Ofra Haza

Ofra Haza was a popular Israeli singer who quickly rose to fame with her performances in the Middle East. She openly spoke about her love for Hebrew and Yemenite Jewish culture, and wrote many songs to help bridge the gap between Israel and Arab countries. She earned many accolades during her singing career, and was also popular in the Americas and parts of Europe. She perished from AIDS in 2000.

Israel's top 10 Eurovision songs

Israel has a rich history in the Eurovision Song Contest, winning four times. Here are the top 10 Israeli songs submitted to the contest:

APRIL 22, 2023|ByNOA FEIGENBAUM

WISHING NOA KIREL a lot of luck at this year’s contest in Liverpool in May!

Israeli pop superstar Ofra Haza who passed away 20 years ago

Two deceased singers will be revived via AI to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary

The song “Here Forever” will be performed by Ofra Haza and Zohar Argov, two famous Israeli singers who passed away in 2000 and 1987.

APRIL 16, 2023|ByZACHY HENNESSEY

SEYMOUR STEIN during his 2014 visit to Israel.

Legendary Jewish music exec Seymour Stein dies at 80

The Sire Record founder discovered The Ramones, Talking Heads and Madonna.

APRIL 3, 2023|ByDAVID BRINN

File photo of Israeli singer Ofra Haza, with her manager Bezalal Aloni.

Ofra Haza named one of top 200 singers of all time by Rolling Stone

Haza’s life was a rags-to-riches story in which she soared high, helped change the Israeli music industry’s perception of Mizrahi music, had a huge international career and died tragically young.

JANUARY 2, 2023|ByDAVID BRINN, HANNAH BROWN

New Israeli TV series explores life of pop star Ofra Haza

Haza’s life helped change the Israeli music industry’s perception of Mizrahi music, had a huge international career and died tragically young, at age 42, from AIDS.

AUGUST 13, 2020

ByHANNAH BROWN

The Dead Saleh Scrolls

DECEMBER 6, 2017

ByHUSSEIN NOURI

IN PICTURES / Margaret Thatcher in Israel

The former British prime minister was a strong supporter of Israel. Here, we bring you some of the highlights of her visits.

APRIL 11, 2013

ByJPOST.COM STAFF