience from his teenage years, when he chose not to observe Yom Kippur.

"There was a year when I didn't observe Yom Kippur. I was 15 or 16," he shared.

When his family gathered to break the fast, he told them about his decision.

"Someone in the family was disappointed in me and said things to me. It destroyed me."

Looking back, Bitan said the experience forced him to reflect on what he truly wanted for himself.

"In my conscience, I felt that I had chosen the easy way, when I knew that something else was supposed to be. Something else was right for me."

Since then, he says, his approach to Yom Kippur has changed.

"Since then, of course, I observe it. Every year."

Bitan's reflections reveal a personal journey shaped by difficult moments, honest questions, and a growing connection to faith.

Whether he's preparing to perform, facing hostility from an audience, or reflecting on his past, the singer returns to the same belief: there is Someone who hears, and every opportunity to give from the heart has meaning.