‘One Day’ benefit featuring Matisyahu raises $1m for recovery, education in southern Israel “Our role is not only in higher education and groundbreaking research,” said Daniel Chamovitz, professor and president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. It’s also about “building a cosmopolitan, attractive society the youth of Israel want to be a part of.” Carin M. Smilk Sept. 23, 2024
Matisyahu pays tribute to capital, hostages in honor of Jerusalem Day The Jewish rapper pays tribute to the capital, "heart and soul of the Jewish people," and draws attention to the Israelis being held hostage by Hamas. June 7, 2024
Matisyahu ascends to new heights in Jerusalem performance The Jewish reggae star was on friendly turf after having shows canceled in several U.S. cities due to anti-Israel protests. Joshua Marks April 3, 2024
Matisyahu says Jew-hatred or confusion behind two venues canceling his shows Both venues cited “security concerns” and staff shortages and claimed the shows weren’t scrapped due to the Jewish singer’s support for Israel. Feb. 16, 2024
Matisyahu, ‘Flash’ star Ezra Miller pitch (matzah) ball at New York’s Citi Field The reinforced Jewish dumpling went the distance, but it was clearly outside the strike zone. Sept. 7, 2023
Chosen Comedy Festival takes Miami by storm Elon Gold, Modi and Matisyahu give memorable performances. Alan Zeitlin Dec. 20, 2022
Matisyahu: ‘I’m definitely gonna win a Grammy’ Jewish singer talks about fatherhood, his upcoming shows and antisemitism. Alan Zeitlin Dec. 7, 2022
Spanish court dismisses charges against anti-Israel group that held up concert Eight pro-BDS activists were acquitted of hate crimes after having had the American Jewish musician Matisyahu canceled from performing at the 2015 Rototom Reggae Festival in Benicàssim. Jan. 19, 2021
Kosha Dillz takes bite out of politics in rap about UAE-Bahrain deals Even with the pro-normalization content, the New Jersey native of Israeli parents does not consider himself to be a “pro-Israel advocate” per se. Eliana Rudee Sept. 29, 2020
