About Us

The Jewish Music Hall of Fame’s mission is the following:

To honor and reflect the broad range of global Jewish music and musical artists, encompassing classical, jazz, religious, contemporary, musical theatre, film, pop, rock, and more;
To show the breadth of Jewish music and its artists’ contributions in all genres and languages throughout the ages.
To highlight the educational role of the Hall of Fame of Music, which involves:
1. Strengthening the Jewish identity of communities around the world sharing the same cultural heritage;
2. Unfolding the unique phenomenon of Jewish peoplehood among Jews in the diaspora and Israel;
3. Recognizing the mark Jews have left, via their musical legacy, on human culture, particularly, their contribution to Western Civilization.
4. Creating a music venue as a source of pride in the achievements of the Jewish spirit
5. Bonding past and present Jewish history through music, realizing the prophetic vision – “For from Zion

Yehoram Gaon

Israel Prize Laureate and Chairman of Meitar

Yehoram Gaon is synonymous with the finest of Israeli culture. Since his appearance on the Israeli scene in the early 1960s as a member of the Nahal Entertainment Troupe, Gaon continues to be embraced across the board as an icon of music, stage, screen, television and radio by Israelis and admirers around the world. Through his involvement in numerous cultural organizations, and as a former member of the Jerusalem City Council, he continues to work tirelessly to promote Israeli arts and culture.

Since renowned Israeli/American entertainer, Mike Burstyn began performing on stage in Yiddish with his family at the age of three, his fame has skyrocketed. At home on Broadway, as well as Israeli and international screens and stages, his performances in numerous productions, including Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof”, Nathan Detroit in “Guys & Dolls”, Mayer in “The Rothschilds” and the leading roles in “Jolson” and “Barnum” have won him critical acclaim. His performance in the Israeli film, “Kuni Leml” won him two Israeli “Oscars”. Mike continues to devote his time and efforts as a leader in artistic, cultural and humanitarian causes in Israel, the United States and internationally.

From the heartfelt psalms of King David and the singing of the Levites at the Temple, through the laments of Babylon and poetic masterpieces of the middle ages, and finally, to the revival of Hebrew song and Jewish ingenuity in music today, the spectacular soundtrack of the Jewish people has never ceased.

Ever-changing, ever-alive, the phenomenal story of Jewish song is that of faith, perseverance, and hope for a greater future.

Mike Burstyn

Chairman of The International Honorary Committee of the Jewish Music Hall of Fame

The Jewish Music Hall of Fame will be a spectacular meeting place with the Jewish spirit. A groundbreaking international center for Israeli and Jewish music, it will voice the untold glorious story of Jewish song throughout the ages.

The center’s mission is the digital preservation of lyrics, documents, and other forms of media, highlighting the richness of Jewish song throughout history. Activities and special events will be a focus of interest for diverse populations, both from Israel and abroad. Exhibitions and artistic creations in all matters relating to Israeli music will be on display, showcasing various items of historical and cultural significance.

Petah Tikva of the twenty first century is a leading industrial hub and a hi-tech power. It is a great honor for Petah Tikva, the fourth largest city in Israel, that the Jewish Muisc Hall of Fame will be constructed within it. I invite you to take part in the construction of the Jewish Music Hall of Fame, in which the eternal flame of Jewish creation will continue to spread light, joy and music for generations to come.