The essay discusses the origins of the popular wartime saying "Am Yisrael Chai" (The People of Israel Live) which was written by Shlomo Carlebach in the mid-1960s at the request of Jacob Birnbaum for the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry movement.

Jewish entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, known for his work in music and business, wrote the iconic New York Knicks anthem "Go, New York, Go!", which became a fan favorite during the 1994 NBA playoffs and is still popular today.

Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and Stav Beger.