Israeli Artists in Support of Israel

Israeli Artists in Support of Israel and the Jewish People

Since the October 7th attack and the subsequent war, Israeli artists in Israel and worldwide have been volunteering their time, platforms, visibility, and creative work to speak out on behalf of Israel, advocate for the release of the hostages, bear witness, and provide moments of relief, comfort and hope to Israelis and to the Jewish community around the world.

Cellist Inbal Segev plays “Lacrymae” by Bruce Wolosoff, dedicated to the victims of the attack

Actress, filmmaker and ICA Awards winner Hanna Azoulay Hasfari speaks to fellow moroccans following the attack

Animator Yoni Goodman creates the short film “Disaster” to help bring the hostages back home

IPO members perform at the hospital for Avida Bacher, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri who lost his wife and son in the attack

Between creative fundraising concerts and initiatives, saxophonist Yuval Cohen dedicates the IDF anthem to all Israeli soldiers. Played under the southern skies, accompanied by the Israeli Air Force planes

Jazz pianist Guy Mintus plays from the bomb shelter to provide a moment of sanity and a break from the horrors to anyone who may need it

Freshpaint Group and Yotzrim Seviva “This Is Us” project invited painters from all over Israel to document the faces of the hostages and raise awareness

David Broza improvised a duet with talented soldier Osher Beniso

Setting out to perform for soldiers in Ofakim on the outskirts of the Gaza border, David Broza improvised a duet with talented soldier Osher Beniso

Jazz pianist Hila Kulik expresses the shared “Tears and Pain,” sending strength to the country, the soldiers, the volunteers

visual artist Or Segal initiated the project Names & Faces

While volunteering with children in Israel’s Arava region, visual artist Or Segal has also initiated the project Names & Faces, where Israeli illustrators raise awareness of the children, the innocent, and the human consequences of the brutal massacre

Visual artist Noa Mishkin - one of the attacked Kibbutzim – Kibbutz Holit

Visual artist Noa Mishkin commemorates “a small piece of that heaven” of one of the attacked Kibbutzim – Kibbutz Holit

Kaddish Oriya was newly composed by Hannie Ricardo, whose daughter Oriya was brutally murdered at the Nova festival. This commemorative concert has its world premiere at the Israeli Opera, followed by a performance at the Jerusalem Theatre, featuring a choir of fifty, including survivors of Kibbuts Beeri, and a woodwind orchestra.

Visual artist Avia Cohen acknowledges those who “voluntarily choose to walk into the hellscape to help and save lives”

Visual artist Amit Bar dedicates a creative film to the hostages and their urgent release

AICF recipient Bar Markovich has performed extensively right after October 7th around the world, including a poignant performance of "Ein Li Eretz Acheret" at the Boston IDF fundraiser

A group of musicians led by clarinetist Yuval Akuni perform at the nursing home Beit Hashemesh, following the attack

One of Israel’s most famous singers, Noa (Achinoam Nini) has been a peace activist her whole life and has gone on to the streets to fight for the return of the hostages

Cellist Amit Peled plays Hatikve in mid-air for his beloved home country

Raash Studio creates a fundraising promotion project for the Israeli Gaza envelope residents with Tremolo Ensemble, Meitar Ensemble and other performers, featuring vocalist Karolina

Berkovish Branding initiates a creative project aiming to evoke a sense of decency, awaken shared humanity, and impact communities worldwide in the fight for the return of the Israeli children-hostages in Gaza

The project Something Nice offers moments of comfort through intimate and diverse performances by those who share the same emotions, confusion, and pains, following the attack. Featuring musician Nadav Berkovits

Artist Michal Shimoni’s Peace Angels project offers free creative art sessions to bring joy and hope to children, friends, and family at this time

Kolben Dance Company uses the power of dance to provide refuge and joy to displaced children and families, offering free performances and classes in Jerusalem

Artist Daphna Markman Zinemanas creates a new body of silk print work to express sentiments emerging from the war

Artist Uziel Rangel documents the war in the battle field and on paper:
“…between guarding and resting, between jumping to apprehend murderers and moments of anxiety alongside moments of national pride, the sketchbook comes out, and images that haven’t freed the mind are captured on paper.”

Israeli Opera singer Michail Gaysinsky volunteers performances for the displaced in hostels, for soldiers in Sapir, in hospitals and nursing homes in Ofakim

The Eli Degibri Quartet plays a fundraising concert in the Tel Aviv Culture Center for the rehabilitation of Kibbutz Kfar Aza

Created by psychologist Noam Green and social entrepreneur Fainy Soknik, and produced by Marcelle Bitton, “Listening to the Soul” is a video series designed for Haredi youth, offering guidance on coping with anxiety, trauma, and exposure to challenging content

Chan Ta’oz Studio honors the legacy of “Rachel from Ofakim” by creating candle holders in her image, spreading light and hope through volunteer workshops for the displaced.

Amitai Mann and Ilan Ziv’s instrumental piece “Nehama” offers a heartfelt tribute to the shattered hopes and dreams of Oct. 7th victims and loved ones

Photographer Melanit Gal documents the protests that ensued after the October 7th attacks and the calls for the return of Israeli hostages in the United States.