Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Gad Elbaz Sings a New Version of O Chanukah

Gad Elbaz already achieved international success by the age of 26 with three number one hit songs, Halayla Zeh Hazman, Or and Al Neharot Bavel.  All of his CD's have climbed high on the charts and sold over 100,000 copies in Israel alone.   

Gad began to sing and write music at age four. He first appeared with his father Benny Elbaz, a popular Israeli singer, accompanying him on the hit song Father I Love You.

Gad's music intentionally captures both the observant and secular listener by mixing original and biblical texts with ballads, harmonies, middle-eastern rhythms and modern pop. Many of the songs are a collaboration between him and his wife Moran, where he composes the music and she writes the lyrics. 

In this video, Gad sings a new version of O Chanukah. Enjoy!

 

Welcoming Shabbat and Pesach with Ma Nishtana by Gad Elbaz & Family

Why is this Friday night different from all other Friday nights? Because we are welcoming not only Shabbat, but also seven (in Israel) or eight (everywhere else) days of Passover.  Tonight the traditional melodies of Shabbat are eclipsed by the special melodies of Pesach. 

So instead of sharing another version of Shalom Aleichem or Yedid Nefesh, we're posting a beautiful version of Ma Nishtana by Gad Elbaz and his family.

Elbaz is an Israeli superstar who is currently one of the most recognized names in Jewish music worldwide. With millions of hits on his YouTube music videos, Gad is one of the top recording artists, whose songs are played and covered around the globe. Through his soulful and contemporary sound, Gad has brought Jewish music to a new level, and continues to serve as a role model to his many fans.

We won't be posting on Sunday because we'll be observing the first two days of Pesach here in the USA. We'll be back on Monday with another Joke to Start the Week.

Shabbat shalom and Chag Kasher v'Sameach!
 
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