It was indeed a school hymn back in the 90’s in Israel after the show. I remember singing this in kindergarten and we used to have a little dance waving our hands...😂 those were times when people in Israel believed peace with our neighbors is very close. Sadly it wasn’t
As for your question about the common Israeli choreography, I think it's more simple than you may think. Through the 80s, 90s and early 00s most of the Israeli acts were directed by the same director (a guy named Tzedi Tzarfati, who also directed the 1999 interval act) and he loved it when the backing singers join the lead at the last chorus because he thought it enhances the climax of the song and makes it more powerful. I don't think there's any deep origin to it, just one director's approach to what a Eurovision performance should look like.
@@arktana Hora is danced in a circle and has nothing to do with standing in a line.. I always thought it is a legacy from old military singing groups who were very popular in 60s-70s and had these kinds of choreography.
You should really catch up on Israeli ESC history, many of the greats will perform in the Eurovillage and it's a lot more fun when you can recognize them. And I'm 100% sure that Among those greats will be Ilanit, who was Israel's first entrant in 1973 and almost five decades later is still an active musician. Back then she had a really strong entry which ended up in 4th place, just behind Cliff Richards. You should check it out. ua-cam.com/video/6N8SwfYRGWU/v-deo.html
Hey!Modern Israel was initiated mostly by russian jews who came here and brought old Russian culture music and falk dancing . Try to look for Hora falk dancing and music in utube - the choreography is a version of this dancing
Tzvia Cohen Nope. Not really true.. the founders were mainly Ashkenazi. But now the majority of Israelis are jews from North Africa and the Middle East. our culture now is completely oriental. For the good and the bad... I like both cultures though, the Ashkenazi and the Mizrahi (I'm both)
arktana Are you for real? I'm Israeli I know what I'm saying, where are you from? Ashkenazi jews are the majority of Jews around the world (like in America) but not in Israel and even France where most of the Jews there are Sephardic. In general Israelis are 50% Mizrahi, 30% Ashkenazi, 20% Arabs.
I love this one! Definitely in my top 10 Israeli entries!
Great reaction man! hope you have fun time in Tel Aviv
It was indeed a school hymn back in the 90’s in Israel after the show. I remember singing this in kindergarten and we used to have a little dance waving our hands...😂 those were times when people in Israel believed peace with our neighbors is very close. Sadly it wasn’t
As for your question about the common Israeli choreography, I think it's more simple than you may think.
Through the 80s, 90s and early 00s most of the Israeli acts were directed by the same director (a guy named Tzedi Tzarfati, who also directed the 1999 interval act) and he loved it when the backing singers join the lead at the last chorus because he thought it enhances the climax of the song and makes it more powerful.
I don't think there's any deep origin to it, just one director's approach to what a Eurovision performance should look like.
I think the way they stand (the choreography) is (at least inspired by) Israeli folk dances- "Hora" style.
@@arktana
Hora is danced in a circle and has nothing to do with standing in a line..
I always thought it is a legacy from old military singing groups who were very popular in 60s-70s and had these kinds of choreography.
Great video, great reaction, love your channel
😆 made my day!
Love your videos!
Would love to see your reaction on Israeli entry in 1987 :) It's a funny one
The song Amen is a prayer song as you understand they say Amen to blessing This is the song in prayer Amen to peace Amen All the soul will praise Amen
Israel 1988 and 1986 please
I think the way they stand (the choreography you asked about) is (at least inspired by) Israeli folk dances , "Hora" style.
You should really catch up on Israeli ESC history, many of the greats will perform in the Eurovillage and it's a lot more fun when you can recognize them.
And I'm 100% sure that Among those greats will be Ilanit, who was Israel's first entrant in 1973 and almost five decades later is still an active musician. Back then she had a really strong entry which ended up in 4th place, just behind Cliff Richards. You should check it out.
ua-cam.com/video/6N8SwfYRGWU/v-deo.html
Try Estonia 1999
Hey!Modern Israel was initiated mostly by russian jews who came here and brought old Russian culture music and falk dancing . Try to look for Hora falk dancing and music in utube - the choreography is a version of this dancing
Tzvia Cohen
Nope. Not really true.. the founders were mainly Ashkenazi. But now the majority of Israelis are jews from North Africa and the Middle East. our culture now is completely oriental. For the good and the bad...
I like both cultures though, the Ashkenazi and the Mizrahi (I'm both)
@@michaelacohen3308 העליה הראשונה בעיקר רומנים העליה השניה רוסים
@@michaelacohen3308 It's not true! Ashkenazi (European and American) jews are the majority in Israel, not Middle Eastern jews.
Yes it's quite clear this is it, it's the tradition of Russian Jews with a unique flavor added to it when they came to Israel (Hora etc.).
arktana
Are you for real? I'm Israeli I know what I'm saying, where are you from? Ashkenazi jews are the majority of Jews around the world (like in America) but not in Israel and even France where most of the Jews there are Sephardic. In general Israelis are 50% Mizrahi, 30% Ashkenazi, 20% Arabs.