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Tablet Histoire de Serge Gainsbourg 5 Jun 2024
Serge Gainsbourg's former home at 5 bis rue de Verneuil has become a public mausoleum, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of the iconic singer and son...
5 Jun 2024
JTA Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood rejects calls to cancel tour with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa 4 Jun 2024
Musician Jonny Greenwood is facing criticism for planning to tour with Israeli artist Dudu Tassa amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite calls to cancel, Gre...
4 Jun 2024
Forward All things Jewish in the new Paul Simon film, plus his memories of Queens 3 Jun 2024
"In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon" is a documentary that delves into Paul Simon's life story and his recent album, Seven Psalms, showcasing his re...
3 Jun 2024
Forward The hugely influential record label that unites Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan and Bernie Sanders lives on 31 May 2024
Folkways Records, founded by Jewish entrepreneur Moses Asch with encouragement from Albert Einstein, was a unique and influential label in the 1940s and 1950...
31 May 2024
Moment The Many Sounds of Matisyahu Zoominar 30 May 2024
Matisyahu, a singer/songwriter known for his hit song "One Day," discussed his musical and religious journey during a Zoominar as part of The Pulse: Moments ...
30 May 2024
Between The Lines A ‘Hallowed Space’ In Downtown New York 30 May 2024
The Nova Music Festival Exhibit in Lower Manhattan commemorates the tragic event on October 7 where over 360 people were murdered during a music festival in ...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle The great healing power of musical instruments 30 May 2024
Music has a profound impact on healing and self-expression, especially for individuals navigating trauma or difficult experiences. The text highlights variou...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: Romeo and Juliet, ‘The story zips along at a fast pace’ 29 May 2024
Northern Ballet is performing a fast-paced version of "Romeo and Juliet" at Sadlers Wells with choreography by Massimo Moricone. The production, directed by ...
29 May 2024
Forward A hauntingly bizarre musical upends Stephen Sondheim's signature maxim — here, everyone is alone 28 May 2024
Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The T...
28 May 2024
Culturally Jewish headphones Meet the singer who performs Yiddish opera from Holocaust survivors—and also Wagner 27 May 2024
Jaclyn Grossman, a Toronto-based soprano, explores the tension between performing Wagner's operas, despite the composer's antisemitic legacy, and Yiddish wor...
27 May 2024
Culturally Jewish headphones Meet the singer who performs Yiddish opera from Holocaust survivors—and also Wagner 27 May 2024
Jaclyn Grossman, a soprano opera singer, explores the complexity of performing works by antisemitic composer Richard Wagner alongside music by Holocaust surv...
27 May 2024
JTA New York klezmer legend Frank London is gearing up to fight for his life. But first, one more show. 24 May 2024
Renowned New York klezmer musician Frank London faced a critical health battle with cancer, requiring immediate treatment, forcing him to postpone concerts a...
24 May 2024
Forward The saga of an Israeli hostage inspires a song of celebration and defiance 23 May 2024
"Rimon's Song" is a poignant musical tribute written by David Brinn in response to the captivity of Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav, taken by Hamas terrorists and rel...
23 May 2024
MomentMag The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU 23 May 2024
Matisyahu discusses his religious and musical journey, experiences touring with his EP Hold the Fire, and facing cancellations due to his support for Israel ...
23 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Theatre review: Passing Strange ‘The music is excellent’ 23 May 2024
"Passing Strange" at the Young Vic is a Tony-winning show featuring an autobiographical narrative set to impressive music. Giles Terera shines as the Narrato...
23 May 2024
Moment The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU with Matisyahu and Joe Alterman 23 May 2024
Matisyahu, the singer/songwriter known for his hit song "One Day," discusses his nearly two-decade career where Jewish heritage plays a central role in his l...
23 May 2024
Kveller Israeli Pop Star Mergui Performs on ‘Today’ Show Donning Yellow Ribbon 22 May 2024
Israeli pop star Mergui, known for his standout performances on Next Star for Eurovision and his hit songs, recently debuted on the Today show with his new E...
22 May 2024
Mishpacha When the Sun Set 21 May 2024
Rabbi Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan, a talented and revered Jewish scholar born in Lithuania in 1889, left a profound impact through his teachings, writings, and mu...
21 May 2024
Kveller Eden Golan Sings Original Eurovision Entry, ‘October Rain,’ to the Families of Hostages Held in Gaza 21 May 2024
Eden Golan, Israeli singer of the Eurovision entry "Hurricane," which had to be rewritten to remove political references, showcased the original version, "Oc...
21 May 2024
JTA IDF recovers bodies of 3 Nova festival victims, including Shani Louk 17 May 2024
The bodies of three victims, including Shani Louk, who were killed in the Nova music festival massacre and then taken by Hamas as leverage, have been recover...
17 May 2024
Kveller These Hebrew Genderbent Leonard Cohen Covers Are So Beautiful 16 May 2024
Singer-songwriter Aya Korem's new album, "Yours, A. Korem," features genderbent Hebrew covers of Leonard Cohen's songs, including a poignant interpretation o...
16 May 2024
Tablet Schumann’s Most Jewish Songs 16 May 2024
Matthias Goerne and Evgeny Kissin performed a captivating program of Schumann and Brahms songs at Carnegie Hall, featuring texts by Heinrich Heine, aligning ...
16 May 2024
JTA The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity — and Jewishness 15 May 2024
The recent music feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, two prominent rap artists, has sparked discussions about race, identity, and Jewishness in the music ...
15 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle TV review: Eden took me up to Eurovision heaven 15 May 2024
The text reflects the author's deep connection to the Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting the joy and pride they feel when Israel participates in the compe...
15 May 2024
Kveller 5 Israeli Musicians That Capture the Complexity of This Moment 14 May 2024
At a time when the merging of Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day emphasizes the ongoing war and hostage situation, many Israelis feel conflicted abou...
14 May 2024
Kveller Gal Gadot Shared Words of Encouragement with Israeli Eurovision Contestant Facing Harsh Response 13 May 2024
Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan faced harsh response and social ostracization during the competition due to political tensions surrounding Israel an...
13 May 2024
JTA Israel places 5th at Eurovision, propelled by audience voting from around the world 12 May 2024
Despite facing protests and backlash due to the conflict in Gaza, Israel's Eden Golan placed fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest, with her success driven by...
12 May 2024
Forward Israel's Eden Golan places fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest 11 May 2024
Eden Golan represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, placing fifth with the song "Hurricane" amid mixed reactions from the audience. The winner...
11 May 2024
JTA Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at Jewrovision 10 May 2024
Jewrovision, a longstanding annual Jewish youth event in Europe, gathered Jewish teens from Germany to adapt pop songs or create their own to showcase Jewish...
10 May 2024
JTA Israel’s Eden Golan advances to Eurovision final as thousands protest in Malmö 10 May 2024
Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the Eurovision final despite facing protests in Malm, Sweden, due to Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Golan's perf...
10 May 2024
Forward Sing like no one is protesting — how Eden Golan triumphed on the world's biggest stage 10 May 2024
Eden Golan of Israel triumphed by qualifying for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final amid protests against Israeli participation. Demonstrators in Malm, ...
10 May 2024
Forward Israel and Eden Golan advance to Eurovision finals 9 May 2024
Eden Golan, Israel's 20-year-old representative in Eurovision 2024, advanced to the finals after performing her song "Hurricane" despite facing challenges du...
9 May 2024
Forward Israeli fans were warned against attending Eurovision. They came anyway — to heal from Oct. 7 9 May 2024
Israeli fans defied warnings not to attend the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest due to concerns over safety following Oct. 7 events. Fans like Nir Cohen Lahav an...
9 May 2024
Forward On Billy Joel’s 75th Birthday, Some Jewish-Themed Songs 9 May 2024
To celebrate Billy Joel's 75th birthday, known for his Jewish heritage despite not often discussing it, here are some Jewish-themed songs to listen to. In "W...
9 May 2024
Unpacked How Did a Jewish South Bronx Gang Leader Shape Hip Hop? | Explained 8 May 2024
A video detailing how Jewish South Bronx gang leader Benjamin Melendez, also known as "Yellow Benjy," through acts of service and commitment to peace, played...
8 May 2024
Kveller A Deep Dive Into Alana Haim’s Star of David Necklaces 3 May 2024
Alana Haim, known for her proud Jewish identity and ties to the band Haim, has recently been seen wearing multiple Star of David necklaces, sparking curiosit...
3 May 2024
Kveller Barbra Streisand Released Her First Original Song in 5 Years 2 May 2024
Barbra Streisand, at 82, has released her first original song in five years titled "Love Will Survive," featuring lyrics by Charlie Midnight and co-written a...
2 May 2024
Moment Survivors of the Nova Music Festival Dance, Honor and Heal 26 Apr 2024
In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, where over 300 lives were lost, survivors have turned to the trance mus...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Review of Books Kaddish for the Maestro 26 Apr 2024
"Kaddish for the Maestro" is a film directed by Bradley Cooper that portrays the legendary musician Leonard Bernstein. Despite Bradley Cooper not winning an ...
26 Apr 2024
Forward Hamas releases video showing American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin talking about Passover 24 Apr 2024
The article discusses the release of a propaganda video by Hamas featuring American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was captured during an attack n...
24 Apr 2024
JTA American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin is seen alive in apparently recent video released by Hamas 24 Apr 2024
Hamas released a video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted during the Nova music festival, calling for a deal to release hostages. His...
24 Apr 2024
Kveller Y-Studs Cover a Passover Seder Song With an Israeli October 7 Survivor 22 Apr 2024
The a cappella group Y-Studs from Yeshiva University created a unique Passover parody by singing the traditional Vehi Sheamda to a tune by Yonathan Razel, ac...
22 Apr 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the Klezbians, the invite-only, music-playing group holding annual queer seders in B.C. 22 Apr 2024
The Klezbians, an all-female klezmer band in Victoria, B.C., celebrates their 10th anniversary by hosting unique Passover Seders that integrate feminist and ...
22 Apr 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the Klezbians, the invite-only, music-playing group holding annual queer seders in B.C. 22 Apr 2024
The Klezbians, a lesbian klezmer music band from Victoria, B.C., combine klezmer music with queer-inclusive Passover seders to create a welcoming space for J...
22 Apr 2024
Forward A Transylvanian-American klezmer blues bash right at home at a Brooklyn fiddle summit 19 Apr 2024
The article discusses a unique musical event, the Neighborhood Fiddle Summit in Brooklyn, featuring klezmer violinist Zo Aqua and the old-time string band Th...
19 Apr 2024
Forward She ain't no Dylan Thomas or Patti Smith, this ain't her 'Blood on the Tracks,' but Taylor Swift certainly ain't no 'modern idiot' either 19 Apr 2024
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is seen as a significant cultural event, portraying triumph over heartbreak and struggles with ide...
19 Apr 2024
Kveller ‘(Matzah) Brei Brei Brei’ Is the N*SYNC Passover Parody of Our Dreams 19 Apr 2024
Matt Slater, winner of Kveller's 2024 Passover parody contest, created a parody of N*SYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" titled "(Matzah) Brei Brei Brei," which combines th...
19 Apr 2024
Forward A pioneering Jewish rock band got its start in 1965; they're still slowly and steadily turtling along 19 Apr 2024
The Turtles, a renowned Jewish rock band established in 1965 by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, continue performing under the Happy Together Tour banner, show...
19 Apr 2024
Kveller This Barbie-Inspired Indigo Girls Parody Is More Than Fine 18 Apr 2024
Cantor Lauren Phillips Fogelman's parody song "Four Cups of Wine," based on the Indigo Girls' "Closer to Fine," was a runner-up in Kveller's parody contest. ...
18 Apr 2024
Kveller Barbra Streisand Is Releasing a New Original Song for ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ 17 Apr 2024
Barbra Streisand is contributing a new original song titled "Love Will Survive" for the upcoming limited series The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The song, with ly...
17 Apr 2024