Five Surprising Facts About Israeli Singer Hanan Ben Ari
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari has revealed lesser-known facts about his life, including his 706 psychometric score and choice to study education. He also discussed his divorce from Hadassah, with whom he maintains daily contact, and his daughter Shir Zion's burgeoning music career on TikTok. Ben Ari's driver's license was once revoked, requiring him to restart the licensing process.
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- Hanan Ben Ari scored 706 on his psychometric exam and chose to study education.
- Ben Ari divorced his wife Hadassah two years ago but they still communicate daily.
- His eldest daughter, Shir Zion, is gaining popularity on TikTok for her original songs.
- Ben Ari's driver's license was revoked, forcing him to retake the entire licensing process.
- The singer humorously attributed his divorce to a "very violent Elias game."
Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari, known for his energetic performances and hit songs that have become part of the Israeli soundtrack, has revealed lesser-known aspects of his life. While fans recognize his charisma and stage presence, and recall his historic performance in Gaza for soldiers, details about his past and personal life are less familiar.
Ben Ari, who studied in a yeshiva during his youth, divorced his wife Hadassah two years ago. They have seven children together. Despite the separation, he maintains a daily correspondence with Hadassah, sharing photos of their children. He recently shared that the divorce was difficult, and he knew either staying or leaving would be hard, humorously attributing the split to a "very violent Elias game."
Beyond his musical career, Ben Ari possesses an analytical mind. After completing his military service, he scored 706 on the psychometric exam. Although eligible for medical or law studies, he chose education, aiming to work with people. His musical team jokingly claims his cooking skills are subpar, though he has demonstrated some ability in preparing Persian rice and chicken soup on a cooking show.
An interesting detail from his past is that Ben Ari had his driver's license revoked, forcing him to retake the entire licensing process, including the theory test. His eldest daughter, Shir Zion, is also pursuing a musical path, recently gaining significant attention on TikTok for her original songs, one of which garnered approximately 2 million views.