Music
A swim team in Jerusalem, consisting of both Israeli and Palestinian members, had always avoided discussing politics in order to foster unity.
The article discusses the song "Salaam Shalom" by Raffi, an Israeli-Canadian musician.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's silence on the conflict in Gaza during the Grammys.
The recent Grammys saw Israeli and Jewish artists making statements about the war in Gaza and the October 7 attack in Israel.
In the Netflix documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," a previously unseen video of Bob Dylan recording his solo part for the charity single "We Are the World" is featured.
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Montana Tucker wears yellow-ribbon dress, Recording Academy CEO pays tribute to Nova victims at 2024 Grammys
At the 2024 Grammys, influencer Montana Tucker wore a dress with a yellow ribbon to raise awareness about Israelis who are still held hostage in Gaza following a recent attack by Hamas.
Annie Lennox made a statement for a ceasefire in Gaza during her performance at the Grammys, advocating for peace.
The first full trailer for the biopic Back to Black, portraying the life of Amy Winehouse, features scenes of the Jewish singer wearing a Star of David necklace, similar to the one she wore in real life.
The upcoming performance of Arnold Schoenberg's song cycle, "15 Poems from the Book of the Hanging Garden," highlights the composer's innovation and emotional depth.
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Tal Shimony Survived the Hamas Attack on the Nova Music Festival: Hear Her Story of Courage, Resilience, and Remembrance
Tal Shimony survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel.
The diary entries of an IDF soldier reflect on the ongoing war, sacrifices, and experiences in Gaza over the course of four months.
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Through Reason and Niggun // A conversation with the renowned mechanech and composer Rabbi Pinchas Breier
Rabbi Pinchas Breier is a respected mechanech and composer known for his profound insights and compositions of chasidic music.
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Tali, A Singer With Israeli Roots, Will Represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest
Tali, a singer with Israeli roots, has been chosen to represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest.
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Ben Shapiro raps about his ‘yarmulke, homie’ in new right-wing song that tops iTunes charts
Jewish conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has released his first single, a collaboration with rapper Tom MacDonald titled "FACTS."
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, known for his criticism of rap music, surprised many by featuring in a rap song called "FACTS" by Canadian artist Tom MacDonald.
During times of war in Israel, music has become a lifeline for many, offering solace and connection.
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Jewish Life Stories: A lone soldier, the voice of the Shangri-Las, two giants of American health care
This article highlights the lives and contributions of several individuals in the Jewish community.
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Romi Gonen, Itay Chen, Kfir Bibas. Every Israeli Jew holds a particular hostage in their heart
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has left an indelible mark on Israeli Jews, who each feel a personal connection to one of the hostages taken by Hamas.
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Sophie Scholl and her anti-Nazi resistance movement are spotlighted in ‘White Rose: The Musical’
"White Rose: The Musical" tells the story of Sophie Scholl and her anti-Nazi resistance movement known as the White Rose.
This newsletter discusses the new album "The Lines" by the band Sandcatchers, led by Yoshie Fruchter.
The article explores the renewed relevance of the song "Lu Yehi" in the aftermath of an attack in Israel.
The author, Shimon, shares his passion for music and desire to work in music production, inspired by his uncle who is a well-known producer.
"Lovers in Auschwitz" by Keren Blankfeld tells the true story of David Wisnia, a Polish Jew and talented singer, and Helen Zippi Spitzer, a Slovakian Jew, who became lovers in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
In a special episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer shares his personal journey of mental health.
Exploring connections between the Song of Moses, feeding birds, Walt Disney, and the Sherman Brothers in a deep dive through Jewish teachings and music.