Today is Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) - Let's Celebrate!

Today is Yom Yerushalayim - Jerusalem Day — is the most recent addition to the Hebrew calendar. It is celebrated on the 28th day of Iyar (six weeks after the Passover seder, one week before the eve of Shavuot). 

Although Jerusalem has been considered the capital city of the Jewish people since the time of King David — who conquered it and built it as the seat of his monarchy in approximately 1000 B.C.E.–there has never been a special day in honor of the city until the Israeli army took over the ancient, eastern part of the city on the third day of the Six-Day War in June 1967.

Shortly after the Six-Day War, “a municipal unification” of the two sections of the city took place, ending 19 years of separation between predominantly Arab and Jewish suburbs of Jerusalem, following the War of Independence in 1948.

Today we celebrate Yom Yerushalayim with a medley of songs of Jerusalem performed by a group of talented Israeli actors and singers led by producer and musical director Tomer Adaddi. This video clip is an excerpt from 70 Years in the Promised Land, an original production that was performed as part of the Spanish River Concerts in South Florida in February and March.

Enjoy!


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70 Years in the Promised Land Celebrates Israel's Musical Origins

In this 70th year of Israel's founding, we've been sharing video clips of  Tomer Adaddi's energetic musical concert,  70 Years in the Promised Land, the original show that was presented in a series of concerts last month in South Florida.

Through musical artistry, the cast bestowed heartfelt birthday wishes for peace and prosperity upon the young nation. The evening immersed the audiences in a profound experience, comprised of the sights and sounds of Israel and the far reaches of the Diaspora.

This clip is a medley of songs from Yemen, Poland, and Russia that form the foundation of Israel's musical heritage.

Enjoy!
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70 Years in the Promised Land - Hora Medley to Celebrate Independence

Continuing our tribute to Israel on its 70th birthday, we're sharing another excerpt from the new show 70 Years in the Promised Land as performed by an international cast of singers assembled by Musical Director and Producer Tomer Adaddi.

This excerpt is a collection of horas with black and white films of the original dancing in the streets of Tel Aviv on the first Independence Day in May 1948.

Just below this video we're also sharing a video interview wiith musical director Tomer Adaddi in which he talks about the Spanish River concerts in South Florida and explains the origins of the show and talks about the performers who are actors and singers in Habima, the Israel National Theatre.

Enjoy!

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