“Since Oct. 7, the strongest feeling I’ve had in our collective sense of loneliness is that it demands togetherness. Our unity is our strength,” said Barzilai.
In celebration of Israel’s 77th Independence Day, internationally acclaimed singer Netta Barzilai has partnered with the Jewish Agency for Israel to release a new rendition of the iconic Israeli anthem “Chai.” The song, originally written by Ehud Manor and famously performed by Ofra Haza at the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest, has been reimagined to reflect Israel’s resilience in the face of current challenges.
This modern adaptation brings together a diverse and poignant group of participants: new immigrants who arrived amid war, young Jewish volunteers from around the world, Jewish Agency shlichim (emissaries) who served communities abroad during rising antisemitism, youth from Israel’s conflict-stricken southern and northern regions, survivors of terrorism, and recently freed hostage Dafna Elyakim.
“Since Oct. 7, the strongest feeling I’ve had in our collective sense of loneliness is that it demands togetherness. Our unity is our strength,” said Barzilai.