Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: Romeo and Juliet, ‘The story zips along at a fast pace’
29 May
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
Forward
A hauntingly bizarre musical upends Stephen Sondheim's signature maxim — here, everyone is alone
28 May
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
Culturally Jewish
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Meet the singer who performs Yiddish opera from Holocaust survivors—and also Wagner
27 May
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
Culturally Jewish
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Meet the singer who performs Yiddish opera from Holocaust survivors—and also Wagner
27 May
Jaclyn Grossman, a soprano opera singer, explores the complexity of performing works by antisemitic composer Richard Wagner alongside music by Holocaust surv...
27 May
JTA
New York klezmer legend Frank London is gearing up to fight for his life. But first, one more show.
24 May
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
Forward
The saga of an Israeli hostage inspires a song of celebration and defiance
23 May
"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
MomentMag
The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU
23 May
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
Jewish Chronicle
Theatre review: Passing Strange ‘The music is excellent’
23 May
"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
Moment
The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU with Matisyahu and Joe Alterman
23 May
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
Kveller
Israeli Pop Star Mergui Performs on ‘Today’ Show Donning Yellow Ribbon
22 May
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
Mishpacha
When the Sun Set
21 May
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
Kveller
Eden Golan Sings Original Eurovision Entry, ‘October Rain,’ to the Families of Hostages Held in Gaza
21 May
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
JTA
IDF recovers bodies of 3 Nova festival victims, including Shani Louk
17 May
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
Kveller
These Hebrew Genderbent Leonard Cohen Covers Are So Beautiful
16 May
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
Tablet
Schumann’s Most Jewish Songs
16 May
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
JTA
The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity — and Jewishness
15 May
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
Jewish Chronicle
TV review: Eden took me up to Eurovision heaven
15 May
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
Kveller
5 Israeli Musicians That Capture the Complexity of This Moment
14 May
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
Kveller
Gal Gadot Shared Words of Encouragement with Israeli Eurovision Contestant Facing Harsh Response
13 May
Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan faced harsh response and social ostracization during the competition due to political tensions surrounding Israel an...
13 May
JTA
Israel places 5th at Eurovision, propelled by audience voting from around the world
12 May
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
Forward
Israel's Eden Golan places fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest
11 May
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
JTA
Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at Jewrovision
10 May
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
JTA
Israel’s Eden Golan advances to Eurovision final as thousands protest in Malmö
10 May
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
Forward
Sing like no one is protesting — how Eden Golan triumphed on the world's biggest stage
10 May
Eden Golan of Israel triumphed by qualifying for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final amid protests against Israeli participation. Demonstrators in Malm, ...
10 May
Forward
Israel and Eden Golan advance to Eurovision finals
9 May
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
Forward
Israeli fans were warned against attending Eurovision. They came anyway — to heal from Oct. 7
9 May
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
Forward
On Billy Joel’s 75th Birthday, Some Jewish-Themed Songs
9 May
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
Unpacked
How Did a Jewish South Bronx Gang Leader Shape Hip Hop? | Explained
8 May
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
Kveller
A Deep Dive Into Alana Haim’s Star of David Necklaces
3 May
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
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Released Her First Original Song in 5 Years
2 May
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
Moment
Survivors of the Nova Music Festival Dance, Honor and Heal
26 Apr
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
Jewish Review of Books
Kaddish for the Maestro
26 Apr
"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
Forward
Hamas releases video showing American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin talking about Passover
24 Apr
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
JTA
American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin is seen alive in apparently recent video released by Hamas
24 Apr
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
Kveller
Y-Studs Cover a Passover Seder Song With an Israeli October 7 Survivor
22 Apr
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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Klezbians, the invite-only, music-playing group holding annual queer seders in B.C.
22 Apr
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
Forward
A Transylvanian-American klezmer blues bash right at home at a Brooklyn fiddle summit
19 Apr
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
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
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
Kveller
‘(Matzah) Brei Brei Brei’ Is the N*SYNC Passover Parody of Our Dreams
19 Apr
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
Forward
A pioneering Jewish rock band got its start in 1965; they're still slowly and steadily turtling along
19 Apr
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
Kveller
This Barbie-Inspired Indigo Girls Parody Is More Than Fine
18 Apr
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
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Is Releasing a New Original Song for ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’
17 Apr
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
Kveller
We Cannot Resist This Six13 Passover Mamma Mia Parody
16 Apr
Six13, an a cappella group, released a Passover parody of Abba songs, merging traditional Passover themes with Abba's iconic music and style. The parody incl...
16 Apr
Forward
Latest rap beef wraps in Drake, rhinoplasty and pastrami
16 Apr
Jewish rapper Drake has found himself embroiled in a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross, with antisemitic overtones in the backdrop of the Israel-Ham...
16 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Nice singing, shame about almost everything else
15 Apr
A review of the Royal Opera House's new production of Carmen highlights the excellent singing by Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, with praise for her voice and s...
15 Apr
Tablet
‘Now You Are in Heaven, and the Only Thing Left Is Pain’
12 Apr
Ron Shemer, a nature lover and devoted family member from Lod, Israel, was tragically killed at the Nova music festival by terrorists from Gaza. Despite esca...
12 Apr
Forward
Rock bands love provocative names. Is 'The Jews' a step too far?
11 Apr
The band HaYehudim, also known as The Jews in Hebrew, faced backlash over their name, resulting in the cancellation of their show at a music venue in Brookly...
11 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Amy’s friends: ‘She was humble’
11 Apr
Amy Winehouse's friends and colleagues reflect on their encounters with her, praising her humility, tremendous singing talent, and generosity. They describe ...
11 Apr
Tablet
All That Jazz
11 Apr
The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationship...
11 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
‘Amy Winehouse will be massive’: How the JC reported on the ‘feisty Jewish’ songwriter before she went stratospheric
10 Apr
The Jewish Chronicle recognized Amy Winehouse's talent early on, predicting her massive success in the music industry despite her unconventional Jewish upbri...
10 Apr