Jazz Great Daniel Zamir Opens Up About Music & Religion

Jazz Great Daniel Zamir Opens Up About Music & Religion

Author: Yishai Fleisher September 19, 2014 Duration: 25:00
From New York's New School to opening his own school -- Saxophonist and singer Daniel Zamir talks about dodging rockets on the Tel Aviv beach, his passion for Israel's national anthem Hatikva, and his shlichus (emissary work) in this world. Hear how this secular Israeli jazz protege befriended Matisyahu in New York and embarked on a journey to spirituality. Today Daniel is academic director of the Mizmor School of Music, the first music academy in Israel in 2,000 years to focus on Jewish music. His tenth album will be recorded at two upcoming live concerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with Eviatar Banai and other famous Israeli singers.

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There's a particular energy that comes from living at the heart of a story thousands of years in the making. The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast channels that energy directly into your headphones, offering a raw and nuanced perspective on the nation that is both ancient and constantly being reborn. Host Yishai Fleisher brings a lifetime of unique roles to the microphone-his insights are shaped by his time as a soldier, a journalist, a biblical scholar, and a voice for communities like Hebron. This isn't just a news recap from the region; it's a deep dive into the ideas, conflicts, and spiritual currents that define modern Israeli reality. Each episode feels like a conversation that could range from the geopolitical shifts shaking the Middle East to the timeless wisdom found in a weekly Torah portion, all filtered through the lens of someone who doesn't just report on Israel, but lives its daily struggle and miracle. You'll find discussions on family, health, and Jewish thought woven into the analysis, creating a holistic picture of life there. For anyone seeking to move beyond headlines and understand the soul, the politics, and the everyday resilience of Israel, this podcast becomes an essential listen. Yishai's firsthand experience provides context that is both scholarly and street-level, making each topic immediate and deeply personal.
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