Department for the Promotion of Aliya co-organized the event where thousands of people in New York City’s Times Square viewed an empty Shabbat table set for 224 people, symbolizing the 224 hostages held captive by the terrorist group Hamas.

Today, let’s highlight the talented Shai Alon! Born in Israel, the pianist, composer, and conductor Shai Alon was trained in Tel-Aviv and continued his studies at the Jerusalem Academy of Music, where he earned his Master’s degree in composition and conducting in 2002.

Heard of Einat Sarouf’s sing along in Yom Haatzmaut and wished you were there? Missed Miriam Peretz speaking in Jerusalem Day? The World Zionist Organisation in the UK invites you to join our followers on our brand new YOUTUBE Channel.