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As we enter the final weekend of 2023, we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. We hope the new year brings a sense of rejuvenation, peace, and hope. We can’t wait to share more uplifting music with you. #Israel #IsraelPhil #ClassicalMusic #Music #Culture #2024 #NewYear

Israel 21c’s latest article highlights the Israel Phil’s efforts to support and unite the Jewish community during this time: israel21c.org/israel-philhar… #Israel #IsraelPhilharmonic #Music #ClassicalMusic #Culture #Healing #JewishCommunity @Israel_Phil @ISRAEL21C

The last few months of 2023 have been incredibly challenging, but they have also revealed the unique strength and resilience of the Jewish community.

@shaiskiff This unique venue in the heart of the city provided the perfect space for the Phil to connect with, and be strengthened by, the audience and the music. #Israel #TelAviv #IsraelPhilharmonic #Music #ClassicalMusic #Concert #Orchestra @shaiskiff, @Israel_Phil

Under the starry sky, the Israel Philharmonic and conductor Rotem Nir enchanted the audience at Teder Tel Aviv with works by Sibelius, Mozart, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. 📸: @shaiskiff

@shaiskiff Written and Directed by: Hadas Calderon and Rad Aharlich | Costumes: Ella Kolsnik | Choreography: Neta Rotenberg | Video Design: Erez Schurzbaum | Lighting Design: Assaf Cohen

@shaiskiff The Phil was joined by Shay Humber, Ben Perry and dancers from the Arison Arts Campus in Tel Aviv as they ate donuts and shared special surprises with the evacuated children and families in Israel.

#TBT to the Israel Phil's performance of "The Wizard of Oz," conducted by Guy Feder, as part of the Children’s Philharmonic program. Photo by @shaiskiff #Israel #Music #ClassicalMusic #MusicEducation #IsraelPhilharmonic #WizardofOz

#JewishHistory #Israel #Music #ClassicalMusic #IsraelPhilharmonic #WalktoCaesarea #HannahSzenes

It became one of Israel’s unofficial anthems, commonly played on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Watch as the Israel Philharmonic performs the meaningful song with clarinetist Sharon Kam, arranged and conducted by Alexandre Bloch.

Hannah Szenes’ poem, “Walk to Caesarea,” has encapsulated the hope of the Jewish people since it was written in 1942. After Szenes was captured and killed, the poem was set to music (opening with the words “Eli, Eli”).

This was one of many special musical moments from our Hanukkah program. To watch the full program, click here: afipo.org/a-program-for-… #Israel #IsraelPhil #Hanukkah #Chanuka #Holidays #MusicProgram #Inspo

Wrap up Hanukkah with a performance from the Toscanini Quartet (made up of Israel Philharmonic musicians) of a medley of beloved Hanukkah songs – “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel,” “Nes Gadol,” “Maoz Tzur,” “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah.”

The song conveys the strength of the Jewish people throughout history – a reminder that even in this difficult moment for Israel, light will overcome darkness.

Happy Hanukkah! Enjoy this clip, from our recent #Hanukkah program of, our musicians playing the famous Hanukkah song “Maoz Tzur” / “Rock of Ages.” #Israel #IsraelPhil #Chanuka #Holidays #Music #Inspo

@bambergsymphony The concert took place at Konzerthaus Dortmund Auditorium in Germany and was put together by Israeli artists. To learn more about the concert, read here: nordstadtblogger.de/solidaritaetsa… #Israel #IsraelPhilharmonic #Music #Solidarity #StandAgainstAntisemitism

@bambergsymphony After introductory statements from concert hall director Raphael von Hoensbroech and the former President of the Bundestag Norbert Lammert, the symphony played a powerful concerto by Israeli composer Paul Ben-Haim.

Israel Philharmonic Music Director Lahav Shani recently performed with Israeli violinist Pinchas Zukerman and the @bambergsymphony in solidarity with the Jewish people and in a stand against antisemitism around the world.

🎶NEW RELEASE!🕎A Program for #Hanukah 2023 As we celebrate this joyful festival of 🔥 amidst so much darkness, we hold our friends & family close, and cherish precious moments of joy, miracles large and small. #music #Israel 📽️Watch on afipo.org/a-program-for-…