The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matisyahu/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Matisyahu | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matisyahu/ 32 32 Entertainment figures add names to letter rejecting calls to kick Israel out of Eurovision https://www.timesofisrael.com/entertainment-figures-add-names-to-letter-rejecting-calls-to-kick-israel-out-of-eurovision/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:36:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804782 Amy Schumer, Mila Kunis, Erin Foster, Matthew Weiner among those who say expulsion would be 'inversion of justice' as Israel responds to 'greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust'

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]]> Matisyahu thrills in Jerusalem, where both rapper and crowd hanker for good ol’ days https://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-thrills-in-jerusalem-where-both-rapper-and-crowd-hanker-for-good-ol-days/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3260015 Singer and beatboxer leans heavily on band and dedicated audience for night of soulful music, joined on stage by his yeshiva student son

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]]> Back in Israel for two shows, rapper Matisyahu says it’s nice ‘to feel the love’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/back-in-israel-for-two-shows-rapper-matisyahu-says-its-nice-to-feel-the-love/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:13:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3258221 Following recent antisemitic experiences in the US, singer will perform in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with special guests including his son Laivy and singers Omri Glikman and Jimbo J

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]]> Matisyahu tackles Oct. 7, antisemitism in new music video https://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-releases-ascent-music-video-filmed-in-israel/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:39:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256776 Clip for song combines footage from Hamas onslaught, the Holocaust, Israel's early days; shows singer at massacre sites and with hostage families

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]]> For 3rd time, Matisyahu concert canceled amid threat of pro-Palestinian protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-3rd-time-matisyahu-concert-canceled-amid-threat-of-pro-palestinian-protests/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:51:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3241424 Jewish American reggae singer vows he and his fans 'won't cower to these bullies' after Chicago venue nixes show; will give returned proceeds to group supporting Israeli hostages

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]]> Heavy metal singer raises $29K for security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-metal-singer-raises-29k-for-security-for-matisyahu-after-pro-palestinian-protests/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:55:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3234844 David Draiman, the Jewish frontman for band Disturbed, says he couldn't let the reggae star and his family 'continue to be terrorized' on tour as online fundraiser surpasses goal

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]]> Two Matisyahu concerts canceled in US amid outcry from pro-Palestinian protesters https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-matisyahu-concerts-canceled-amid-outcry-from-pro-palestinian-protesters/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:16:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3225748 Jewish singer, who has been vocal in his support for Israel since beginning of war, criticizes venues for caving to 'antisemitic' pressure

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]]> Matisyahu throws matzah ball first pitch at Mets game https://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-throws-matzah-ball-first-pitch-at-mets-game/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:21:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3089466 Jewish rapper swaps baseball for Passover dish as he ceremoniously kicks off team's Jewish Heritage celebration game in New York City

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]]> Spain acquits 8 BDS activists of hate crimes against US Jewish singer Matisyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-acquits-8-bds-activists-of-hate-crimes-against-us-jewish-singer-matisyahu/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:53:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2472183 Israel-boycott proponents had unsuccessfully demanded that performer make a declaration on Palestinian statehood before being allowed to participate in 2015 Rototom music festival

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]]> Your face can join cutouts of RBG and others at DC synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/your-face-can-join-cutouts-of-rbg-and-others-at-dc-synagogue/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:10:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2372850 Sixth & I launches fundraiser ahead of Jewish holidays; pews with faces of the famous -- and less famous -- will be shown during livestreams of services

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]]> Matisyahu to join Jewish Agency’s (online) Independence bash https://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-to-join-jewish-agencys-online-independence-bash/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 15:34:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2290598 Six-hour broadcast will include a trivia quiz, an Israeli barbecue cooking class, talks with local personalities and a two-hour party with radio station Galgalatz

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]]> Excitement swells as massive balloons prep for ‘Unity’ parade https://www.timesofisrael.com/excitement-swells-as-massive-balloons-prep-for-unity-parade/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 11:42:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1972241 December 3 event in Jerusalem has float-balloons, operators and professional marching band leaders flown in from the US

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]]> Matisyahu goes underground for upcoming Jerusalem concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-goes-underground-for-upcoming-jerusalem-concert/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:14:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1961806 Jewish American reggae singer to bring world tour of intimate performances to Zedekiah's Cave, under Old City

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]]> Top US Jewish musicians to perform in support of Jewish Queer Youth https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-us-jewish-musicians-to-perform-in-support-of-jewish-queer-youth/ Thu, 23 Nov 2017 18:51:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1736361 Matisyahu, Neshama Carlebach and Eli Schwebel on lineup to raise funds for organization which helps Orthodox teens, young adults

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]]> Matisyahu seen shoving fans offstage as JCC games open https://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-shoves-fans-offstage-at-jcc-games-open/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:42:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1670135 Jewish music star appears in video pushing teenage attendees in Alabama who had joined him onstage

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