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Conference on the HATIKVA – Lyrical Odyssey, History and origins of the Israeli national anthem

A conference proposed by Théa Herz and the EIJM, as part of the Festival of Jewish Cultures in Paris, on June 13, 2018 at 6PM at the townhouse of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. Théa Herz traces the incredible odyssey of this song. From what did the Israeli National anthem, Hatikvah - Hope, got inspired? Who wrote this poem and how? And how did this song became the anthem of the Israeli state? …

Yom Haatsmaout

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, listen to a musical selection dedicated to the independence of Israel  …

Ghetto songs

Listen to this selection of songs written in ghettos, or talking about life in the ghettos …

So We Dance, Israeli Folk Dance

This box set makes us feel again the warm atmosphere of the Israeli pioneers... …

Nardi, Nahum (1901-1977)

He began his piano studies at age seven, further pursuing them at the Kiev Conservatory, where he graduated with honors in 1919. Subsequently, he studied at the Warsaw Conservatory and …

Hidden sides of Jewish Music: Yom Hashoah

RADIO BROADCAST (In French) - On the occasion of the commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Hélène Engel presents works composed in the ghettos and concentration camps …

Ten Shabbat tunes for vocals or choir and piano

Four Shabbat melodies for choir and piano / Six Shabbat melodies for voice and piano by Itai Daniel. To be sung alone or accompanied …

Halali, Salim (1920-2005)

Salim Halali, whose real name was Simon Halali, was a singer-songwriter of oriental music, born July 30, 1920 in Annaba, Algeria. Born into a Jewish family from Souk Ahras, he …

Daniel, Itaï (1967)

Born in Israel, Itai Daniel is a composer, pianist and conductor. He begins his piano studies at the age of eight with renowned teachers such as Jonathan Zak, Boris Guslitzer …

Hidden sides of Jewish Music : Yiddishe Fantazye

Hélène Engel presents the CD Yiddishe Fantazye by the Trio Weisberger/Branthomme/Triestan, …