The Hatikva Project, a nationwide musical initiative launched in response to the October 7 attacks, will return this month to mark the second anniversary of the tragedy with a weeklong series of concerts across Israel.
Blending sacred Jewish music with original contemporary works, the project aims to commemorate the fallen, uplift national spirit and foster resilience through the healing power of music.
Rehearsals for Hatikva Project
(Video: Nadia Raz)
From October 21 to 28, 11 of Israel’s leading orchestras and hundreds of musicians will perform in concert halls across the country, with tickets offered to the public for just 25 shekels. The project, created by soprano and philanthropist Dr. Sharon Azrieli under the Azrieli Foundation, highlights Jewish liturgical and classical music, from traditional psalms and piyyutim to modern compositions by Paul Ben-Haim, Tzvi Avni, Mark Kopytman and Hanan Yovel.
Participating artists include some of Israel’s most beloved voices: Hanan Yovel, Sivan Talmor, Shai Tsabari, Anat Moshkovski, and Dr. Sharon Azrieli herself.
Concert highlights include:
October 21 (Tel Aviv): Opening night with the Raanana Symphonette and the Young Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Hanan Yovel and Sivan Talmor
October 22: Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (Jerusalem), Israeli Andalusian Orchestra (Ashdod), Jerusalem Orchestra East & West (Rehovot), featuring Shai Tsabari, Livnat Ben Hamo, and Ziv Yehezkel, Israel Camerata Jerusalem (Netanya), with Anat Moshkovski.
October 24: Israeli Chamber Ensemble (Tel Aviv) and Sinfonietta Be’er Sheva
October 27: Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (Karmiel)
October 28: Grand finale in Kiryat Gat with the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion and Dr. Azrieli
Now in its second year, the Hatikva Project was launched in 2024 to highlight the transformative role of Jewish music in times of national crisis. The initiative is supported by the Azrieli Foundation, a philanthropic organization active in both Israel and Canada. For over 35 years, the foundation has funded initiatives in education, the arts, scientific research, and Jewish heritage. Its cultural programs include the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and the Azrieli Music Prizes, among others.