Idan Raichel and Rabbi Yigal Cohen Release New Song 'To Be Joyful'

Singer Idan Raichel and Rabbi Yigal Cohen have released a new collaborative song titled 'To Be Joyful,' marking their second project together. Their previous collaboration garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, becoming a significant hit.

The new song carries a message of faith and the choice to find joy even amidst life's challenges. The collaboration blends Raichel's popular music with Rabbi Cohen's spiritual teachings, aiming to connect with a wide audience seeking quality music and spiritual upliftment.

The creative team behind the song includes Rabbi Yigal Cohen, Avi Ohayon, Elior Ravid, and Ron Bi for lyrics and melody, with musical production, mixing, and mastering by Tohar Ohayon and Elior Ravid. Shimon Berdi directed the music video, which was produced by Tzachi Ben Shitrit. The song features contributions from various musicians, including Gilad Maseka on guitars and strings, and Uri Floman on bass.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen is known for his efforts to connect with people and spread messages of faith, hope, and joy, making him a prominent spiritual figure. Idan Raichel has solidified his position as a successful artist in Jewish music, with millions of views and a dedicated following.

The success of their first joint project paved the way for 'To Be Joyful,' which reiterates the theme that choosing happiness is possible even during difficult times. The song's lyrics encourage embracing joy, recognizing the good in every situation, and letting go of sadness.