All Articles ByAvner Shaki

A widower, father, attorney, and writer shares unforgettable memories of family, grief, courage, and the moments that shaped his soul

Chaim Israel has been performing for many years across the Jewish world with great success. His special connection with Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the performance on an isolated island that endangered his life, and non-Jews who wholeheartedly sing his songs.

Sagiv Cohen reflects on various milestones in his life and shares stories of miracles at the birth of his children, a theft that taught him a lesson he won't forget, and his father's illness that shook his world.

Asher Ben Abu is a successful actor and a key member of the religious comedy group "Underdos." In this interview, he shares the miracle that saved his life, how studying the inner layers of Torah stirred his spirit, and what he does when he feels he still lacks professionalism in his field.

From a struggling student to a beloved journalist and Torah learner, Yedidya Meir opens up about his childhood memories, spiritual growth, and the simple moments that shaped his life and faith

Shashi Keshet looks back with great satisfaction, sharing the significant events that transformed his life: the eternal longing for his parents, the friend lost on the battlefield, and the privilege of continuing the generational chain of the Jewish people.

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.

Scriptwriter and satirist Meni Assayag has faced numerous upheavals in his life, but there are moments he will never forget. Memories of the frantic run to the shelters during the Yom Kippur War, the unusual event that took place on his father's last Shabbat, and the spreading of the *tefillin* ritual like wildfire.

Actresses of the play 'What Are We Talking About' perform exclusively in front of women and pay heavy prices for their decision. They share the pain from which they create, the hidden connection between theater and Judaism, and how they link the Book of Job to Chekhov's play.

Joseph Nativ is one of the prominent voices in the new wave of Jewish music. On the occasion of his new song release, he shares about his attempts to detach from screens, the creative block he faced in recent years, and his spiritual journey back to faith.

Asaf Harush was drawn to music from a young age, but his breakthrough happened at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview marking the release of his new song, he shares about the passing of his mother when he was six months old, his complex journey back to faith, and his decision to leave rabbinical studies for creativity.

Producer Shmulik Daniel is responsible for numerous hits in both Israeli and Jewish music. In this interview, he shares moments when his childhood heroes recorded in front of his amazed eyes in his studio, the lost album of Amir Benayoun, and what Arik Einstein said about Shuli Rand's first album.

Yeshiv Cohen, born in Beit El and drawn to music from a young age, shares in an interview about his return to performing, the terror attack he survived, his work as a settler with the Taibeh municipality, the crucial decision regarding his musical career, and the tears shed by Hanan Ben Ari over a song he wrote in memory of his late mother.

The powerful story of a young Israeli music producer who fell, searched, and rose again — finding God, purpose, and healing through music, family, and gratitude

After nearly leaving the music world due to his return to faith, Asaf Shalom Leibowitz has recently returned to music like a loving son. In a personal interview, he shares about his childhood, the miraculous divine providence he felt during a Hezbollah attack in Lebanon, his unique work with mentally challenged individuals, and the song he wrote with Aviv Geffen.

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.

Zion Golan shares his life story, faith, family, charity, and deep commitment to preserving Yemenite Jewish music

This period marks Stuttering Awareness Day in Israel. In light of this, Yonatan Lieber and Israel Stern share their challenging experiences with speech fluency, the unique difficulties faced by Torah observant people who stutter, the painful experiences they endure, numerous growth opportunities, and the persistent fear that never seems to abate.

Judaism, inspiration, resilience, and the deep happiness found at the Shabbat table

This upcoming Saturday evening, 'Between Sacred and Secular,' a new program by Rabbi Eliyahu Asos and Gil Yisraelov, will premiere on the Hidabroot channel. In an interview ahead of the show's debut, Yisraelov shares how his grandfather, who was captured by the Egyptians, influenced him; the hurt from songwriters who refused to give him songs; and the special outreach efforts he participated in.