Madonna Vs. — Ofra Haza - Isaac (offer Nissim 2006 Remix)
The association with Ofra Haza (often called the "") stems from two main factors:
While the original track features Yemenite chanting by Yitzhak Sinwani , the remix is often titled "vs. Ofra Haza" because it emphasizes the song's strong connection to Haza's signature sound and the 17th-century Yemenite poem Im Nin'alu , which she made famous globally. The "Ofra Haza" Connection Madonna vs. Ofra Haza - Isaac (Offer Nissim 2006 Remix)
The song is named after Yitzhak Sinwani (Yitzhak translates to Isaac), the vocalist who recorded the traditional chants for Madonna after she heard him at the Kabbalah Centre in London. The association with Ofra Haza (often called the
Before the album's release, some Kabbalah rabbis criticized the song, mistakenly believing it was a "blasphemous" tribute to the 16th-century scholar Isaac Luria . Madonna clarified the song was about personal liberation and "fear of flying"—symbolizing the struggle to step out of one’s comfort zone. Release History Before the album's release, some Kabbalah rabbis criticized
Offer Nissim , a world-renowned Israeli DJ and producer known for his high-energy "tribal house" sound and frequent collaborations with Dana International .