The Yiddish Funk-Punk Cabaret You Didn't Know You Needed
The Jewish Monkeys are Tel Aviv’s wildest musical export: a satirical, genre-defying band fusing klezmer punk, ska, afrobeat, Balkan brass, and rock ‘n’ roll into a high-energy show that’s equal parts circus, theatre, and dancefloor riot. Known for their biting lyrics, sweaty live sets, and relentless sense of irony, they’ve played major European festivals, anti-fascist rallies, refugee camps, and national TV - leaving nothing sacred and no crowd standing still.
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Latest Release
Pop Juice
Their most recent release PopJuice is a sugar-coated explosion of punk cabaret and Jewish history. A wild reinterpretation of pop classics written by Jewish songwriters - from the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” to the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop,” Dire Straits' “Walk of Life,” and the anthem “Cecilia” — the EP celebrates the overlooked Jewish fingerprints on global pop culture. It’s funny, furious, and unexpectedly moving. Released in April 2025, it sparked a fresh wave of shows across Europe.
Press
״An aggressive mix of cabaret, circus marches, Frank Zappa-ish horseplay and klezmer punk... Jews and Gentiles alike won’t know what hit them.״
AUDIO Magazine (DE)
Naturally stoned, fast and incredibly melancholy
Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung
Not political – just fearless
Deutschlandfunk Corso
Tour Dates
The Amazing
Band Members
vocals
Jossi Reich
vocals
Lior Darel
Bass
Noam Shacham
Saxophone
Eylon Tushiner
vocals
Gael Zaidner
Guitars
Omer Hershman
Trombone
Yaron Ouzana
Drums
Henry Vered
vocals
Jossi Reich
vocals
Lior Darel
Bass
Noam Shacham
Saxophone
Eylon Tushiner
vocals
Gael Zaidner
Guitars
Omer Hershman
Trombone
Yaron Ouzana
Drums
Henry Vered
vocals
Jossi Reich
vocals
Lior Darel
Bass
Noam Shacham
Saxophone
Eylon Tushiner
vocals
Gael Zaidner
Guitars
Omer Hershman
Trombone
Yaron Ouzana
Drums
Henry Vered
Statement:
Music Against Silence
In the wake of the October 7th tragedy and the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, the Jewish Monkeys — lifelong believers in peace, justice, and the two-state solution — have stood publicly and personally for ending the cycle of violence. As Israeli artists, we see Palestinians as our brothers and mourn every life lost. We believe in a better future for both peoples, built on mutual dignity and coexistence.
And yet, during these turbulent months, we’ve found ourselves silently boycotted - not for our message, but for our passport. That’s not just a shame - it’s a lost opportunity to amplify voices calling for change from within. We are proud to be part of the resistance to hatred, the critics of nationalism, and the ambassadors for empathy. Our music is political not because it takes sides, but because it insists on humanity.
