JetLAG is an annual gathering in the Catskill Mountains that draws Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants for a weekend of music, art, and cultural expression.

Woody Allen made his directorial debut at La Scala opera house in Milan, premiering Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi.

The text discusses a review of an exhibition called "Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything," initially presented at the Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal and later at the Jewish Museum in New York.

Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the swift move towards new elections in Israel, just weeks after the previous round, and the implications for the Center-Left movement following a significant demonstration.

During her performance at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Madonna caused controversy by displaying the Palestinian and Israeli flags on the backs of two of her backup dancers, a move not approved by the event's organizers.

The text discusses the beauty and significance of Yiddish poetry, focusing on recent musical projects that bring Yiddish poems to life.

The article discusses the history and significance of the theremin, the first electronic instrument mass-produced and played without physical contact.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss the Likud primaries, the protests by Ethiopian-Israelis against police brutality, and Conan O'Brien's take on Israel.

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a prominent figure in the development of Neo-Hasidism, was known for his music, storytelling, and teachings that aimed to renew contemporary Jewish life through the lens of Hasidism.

A musician receives an armadillo menorah as a mysterious gift which forms a unique bond with him as they travel the country together.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the controversy surrounding Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settlers from their site, questioning whether it was a courageous political stand or unjust singling out of Israel.

In a discussion about peace and conflict resolution, the podcast delves into the lessons that Israelis and Palestinians can learn from the peace process in Northern Ireland between Protestants and Catholics.

In a recycled edition of the Promised Podcast, topics discussed include the lack of rabbinic protest against a liberal abortion law, the role of professors in politics, and Israeli parents' lack of concern for their children's safety.

The article discusses the decline and disappearance of the seven-string guitar, a pivotal instrument in Russian culture for over two centuries, now preserved only by a small community of enthusiasts outside of Russia.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment, leading to a cut in EU aid.

Lana Del Rey is set to perform in Israel at the Meteor Festival, prompting criticism from BDS activists including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.

A 26-year-old trans woman and former drag-queen made history by winning The Eurovision song contest, just a week after Israel's fiftieth anniversary.

A 26-year-old former drag-queen and trans woman won the Eurovision song contest shortly after Israel's fiftieth anniversary, impacting Israeli self-perception.

Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision representing Israel, reflected on how her unique sound and appearance helped her overcome childhood bullying and find success.

In this discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman address three main topics: the perplexing issue of 61 deaths, a comparison between the differing approaches to free expression in Tel Aviv and decency in Jerusalem, and leftist reactions to Netta Barzilai's Eurovision Song Contest victory raising questions about national pride.

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss various significant topics, including the response to a tragic event resulting in multiple casualties, the debate between freedom of expression in Tel Aviv versus decency in Jerusalem, and the reaction to Netta Barzilai's Eurovision win by some leftist Israelis.

The final Torah portions of Leviticus, Behar and Behukkotai, extend the concept of sanctity from the Tabernacle to include time and place, introducing the Sabbath and Shemitah laws.

In Isaac Babel's short story "Awakening," the narrator describes growing up in Odessa, a city obsessed with creating musical prodigies.

Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician and broadcaster, recounts her deep friendship with Joni Mitchell, sparked by Mitchell's music in 1966, leading to a book of conversations they had over four decades.

Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician, broadcaster, and friend of Joni Mitchell, chronicles her deep connection with the iconic musician in "Joni Mitchell in Her Own Words," a collection of conversations spanning 40 years.