Adi Ran

Adi Ran is an Israeli singer-songwriter born in 1961 in Ramat Gan, known for pioneering the "Chassidic Underground" or "Alternative Chassidic" music genre that blends rock sensibilities with Jewish spiritual themes. Starting as a youth sensation in Israel's Boy Scout movement and Tel Aviv's pub circuit, he later embraced Orthodox Judaism and became a Na Nach Breslover, channeling his raw, guitar-driven style into spiritually charged performances. His music gained international recognition through the 2004 album *Ma Yesh Lachem Lid’og* and the film *Ushpizin*, which featured his compositions, appealing even to audiences unfamiliar with Hebrew through its energetic fusion of rock and devotional messaging.

With a signature look—a full beard, peyos, and Na Nach kippah—Ran’s work, including tracks like *V’shamru* and *Al Tachah Basela*, emphasizes communal joy and introspection, often blurring the line between performer and audience. His releases, such as *מה יש לכם לדאוג* (*Ma Yesh Lachem Lid’og*) and the 2020 live single *ושמרו - "הופעה"* (*V’shamru - Performance*), reflect his belief that "one good song can do more for outreach than 100 ethics lectures," resonating with both secular and religious listeners.