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19.11.2025 | Start time 20:00
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Melodies of the Heart Piyuttim from Izmir
Merkaz Moreshet Begin
with Jako Hazan and his Band
Jako Hazan is one of the only performers in the world that present on stage the melodic modes of piyyutim that originate in Izmir, Turkey. He is invited to perform in the Jewish community of Izmir, particularly as guest chazan on the High Holydays of Tishrei.
He has preserved the special prayers from Izmir for the past 50 years. In his show, he recalls memories of the sea by Izmir, from whence he came to Israel as part of Youth Aliyah.
After studying agronomics, and after fulfilling his dream of working the soil of Israel, Jako returned to singing the songs of his childhood – Turkish and Ladino melodies and the piyuttim of his community in Izmir.
His rendering of the piyuttim combines Eastern melodic modes with Western musical influences.Among the piyuttim he performs: Avinu Malkeinu, Mizmor l”David, Adon Haslichot, Mi Pi El and more.
"A very moving, well-made and tight performance"
"Simply excellent. What precision in the musical sentences, a beautiful performance!!!!!!"