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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The text discusses the beauty and significance of Yiddish poetry, focusing on recent musical projects that bring Yiddish poems to life. It highlights compose...

Ariana Grande's hit song "7 Rings" has brought renewed attention and substantial royalties to the musical legacy of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II....

The article discusses the history and significance of the theremin, the first electronic instrument mass-produced and played without physical contact. Invent...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss the Likud primaries, the protests by Ethiopian-Israelis against police b...

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...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the intersection of Jewish culture with Christmas traditions, featuring conversations with Bill Adler and Steven D'Souza....

The article delves into the Jewish influences in the creation of the Mary Poppins films, highlighting contributions from Jewish composers both in the origina...

Connie Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero to Italian-American parents, is sometimes mistakenly thought to be Jewish but has extensive connections t...

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, ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the controversy surrounding Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settlers from their site, questio...

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...

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...

The article discusses the decline and disappearance of the seven-string guitar, a pivotal instrument in Russian culture for over two centuries, now preserved...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment, leading to a cut in...

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...

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...

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...

Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision representing Israel, reflected on how her unique sound and appearance helped her overcome childhood bullying and fin...

The Tuacahn Center in Utah is staging a grand live musical production of "The Prince of Egypt," an adaptation of the Exodus story initially popularized by th...

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss various significant topics, including the response to a tragic event re...

In this discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman address three main topics: the perplexing issue of 61 deaths, a comparison between t...

The final Torah portions of Leviticus, Behar and Behukkotai, extend the concept of sanctity from the Tabernacle to include time and place, introducing the Sa...

In Isaac Babel's short story "Awakening," the narrator describes growing up in Odessa, a city obsessed with creating musical prodigies. Despite his father's ...

Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician, broadcaster, and friend of Joni Mitchell, chronicles her deep connection with the iconic musician in "Joni Mitchell...

Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician and broadcaster, recounts her deep friendship with Joni Mitchell, sparked by Mitchell's music in 1966, leading to a ...

This week's episode of Unorthodox celebrates Israeli Independence Day with discussions on Israeli culture, including interviews with writer Periel Aschenbran...

"Poetry in America," a PBS program hosted by Harvard professor Elisa New, features discussions about poetry with celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal and musici...

Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and S...

Russ Solomon, the founder of Tower Records, passed away at 92 while watching the Oscars. The author reflects on the significance of record stores like Tower ...

Legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, accompanied by his wife Sharon, has affirmed his decision to perform in Israel, dismissing pressures from the Boycott,...

In a live discussion featuring Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman, topics of significance are explored, such as the concept of the "New Poo...

The Metropolitan Opera presents Wagner's "Parsifal" in a controversial production featuring a sea of blood on stage during the second act. This interpretatio...

In this episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts announce two upcoming events and mention a search for a new producer. They interview Rabbi Joseph Hample of Tree o...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Joseph Hample discusses his journey from corporate life to becoming a rabbi, focusing on his unique experiences in Morga...

Ernst Barbakoff, a former child prodigy turned elderly piano teacher, spends his mornings in the library recounting his past to Miss Virginia, the librarian....

The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's music and legacy in the Jewish community despite allegations of sexual impropri...

The article discusses the author's personal connection to Shlomo Carlebach, a Jewish musician accused of sexually harassing and assaulting multiple women, in...

"The Band's Visit" is a captivating musical that tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who mistakenly end up in a small Israeli town. The play foc...

The text provides a detailed account of the author's experience attending a Haim concert in Denver, capturing the atmosphere, crowd demographics, and the ban...

The author describes her journey from being a fan of alternative rock like Radiohead to embracing and performing Yiddish folk tunes and klezmer music, reconn...

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a group of Israeli entertainers, including Oshik Levy and Ilana Rovina, planned a tour to uplift soldiers at the front lines ...

Chaim David Berson discusses the significance of music in prayer, mentioning how the right melody or musical theme can enhance the emotional connection durin...

The New York City Opera's season premiere of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West" at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater showcased a return to form for the company un...

The article discusses the significance of the band Steely Dan in relation to Rosh Hashanah and the biblical text of 1 Samuel. The writer reflects on the them...