Morgenshtern Displays Israeli Flag During Valencia Concert
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Rapper Morgenshtern, now Israel Yehuda Morgenshtern, displayed an Israeli flag and voiced support for the country during a concert in Valencia, Spain, on October 11, 2026. He stated his support for "like-minded people" despite not being involved in politics. The artist, who converted to Judaism and took a Hebrew name in 2026, is currently on his global Mercury Tour.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rapper Morgenshtern displayed an Israeli flag during a concert in Valencia, Spain on October 11, 2026.
- He stated his support for Israel, calling the concert a symbol of hope in difficult circumstances.
- Morgenshtern, formerly Alisher Morgenshtern, officially completed his conversion to Judaism in summer 2026, taking the name Israel Yehuda.
- He was declared a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities in spring 2022, leading to legal issues.
- The concert was part of his Mercury Tour, covering over twenty countries worldwide.
Rapper Morgenshtern, now known as Israel Yehuda Morgenshtern, showed his support for Israel during a concert in Valencia, Spain, on October 11, 2026. Audience members handed the musician a blue and white flag, which he unfurled and draped over his shoulders. Addressing a large crowd, the artist stated that while he does not engage in politics, he felt it was important to support like-minded people. He described the concert as a symbol of seeking light and hope in difficult circumstances marked by animosity towards the country.
Morgenshtern, who began his career in Ufa and gained fame through online projects, was named Russia's most popular artist by Spotify in 2021. In the spring of 2022, Russian authorities declared him a "foreign agent," subsequently opening a criminal case and freezing his assets. After leaving Russia, he settled in Israel, where he studied the language and underwent rehabilitation. In the fall of 2025, he announced his conversion to Judaism, and by the summer of 2026, he had officially completed the process, adopting the Hebrew name Israel Yehuda.
The performance in Spain was part of his global Mercury Tour, which includes over twenty countries. During these concerts, Morgenshtern performs with a live band, featuring both his past hits and new songs reflecting his spiritual journey.
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