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The text details composer Ricky Ian Gordon's journey in creating the opera "Morning Star" in collaboration with librettist William Hoffman. Inspired by a fam...

Benjamin Till, a composer and advocate for British Jewish heritage, is working on a major musical composition called "The Jews of Britain" to narrate the 100...

Seattle attorneys are pursuing legal action against a local publication, the Palestine Chronicle, for allegedly violating the Alien Tort Statute and providin...

A new four-DVD box set of Sam Peckinpah's underrated film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" highlights Bob Dylan's minor role as Alias, showcasing his signific...

Yiddish Shabbos songs are an integral part of the Friday night dinner experience, offering a connection to Jewish traditions. These songs, known as zemirot, ...

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, comprised of Israeli and Palestinian teens, impressed judges on Americas Got Talent with a rendition of "Home," symbolizing unity...

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, a group of Israeli and Palestinian teens, impressed the judges on Americas Got Talent with their rendition of "Home," symbolizing...

Eli Klein, known for composing music for various Jewish music artists, has released his own album, "SHIRIM SHEKATAVTI," featuring his singing debut and uniqu...

A new musical titled "Go!" brings a fresh perspective to the story of Moses and the Exodus, focusing on his complexities as a character and the challenges he...

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, has created CarleBot, a software similar to Shazam but for Jewish melodies, specifically focusing on Rabbi Shlomo...

Etgar Keret reflects on his personal connection to Pink Floyd's song "Wish You Were Here" and debates whether Israeli radio stations should stop playing Roge...

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, created CarleBot, a melody detection software akin to Shazam, to identify Jewish prayer melodies, particularly th...

Survivors of the October 7 attacks in Israel, including Amit Soussana and Tali Biner, are struggling with the aftermath of the violence they experienced. Sou...

Jewish Broadway star Julie Benko and her husband, Jason Yaeger, are expecting their first child. Benko, known for her performance in "Funny Girl," announced ...

The article discusses the debate over whether sports or music is the most exciting part of camp, highlighting various memorable musical experiences that occu...

Immanuel College in Bushey has been shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year Awards in the music and drama category. The school is recognized for i...

Abraham Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Ziggy Marley, recently celebrated his bar mitzvah. Ziggy Marley and his wife, Orly, embrace both Rastaf...

The letters to the editor touch on various Jewish themes and concerns. Martin Kalson praises Rabbi Arnold Saunders for his dignified and brave behavior at an...

Zusha, a band blending Hasidic and secular musical styles, joins Omer Netzer, a Jewish-Israeli country musician, in a discussion about their creative journey...

Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, raised in a mixed Jewish family with Persian heritage sidelined in their upbringing, initiated a podcast called "The Nightinga...

The text discusses the polarization and simplification of perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a focus on the biases and complexities withi...

Debbie Friedman, a revolutionary Jewish musician, transformed American Jewish connections to Judaism through her catchy and empowering tunes for prayers and ...

In Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, two Jewish musicians, Roy Nathanson and Aaron Lisman, have created vibrant music scenes on front porches during the pandemic. Natha...

The biography "Lou Reed: The King of New York" by Will Hermes delves deeply into Lou Reed's Jewish roots and influences, shedding light on how his Jewish ide...

Tens of thousands gathered at a healing concert in Tel Aviv's HaYarkon Park, marking the first event by the Tribe of Nova since a tragic incident where Hamas...

The Etgar Quiz no 275 includes questions about Jewish topics such as special products of Israel, the Ladino language, Israeli highways, Devorah in the Tanach...

Kinky Friedman, the musician and novelist who passed away at 79, embodied the enigmatic nature of Jewish identity. Born Richard Samet Friedman in Chicago to ...

Kinky Friedman, the charismatic Texan country singer and mystery novelist known for fronting The Texas Jewboys, passed away at 79 due to Parkinson's disease....

Music holds a profound place in Jewish life, embodying both joy and sorrow. The author's passion for music, stemming from childhood experiences and culminati...

The text discusses the portrayal of Jews and Zionists in the media, emphasizing the rise in anti-Zionist sentiments and the association of Zionism with globa...

Tuly Weill, founder of Flow Digital, emphasizes the benefits of automation tools like Zapier in saving time and effort for businesses by streamlining tasks s...

The author recounts her initial attraction to the musical "Cabaret" through seeing John Stamos perform in a Broadway production, which sparked her interest i...

English National Ballet's unique production of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall is performed in the round, offering a fresh perspective for viewers with th...

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in the revival of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" at the Barbican. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the show explor...

Geddy Lee's memoir "My Effin Life" delves into the life of the renowned rock musician and child of Auschwitz survivors. The book explores Lee's journey from ...

Geddy Lee, the iconic rock musician and son of Holocaust survivors, chronicles his life in "My Effin Life," blending his personal heritage with his illustrio...

Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli singer Eden Golan faced backlash at the Eurovision Song Contest, with calls for boycott and protests. Golan received ...

In Chapter 46 of "For Granted," Dini prepares to launch a fundraising campaign with her Chesed Tzirel volunteers, including the creation of a music video and...

Dini prepares for a fundraising campaign launch event, with volunteers making flower arrangements for Chesed Tzirel. She invites Bracha to help rev up the cr...

Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of the late Jewish singer Cass Elliot from The Mamas and the Papas, unravels the myths surrounding her mother's life and death i...

Paul McCartney, the beloved musician and former Beatle, has strong Jewish connections through his first wife, Linda Eastman, who hailed from a prominent Jewi...

Kosha Dillz, also known as Rami Even-Esh, discusses how he integrates his Jewish identity into his music to unite people of diverse backgrounds. He delves in...

The article captures scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale, where attendees interact with and bid on items from the legendary composer's collection. V...

Shaina Taub, who won two Tony Awards for her work on the musical "Suffs," referenced the Talmud during her acceptance speech by quoting Ethics of the Fathers...

Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, descendants of Iranian Jewish musicians, explore the lives of their father and grandfather who were renowned in Iran b...

Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages, including Noa Argamani, who had been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7. The hostages were atten...

Roxanne de Bastion, a singer-songwriter, was inspired by her Hungarian-Jewish grandfather Stephen's survival story during the Holocaust, which led her to wri...

In an effort to counter American bigotry against Blacks and Jews, saxophonist Matthew Levy envisioned the Generate Music project, aiming to bring together Bl...

The Rana Choir, the only Arab-Jewish women's choir in Israel, has faced significant challenges due to the aftermath of the war and a Hamas attack. Despite th...

The text discusses allegations and controversies surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs and Hunter Biden. Sean Combs faces accusations of assault and mistreatment of...