Israeli-American singer Omer Adam filled Madison Square Garden for a one-night sold-out performance that became a powerful display of support for Israel amid the ongoing war.
The concert opened with a video tribute featuring footage from the war in Israel, including videos of Israeli soldiers, an Israeli flag being raised in Gaza and clips of hostages being reunited with their families, shifting the concert into a night of unity and strength for the global Jewish community.
“Seeing videos of the Israel Defense Forces and the hostages with their families was incredibly meaningful,” said senior Brandon Schall. “The video reminded me that the concert was not only about music but also about being unified with many other Jews and showing support for Israel together.”
The montage also included short clips of United States President Donald Trump giving a speech at the Knesset in Israel the previous week, where President Trump expressed continued support for Israel and its people.
During the show, Adam thanked American Jewish supporters and honored Israeli soldiers, calling them “the strongest and most moral army in the world.” The crowd responded with cheers and chants of “Am Yisrael Chai,” meaning “long live Israel.”
Junior Alma Adiel said, “When I heard what Omer Adam said at the concert and how everyone started cheering, I felt so proud to be part of such a strong and supportive nation. Especially with a brother who has served in the Tzahal (IDF) for many years, I was grateful to hear such a powerful voice acknowledge their importance.”
At one point, as images of returned hostages reappeared on the screens, Adam asked the crowd to keep the missing hostages in their thoughts, saying, “May they soon be brought back for burial in Israel.”
Senior Henry Sacks said, “Seeing Madison Square Garden, the ‘world’s most famous arena’ united under one cause was truly inspiring. The Israeli flags and passionate singing truly demonstrated the resilience and unity of the Jewish people in times of struggle.”
Approximately 20,000 fans attended the concert on October 19, 2025, completely filling Madison Square Garden, with tickets selling out within minutes of their release.
Fans from around the world traveled to New York City for the concert. “I flew in from Los Angeles with my family just for the concert,” said senior Emily Klein. “It was amazing to see how many Jews flew to New York City from different places for a concert.”
The setlist included many of Omer Adam’s most popular hits, along with tracks from his latest album. The crowd sang together, waving Israeli flags and dancing in their seats.
Adding to their excitement, Adam surprised fans by bringing out Israeli pop star Odeya. They performed their hit “Shosho” together before Odeya sang her solo hit “Ben Adam.”
Sophomore Noa Rejwan said, “I was shocked when Odeya came out and the crowd went crazy. Hearing Odeya sing with Omer Adam was such a fun and memorable part of the night!”
Throughout the night, fans showed their Israeli spirit by waving flags and singing traditional songs and prayers together. Adam sang “Vehi Sheamda,” a prayer about God’s protection for Jews from people who tried to destroy them, typically sung on Passover.
As many fans were walking out of the concert, the sense of unity continued. Crowds of fans stayed outside the venue, continuing to sing and wave Israeli flags in celebration.
For many, the concert felt like a moment of solidarity and connection for the Jewish community. Adam’s performance was full of energy, emotion and pride, making the night unforgettable.
