In 1983 , Haza 's career jumped to a new level of success and popularity . At the Eurovision Song Contest , she came in a close second to the Luxembourg entry with the song " Chai " ( Alive ) . Her popularity in Israel reached enormous heights . Her first platinum album , " Chai " , released in 1983 , became her biggest-selling album to date , and the title track was voted the No. 1 song of the year . Additional hits from the album included '' Amen Lamilim '' ( Amen For Words ) and '' Sof Hakayitz '' ( End Of Summer ) . Haza was voted " Female Vocalist Of The Year " four years in a row , from 1980 through 1983 . Later that year , Haza released '' Shirey Moledet '' which consisted of her renditions of well-known Israeli folk songs , eventually going platinum as well . Public response was so overwhelming , she went on to release two more volumes ( in 1985 and 1987 )
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1983
Ofra Haza