Piyyut & Rock for Selichot | Elul 5786
The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem invites you to a special musical evening bringing together the world of piyyut and Selichot with Israeli rock, led by singer, composer, and paytan Lior Elmaleh and featuring some of Israel’s leading artists.
At the heart of the evening will be a performance by the Elmughrabia Orchestra from Ma’alot-Tarshiha, under the musical direction of Orian Shukrun, with special arrangements created specifically for this meeting between piyyut and Israeli rock. The music will connect the centuries-old tradition of Jewish piyyut, with its themes of longing, prayer, and spirituality, with the power, honesty, and creative freedom of Israeli rock.
Additionally, Lior Elmaleh will be joined by leading Israeli rock artists for special performances of Selichot piyyutim, songs inspired by the month of Elul, and beloved Israeli classics. The songs will be presented in original arrangements that bring together East and West, sacred and secular, tradition and renewal.
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Lior Elmaleh is one of the world’s leading paytanim and a prominent figure in the world of piyyut and Jewish music. He has served as artistic director of piyyut and world music festivals and serves as the creative thread connecting the evening’s diverse musical worlds. Efrat Gosh is one of the most distinctive and compelling voices in Israeli music, with a rare ability to bring depth and emotion to every song she performs. Yermi Kaplan is one of the best-known and most beloved figures in Israeli rock, bringing exceptional energy, charisma, and stage presence to every performance. Gusto is a prominent figure in Israeli culture whose work explores his North African roots and their connection with contemporary Israeli culture. Naomi Tov is a singer and creator from the classical music world who bridges diverse musical traditions and brings sensitivity and authenticity to the stage. At the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, this meeting of musical traditions reflects the spirit of the evening itself: bringing different voices, cultures, and perspectives together through music. Join us for an extraordinary cultural and spiritual evening inspired by the atmosphere of Elul and the days of Selichot, featuring a fresh and moving Israeli soundtrack that connects ancient roots with contemporary creativity.