Music is not only a hobby - it is soul


From an early age, Meir's life has revolved around sound. 
Already as a child, he absorbed every subtle note with instinctive curiosity and passion. 
His parents nurtured this connection, placing him right next to live bands at celebrations 
like weddings, allowing him to be bathed in melodies that stirred something deep within.

More than 35 years ago, in the age of 18, Meir started to be an avid collector, 
driven by his deep passion for Israeli music. 
His extensive archive - composed exclusively of Israeli records, CDs and music books - 
is a reflection of his unwavering commitment.


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If given the opportunity, he’d spend every moment immersed in the nostalgic melodies  
of Israeli music from the mid 60s - 70s. 
Among his favorite singers are Yehoram Gaon, HaGevatron and HaParvarim.

In 2004, Meir appeared on Israeli television in the show "Shooting & Singing" ("יורים ושרים"), 
where he spoke about his passion for collecting and his extensive knowledge 
of Israeli music, especially songs performed by Army bands.
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Still Waters Run Deep


Though naturally reserved, Meir found the courage to break through his shyness, when 
from 2009 to 2012 he co-hosted the weekly radio program "Nahtche in Gimmel" ("נחצ'ה בגימל") 
alongside the late renowned composer and Israeli Prize winner Nachum (Nahtche) Heiman, 
and could showcase his extensive expertise in nostalgic Israeli music.

see video of Meir in the studio here

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a walking music encyclopedia

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His deep knowledge of the artists and songs from that golden era is truly remarkable. 
Our shared passion for this music brought us in contact last year 
- an encounter I’m deeply grateful for, 
not only because he generously answered my many questions, 
but because he helped me to connect even more deeply with the music I love.

Meir, always willing to help, also collaborated with singer André Zweig to 
digitize his vinyl recordings and transfer them to CD. 
Some of them were later uploaded to Youtube by Dudi Patimer, see an example here.



For several years, Meir has been sharing beloved tracks from his personal collection 
with fellow enthusiasts of Israeli music on YouTube.

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MEMORABLE...


Meir is a gentle soul - shy, yet incredibly kind. I was fortunate to meet him in person, 
and the time we spent together in April was nothing short of unforgettable. 
We shared extraordinary moments filled with music and other favorite hobbies, 
making it a truly unique experience I will always cherish.

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By sharing this rare, unreleased song of my favorite singer, Esther Ofarim, 
Meir has once again demonstrated his generosity and kindness. 
Not only did he transcribe the Hebrew lyrics by ear, but he also provided 
an English translation for my website.

The Glass is always half full


That’s Meir’s guiding philosophy. His optimism shines through in every situation, 
always accompanied by a warm smile. And on the rare occasion that he feels down, 
he finds his comfort in music.

I came to know Meir as a person with a great sense of humor.
So it was no surprise for me that he even participated in "Shemesh", a popular Israeli sitcom 
that aired on Channel 2 and was produced by Teddy Productions between 1997 and 2004.

Watching movies is another of Meir’s hobbies. 
Over the years, his video- and DVD collection has grown tremendously.

But also beyond the walls of his home, he finds time to indulge in another passion - Israeli folk dancing. 
It beautifully complements his deep appreciation for nostalgic Israeli music.
He even contributes to instructional dance videos.

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As time gently permits, Meir is constantly on the lookout for rare and intriguing additions 
to enrich his music collection. Several years ago, an Israeli newspaper published an article about it.

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