Religious Border Police Fighter Tair Shines in Emotional The Voice Audition

On Monday, Tair, a religious female soldier serving in the Israeli Border Police (Magav), delivered a moving audition on the popular TV show The Voice aired on Channel 13. Her performance of "Pain of Fighters" captivated all four judges, Static, Eden Ben Zaken, Noa Kirel, and Idan Raichel, who all turned their chairs for her. Tair shared a personal message about facing criticism within the religious community for singing publicly, explaining that some view female singing as disrespectful. She responded by emphasizing her direct relationship with God and the belief that her vocal talent is a divine gift meant to be shared.

Tair does not see a conflict between her faith and her singing, confidently stating that women can sing while maintaining a personal connection with God without intermediaries. Her choice to serve in a combat unit contrasts with many religious-nationalist women who opt for national service rather than full military duty. Tair represents a new generation of religious women balancing military service, artistic expression, and religious identity.

Her appearance follows a trend of religious women participating in music competitions, such as Moriah Angel in The Next Star, who also faced challenges regarding female singing in the religious sector. The issue of women singing publicly remains a debated topic among religious leaders and communities, with some viewing it as a halachic problem and others advocating for more lenient interpretations.

Meanwhile, religious singers like Ilana Adani continue to produce music despite personal hardships, including Adani’s recent song addressing the aftermath of an Iranian attack that affected her home. Tair’s audition reignites public discussion from the perspective of a young religious soldier who integrates meaningful national service with her musical talent and religious identity.