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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

Jerusalem-based singer Moshe Duvid Weissmandl has released his debut solo album, "Bekol Noim," showcasing a fresh chassidish voice combined with contemporary rhythms.

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The Highest Notes

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

Avi Piamenta, a cherished figure in Jewish music, recently passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy alongside his brother, Yosi Piamenta.

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How the Gershwin brothers turned Jewish pain into the most American music ever written #music #usa

Unpacked · 8 Jul

George and Ira Gershwin, originally Jewish immigrants, transformed the Jewish experience of hardship and cultural assimilation in early 20th-century America into a vibrant musical legacy that epitomizes the American spirit.

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This Jewish Parody of a Hit 2000s Song Is So Good

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Jul

Hughie Stone Fish, along with Avery Stone Fish and Ben Nemeroff, has created a Jewish parody of the nostalgic 2000 hit song "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus.

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A Naye Geshikhte: Echoes from Yiddish Electronic

Mira Simone Kux in New Voices · 7 Jul

DJ Chaia's debut album, Yiddish Electronic, marks a significant fusion of techno and Yiddish music, dubbed 'kleztronica'.

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"More To Say" - Song for Parshas Balak

Creative Judaism · 6 Jul

This creative retelling of Parshas Balak transforms the biblical story into a musical piece inspired by 1960s gunslinger ballads and Spaghetti Westerns.

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The part of Sammy Davis Jr.’s story Hollywood never told you #music #history #hollywood

Unpacked · 6 Jul

Sammy Davis Jr., an iconic entertainer, is celebrated not just for his immense talent but also for his significant cultural impact.

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Can a kinky new Yiddish musical resurrect a lost art — and one man who got spanked to death?

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 5 Jul

"The Feast of the Seven Sinners," a new Yiddish musical performed at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan, delves into themes of rebellion, vice, and tradition with a provocative and unorthodox approach.

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VIDEO: High energy and Jewish pride at Central Park’s Yiddish singalong

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 3 Jul

New York's Central Park became a hub of vibrant Jewish culture as thousands gathered for the world's largest Yiddish sing-along, hosted by the Folksbiene Yiddish National Theater.

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Ben Kweller’s New Album Is a Complex and Jewish Exploration of Grief

Leah Grisham in Kveller · 1 Jul

Ben Kweller, the Jewish musician, channels intense personal grief into his new album, "Cover the Mirrors," following the tragic loss of his son.

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State Dept. revokes visas for Bob Vylan following ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Jul

The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of British punk band Bob Vylan after the group led chants of "Death to the IDF" at the Glastonbury Festival, jeopardizing their planned North American tour.

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This Is The Torah - Song for Parshas Chukas

Creative Judaism · 30 Jun

This musical piece offers a contemporary exploration of Parshas Chukas, specifically delving into the enigmatic ritual of the Parah Adumah (Red Heifer).

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‘Death to the IDF,’ punk band chants at Glastonbury ahead of Kneecap set

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 29 Jun

At the Glastonbury Festival, British punk band Bob Vylan incited controversy by leading chants of "Death to the IDF" among attendees, part of broader pro-Palestinian sentiments expressed at the event.

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Anyone who tells you that you shouldn't meet your heroes never met Jill Sobule

Rebecca Karpen in Forward · 28 Jun

Rebecca Karpen reflects on her deep connection with the music of Jill Sobule, a Queer Jewish icon, who profoundly impacted her life and music career.

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Barbra Streisand's brand-new duet with Bob Dylan is a whole lot different than you might think

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 27 Jun

In a surprising yet harmonious collaboration, Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan team up for a duet on "The Very Thought of You" for Streisand's album "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two."

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A free Yiddish music sing-along and concert comes to Central Park

Noa Yolkut in JTA · 26 Jun

New York City's beloved Yiddish cultural event, New York Sings Yiddish, returns to Central Park SummerStage for a vibrant and resilient expression of Jewish music and community through a free concert and sing-along.

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Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 25 Jun

The beloved Israeli folk dance song "Od Lo Ahavti Dai," written by the iconic Naomi Shemer, is widely recognized for its upbeat and lively tune, but carries a deeper, more somber meaning.

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Endnote: Issue 1067

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

The collaboration between Pinky Weber and Dovy Meisels marks an intriguing fusion of traditional chassidic music with contemporary emotional tones in their new album "Krechtz."

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Let's Stage a Coup!" - Song for Parshas Korach

Creative Judaism · 22 Jun

The video presents a creatively composed song that delves into the narrative of Parshas Korach, focusing on the rebellion led by Korach against Moses as described in the Torah and Midrashic interpretations.

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Five For Bombing

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Jun

John Ondrasik, the singer-songwriter known as Five for Fighting, discusses his support for Israel and critiques modern American foreign policy, arguing for strong moral stances, on the Commentary Magazine Podcast.

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Yiddish poetry is coming to Yeshivat Hadar

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 19 Jun

The Hadar Institute's Rising Song Salon is innovatively incorporating Yiddish poetry this summer, with renowned Jewish musicians Basya Schechter and Avi Fox-Rosen performing Itsik Manger's "Khumesh Lider," an irreverent Yiddish reinterpretation of biblical figures.

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Cause and Effect

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

The evolution of sound effects in Jewish music reveals a charming shift from inventive low-tech methods to modern digital solutions.

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"Stronger" - Song for Parshas Shlach

Creative Judaism · 16 Jun

In the song "Stronger," the experience of the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan, as detailed in Parshas Shlach, is revisited with a poignant exploration of fear, strength, and faith.

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The Grateful Dead UNEXPECTEDLY Changed This Jewish Woman’s Life

Chabad.org · 13 Jun

The podcast clip explores how the iconic rock band The Grateful Dead had a profound impact on the life of a Jewish woman, transforming her perspectives and personal journey.

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B’nai Jeshurun, renowned Upper West Side congregation, celebrates its 200th anniversary

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 12 Jun

Bnai Jeshurun, a historic Upper West Side congregation, is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a series of events that reflect its rich musical and cultural heritage.

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