All of the teachers at the Ulpan talking about their favorite songs in Hebrew. The episodes are in simple-to-understand Hebrew, 5 minutes each, try it out! Practice listening to Hebrew and get exposed to culture.
In this episode Ayelet Amir is talking about the song Michael by Eti Ankri - what's in a name, and how our childhood and personality are affected by the name given to us by others.
In this episode Pelleg Halfin is talking about the song Bo by Rita - Israel's 90's diva - the songs meaning, and how it became a gay anthem a decade after it was first released. (Photograph: Nir Slakman)
In this episode Naama Gonen is talking about the song Einech Yechola by HaChalonot HaGvohim, the story behind the legendary song of one of the first psychedelic Israeli rock bands, how does it defer from other songs of that period, and what does it trying to say. (Photograph: Album Cover)
In this episode Efrat Jacobovich is talking about the song Hatul BaSak by Inbal Perlmuter, the story behind the last album of the Israeli rock legend Inbal Perlmuter who died at 27, before releasing her last album that was simply named Last Recordings after her tragic death. (Photograph: Coco - Meir Ben Ari)
In this episode Ira Yoshpa is talking about the song Od Ach Echad by Hadag Nachash & Fishi Hagadol, the story behind the first Israeli dancehall song that was written by the rapper Fishi Hagadol, and the cover version by Hadag Nachash, that gave the song a whole new meaning.
In this episode Shira Z. Carmel is talking about the song London by Chava Alberstein, the queen mother of Israeli music, and about the song's write - Hanoch Levin, one of the most famous and sophisticated writers in modern Israeli history and a supreme satirist.
In this episode Yuli Hat is talking about the song Samti Li Pudra by Eviatar Banai, the story behind the strange lyrics, about his debut album called simply Eviatar Banai, and about his very famous family.
In this episode Kosta Kaplan is talking about the song Sham (There) by HaChaverim Shel Natasha, the story behind the friendship of the lead singers, and the psychedelic/romantic lyrics of the song from the debut album Radio Bla Bla (highly recommended album!)
In this episode Yaron Sivan is talking about the song Shirim Pshutim (Simple Songs) by Shlomo Gronich, the story behind this popular 80's song, and why was a song so critical about the radio - made it to the playlist!
In this episode Noa Handelsman is talking about the song Trilili-Tralala which is last Summer's hit song by Noa Kirel and Ilan Peled, and why is it much more than just another dance hit.
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