Singer and composer
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Israeli singer and composer who finished second at the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest with Hora and composed Chai for Ofra Haza.
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Monday, 9 November · 20:30
Ashkelon Culture Hall, Ashkelon
Avi Toledano
Dates checked 5 November, 02:27 Israel time
- Dates listed
- 2
- Towns
- 2
- On stage since
- 1965
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Avi Toledano went from a kibbutz in the Negev to singer of the year in 1969
Avi Toledano was born in Meknes, Morocco, in 1948 and moved to Israel at 16, settling at Kibbutz Ruhama in the Negev. He was first heard on the radio show Tsuot Rishonot, where composer Moshe Wilensky noticed him and gave him Zohi Yafo, the song that made his name before he joined the army. He served in the Armored Corps troupe and released his first solo album in 1968.
In 1969 he took third place at the Israel Song Festival with BaDerech Chazara and was named singer of the year on Kol Israel's annual Hebrew chart. A year later he won the first Children's Song Festival with Lama Kacha, sung with ten-year-old Irit Anavi, and in 1978 he toured with La Bohème, an evening of Charles Aznavour's songs in Hebrew whose premiere Aznavour attended.
In 1982 he won Israel's pre-Eurovision with Hora, which he composed to words by Yoram Taharlev, and finished second at the Eurovision Song Contest. The next year he composed Chai, which Ofra Haza also took to second place. He has since recorded an album of his own melodies to Hanoch Levin's songs, played Amran Asayag in the TV series The Eighties, and in 2025 released Tachana 77, writing and composing every song on it except the words of one, Avigail.
Born
4 April 1948, in Meknes, Morocco Wikidata
Moved to Israel
1965, at 16, to Kibbutz Ruhama Wikipedia
Army troupe
The Armored Corps troupe Hebrew Wikipedia
Eurovision
Second place in 1982, with Hora Wikipedia
Singer of the year
1969 and 1982 Hebrew Wikipedia
Composed for Eurovision
Chai, Ofra Haza's 1983 entry, which also came second Wikipedia
Avi Toledano's career runs from his first album in 1968 to Tachana 77 in 2025
1968
Released his first solo album, Avi Toledano with David Krivoshey and His Orchestra, while still in the army. Hebrew Wikipedia
1969
Took third place at the Israel Song Festival with BaDerech Chazara and was named singer of the year on Kol Israel's annual Hebrew chart. Hebrew Wikipedia
1970
Won the first Children's Song Festival with Lama Kacha, sung with Irit Anavi. Hebrew Wikipedia
1974
Won the Poets' Songs for Children festival with Yedidi Tintan, to words by Miriam Yalan-Shteklis. Hebrew Wikipedia
1978
Toured with La Bohème, an evening of Charles Aznavour's songs in Hebrew; Aznavour came to the premiere. Hebrew Wikipedia
1982
Represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest with Hora and finished second, with 100 points. Wikipedia
1983
Composed Chai, which Ofra Haza sang at Eurovision and took to second place. Wikipedia
1986
Tirkedi et HaLayla, which he wrote and composed, reached No. 10 on Reshet Gimel's annual chart. Hebrew Wikipedia
2017
Began playing Amran Asayag in the TV series The Eighties (Shnot HaShmonim), a role he returned to in its sequel, The Nineties, in 2022. Hebrew Wikipedia
2025
Released Tachana 77 around his 77th birthday, writing and composing every song except the words of Avigail, by Tom Negola. Hebrew Wikipedia
These are Avi Toledano's best-known albums and songs
Tachana 77 (Station 77)
Album · 2025 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Shar Hanoch Levin (Sings Hanoch Levin)
Album · 1990 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Tirkedi et HaLayla
Song · 1986 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Chai, composed for Ofra Haza
Song · 1983 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Hora
Song · 1982 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Mifgashim (Encounters)
Album · 1982 · Hebrew Wikipedia
La Bohème
Album · 1978 · Wikipedia
Ma Chashuv HaYom (What Matters Today)
Song · 1974 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Lama Kacha, with Irit Anavi
Song · 1970 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Avi Toledano's songs and performances are on his own YouTube channel
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These are the questions people ask about Avi Toledano
When is Avi Toledano's next show?
The next date on the halls' own calendars is 9 November at 20:30 at Ashkelon Culture Hall in Ashkelon. Avi Toledano announces other dates on the official pages.
Where can I buy tickets for Avi Toledano?
Each date on this page has a Tickets button that opens the seller's page for that show. Tickets are bought from the seller, not from Israel.com.
Where does Avi Toledano announce new shows?
New dates are announced first on Avi Toledano's official pages: Facebook and YouTube. This page lists the dates the halls publish on their own calendars.
What time does Avi Toledano's show start, and how long is it?
The next show, on 9 November in Ashkelon, starts at 20:30 and runs about 90 minutes. Each date on this page has its own start time.
How much are tickets for Avi Toledano?
Tickets for Avi Toledano's coming shows start at ₪99, bought on the seller's page for each date.
When is Avi Toledano playing in Ashkelon?
Avi Toledano's next show in Ashkelon is on 9 November at 20:30 at Ashkelon Culture Hall. It is the only date there so far.
When is Avi Toledano playing in Airport City?
Avi Toledano's next show in Airport City is on 5 January at 20:30 at Hevel Modiin Culture Hall. It is the only date there so far.
Which shows does Avi Toledano have in the south?
Avi Toledano has shows in the south: Ashkelon (9 November).
Which shows does Avi Toledano have in the centre of the country?
Avi Toledano has shows in the centre of the country: Airport City (5 January).
Which cities is Avi Toledano playing?
The halls list dates in Ashkelon, Airport City.
Where can I listen to Avi Toledano's songs?
Avi Toledano's songs are on Spotify and YouTube, on the official artist pages linked here.
How old is Avi Toledano?
Avi Toledano was born on 4 April 1948 and is 78 years old.
What song did Avi Toledano sing at Eurovision?
Hora, at the 1982 contest. He composed it to words by Yoram Taharlev, won Israel's pre-Eurovision with it and finished second at Eurovision itself.
Did Avi Toledano compose Chai?
Yes. He composed Chai for Ofra Haza in 1983. It won the pre-Eurovision, came second at Eurovision and was Reshet Gimel's song of the year.
What was Avi Toledano's first hit?
Zohi Yafo. Composer Moshe Wilensky heard him on the radio show Tsuot Rishonot and invited him to sing the song, written by Yossi Gamzu for a short documentary about Jaffa. It made him known even before his army service.
Which children's songs is Avi Toledano known for?
Lama Kacha, with which he and ten-year-old Irit Anavi won the first Children's Song Festival in 1970, and Yedidi Tintan, which won the Poets' Songs for Children festival in 1974.
What TV series has Avi Toledano acted in?
He played Amran Asayag in The Eighties (Shnot HaShmonim) from 2017 and returned to the role in its sequel, The Nineties (Shnot HaTishim), in 2022. He also appeared in the musical Les Misérables at the Cameri Theatre in 1987.
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Where these facts come from
- Wikidata · read 17 October 2026
- Wikipedia · read 17 October 2026
- Hebrew Wikipedia · read 17 October 2026