Music

Was Meir Ariel, the icon of Tel Aviv's bohemian scene, quietly embracing a life of faith before his passing? Discover the secret spiritual journey of the beloved singer-songwriter through the eyes of his son, Ehud Ariel.

Aviv Bachar recently released his sixth album. In an exclusive interview, he talks about the challenges that fueled his music, albums that never saw the light, his internal battle between authenticity and commercial success, and the light he found in the secrets of the Torah.

Noam Banai shares in a personal interview about life under the shadow of his late father, Meir Banai, his intriguing new album, and how the journey of faith has become a significant part of his life.

Who is like our God? A touching Havdalah moment filled with songs, guitars, and dancing in Gaza.

On Simchat Torah, when Omri Cohen, the security officer of Neve, found himself safeguarding an entire settlement with seven weapons and providing aid to dozens of injured people, he believed: "In the end, there will be light." Now he reveals the moving song he is releasing these days.

He conquered stages and music charts, winning numerous awards as a musician—then disappeared. During those years, he mourned his brother's death, embraced religious observance, adopted a new name, worked on a new faith-inspired album, and continued living in the heart of Tel Aviv. An exclusive interview.

In the past year, creator Rika Rezell experienced a tumultuous crisis. Now, she shares her story for the first time, discussing the many blessings that emerged from it.

Popular tours at this time, groups arriving from all over the world to the Holy Land, the ancient alleys of Safed, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Golan Heights. Tour guide Shraga Schmidler reflects on 20 years of guiding and reveals a new project coming soon to the Hidabroot website.

With the resurgence of cultural performances, singer Itzik Orlev shares his pandemic struggles, a pivotal decision, a moving conversation with his son, an emotional performance, his desire to remarry, and his goals for the upcoming year.

Eli Jaffe never imagined a career in music, nor did Zvi Weiss foresee becoming the regular cantor at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem. Their paths converged in recent years, leading prayers before vast congregations, especially as Rosh Hashanah approaches.

During an El Al flight to Poland, Captain Ofer Aloni left passengers touched with an emotional address and an impromptu musical moment.

He played with top artists, lived in Tel Aviv, moved to the desert, and then leaped to New York, knowing there was something about Judaism that drew him. But only in Belgium, married and a father, did he find the courage to fully commit.

With a new show and an intriguing third album, Gadi Feingold opens up in this exclusive interview about his childhood in the USA, adjusting to life in Israel, spiritual journey, surprising connection with Shaanan Streett, long wait for a child, and the sentence that changed his life.

A song accidentally sung in Motti Zurger's car led an entire family back to their faith. Read the incredible story of this emotional full circle.

Amir Vahaba, a veteran artist and ba'al teshuva, shares his unique connection to music, the unexpected breakup of his band, a surprising call from Aviv Geffen, his complex journey of repentance, and his hope that his songs will finally break out after 20 years of writing.

Before an audience of thousands, he put down the trumpet and picked up the shofar, from which emerged a piercing and penetrating melody of "Avinu Malkeinu," replacing the breaks and blasts. On the eve of Judgment Day, trumpeter Amit Sofer touches the heart.

After drawing closer to tradition, releasing four successful albums, and a fresh one in particular, Erez Lev Ari comes to his first interview with Hidabroot where he talks about childhood memories, a late-starting career, and one song that surprised him.

'The Star Band' was one of the hottest names in the world of wedding bands until the day Michal Kapelnik, the band's lead singer, announced her unexpected departure. Behind the scenes, the unbelievable happened: Michal was drawn to Judaism and decided to leave everything. What happened in the end?

In the bustling world of surgery, two young doctors in the U.S. are taking a unique approach to counter fatigue by uplifting patients with music.

Rabbi Lev Leibman was encouraged by his parents to develop his musical talents since the age of five, becoming an exceptional musician. During his youth, he returned to Judaism, discovering that music is deeply rooted within the Torah and Chassidic teachings. "The palace of music and the world of repentance are adjacent," he explains.