A national concert initiative commemorating the second October 7 anniversary will present Jewish musical heritage through performances by Israel's premier orchestras.
The Hatikva Project extends its mission of honoring victims, uplifting communities, and building resilience through sacred Jewish music. Featured vocalists include Hanan Yovel, Sivan Talmor, Shai Tsabari, Anat Moshkovski, and Dr. Sharon Azrieli.
Concert performances scheduled from October 21 through October 28 will feature tickets available for purchase at 25 shekels ($7), with performances taking place in venues nationwide.
Eleven of Israel's leading orchestras will perform alongside hundreds of musicians in concert halls throughout the country, presenting sacred Jewish music and original compositions. Public ticket sales have commenced at the accessible price point.
Dr. Sharon Azrieli created The Hatikva Project for the Azrieli Foundation, launching the initiative in 2024 to showcase Jewish classical and liturgical music's beauty and therapeutic qualities. "Once again — from psalms and piyyutim to modern works by composers such as Paul Ben-Haim, Tzvi Avni, Mark Kopytman and Hanan Yovel – each performance will blend past and present, weaving together voices of tradition with fresh, inspiring interpretations," the announcement stated.
Performance highlights include an October 21 opening concert in Tel Aviv featuring Raanana Symphonette and Young Philharmonic Orchestra with vocalists Hanan Yovel and Sivan Talmor. October 22 will feature a musical marathon with Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra performing in Jerusalem, Israeli Andalusian Orchestra in Ashdod, Jerusalem Orchestra East & West with Shai Tsabari, Livnat Ben Hamo, and Ziv Yehezkel in Rehovot, and Israel Camerata Jerusalem with Anat Moshkovski in Netanya.
October 24 concerts will present the Israeli Chamber Ensemble in Tel Aviv and the Sinfonietta Be'er Sheva in Beer Sheva, while October 27 features the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra in Karmiel. The grand finale on October 28 in Kiryat Gat will showcase the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion with Dr. Sharon Azrieli.
The Azrieli Foundation has dedicated more than 35 years to programs spanning education, arts, music, culture, science, medical research, architecture, design, Jewish community initiatives, and Holocaust education and commemoration across Canada and Israel. The foundation operates several initiatives, including the Azrieli Music, Arts, and Culture Centre, the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, and the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program.
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