Bobbi Goddard, a Canadian-born individual who converted to Judaism and taught herself Hebrew while in Israel, found herself in Mexico during the pandemic and extended her stay to pursue her dream of becoming a country music singer.

Renowned cellist Denis Brott, a survivor of a severe case of COVID-19 that nearly took his life, is preparing to launch the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, an event he founded to promote classical music accessibility.

In anticipation of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the discussion delves into the significance and impact of the event.

The article explores various Jewish Eurovision songs from different years and countries, highlighting unique moments and performances, such as Ortal from France in 2005, Tina Karol from Ukraine in 2006, and Can Bonomo from Turkey in 2012.

Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and literary contributions to music journalism.

Pete Seeger, a legendary folk singer, had a significant impact on Jewish culture despite his focus on organizing people over organized religion.

Israeli-born teen singer Maya Gamzu, who immigrated to Canada four years ago, is making waves on "Canadas Got Talent" with her powerful singing voice.

In honor of Israel's 75th Independence Day, "The 75 Edition" features special content including great songs representing each decade of Israel's history.

Avi and Phoebe discuss the Quebec Premier's tweet celebrating the province's Catholic heritage despite his push for secularism, exemplified by Bill 21 banning religious symbols in the public sphere.

Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead collaborated with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa on an album titled "Jarak Qaribak," set to be released on June 9, featuring artists from the Middle East like Palestinian, Egyptian, and Moroccan singers.

Christopher Silver, a professor of Jewish Studies at McGill University and author of Recording History, joins Bonjour Chai to delve into the Sephardic side of Passover celebrations and explore Mimouna and its cultural significance.

Lenka Lichtenberg, a Toronto singer, won a Juno award for Best Global Music Album with her project "Thieves of Dreams," which sets her grandmother's Holocaust poems to music.

The Art Gallery of Ontario's new exhibit, "Everybody Knows," showcases a private collection of personal treasures belonging to the late Leonard Cohen, featuring items like sketches, drafts of songs, and intimate photographs.

This week's episode of Unorthodox discusses potential candidates for a Jewish Mount Rushmore, featuring author Rina Raphael discussing her book on wellness culture, and Jon Bermuda Schwartz, drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic, talking about his career in parody music.

The article discusses the rising trend of young ultra-Orthodox Jewish women, particularly from Canada, using social media to showcase their singing talents despite facing resistance from some rabbis who adhere to the prohibition of kol isha, which restricts women from singing in front of men.

Noah Efron and Miriam Herschlag discuss the controversy surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow a homophobic party leader control over school enrichment programs.

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron analyze various election ads in Israel, highlighting the messages parties are trying to convey to voters.

The Miami Boys Choir, a popular Orthodox Jewish pop group founded in the 1970s, recently gained unexpected fame on TikTok, with their videos garnering hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of views.

The text discusses the contrast between "punks" and "posers," focusing on the themes of authenticity and integrity in art and politics within American society.

The Bulova Accutron watch, produced between 1960 and 1972, has been a game-changer for cantors in orthodox synagogues.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Jewish rock musician Lenny Solomon from Shlock Rock, discussing creating parody songs, humor in music, and his fundraising for the musical "Daniel in Babylon."

Brian Fraser is a versatile individual, serving as a Minister and organizational development expert while also being an avid runner and jazz enthusiast.

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the anger surrounding a potential plea bargain for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's new pandemic policy allowing individual choice, and concerns about Israelis staying in the U.S. after visa-free entry.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three key topics including the legacy of Yoram Taharlev, the significance of the Golan Heights under Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's leadership, and Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid party's ten-year milestone in Israeli politics.

Aaron Lightstone leads the band Jaffa Road, named after a street in Israel, known for blending middle eastern, south asian, and jazz influences in their music.