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Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, issued an apology in the Wall Street Journal for his antisemitic statements and behavior. In the ad, Ye attribut...

Joey Newcomb's latest album, "HISkashrus," aims to capture the spiritual and communal experience of the tish gatherings led by Rav Itche Meir Morgenstern in ...

In 1969, during John Lennon and Yoko Ono's iconic Bed-in for peace in Amsterdam, Lennon recorded his first and only instance of singing in Hebrew. This uniqu...

The Richmond Yiddish Week festival enlivened the city with a vibrant celebration of Yiddish culture, music, and arts, attracting over 100 attendees and showc...

Cantor Sarah Myerson and musician Ilya Shneyveys have released an album titled "The Rose Cohen Experience," inspired by rare Yiddish recordings of folksinger...

Seth Rogovoy explores the uncanny resonance between Bob Dylan's 1983 album "Infidels" and contemporary political figures like Stephen Miller. Highlighting th...

The Yiddish New York festival, held at Hebrew Union College in Manhattan, celebrated its 11th year with over 700 participants and diverse activities explorin...

For Peter Himmelman, a childhood Passover at his cousin's house marked the beginning of a journey where music and Jewish tradition intertwined to shape his i...

Ira Khonen Temple's debut album, "Strange Tongue/Mistame Loshn," intertwines Yiddish and queerness, reflecting the artist's journey through diverse gender ex...

Composer Chayala Neuhaus continues to evolve her musical journey with the release of 'Miracles 4', featuring songs that resonate with themes of faith, persev...

An extensive collection of over 1,000 historic klezmer tunes, long dormant in Kyiv's Vernadsky National Library, has been revitalized by the Klezmer Institut...

This video appears to feature a musical piece entitled "A Song of Healing for Sydney," which likely serves as a spiritual or emotional comfort to the communi...

Stephen Schwartz, renowned composer of musicals like Wicked and Godspell, has also contributed to Jewish music with his composition of "The Hanukkah Song (We...

Adam Sandler's iconic "The Chanukah Song," celebrated for its playful listing of Jewish celebrities, initially contained some inaccuracies, one involving act...

Readers reflect on the personal empowerment they have found through specific songs that resonate with Jewish themes and values. Each contributor shares how m...

Primal Scream, a Scottish rock band, faced severe backlash after a concert in London where images combining the Star of David with swastikas were projected d...

Hanukkah has traditionally lacked the sensual music common in Christmas songs, but the queer Jewish duo Couplet aims to change that with their new song, "Hot...

Six13 has released an exciting Hanukkah parody inspired by the popular animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Packed with vibrant elements of KPop, such as energe...

Iceland has joined Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's confirmed participation. This deci...

Celebrating Itzhak Perlman's 80th birthday, a joyous klezmer concert was held at the Beacon Theater, featuring Perlman alongside renowned klezmer musicians f...

In "Pantakozak and Other New Yiddish Songs for Kids," Santa Fe-based musician Jordan Wax combines traditional Yiddish culture with modern storytelling and mu...

Y-Studs, a New York-based Jewish a cappella group, have created a lively Hanukkah parody medley titled "A Very Jonas Hanukkah," featuring songs by the Jonas ...

Channeling the spirit of Chanukah, Cindy Scarr has crafted a trivia quiz focusing on the beloved Jewish liturgical tradition of Hallel. The quiz delves into ...

"Kremenchuker Berelach A Song Of The Soul" is an introspective and culturally rich musical composition that explores the depth of Jewish spiritual expression...

Rosalía, the Spanish singer known for her innovative approach to music, has recorded a song in Hebrew for her album 'Lux'. Her venture into singing in Hebrew...

Maskit Mati, an Australian singer living in New York City, embraces the Hanukkah spirit with her charming parody of Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas hit, "All...

Alicia Jo Rabins' biography of Leonard Cohen, titled "Hallelujah: The Story of Leonard Cohen," is highlighted among the best children's books of 2025 for its...

A new CD of Yiddish children's songs titled "Zumer iz shoyn vider do" celebrates the legacy of the late David Botwinik, a Vilna-born composer who passed away...

The Maccabeats have released a unique Hanukkah parody inspired by the Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," blending traditional and contemporary elements. This...

Jordan Wax has released "Pantakozak and Other New Yiddish Songs for Kids," an innovative children's album that celebrates Yiddish culture through music and s...

Khazones Underground, a new Brooklyn-based record label founded by Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson, is leading a revival of khazones, the rich tradition...

Chabad.org presents a discussion on what could be considered the "song of the season," engaging audiences with music that captures the spirit and cultural nu...

Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...

Peter Himmelman reflects on his unique fusion of Jewish identity and Black music, recounting how his grandmother introduced him to his first Black guitar tea...

The Mlotek siblings—Rabbi Avram, Elisha, and Sarah—have released a Yiddish version of the beloved Hanukkah song "Light One Candle," originally by Peter, Paul...

"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at gradu...

Michael Alpert, a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Yiddish music, will be honored with the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award at the upcoming Yiddi...

In a recent Minneapolis event, renowned Jewish musicians Abie Rotenberg and Joey Newcomb led a community in a heartfelt kumzitz, highlighting stories that re...

Noa Kirel, Israel's pop superstar and recent Eurovision contender, celebrated her marriage to Bundesliga footballer Daniel Peretz with a unique artistic flai...

Will Oldham's interaction with Johnny Cash as the latter recorded Oldham's song highlights the concept of 'deveikus,' a Torah idea referring to clinging or u...

Spanish artist Rosalia has incorporated Hebrew into her latest album, Lux, which is hailed by some as a standout release of the year. Singing in 13 different...

Yiddish music is experiencing a modern transformation through electronica, as artists like Josh "Socalled" Dolgin and Chaia bring this cultural tradition int...

Celebrating the joyful spirit of Jewish summer camps, a special musical hootenanny will be held on November 13 at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Manhattan. Or...

Hana LaRock reminisces about the ubiquitous Jewish summer camp song "Wherever You Go, There's Always Someone Jewish" by Rabbi Milder, written in 1983. The so...

Polish musician Maria Ka is transforming Yiddish music through her innovative album "Di Mashin" (The Machine), combining punk rock influences with cosmic the...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the timelessness and sacredness of traditional Jewish music as highlighted during Simchas Torah celebrations. Despite the adoption of...

British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan. The controversy cent...

West Coast rapper Greedo, real name Jason Jackson, reflects on his life following his release from prison after serving time for drug trafficking and firearm...

Joe Buchanan's new album "Heaven and Earth," integrates Jewish prayer texts into country music, creating an unexpected fusion that some listeners mistake for...

Carole King, celebrated for her album 'Tapestry,' is not only a musical legend but also a product of her Jewish roots and resilient spirit. Through an engagi...