Israeli singer Yael Naim, is making a name for herself across the world. When she was a very young singer-songwriter Yael Naim decided she was an old soul. Later the Israeli realized that she’d made a mistake. This realization is the inspiration for the American breakout hit of the year, New Soul, chosen by Apple CEO Steve Jobs to market Apple’s newest laptop.

Sung in English, the song went on to become the Number 1 downloaded song on iTunes, and landed Naim Billboard magazine’s “Hot Shot” designation, scoring the highest for any debut song on the magazine’s singles chart. Read more at Israel 21c.org. And while you’re at it, check out their updated website; they did a great job!

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The song that started it all…

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Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem