"Poetry in America," a PBS program hosted by Harvard professor Elisa New, features discussions about poetry with celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal and musicians, reimagining poetry away from traditional lectures to dynamic conversations.

Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and Stav Beger.

Russ Solomon, the founder of Tower Records, passed away at 92 while watching the Oscars.

In a live discussion featuring Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman, topics of significance are explored, such as the concept of the "New Poor" in Israel as identified by Professor Amia Leiblich, the potential for American Jewish donors to leverage their contributions to influence societal changes in Israel, and personal reflections on critiquing Israel while choosing to reside there.

The Metropolitan Opera presents Wagner's "Parsifal" in a controversial production featuring a sea of blood on stage during the second act.

In this episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts announce two upcoming events and mention a search for a new producer.

Ernst Barbakoff, a former child prodigy turned elderly piano teacher, spends his mornings in the library recounting his past to Miss Virginia, the librarian.

The article discusses the author's personal connection to Shlomo Carlebach, a Jewish musician accused of sexually harassing and assaulting multiple women, including the author's mother.

The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's music and legacy in the Jewish community despite allegations of sexual impropriety.

"The Band's Visit" is a captivating musical that tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who mistakenly end up in a small Israeli town.

The text provides a detailed account of the author's experience attending a Haim concert in Denver, capturing the atmosphere, crowd demographics, and the band's performance.

The author describes her journey from being a fan of alternative rock like Radiohead to embracing and performing Yiddish folk tunes and klezmer music, reconnecting with her Jewish and Russian heritage.

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a group of Israeli entertainers, including Oshik Levy and Ilana Rovina, planned a tour to uplift soldiers at the front lines when they serendipitously encountered the internationally renowned musician Leonard Cohen at a cafe in Tel Aviv.

Chaim David Berson discusses the significance of music in prayer, mentioning how the right melody or musical theme can enhance the emotional connection during prayer, even without intellectual understanding.

The New York City Opera's season premiere of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West" at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater showcased a return to form for the company under new leadership, emphasizing intimate, top-quality performances in a setting more akin to the composer's intentions.

The article discusses the significance of the band Steely Dan in relation to Rosh Hashanah and the biblical text of 1 Samuel.

In this podcast episode titled "The Lanyard, Color War and Rocket Propelled Grenades: The Things I Learned at Camp Edition," Noah, Dahlia Scheindlin, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempts to reduce the number of ministers needed to declare war in Israel, likened to Strangelovean megalomania.

In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's use of the fake news narrative as a defense strategy, questioning whether Israelis believe in a media conspiracy against the Prime Minister.

Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold)" released in 1967 coincided with the momentous recapture of Jerusalem's Old City by Jewish forces, marking the first time in nearly two millennia that all of Jerusalem was under Jewish control.

Bob Dylan's Jewish identity, though at times obscured by his persona as a Gentile cowboy or folk revolutionary, holds deep roots in his upbringing in a small Jewish community in Hibbing, Minnesota.

The article discusses the popularity and significance of the Maccabeats' song "Candlelight" as a standout Hanukkah pop song filling a void in the genre.

In "The Israel is Burning Edition," Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the response to the recent fires in Israel, which may have been set intentionally.

Leonard Cohen's album "You Want it Darker" reflects his ambivalence towards death and God, exploring themes of suffering and mortality.

Renowned singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away at 82.

In "The Triumphs of Benjamin Netanyahu" edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Netanyahu's successful foreign policy impacting Israel amid challenging times, challenging perceptions of the Israeli Left towards him.