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The first five theme songs were performed by singer '''Uzi Fox''' ('''עוזי פוקס'''; born February 6, 1947), the owner of N.L.S Studios and producer of the Hebrew dub. Uzi also voiced minor characters on Pokémon, including [[Professor Birch]].
The first five theme songs were performed by singer '''Uzi Fox''' ('''עוזי פוקס'''; born February 6, 1947), the owner of N.L.S Studios and producer of the Hebrew dub. Uzi also voiced minor characters on Pokémon, including [[Professor Birch]].


[[File:Yehoyachin.jpg|frame|right|Yehoyachin Friedlander]]
The main role of [[Ash Ketchum]] was given to '''Yonatan Magon''' ('''יונתן מגון'''; born April 10, 1986). Yonatan voiced Ash for three seasons before passing the job to his younger brother, '''Daniel Magon''' ('''דניאל מגון'''; born March 15, 1988). Other characters Yonatan Magon dubbed in Pokémon include [[Harley]] and [[Kudo]]. Pokémon is not the only series the Magon brothers shared roles in - they both voiced {{wp|Cody Hida}} (among other roles) in {{wp|Digimon}}.
The main role of [[Ash Ketchum]] was given to '''Yonatan Magon''' ('''יונתן מגון'''; born April 10, 1986). Yonatan voiced Ash for three seasons before passing the job to his younger brother, '''Daniel Magon''' ('''דניאל מגון'''; born March 15, 1988). Other characters Yonatan Magon dubbed in Pokémon include [[Harley]] and [[Kudo]]. Pokémon is not the only series the Magon brothers shared roles in - they both voiced {{wp|Cody Hida}} (among other roles) in {{wp|Digimon}}.


[[File:Yehoyachin.jpg|frame|right|Yehoyachin Friedlander]]
'''Yehoyachin "Chini" Friedlander''' ('''יהויכין "כיני" פרידלנדר'''; born June 18, 1956), a well known voice actor and theater actor, was hired as the voice of [[Professor Oak]]. Friedlander, who grew up in {{wp|Kiryat Motzkin}} in northern Israel, is a graduate of the ''Nisan Nativ Acting Studio''. He lives in {{wp|Ramat Gan}} with his wife and two children.
'''Yehoyachin "Chini" Friedlander''' ('''יהויכין "כיני" פרידלנדר'''; born June 18, 1956), a well known voice actor and theater actor, was hired as the voice of [[Professor Oak]]. Friedlander, who grew up in {{wp|Kiryat Motzkin}} in northern Israel, is a graduate of the ''Nisan Nativ Acting Studio''. He lives in {{wp|Ramat Gan}} with his wife and two children.


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Ash's first rival, [[Gary Oak]], has been voiced by several voice actors over the years, including '''Avihud Tidhar''' ('''אביהוד תדהר'''), '''Doron Ben-Ami''' ('''דורון בן-עמי'''), who also dubbed [[Butch]], and '''Amit Yosovich''' ('''עמית יוסוביץ'''; born October 12, 1993). The most famous one is '''Daniel Zilbershtein''' ('''דניאל זילברשטיין'''; born October 8, 1986), a pop-star from {{wp|Ra'anana}}. Zilbershtein also made musical appearances on Pokémon, such as a version of [[You & Me & Pokémon]] in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]''.
Ash's first rival, [[Gary Oak]], has been voiced by several voice actors over the years, including '''Avihud Tidhar''' ('''אביהוד תדהר'''), '''Doron Ben-Ami''' ('''דורון בן-עמי'''), who also dubbed [[Butch]], and '''Amit Yosovich''' ('''עמית יוסוביץ'''; born October 12, 1993). The most famous one is '''Daniel Zilbershtein''' ('''דניאל זילברשטיין'''; born October 8, 1986), a pop-star from {{wp|Ra'anana}}. Zilbershtein also made musical appearances on Pokémon, such as a version of [[You & Me & Pokémon]] in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]''.


[[Misty]] is another character that has been dubbed by several voice actors, such as '''Adi Ben Israel''' ('''עדי בן ישראל'''; born November 2, 1986) and '''Na'ama Ozen''' ('''נעמה אוזן'''). For a short time, the role was also dubbed by '''Talya Barkai''' ('''טליה ברקאי'''; born August 18, 1981 as Talya Peleg). Talya's more major role in the anime, however, was that of another main character, {{an|Dawn}}. She also voiced [[Duplica]], {{an|Casey}}, {{ka|Tiffany}}, the [[Sinnoh]] [[Pokédex]], and for a few episodes only, [[Delia Ketchum]]. In addition, she sang the song mentioned above with Daniel Zilbershtein as well as ''[[We Will Be Heroes]]'' and the flashback song from ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', and, in 2009, became the director of the series dub, taking over the job from Sharon Borgauker.
[[File:TalyaBarkai.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Talya Barkai]][[Misty]] is another character that has been dubbed by several voice actors, such as '''Adi Ben Israel''' ('''עדי בן ישראל'''; born November 2, 1986) and '''Na'ama Ozen''' ('''נעמה אוזן'''). For a short time, the role was also dubbed by '''Talya Barkai''' ('''טליה ברקאי'''; born August 18, 1981 as Talya Peleg). Talya's more major role in the anime, however, was that of another main character, {{an|Dawn}}. She also voiced [[Duplica]], {{an|Casey}}, {{ka|Tiffany}}, the [[Sinnoh]] [[Pokédex]], and for a few episodes only, [[Delia Ketchum]]. In addition, she sang the song mentioned above with Daniel Zilbershtein as well as ''[[We Will Be Heroes]]'' and the flashback song from ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', and, in 2009, became the director of the series dub, taking over the job from Sharon Borgauker.


[[File:GuyRoshiniak.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Guy Roshiniak]]
[[File:GuyRoshiniak.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Guy Roshiniak]]
The third main character, [[Brock]], was originally dubbed by '''Alon Goren''' ('''אלון גורן'''). In [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|the fourth season]], '''Guy Roshiniak''' ('''גיא רושיניאק''') took over the role.
The third main character, [[Brock]], was originally dubbed by '''Alon Goren''' ('''אלון גורן'''). In [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|the fourth season]], '''Guy Roshiniak''' ('''גיא רושיניאק''') took over the role.


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Of all main characters, {{MTR}} had the most voice actors throughout the series. Those include '''Yossi Tzabari''' ('''יוסי צברי'''), '''Yaron Malachi''' ('''ירון מלאכי'''; born January 29, 1982), '''Yoav Ne'eman''' ('''יואב נאמן'''), and '''Dor Srogo''' ('''דור סרוגו'''; born April 16, 1989), who also dubbed [[Tracey Sketchit]]. The most famous one is '''{{wp|Ido Mosseri}}''' ('''עידו מוסרי'''; born April 17, 1978), the younger brother of Children Channel star {{wp|Tal Mosseri}}. Ido started his acting career in his early teens, and after his military service he graduated from the ''Nisan Nativ Acting Studio''. His most famous roles include Tal Sasson in the series ''{{wp|HaShir Shelanu}}'' (''Our Song'') and Oori in the movie ''{{wp|You Don't Mess with the Zohan}}'' alongside {{wp|Adam Sandler}}. Ido also sang the [[Celebi: Voice of the Forest|movie]] version of ''[[Born to Be a Winner]]''.
Of all main characters, {{MTR}} had the most voice actors throughout the series. Those include '''Yossi Tzabari''' ('''יוסי צברי'''), '''Yaron Malachi''' ('''ירון מלאכי'''; born January 29, 1982), '''Yoav Ne'eman''' ('''יואב נאמן'''), and '''Dor Srogo''' ('''דור סרוגו'''; born April 16, 1989), who also dubbed [[Tracey Sketchit]]. The most famous one is '''{{wp|Ido Mosseri}}''' ('''עידו מוסרי'''; born April 17, 1978), the younger brother of Children Channel star {{wp|Tal Mosseri}}. Ido started his acting career in his early teens, and after his military service he graduated from the ''Nisan Nativ Acting Studio''. His most famous roles include Tal Sasson in the series ''{{wp|HaShir Shelanu}}'' (''Our Song'') and Oori in the movie ''{{wp|You Don't Mess with the Zohan}}'' alongside {{wp|Adam Sandler}}. Ido also sang the [[Celebi: Voice of the Forest|movie]] version of ''[[Born to Be a Winner]]''.


[[File:Donlennygabay.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Dawn Lanny-Gabay]]
[[File:Donlennygabay.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Dawn Lanny-Gabay]]
In the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, the role of {{an|May}} was given to Yafa Gabay's daughter, actress '''Dawn Lanny-Gabay''' ('''דון לני-גבאי'''; born December 21, 1986). Dawn, who grew up in {{wp|Giv'atayim}}, became famous in 2005 through the role of Roni Malki in the Israeli teen drama series, ''{{wp|HaShminiya}}'' (''The Octette''), and later had several other roles in the Children Channel's productions. May was not Dawn's first role on Pokémon - she had previously dubbed [[Jasmine]], {{mov|Melody}}, {{mov|Lisa}}, [[Luna Carson]], and [[Diana]].
In the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, the role of {{an|May}} was given to Yafa Gabay's daughter, actress '''Dawn Lanny-Gabay''' ('''דון לני-גבאי'''; born December 21, 1986). Dawn, who grew up in {{wp|Giv'atayim}}, became famous in 2005 through the role of Roni Malki in the Israeli teen drama series, ''{{wp|HaShminiya}}'' (''The Octette''), and later had several other roles in the Children Channel's productions. May was not Dawn's first role on Pokémon - she had previously dubbed [[Jasmine]], {{mov|Melody}}, {{mov|Lisa}}, [[Luna Carson]], and [[Diana]].


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