Israeli Musical Showcase - Kol Esperanza Shows Their Range in New 2026 Reel

Kol Esperanza consists of Israeli singers Nimrod Grinboim, Nadav Inbar, and Omer Shaish together with the talented operatic duo of Betty Lipska and Shai Terry, known as Lev Voce, and Musical Director Tomer Adaddi.  

The group started performing in 2014. We've been attending their concerts in South Florida every winter, and we think we'll see a lot more of them in the coming years.

In this newly released video reel, Kol Esperanza show their musical range in a medley of popular songs. We hope you enjoy them.

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Showcase: Tea Sandwiches - Candid Camera Gold from 1963

Candid Camera was a popular and long-running American hidden camera reality television series. Versions of the show appeared on television from 1948 until 2014. Originally created and produced by Allen Funt, it often featured practical jokes, and initially began on radio as The Candid Microphone on June 28, 1947. 

The show involved concealed cameras filming ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations, sometimes involving trick props, such as a desk with drawers that pop open when one is closed or a car with a hidden extra gas tank. When the joke was revealed, victims were told the show's catchphrase, "Smile, you're on Candid Camera." The catchphrase became a song with music and lyrics by Sid Ramin.

In this classic episode from 63 years ago, patrons at a diner are surprised when faced with dainty, miniature tea sandwiches instead of the substantial meals expected. The segment tests reactions as service staff playfully persists in offering these tiny portions to customers looking for a standard lunch.

Enjoy!

The Great Israeli Singing Groups: The Dudaim Sing Shayeret HaRochvim

The Dudaim (Hebrew: הדודאים) was an Israeli folk duo which was active between the years 1957–1993, consisting of vocalist Benny Amdursky and guitarist Israel Gurion. The name of the band Dudaim comes from the Hebrew word for the mandrake plant, which is native to the Mediterranean region. 

Dudaim was formed in 1957 when Amdursky and Gurion met in a party in Jerusalem and started singing together. Their first album Erev Shel Shoshanim came out in 1957, and included the hit song in the same name. Another hit song from the same album was Tapuach Hinani (תפוח חינני) which was later recorded by the Weavers. In 1959, they toured Europe and the USA. They recorded several albums in France and the US, where they changed their name to Ben and Adam for promotional purposes.

In this video, the Dudaim sing the Israeli folk classic Shayeret HaRochvim (The Riders Convoy) with lyrics by Naomi Shemer and music by Shimon Israeli. The video was filmed at the Solomon's Pillars עמודי שלמה, in the Timna park פארק תמנע, located in the Arava Desert הערבה.

Enjoy! 

A Joke to Start the Week - "Processing in Heaven"

It's another Monday and time for another Joke to Start the Week. Today Mickey Greenblatt is back with another good one.

Marshal (Mickey) Greenblatt received degrees from Columbia (BA and BS in Flight Sciences), a DC from Von Karman Institute (1963) and his PhD from Princeton in Aerospace Sciences. He worked as a researcher for NASA and the Naval Research Laboratory. 

With four other scientists, he founded Fusion Systems Corporation, which invented microwave-powered UV lamps for drying coatings. He founded and served on the boards of technology companies and is active in volunteer work. He served on the executive committee of the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington for many years.

Mickey also loves Jewish jokes and sent us this one. Here's the setup: It was the end of a very busy day, and Hashem was in heaven greeting all the people who had passed away that day. And then...

Enjoy!