Rebecca Cypess
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Jewish Review of Books
At the Anti-Israel Carnival
19 Mar
The author discusses the dark aspects of anti-Israel protests on university campuses, particularly focusing on Rutgers University, where protesters adopt car...
19 Mar
Lehrhaus
“Lu Yehi”: Between Fragility and Hope
24 Jan
The article explores the renewed relevance of the song "Lu Yehi" in the aftermath of an attack in Israel. The song was written by Naomi Shemer during the Yom...
24 Jan
Lehrhaus
Reclaiming the Musical Past: Leon Modena and Salamone Rossi in Context
13 Mar 2023
The text discusses the practice of a cappella harmony in synagogue liturgy, a custom that dates back to Rabbi Leon Modena in 1604. Modena faced criticism for...
13 Mar 2023
Lehrhaus
Miriam’s Song and the Persistence of Music in Dark Times
30 Jan 2023
The Song at the Sea (Exodus 15) and the role of music within the lives of the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt is explored. The Torah mentions Mi...
30 Jan 2023