Archive for 2018
Yonina: Mashup of Traditional Hannukah & Modern Israeli Songs
In this music video, husband-wife team, Yonina, perform a creative medley of traditional Hannukah songs, including Maoz Tzur and Al Hanissim, with modern Israeli songs, including Shlomi Shabat’s “Biglal Haruach” (Because of the Spirit) and Israel’s
Peter, Paul and Mary: Light One Candle
This video features the American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary performing their popular Hannukah song, “Light One Candle.” Written in 1982 in response to the First Lebanon War between Israel and Lebanon,
Michelle Citrin: Left to Right
Written by William Levin and performed by Michelle Citrin, this song not only reminds us in which direction to light the Hannukah candles, but the collaborative music video sends a message of unity,
Hannukah Oh Hannukah (English & Yiddish)
With onscreen captions, this video presents both the English and Hebrew versions of this popular Hannukah song, originally written in Yiddish. While the English lyrics are not a direct translation of the Yiddish,
Ocho Kandelikas (Eight Candles) – A Ladino Hannukah Son
Written by Jewish American artist, Flory Jagoda in Ladino (Judaeo-Spanish), “Ocho Kandelikas” (Eight Little Candles) is a Hannukah song describing the excitement of celebrating the holiday with candle lighting, special food and parties. Although it
Matisyahu’s Original Hannukah Songs
This post presents two original Hannukah-themed music videos created by world-famous Jewish musician, Matisyahu, known for his deeply spiritual lyrics, beat-boxing, and reggae influence.
The Maccabeats Hannukah Songs
This post presents eight fun and creative Hannukah-themed music videos created by the Maccabeats , an all-male Jewish a cappella group that originally formed as Yeshiva University’s student vocal choir. Strongly committed to the integration
The Fountainheads’ Hannukah Songs
This post presents three fun and creative Hannukah-themed music videos created by The Fountainheads. The Fountainheads is an artistic project, led by young Israeli singers, dancers and musicians, all students of the Ein Prat Academy
Adam Sandler: The Hannukah Song (I-IV)
This post presents all four versions of The Hannukah Song, a humorous song by Adam Sandler, in which the Jewish comedian tries to make Jewish children feel less alienated during the Christmas season
General Information
Welcome to Israel!