Moshé Lahav – The Big Tish

Israeli Songs and Other Spirits

Moshe Lahav established a unique Israeli phenomenon called “The Big Tish.” It is an interesting and refreshing performance of Israeli songs that creates social dynamics in a show that has become a sensation.

The show has no fixed structure or prearranged setlist; everything happens in the moment, based on Lahav’s understanding of the evolving atmosphere of the evening. Each performance is shaped by and influences the others.

The audience becomes a kind of partner, co-creating the character of the show together with Lahav. Sometimes it’s a dramatic and stormy evening, and other times it’s a light and playful one. Thousands of Israelis have been captivated by the magic of the show, the songs, the performances, the uplifted spirit, and the sense of togetherness, returning again and again to each performance.

From the reviews: “The meaning of the word ’tish’ is the gathering of Chassidim around a rebbe, and there’s no doubt that the description fits. The enthusiasm leaves no choice but to pound on the table or throw a hand up in the air.” – Eyal Marcus, Yediot Ahronot

“…and suddenly something happens: everyone, literally everyone, bursts into song. Not sing-alongs, not transparent lyrics, not instructions. They sing with their throats and souls, they rise from their seats, embrace each other, and take to the stage to sing solos and duets, with a radiant joy on their faces.” – Yossi Harsongskey, Maariv

“What is the difference between The Tish and the tired sing-along clubs that fill the country? The difference lies in Moshe Lahav himself: an extraordinary performer with the qualities of a French chansonnier, with immense respect for diction and lyrics… every song he takes in his hands and his guitar undergoes a new and polished interpretation that is not cheap.” – Nira Rosso, Yediot Ahronot

“In Lahav’s show, several personal qualities that are rarely found in the folk-singing genre are revealed: modesty, melancholy… he is devoid of clichés.” – Tzachi Cohen, Yediot Ahronot