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Tablet Rapper Kosha Dillz’s Judaism Remains an Inspiration on Third Album 29 Aug 2016
Kosha Dillz, an American rapper, incorporates his Jewish identity prominently in his music, addressing topics like anti-Semitism and addiction. In his latest...
29 Aug 2016
Unorthodox headphones Talkin 'Bout My Generation: Ep 54 18 Aug 2016
In episode 54 of Unorthodox, the hosts are focused on the Olympics. Jewish guests Jack and David Cahn, twin authors of "When Millennials Rule: The Reshaping ...
18 Aug 2016
Unorthodox headphones Hello, Gorgeous: Ep. 47 30 Jun 2016
This episode features an engaging conversation with Rebecca Schiff about her debut short story collection, and an interview with Mo Rocca, who shares his exp...
30 Jun 2016
Jewish Review of Books The Hit Man 23 Jun 2016
Morris Levy, a prominent figure in the music industry in the mid-20th century, was known for his controversial business practices, ties to the Mafia, and leg...
23 Jun 2016
Jewish Review of Books A Dissonant Moses in Berlin and Paris 29 Mar 2016
In 2015, amid a backdrop of European challenges including terrorism and anti-Semitism, Berlin's Komische Oper and Opra National de Paris staged Arnold Schoen...
29 Mar 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Quo Vadis, Bibi?!?" Edition 24 Mar 2016
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah address the unique state of the Israeli government, which appears both unstable and stable. They also explore the cas...
24 Mar 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Bickering about Stickering" Edition 19 Nov 2015
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah deliberate on Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to mend ties with American Jews, the EU's new guidelines on labeling...
19 Nov 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The "They Really Don’t Like Us!" Edition 12 Nov 2015
In the discussion titled "They Really Don't Like Us!" in Haaretz, Noah, Don, and columnist Bradley Burston explore the strained relations between Israelis an...
12 Nov 2015
Tel Aviv Review headphones How the music you choose to drive to can save your life 24 Oct 2015
Professor Warren Brodsky, a music psychologist from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and author of "Driving With Music: Cognitive-Behavioral Implications,"...
24 Oct 2015
Jewish Review of Books Going Under with Klinghoffer 9 Sep 2015
The Death of Klinghoffer, an opera inspired by the 1985 Achille Lauro hijacking, has faced controversy for its depiction of the events and the character of L...
9 Sep 2015
Forward 5 Rosh Hashanah Videos To Get You in the High Holiday Mood 9 Sep 2015
Five Rosh Hashanah-themed music videos are highlighted to enhance the High Holiday spirit. The list includes a variety of covers and original songs, such as ...
9 Sep 2015
Forward Can Hip Hop Heal the Holy Land? 3 Sep 2015
Vice Media's docu-series "Hip Hop In The Holy Land" explores the diverse and often underrepresented voices in Israeli and Palestinian hip hop culture. Hosted...
3 Sep 2015
Unorthodox headphones No Business Like Show Business Ep. 4 20 Aug 2015
Tablet's "No Business Like Show Business" episode 4 covers a range of Jewish-related topics, including the controversy around Jewish rapper Matisyahu being r...
20 Aug 2015
Promised Podcast headphones "The Other Side of Israel" Edition 6 Aug 2015
In the podcast episode "The Other Side of Israel," Noah and guest Sandy Fox explore the diverse Israeli music scene as a reprieve from troubling news. They h...
6 Aug 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The "How Far is J Street from my Street?" Edition 23 Jul 2015
In this edition, Don, Noah, and guest Ilene Prusher talk about the growing divide between the Israeli left and the American Pro-Israeli left, focusing on J S...
23 Jul 2015
Promised Podcast headphones "The Peace Movement Stirs?" Edition 9 Jul 2015
In a discussion titled "The Peace Movement Stirs?", Don, Noah, and guest Ilene Prusher touch upon three significant topics: the controversy over a natural ga...
9 Jul 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The "Labor’s Loser?!?" Edition 28 May 2015
In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah address three significant topics, including the impact of social media outrage on a government official, the legacy o...
28 May 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The "Fission Indecision" Edition 9 Apr 2015
In "The Fission Indecision" Edition from The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Professor Alon Tal, and Noah discuss how leftist Israelis should respond to t...
9 Apr 2015
Forward Why I’m Paying $120 To See Rush 5 Mar 2015
The article discusses the author's decision to pay $120 to see the Canadian prog/hard rock band Rush in concert, possibly for the last time, despite the high...
5 Mar 2015
Tel Aviv Review headphones Middle-of-the-road Judaism: The emergence of Modern Orthodoxy 13 Feb 2015
Dr. Ephraim Chamiel discusses his book on the emergence of Modern Orthodoxy, where Jewish philosophers aimed to blend tradition with modernity. Dr. Sonja Nar...
13 Feb 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The “Jumpin’ Hegemony” Edition 11 Feb 2015
The discussion in "The Jumpin Hegemony Edition" covers several topics: (1) the reasons why Mizrahim tend to avoid affiliating with the political Left due to ...
11 Feb 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The “Hell is Other People” Edition 28 Jan 2015
In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover significant topics including the cancellation of a Charlie Hebdo event by Israeli bookstore Steimatzky, the ...
28 Jan 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The 'Where are the Women?' Edition 21 Jan 2015
In a podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Labor Party primaries, questioning if the party combining distributive justice and territorial compr...
21 Jan 2015
Tablet The Holocaust Survivor Klezmer and Multicultural Band Does Las Vegas 23 Dec 2014
In a unique tribute to the resilience of survivors, Saul Dreier, a Holocaust survivor, formed a klezmer band to honor Alice Herz-Sommer, a fellow survivor re...
23 Dec 2014
Tablet Was the ‘Klinghoffer’ Premiere an ‘Operatic Kristallnacht’? 23 Oct 2014
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera abou...
23 Oct 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The way the war ends 31 Jul 2014
The discussion reflects on the ways to end the war in Israel, questioning if Israeli demands for 'demilitarization' could prolong the conflict. It also consi...
31 Jul 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The 'asymmetrical' edition 24 Jul 2014
In a discussion about asymmetry in various contexts, the article raises questions about Israel's military dominance becoming a weakness, and whether Hamas' v...
24 Jul 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Letters to a young cadet contemplating conscientious objection 3 Jul 2014
Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid are being questioned if they should resign from Netanyahu's government, especially since their initial goal of promoting peace see...
3 Jul 2014
Tablet That New Kebab Joint’s Secret Ingredient? A Beloved Cult Star 27 May 2014
Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy. With a n...
27 May 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Drawing Lines & Drawing Conclusions 8 May 2014
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the exclusion of J-Street from the Conference of Presidents, the controversy surrounding alternative ...
8 May 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Peace, Prosperity and Philanthropy 17 Apr 2014
In a discussion about peace, prosperity, and philanthropy, there is a focus on the reliance of the army on donations for supplies, the struggles of the peace...
17 Apr 2014
Tablet ‘Go Down, Moses’: Engaging With My Complex Musical Heritage at Passover 7 Apr 2014
The author reflects on his journey of engaging with his complex musical heritage at Passover, specifically exploring his experiences with negro spirituals an...
7 Apr 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Trading Places, Taking Bribes & Playing with Knives 3 Apr 2014
The text discusses Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's proposal to exchange blocs of population, questioning if it is sincere or a form of jest. It also exp...
3 Apr 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Power & Money 27 Mar 2014
In a discussion by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore the emergence of a moderate center in Israeli politics as suggested by journalist Yossi Klein ...
27 Mar 2014
Forward Remembering Art Raymond, Who Provided Yiddishkeit in a Black Sombrero 14 Mar 2014
Art Raymond, a multifaceted American Jewish performer who passed away at 91, had a diverse career spanning Jewish and Latin music. Born Rosen in Brooklyn, he...
14 Mar 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Screw You, Screw Them and Screw Us! 27 Feb 2014
In a discussion among Allison, Don, and Noah, the topics covered include the debate over whether Prime Minister Netanyahu should break away from his Likud op...
27 Feb 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Press, Profs & Passports 20 Feb 2014
In the discussed episode titled "Press, Profs & Passports," the conversation revolves around the Israeli press's effectiveness, the involvement of academics ...
20 Feb 2014
Forward Neshama Carlebach Isn’t Just Shlomo’s Daughter 13 Feb 2014
Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the famous Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, has made a name for herself beyond her father's legacy as a talented performer with a soulf...
13 Feb 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Big, big love 6 Feb 2014
In a conversation by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they discuss various topics including the prevalence of polygamy among the Bedouin in the Negev, the shor...
6 Feb 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The curious case of the rabbis who didn’t bark 9 Jan 2014
In a discussion among Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore why Israeli rabbis have remained silent on Israel's liberal abortion policy, Israeli Prime ...
9 Jan 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The “Best Laid Plans of Mice & Men” Edition 2 Jan 2014
In a recent discussion, Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah reflect on the events following PM Ariel Sharon's proposal for unilateral withdrawal from Gaza ten year...
2 Jan 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The “Vision, Fission and Derision” Edition 12 Dec 2013
In a discussion led by Eilon, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from The Times of Israel, several topics are covered: (1) Nelson Mandela's death and Israel's comple...
12 Dec 2013
Tablet Thanksgivukkah Was Made for a Jewish Rapping Sous Chef From Queens 27 Nov 2013
"Thanksgivukkah Was Made for a Jewish Rapping Sous Chef From Queens" explores the whimsical and eclectic persona of Action Bronson, a Jewish-Albanian rapper ...
27 Nov 2013
Tablet For a Brief Moment This Year, Chassidic House Party Blew Their Observant Fans’ Minds 23 Aug 2013
The Chassidic House Party, a brief yet impactful music ensemble, captivated the Hasidic community in Crown Heights with their fusion of traditional Jewish me...
23 Aug 2013
Tablet Orthodox Singers With a Dream Get Their Own American Idol-style Reality Show 6 Aug 2013
"A Jewish Star" is an Orthodox Jewish singing competition modeled after American Idol, providing a unique platform for Jewish male singers within the constra...
6 Aug 2013
Tablet After My Mother Died, Another Woman Took Me Under Her Jewish Wing 16 Jul 2013
The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism. Despite not having a Jewish mother figure, they found a mentor and mate...
16 Jul 2013
Jewish Review of Books New Beats for Old Brooklyn 18 Mar 2013
Andy Statman's latest double CD album "Old Brooklyn" showcases his musical versatility as he seamlessly moves between bluegrass, blues, klezmer, Hasidic, and...
18 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books Questioning in the Darkness 27 Feb 2013
Shloyme-Zanvl Rappoport, also known as S. An-sky, a writer and ethnographer a century ago, embarked on an ambitious survey aimed at documenting vanishing Jew...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books A Measure of Beauty 27 Feb 2013
Hadag Nahash, a prominent Israeli hip-hop band founded in Jerusalem in 1996, is known for its self-aggrandizing lyrics, social critiques, and unique use of H...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books Bob Dylan: Messiah or Escape Artist? 27 Feb 2013
Bob Dylan has long been a divisive figure within Judaism and beyond, with some viewing him as a messianic figure akin to a biblical prophet, while others see...
27 Feb 2013