Not That Kind of Rabbi
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What do you get when a blues man meets a guru. Why Harry Manx of course!
3 Sep 2020
The text discusses the unique collaboration between blues musician Harry Manx and a guru, highlighting Manx's message of letting go and finding peace. It sug...
3 Sep 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Canada has many treasures. I speak to one of them in episode 31. Jay Douglas: reggae legend.
27 Aug 2020
In episode 31, Jay Douglas, a reggae legend in Canada, is interviewed. He is a Rastafarian-inspired singer and songwriter known for his deeply spiritual musi...
27 Aug 2020
Tablet
Rap Talmud
27 Aug 2020
In this article from Tablet, Armin Rosen and Jeff Weiss engage in a discussion that connects the Talmud's enduring influence with the cultural impact of hip-...
27 Aug 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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He plays a mean keyboard, he has a big wonky heart and he's Bill King
20 Aug 2020
Bill King, a talented musician known for his keyboard skills and big heart, is featured on an episode of Not That Kind of Rabbi. The episode highlights his m...
20 Aug 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Prelude to a Nation
3 Aug 2020
Professor Ruth HaCohen-Pinczower explores the intersection of music and politics in the West, emphasizing the influence and significance of music in shaping ...
3 Aug 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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What do you get when you mix a PhD, a Lawyer and one hell of a jazz man... Easy, Ron Davis of course.
30 Jul 2020
Ron Davis, a talented composer and pianist, comes from a background where his parents survived the Holocaust. With a combination of a PhD, legal background, ...
30 Jul 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Tom Wilson is a singer, a writer, a guitar man, a grandfather, an artist and a Mohawk. Meet all of these Toms on Not That Kind of Rabbi.
16 Jul 2020
Tom Wilson, a singer, writer, guitarist, artist, grandfather, and Mohawk, showcases his multi-faceted creativity on Not That Kind of Rabbi. The podcast delve...
16 Jul 2020
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Dylan’s latest really is his best since ‘Blood on the Tracks’
12 Jul 2020
Bob Dylan's latest album, "Rough and Rowdy Ways," is hailed by Anthony DeCurtis as Dylan's best since his 1975 masterpiece, "Blood on the Tracks." The discus...
12 Jul 2020
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A man, his trumpet and his spiritual journey. Juno award winner David Buchbinder talks soul food with Ralph Benmergui.
14 May 2020
David Buchbinder, a Juno award-winning trumpeter, discusses spirituality and music with Ralph Benmergui. Buchbinder is known for his work as a jazz musician,...
14 May 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Tara Slone: From Buddha to Rock, Tara digs hard in the corners and comes up shiny
7 May 2020
Tara Slone is a multifaceted individual who balances various roles and interests. She travels across the country as part of the show Hometown Hockey alongsid...
7 May 2020
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Turning the Page, with Steve... Page
16 Apr 2020
Ralph catches up with his old friend Steven Page, who has experienced great success in the music industry, including writing orchestral arrangements and crea...
16 Apr 2020
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Passover’s almost over, but it’s not too late to watch Jack Black slay ‘Chad Gadya’
15 Apr 2020
Jack Black recently showcased his rendition of the Passover song "Chad Gadya," known for its dark and escalating lyrics, in a video posted online to help lif...
15 Apr 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Home But Not Alone
26 Mar 2020
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, there is a call to view life as a precious gift and to embrace a new perspective. The current situation presents a spiritual opport...
26 Mar 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Damhnait Doyle: Pass me my guitar and hold the booze. I think I see the light.
27 Feb 2020
Damhnait Doyle, a versatile musician, is transitioning from Celtic to pop music while maintaining her authentic voice. She expresses a renewed sense of clari...
27 Feb 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Bif Naked: Singing Her Soul Song From the Rooftops
6 Feb 2020
Canadian indie singer Bif Naked shares a candid spiritual journey of self-discovery and resilience, moving past life's challenges towards new opportunities. ...
6 Feb 2020
Promised Podcast
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The “Pipe Dreams?” Edition
2 Jan 2020
In a podcast titled "The Pipe Dreams? Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss various topics, including the need for lef...
2 Jan 2020
Jewish Lives
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IRVING BERLIN
18 Nov 2019
The Jewish Lives Podcast episode on Irving Berlin highlights the composer's significant impact on American popular song, with George Gershwin even calling hi...
18 Nov 2019
Tablet
Writing ‘Akhnaten’
6 Nov 2019
Philip Glass's Egyptian opera "Akhnaten" is set to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera, marking its American production story, which has been more modest tha...
6 Nov 2019
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Porgy and Bess
5 Nov 2019
The Metropolitan Opera in New York is featuring George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" with an all-black cast, a choice stemming from Gershwin's desire to avoid ...
5 Nov 2019
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Ray Charles in Israel
4 Nov 2019
Ray Charles, accompanied by the Raelettes, visited Israel in the early 1970s for a series of wildly successful concerts where fans cheered them in Jerusalem,...
4 Nov 2019
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Mr. Jimmy
23 Oct 2019
In 1968, the music producer Jimmy Miller was at the peak of his career, working with iconic bands like The Rolling Stones and Traffic, helping create some of...
23 Oct 2019
Lehrhaus
Anonymous Leadership: The Emotional Drama in Ishay Ribo’s Seder ha-Avodah
6 Oct 2019
Ishay Ribo's rendition of the Yom Kippur Temple service, Seder ha-Avodah, has garnered immense popularity for blending secular and religious themes and focus...
6 Oct 2019
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WATCH: The Timeless Yiddish Love Song, ‘It’s Dark Outside’
24 Sep 2019
Yiddish singer Adah Hetko, known for modernizing classic songs from ethnomusicologists like Ruth Rubin, collaborates with Allison Posner and Joe Hetko to per...
24 Sep 2019
Promised Podcast
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The “The People have Spoken?” Edition
19 Sep 2019
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections in their podcast, exploring the paradoxical nature of the results t...
19 Sep 2019
Tablet
Are Hymns Treyf?
1 Aug 2019
The author reflects on hymns and their role in Jewish mourning rituals, contrasting the emotional pull of hymns with the starkness of traditional Jewish fune...
1 Aug 2019
Promised Podcast
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The “Selling Out?” Edition
25 Jul 2019
In this episode, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Dina Kraft discuss the Labor Party's merger strategy, Israel's Foreign Ministry focusing on promoting Israeli...
25 Jul 2019
Promised Podcast
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The “Selling Out?” Edition
25 Jul 2019
In this edition, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Dina Kraft discuss three vital topics in Israeli society: the Labor Party's decision to merge with a center-r...
25 Jul 2019
Tablet
Alan Lomax and the Search for the Origins of Music
19 Jul 2019
Alan Lomax, a prominent figure in ethnomusicology, was part of a network of scholars, including German Jewish pioneers, who were instrumental in the field's ...
19 Jul 2019
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Russian Jewish Burning Man
10 Jul 2019
JetLAG is an annual gathering in the Catskill Mountains that draws Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants for a weekend of music, art, and cultural expression. F...
10 Jul 2019
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Woody Allen Directs His First Opera At La Scala
3 Jul 2019
Woody Allen made his directorial debut at La Scala opera house in Milan, premiering Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. This marked Allen's first foray into o...
3 Jul 2019
Lehrhaus
“Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything” at the Jewish Museum: A Review
24 Jun 2019
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 a...
24 Jun 2019
Promised Podcast
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The “Over Again” Edition
30 May 2019
Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the swift move towards new elections in Israel, just weeks after the previous round, and the implicat...
30 May 2019
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Bob Dylan’s 10 Most Jewish Songs
24 May 2019
Bob Dylan's Jewish heritage subtly but profoundly influences his music, as discussed in a reflection on his 10 most Jewish songs. These tracks weave Jewish t...
24 May 2019
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Madonna Displays Palestinian And Israeli Flags At Eurovision, Sparking Controversy
20 May 2019
During her performance at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Madonna caused controversy by displaying the Palestinian and Israeli flags on the bac...
20 May 2019
Tablet
The Joys of Yiddish Poetry
24 Apr 2019
The text discusses the beauty and significance of Yiddish poetry, focusing on recent musical projects that bring Yiddish poems to life. It highlights compose...
24 Apr 2019
Tablet
The Soul of a Machine
7 Mar 2019
The article discusses the history and significance of the theremin, the first electronic instrument mass-produced and played without physical contact. Invent...
7 Mar 2019
Promised Podcast
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The “Black & White, Left & Right” Edition
7 Feb 2019
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss the Likud primaries, the protests by Ethiopian-Israelis against police b...
7 Feb 2019
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The Development of Neo-Hasidism: Echoes and Repercussions Part III: Shlomo Carlebach and Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
23 Jan 2019
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a prominent figure in the development of Neo-Hasidism, was known for his music, storytelling, and teachings that aimed to renew conte...
23 Jan 2019
Unorthodox
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A Very Jewish Christmas: Ep. 162
20 Dec 2018
This episode of Unorthodox explores the intersection of Jewish culture with Christmas traditions, featuring conversations with Bill Adler and Steven D'Souza....
20 Dec 2018
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The Secret Jewish History Of Mary Poppins
18 Dec 2018
The article delves into the Jewish influences in the creation of the Mary Poppins films, highlighting contributions from Jewish composers both in the origina...
18 Dec 2018
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The Armadillo Menorah
6 Dec 2018
A musician receives an armadillo menorah as a mysterious gift which forms a unique bond with him as they travel the country together. The armadillo menorah, ...
6 Dec 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “AirBDS?” Edition
29 Nov 2018
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the controversy surrounding Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settlers from their site, questio...
29 Nov 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Peace Happens” Edition
8 Nov 2018
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 N...
8 Nov 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Love’s ‘lections Lost” Edition
1 Nov 2018
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 i...
1 Nov 2018
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Seven Strings Over Iowa
12 Oct 2018
The article discusses the decline and disappearance of the seven-string guitar, a pivotal instrument in Russian culture for over two centuries, now preserved...
12 Oct 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Being Mayor is Tough!” Edition
4 Oct 2018
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment, leading to a cut in...
4 Oct 2018
Tablet
You Were Famous, Your Heart Was a Legend
23 Aug 2018
Lana Del Rey is set to perform in Israel at the Meteor Festival, prompting criticism from BDS activists including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. Waters urged De...
23 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “International” Edition
16 Aug 2018
A 26-year-old former drag-queen and trans woman won the Eurovision song contest shortly after Israel's fiftieth anniversary, impacting Israeli self-perceptio...
16 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “International” Edition
16 Aug 2018
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. This ev...
16 Aug 2018
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Netta: I’m In Love With What Winning Eurovision Did For My People
24 Jul 2018
Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision representing Israel, reflected on how her unique sound and appearance helped her overcome childhood bullying and fin...
24 Jul 2018