Morgenshtern Displays Israeli Flag On Stage in Valencia
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Rapper Morgenshtern, now Israel Yehuda Morgenshtern, displayed an Israeli flag on stage during a concert in Valencia, Spain, on October 11, 2026. He expressed support for the Jewish state, calling the concert a symbol of hope. Morgenshtern, who officially became an Israeli citizen and adopted his Hebrew name in summer 2026 after converting to Judaism, is currently on his Mercury World Tour.
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- Rapper Morgenshtern displayed an Israeli flag on stage during a concert in Valencia, Spain.
- He stated his support for the Jewish state, calling the concert a symbol of hope.
- Morgenshtern officially completed his conversion to Judaism and took the name Israel Yehuda in summer 2026.
- He moved to Israel after being declared a "foreign agent" in Russia in 2022.
- The concert was part of his Mercury World Tour, covering over twenty countries.
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 an Israeli flag, which he unfurled and draped over his shoulders. Addressing the crowd, Morgenshtern stated that while he does not engage in politics, he felt it important to support "like-minded people." He described the concert as a symbol of seeking light and hope in difficult times and amid hostility towards the country.
Morgenshtern, who began his career in Ufa and gained fame online, was named Russia's most popular artist by Spotify in 2021. Russian authorities declared him a "foreign agent" in spring 2022, later opening a criminal case and freezing his assets. He subsequently moved to Israel, where he studied the language and underwent rehabilitation. In autumn 2025, he began the process of converting to Judaism, and by summer 2026, he had completed his giyur and adopted the Hebrew name Israel Yehuda.
The performance in Spain was part of his global Mercury Tour, which spans over twenty countries. The tour features a live band and includes both his past hits and new songs reflecting his spiritual journey.
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