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01/08/2025

Singing one of my favorite Israeli songs to my new one-month old granddaughter, Kayla.

(Yes, I know the lyrics are masculine, but it's too much work to change them all. 🙂)

רמי קלינשטיין - Rami Kleinstein

01/05/2025

Good morning! Kicking off a busy week with a trip to Cinnaminson, NJ for "A Musical Hug From Israel". Who's coming to join me there?

Four stops in New Jersey this week! Tomorrow I'll be in Marlboro, Tuesday in Hoboken, and Wednesday in New Milford, before heading back to Eretz Yisrael (and a presentation in Modiin on January 18!). I hope to see many of you!

No show today, unfortunately, but I'll be back live from Israel next Sunday. Al Tafsiku LaShir!

01/03/2025

What a great story! And thank God for all of us that David's beloved guitar is safe and sound! 🎸🇮🇱

01/01/2025

As we usher in the secular New Year, allow me to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for making 2024 such a special year for Israel Hour Radio!

From welcoming me (in person!) into your communities, to wishing me well on my 30 years behind the microphone...from your generous membership, to just downloading the podcast...from the amazing feedback I get from listeners, to the amazing community we've built together...I can't thank you enough for embracing Israel Hour Radio and its mission - to build a stronger Israel, one song at a time!

2024 certainly had its share of ups and downs for the State of Israel. Our greatest desire for 2025 is the immediate return of our hostages. 🎗️ Let them go NOW!

I love you all and wish you a happy, healthy, peaceful, and of course, music-filled 2025! Happy New Year to all!

Josh Shron

12/31/2024

What songs were heard most often on Israeli radio in 2024? On this final day of the year, Israel's Media Forest group shared their stats of the most-played songs and artists for the past 12 months.

✅ Most played song: "Giborei Al" by Hatikva 6 / Hope 6 / התקווה 6
✅ Most played male artist: Eyal Golan אייל גולן העמוד הרשמי
✅ Most played female artist: שרית חדד - Sarit Hadad
✅ Most played group: The Idan Raichel Project עידן רייכל - Idan Raichel

✅ Most played international song: "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims
✅ Most played international male artist: Bruno Mars
✅ Most played international female artist: Beyoncé
✅ Most played international group: The Beatles

מדיה פורסט ישראל Media Forest Israel

12/29/2024

We're back, baby! 🎉

12/27/2024

Wishing you a Shabbat Chanukah filled with good friends, lots of singing, and way too many latkes and sufganiyot. 🕎🕎🕎

12/27/2024

What does Israel Hour Radio mean to you? Now's the time to let us know - in honor of Josh's 30th anniversary! Leave a voicemail or send us a video message at (732) 844-9778, and we'll play your message on the air this Sunday!

12/23/2024

HELP ME CELEBRATE 30 YEARS! Record a short message of congratulations on your phone, and send it by WhatsApp to (732) 844-9778.

12/20/2024

On December 4, 1994, I hosted The Israel Hour for the very first time... and never left. After months of training and lots of nerves, Mairov and I finally had our shot to be on the air, all by ourselves...and let me tell you ...it was cringe-worthy.

Well, this Sunday, in honor of my 30 years on the air, you have the chance to cringe for yourself, as we replay that very first show in its entirety. The sound isn't great (since I copied it off of a cassette), and Mairov and I are even worse. But in honor of this milestone, I'm willing to embarrass myself just a little bit.

Join us Sunday at 11 am Eastern on WRSU radio and on Facebook. And please don't make fun of me too much.

12/15/2024

Due to a birth in the family, we won't be on the air this week. See you soon - with details on our 30th anniversary celebration!

12/12/2024

Korin Alal has passed away at the age of 69. Alal composed the melodies for the songs “Ein Li Eretz Acheret” and “Shir L’Shira”, among many others.

קורין אלאל, מהיוצרות החשובות, המשפיעות והאהובות במוזיקה הישראלית הלכה לעולמה לאחר מאבק ממושך במחלה קשה. אבדה ענקית למוזיקה שלנו, יהי זכרה ברוך 💔

12/12/2024

Yes, we know you've heard the song "Hurricane" a million times already, covered by dozens of artists. But this duet from last night's "HaKochav Haba" by judges Shiri Maimon and Keren Peles may just take your breath away. What do you think of their rendition?

12/09/2024

May I share some personal news here? Mairov and I are beyond thrilled to share the news of the birth of our first grandchild...a girl, born to our children Simcha and Dalia! May she grow up with an abundance of great music in her life. 🎶🎵🎶

12/06/2024

Wishing you a restful, peaceful, spiritual, enjoyable Shabbat...with good friends, good food, and lots of fun! Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

12/05/2024

From Kveller.com: "This Israeli Diva Voices Elphaba in the Hebrew ‘Wicked’"

"When it came to casting Elphaba for the Hebrew dub of the movie, titled “Mirsha’at,” the Israeli team brought out the big guns — one of Israel’s top divas, singer Shiri Maimon - שירי מימון."

Has anyone seen the Hebrew version yet?

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