The Hatikvah Project concert series returned for its third year, bringing sacred Jewish music to audiences across Israel. Over the course of one week, 11 concerts were held in nine communities, featuring 13 orchestras and dozens of musicians and singers.
Initiated by Sharon Azrieli, C.Q., D.Mus for the Azrieli Foundation, the Hatikvah project was created to bring communities together through music, offering comfort and hope to Israelis following the attacks of October 7, 2023.
“I am thrilled that the Hatikvah Project has become an annual tradition,” said Dr. Azrieli. “This year, we brought together artists from a variety of musical worlds, creating a wide range of cultural abundance: a living, vibrant musical representation of the Jewish people. I am a great believer in the power of music to serve as a bridge for connecting hearts, sectors and cultures and today, more than ever, it has the power to heal, relieve and inspire. We hope that the Hatikvah Project will continue to spread hope, strengthen the souls of those who attend and build national resilience through the musical repertoire of the Jewish people. May its beautiful sounds envelop the community.”
The opening concert took place on October 21 at the Smolarz Auditorium at Tel Aviv University, where the Ra’anana Symphonette was joined by beloved Israeli artists Aya Korem and Arik Sinai.
Throughout the week, audiences enjoyed a diverse musical program celebrating Jewish musical heritage, from classical and Baroque compositions to Andalusian music, traditional prayers and contemporary Israeli works. Among the participating artists were Israeli musicians Amir Benayoun, Lea Shabat and Guy Mintus.
