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Israeli singer-songwriter and musician, once the leader of Benzene, whose solo albums brought Greek music to a wide Israeli audience.
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- Towns
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- On stage since
- 1980
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Yehuda Poliker went from leading Benzene to a solo career that brought Greek songs into Israeli music
Yehuda Poliker was born in 1950 in Kiryat Haim, Haifa. He played in several bands as a teenager, and at the end of the 1970s joined Zvika Pick's tour as a guitarist. In 1981 his band signed with CBS Israel, took the name Benzene and released two hit albums, 24 Sha'ot and Mishmeret Layla; Poliker led the band, composed almost all its songs and sang most of them, and Yom Shishi was the song of the year in 1982.
After Benzene broke up in 1985 he went solo with Einayim Sheli, Greek songs translated into Hebrew, which sold more than 70,000 copies and helped bring Greek music to a wide Israeli audience. Efer VeAvak (1988), about the children of Holocaust survivors, also sold more than 70,000 copies, and in 2005 ynet ranked it the best Israeli album ever. Pachot Aval Koev (1990) sold more than 140,000, his most successful album.
He has also composed for others, among them most of Gidi Gov's Derech Eretz, including Shalal Sharav. The title song of Eich Korim LaAhava Sheli (2001) won ACUM's song of the year, Kol Davar Mazkir Li (2011) and Muzeon HaHalomot (2014) both went gold within two weeks, and in 2012 he received ACUM's lifetime achievement award. He lit a torch at the 2019 Independence Day ceremony, and in November 2025 played his first concert in Thessaloniki, 40 years after Einayim Sheli.
Born
25 December 1950, in Kiryat Haim, Haifa Wikidata
Band
Benzene, as its leader and lead singer Hebrew Wikipedia
Best-selling album
Pachot Aval Koev (1990), more than 140,000 copies Hebrew Wikipedia
Plays
Guitar and bouzouki Wikidata
Writing partner
Yaakov Gilad, since 1981 Wikipedia
Honours
ACUM lifetime achievement award (2012), torch lighter on Independence Day (2019) Wikipedia
Yehuda Poliker's four decades run from Yom Shishi in 1982 to his first concert in Thessaloniki in 2025
1982
Yom Shishi, by his band Benzene, was the song of the year. Hebrew Wikipedia
1985
After Benzene broke up, released his first solo album, Einayim Sheli, which sold more than 70,000 copies. Hebrew Wikipedia
1987
Composed most of Gidi Gov's album Derech Eretz, including Shalal Sharav. Hebrew Wikipedia
1988
Released Efer VeAvak with Yaakov Gilad; it sold more than 70,000 copies. Hebrew Wikipedia
1990
Released Pachot Aval Koev, his most successful album, with more than 140,000 copies sold. Hebrew Wikipedia
2002
The title song of Eich Korim LaAhava Sheli won song of the year at ACUM's Golden Feather awards. Hebrew Wikipedia
2011
Kol Davar Mazkir Li, an album of Greek songs in Hebrew, went gold two weeks after its release. Hebrew Wikipedia
2014
Muzeon HaHalomot went gold within two weeks, and Greece awarded him a gold medal of the Order of the Phoenix. Hebrew Wikipedia
2019
Lit a torch at the Independence Day ceremony and published his first book, HaTzel Sheli VaAni. Hebrew Wikipedia
2025
Played his first concert in Thessaloniki, at the city's Concert Hall, 40 years after Einayim Sheli. Hebrew Wikipedia
These are Yehuda Poliker's best-known albums and songs
HaTzel Sheli VaAni (My Shadow and I)
Book · 2019 · Wikipedia
Muzeon HaHalomot (Museum of Dreams)
Album · 2014 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Kol Davar Mazkir Li (Everything Reminds Me)
Album · 2011 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Eich Korim LaAhava Sheli (What Is My Love Called)
Album · 2001 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Pachot Aval Koev (Less, But It Hurts)
Album · 1990 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Efer VeAvak (Ashes and Dust)
Album · 1988 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Einayim Sheli (My Eyes)
Album · 1985 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Panim El Mul Panim (Face to Face), with Benzene
Song · 1984 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Yom Shishi (Friday), with Benzene
Song · 1982 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Yehuda Poliker has already played these dates
- 18 October 2026Omer Amphitheatre, Omer
Yehuda Poliker's songs and concerts are on his own YouTube channel
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These are the questions people ask about Yehuda Poliker
When is Yehuda Poliker's next show?
Yehuda Poliker's next show is on 10 November at Tel Aviv Culture Center in Tel Aviv. It is the first of 4 dates announced so far.
Where can I buy tickets for Yehuda Poliker?
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.
When is Yehuda Poliker playing in Tel Aviv?
Yehuda Poliker's next show in Tel Aviv is on 10 November at Tel Aviv Culture Center. It is the only date there so far.
When is Yehuda Poliker playing in Gan Samuel?
Yehuda Poliker's next show in Gan Samuel is on 12 November at Menashe Culture Hall. It is the only date there so far.
When is Yehuda Poliker playing in Petah Tikva?
Yehuda Poliker's next show in Petah Tikva is on 24 December at Petah Tikva Culture Hall. It is the only date there so far.
Which shows does Yehuda Poliker have in the north?
Yehuda Poliker has shows in the north: Gan Samuel (12 November), HaZore'a (18 February).
Which shows does Yehuda Poliker have in the centre of the country?
Yehuda Poliker has shows in the centre of the country: Tel Aviv (10 November), Petah Tikva (24 December).
Which cities is Yehuda Poliker playing?
The dates announced so far are in Tel Aviv, Gan Samuel, Petah Tikva, HaZore'a.
Where can I listen to Yehuda Poliker's songs?
Yehuda Poliker's songs are on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, on the official artist pages linked here.
How old is Yehuda Poliker?
Yehuda Poliker was born on 25 December 1950 and is 75 years old.
What band was Yehuda Poliker in?
Benzene, the rock band he led in the early 1980s. He composed almost all its songs and sang most of them, on the albums 24 Sha'ot and Mishmeret Layla, with hits such as Yom Shishi, Hofshi Ze Legamrei Levad and Panim El Mul Panim.
What is Yehuda Poliker's best-selling album?
Pachot Aval Koev (1990), which sold more than 140,000 copies. It includes his own versions of Dvarim SheRatziti Lomar, Yoram and Perach, songs he had composed for other singers.
Does Yehuda Poliker sing Greek music?
Yes. His first solo album, Einayim Sheli (1985), was all Greek songs translated into Hebrew, and Kol Davar Mazkir Li (2011) is mostly Greek songs in translation too, with the title song sung in Greek with Haris Alexiou. In 2023 he opened a show of Greek songs, Saloniki • Haifa • Tel Aviv, with 16 musicians.
What is the album Efer VeAvak about?
Efer VeAvak (1988), Yehuda Poliker's third album, is mostly about the children of Holocaust survivors growing up in Israel. It sold more than 70,000 copies, and in 2005 ynet ranked it first among the 100 best Israeli albums.
Which songs did Yehuda Poliker compose for other singers?
Among others, most of Gidi Gov's Derech Eretz (1987), including Shalal Sharav, Kim'at Stav and Perach; HaNesicha VeHaRuach for Rita (1988); Dvarim SheRatziti Lomar for Danny Bassan (1989); and most of Yehudit Tamir's first album (1990).
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Where these facts come from
- Wikidata · read 17 October 2026
- Hebrew Wikipedia · read 17 October 2026
- Wikipedia · read 17 October 2026