What Ishay Ribo Really Wants from His Music

*Interview is in Hebrew* What does Ishay Ribo really want from his music? In this special bonus episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Ishay Ribo for a personal conversation about music, emunah, creativity, and influence. Ishay shares why he sees his music as a shlichus, what he hopes people take home from a concert, and how music can break down walls between Jews who might otherwise have little in common. He also reflects on Israel and Diaspora Jewry, the spiritual awakening since October 7, and why he's increasingly questioning our relationship with social media. In this episode: What Ishay really wants from his music Music as a shlichus Breaking down walls through song Israel and Diaspora Jewry Jewish unity after October 7 Why Ishay is stepping away from social media Algorithms, distraction, and free choice Why influence starts with yourself