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The Zionist
Time Machine

Every year in Israel's history is a station. Turn the dial and hear what was on the air — original archival photos, voices from the radio, the story, and the song of that year.

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2013

You Are Not Alone

Barack Obama visits Israel, and at year's end the country bids farewell to Arik Einstein.

  1. In the elections to the Nineteenth Knesset, the new Yesh Atid party led by Yair Lapid wins nineteen seats.
  2. US President Barack Obama visits Israel and addresses students at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem.
  3. Singer Arik Einstein, one of the giants of Hebrew music, passes away at the age of seventy-four; thousands bid him farewell in Rabin Square.
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