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Omer Adam

Singer Omer Adam performs at a memorial event in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, February 20, 2025. (Alon Gilboa/Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
June 8, 2026, 5:37 pm
Concerts postponed, sports stadiums left empty following renewed conflict with Iran
Friday’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade thrown into limbo for second straight year; basketball players protest decision to move forward with games; book fest, theater awards also pushed off
By ToI Staff
Images taken from various Israeli music videos about the Israel-Hamas war (YouTube screenshots/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 20, 2024, 9:51 am
Amid thrum of war, popular songs of rage and resilience become post-Oct. 7 soundtrack
As the Israel-Hamas war rages, hit tracks tune into the psyche of Israeli society grappling with a tragic and challenging time
By Gavriel Fiske
President Isaac Herzog speaks during a 24-hour rally for hostages marking 100 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, on January 14, 2024. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90)
January 15, 2024, 12:17 am
Herzog heckled by protesters as he urges ‘entire world’ to help bring hostages home
Crowd chants ‘Now! Now!’ to signify dissatisfaction with authorities; Omer Adam sings song by injured reservist and ‘Fauda’ star Idan Amedi, ends 24-hour rally with national anthem
By ToI Staff
An NFT, or non-fungible token, created by Israeli artist Shirley Shor, will be auctioned at Herzliya Pituah auction house Tiroche on May 30, 2022 (Courtesy Tiroche)
May 30, 2022, 12:20 pm
Going, going, gone: First Israeli NFT art heads to auction block
Family-owned auction house Tiroche dips toe into metaverse of digital creations
By Jessica Steinberg
Composer and conductor Tomer Adaddi with singer Shlomit Aharon during their duet for 'Singing with the Composer,' Addadi's 2022 program that puts him at the front of the stage (Courtesy Tomer Addadi)
January 7, 2022, 10:36 am
After composing for top artists, conductor finds his own voice
Tomer Adaddi has written music for Harel Skaat, Shiri Maimon and Avraham Fried, and is now singing duets of his own music, for a new album
By Jessica Steinberg
A screenshot from Omer Adam's latest song, 'Kakdila,' which has been called racist by several prominent Israelis (Courtesy screenshot)
January 4, 2022, 11:56 am
Omer Adam’s new song ‘Kakdila’ called out for racist overtones
Released in time for Novy God, the Russian celebration of the New Year, song plays up stigmas about Russian Israeli women
By Jessica Steinberg
Guitarist Berry Sakharoff, one of the Israeli musicians chosen by Apple Music to share his current playlist for the Jewish New Year. (courtesy, Apple Music)
August 26, 2021, 8:09 pm
Apple Music marks Rosh Hashanah with Israeli artists’ playlists
Berry Sakharov, Omer Adam, Noa Kirel, Miri Mesika, Ravid Plotnick and Ella Lee share the songs that made their year
By Jessica Steinberg
Omer Adam, currently ranked as Israel's top-ranking singer, holding the top spots on Apple Music and Spotify in Israel (Courtesy Omer Adam)
February 23, 2021, 8:46 pm
Singer Omer Adam dominates Spotify and Apple Music charts in Israel
The Mizrachi pop singer released a song each day from his newest album, ‘The 8,’ with all eight at the top of the charts
By Jessica Steinberg
Israeli singer Omer Adam poses for a photo with a falcon in the United Arab Emirates (Instagram photo)
December 8, 2020, 10:55 pm
Israeli singers scolded for posing with endangered falcons in UAE
Bird expert tells singers’ managers that precious few falcons are left in the wild, with as many as 8,400 trapped each year to be trained for sport
By Sue Surkes
A man in Cairo holds a phone showing a picture of Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan posted by the official Facebook page of the State of Israel in Arabic showing Ramadan, right, hugging Israeli soccer player Diaa Sabia in Dubai, November 22, 2020. (Khaled Desouki/AFP)
November 26, 2020, 12:23 pm
Foreign Ministry defends Egyptian actor under fire for photos with Israelis
Mohamed Ramadan faces legal charges, public outcry for posing with Israeli celebrities; Israeli diplomat backs him in widely viewed Arabic-language video: ‘What are you afraid of?’
By ToI Staff and AFP
Israeli singer Omer Adam performs live at the annual Kleizmer Festival in the northern Israeli city of Safed, on August 14, 2019. (David Cohen/Flash90)
November 25, 2020, 10:06 pm
Shalom, Dubai! With UAE deal, Israeli pop stars tune sound for Arabic audiences
Abraham Accords seen as opportunity to reach new fans for singers Omer Adam, Ivri Lider and other performers
By Jessica Steinberg
A man in Cairo holds a phone showing a picture of Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan posted by the official Facebook page of the State of Israel in Arabic (linked to the Foreign Ministry) depicting Ramadan (C) hugging Israeli singer Omer Adam (L) on a Dubai rooftop, November 22, 2020. (Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
November 23, 2020, 11:50 pm
Egyptian singer to face charges over photos with Israelis
Mohamed Ramadan accused of causing ‘offense’ to Egyptians after he was seen in picture with singer Omer Adam and soccer player Diaa Sabia
By AFP and ToI Staff
Israeli singer Omer Adam performs live at the annual Kleizmer Festival in the northern Israeli city of Safed, on August 14, 2019. (David Cohen/Flash90)
November 22, 2020, 2:04 pm
Egyptian star under fire over photo with Israeli singer in UAE
Mohamed Ramadan faces backlash after he’s seen in picture with Omer Adam; Egyptian TV broadcaster says actor owes people an explanation
By ToI Staff
Israeli singer Omer Adam performs live at the annual Kleizmer Festival in the northern Israeli city of Safed, on August 14, 2019. (David Cohen/Flash90)
August 16, 2020, 10:03 pm
Israeli pop star Omer Adam said in talks to perform in UAE
Singer contacted Gulf state several months ago to thank leaders for support for local Jewish community; publicist says member of royal family invited him to visit, hold a concert
By ToI Staff
Eliezer Berland (L) with Israeli pop star Omer Adam (via Facebook)
September 3, 2019, 11:40 am
Israeli pop star stokes fury over photo with sex offender rabbi Berland
Women’s group and victim slam Omer Adam over embrace; singer’s publicist insists encounter was unplanned
By Marissa Newman
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