Ron Zaika | רון זאיקה
Singer | זמר
Ron graduated with distinction from the municipal Conservatory of Akko, his hometown. He was granted the status of “ gifted music” but these Israel, ministry of education in 2020. He’s also a graduate of the outstanding singers’ program of the Jerusalem music center Mishkenot Sha’ananim, under the direction of Prof. Zvi Semel.Ron is a winner of 11 music competition awards. Ron currently studies for a bachelor’s degree at the vocal department of the Jerusalem Academy of music and dance. He is also a member of the Israeli Opera choir, and recent recipient of an America-Israel, cultural foundation scholarship at 2022-2023 and a recipient of scholarships from Ronen Foundation.
My relationship to Ronen Foundation
My relationship with Yaffa and Ronen Foundation began at the age of 16, within the Outstanding Singers Program at the Jerusalem Music Centre, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Yaffa regularly attended our concerts and activities, which took place at the end of five days of a summer workshop where we worked with top teachers in Israel on a diverse repertoire that included opera arias, lieder, musical theater, duets, and staged scenes from operas. One special event is the "Singing Weekend" in 2020, in which Yaffa sat with us in a circle on Saturday evening and spoke personally with each of us, aiming to get to know us deeply and encourage us to continue pursuing our professional aspirations. Since that evening, Yaffa and Amos have continued happily to attend every concert. Many of my dreams and aspirations as a Tenor singer have been fulfilled thanks to the unwavering dedication and support of Yaffa and Ronen Foundation. Because of them, I have had the privilege of participating in lessons and workshops with leading singers and professors from around the world in the field of classical singing. For me, it is a great honor to be part of the wonderful family that is called Ronen Foundation. The feeling is of true family, filled with warmth, love, and support, which I don’t think I would ever get anywhere else.