Israeli artist Yonatan Razel, 53, was conscious and in stable condition after suffering a brain hemorrhage, Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem said on Monday.
“Yonatan’s condition is stable, and we are grateful for the many prayers for his recovery. We ask that people continue to pray for his healing,” the family said.
The family requested that prayers be said and added that it is not interested in giving media interviews at this stage.
Razel is a singer, composer, pianist, lyricist, and musical arranger. His music has earned broad recognition across Israeli society, attracting secular, religious, and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) audiences alike.
He began his musical career as a teenager in a family band with his siblings. After enlisting in the IDF as an outstanding musician, he served as an arranger in a military ensemble.
Following his military service, he studied conducting and worked with the Israel Chamber Orchestra and the Ra’anana Symphonette Orchestra.
At one stage, Razel stepped away from music, moved to the Sussiya community (a Jewish settlement), worked as a shepherd, and studied psychology.
His debut album, Sach Hakol (All in All), was released in 2007 and produced by Eviatar Banai. His second album, Bein Ha’tzlilim (Between the Sounds), achieved gold status and featured the popular songs “Katonti” and the title track. His third album, Poteach Lev (Opening the Heart), was released in 2017.
His song “Va’ani Ashir,” performed with Shuli Rand, was named song of the year by ACUM in 2013.
Razel has remained active in recent years. In June 2024, he appeared on the single “Hallelujah” by Moshe Peretz, and in December of that year, he released the singles “Ana Avda” and “Kama Tov BeYisrael.”
