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Nissim Black, a well-known Jewish rapper, shares his personal journey to discovering Judaism as a profound truth in his life. Born into a non-Jewish family, ...

Nissim Black, a renowned Jewish rapper, shares his personal journey and the sources of his inspiration that continue to fuel his unique blend of music and fa...

Asaf Mishiev, a Jewish singer from Azerbaijan, is set to represent the Muslim-majority country at the Eurovision Song Contest, embodying a unique cross-cultu...

Macklemore's latest music video, "Fed Up," has sparked controversy by comparing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank to the Holocaust, while criticizing p...

Idina Menzel returns to Broadway after nearly a decade in the new musical "Redwood," a deeply Jewish and timely production. The story follows Jesse, a Jewish...

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, rife with political commentary, ignited controversy akin to Bob Dylan's electric transition at the 1965 New...

In the dynamic world of Jewish wedding music, the traditional and the contemporary blend seamlessly to create a magical atmosphere under the chuppah. Despite...

Nissim Black, a Jewish rapper, shares his extraordinary journey from a life of drugs and crime to embracing spirituality and using his music to spread messag...

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show took a bold stance on race, authoritarianism, and antisemitism, featuring a performance that combined U.S. symbols ...

The release of the biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, has reignited interest in the legendary songwriter's work, especiall...

This episode of 'Your Jewish Week' podcast brings a light-hearted and entertaining take on current Jewish happenings and cultural phenomena. Rabbi Dovi share...

Kleztronica, an innovative fusion of klezmer and techno music, is gaining traction among young Jews seeking alternative cultural spaces. Created by Chaia, Kl...

TYH (Thank You Hashem) is a music movement that has taken the Jewish community by storm, emphasizing gratitude, spirituality, and joy amidst challenging time...

Galeet Dardashti, a singer and anthropologist, explores her Mizrahi Jewish roots and the musical legacy of her Iranian grandfather, Iran's most famous Jewish...

Holocaust survivor Millie Baran, at 99 years old, is sharing her harrowing story in a novel way: through an avant-garde jazz performance at Joe's Pub in Manh...

Daniel Pelton, a musician from Calgary, was inspired by his exploration of Holocaust history to transform tattoo numbers from a Holocaust narrative into orch...

Yiddish singer Riki Rose is gaining attention with her new single "Shluf," which is poised to become another hit following her past successes. The song conti...

Barry Goldberg, a legendary yet often overlooked Jewish musician, passed away at 83 after a decade-long battle with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. A keyboard maestro,...

The Louisville Orchestra is commemorating its former concertmaster, Paul Kling, by performing the Holocaust-era opera 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis,' which he pla...

Yuval Raphael, Israel's 2025 Eurovision representative, is notably a survivor of the devastating Nova festival massacre, where she narrowly escaped death by ...

The harrowing yet inspiring story of Jewish musicians at Auschwitz is brought to light through two films that coincide with the 80th anniversary of the camp'...

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the tragic Nova music festival massacre, has been chosen to represent Israel in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest following her v...

Israeli musician Noga Erez and her partner Ori Rousso have joyfully welcomed their first child, a daughter, marking an exciting new chapter in their lives. E...

In 2025, Times Square in New York City became a vibrant hub of Jewish pride and unity, as over 4,000 Jewish teens participated in an impressive CTeen concert...

The 38th Annual HASC Concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center went ahead with enthusiasm despite a winter storm, drawing a diverse crowd eager for en...

Released in January 1975, Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" endures as a quintessential album, hailed for its raw exploration of personal anguish and creativ...

Bob Dylan has surprisingly joined TikTok just before the app's potential ban in the U.S. at the behest of the Supreme Court. This move, possibly influenced b...

British pop star Robbie Williams, known for his successful career post the boy band Take That, shares a connection to Judaism through his wife, Ayda Field, a...

Ari Axelrod, a singer and actor with a deep love for musicals, has been captivating audiences with his one-man show "A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish ...

The high-profile feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has taken a legal turn, with Drake suing Universal Music for defamation and harassment over La...

Timothée Chalamet delivers a powerful performance as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown," a biopic directed by James Mangold. The film explores Dylan's early y...

Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, has a multifaceted relationship with his Jewish heritage which has influenced his life and music over six decades. Ra...

James Mangold, the filmmaker known for big-scale projects like Logan, has taken a daring step in creating a Bob Dylan biopic titled "A Complete Unknown". Sta...

Yitzy Kaplowitz is an accomplished Jewish musician whose work blends diverse styles with an intention to connect deeply with Hashem. Balancing his career as ...

In 1949, African-American singer and activist Paul Robeson performed in Moscow amid a climate of intense antisemitism following the murder of Solomon Mikhoel...

Hilton Nathanson founded the charity Bishnat in memory of his father to promote Jewish pride through music, particularly via synagogue singing—a pastime his ...

The episode explores Gary Topp's critical role in shaping Toronto's cultural scene during the 1970s and 1980s through his work as a music promoter and indepe...

Ralph Benmergui converses with influential Toronto music promoter Gary Topp, reflecting on his role in revolutionizing the city's cultural landscape during t...

The article reflects on Viktor Ullmann, a Jewish Czech composer whose creativity flourished even during his imprisonment at the Theresienstadt Ghetto, where ...

Peter Yarrow, of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away in 2023 at age 86. Yarrow's Jewish upbringing instilled in him a deep sense of activi...

Israel's long history of conflict has given rise to numerous war-related songs that capture the emotions and atmosphere of each period. The recent Oct. 7, 20...

Reflecting on her unique connection with folk legend Peter Yarrow, Abigail Pogrebin shares personal memories tied to Yarrow's music, particularly the iconic ...

Peter Yarrow, the influential Jewish musician and activist from the iconic 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away at 86 due to bladder cancer. Kn...

Peter Yarrow, the Jewish singer-songwriter and member of the iconic folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary, left behind a complex legacy intertwining cultural cont...

Shmuel Marcus, notable for his role in the Jewish band 8th Day, is not only a music star but also a dedicated Chabad rabbi serving a remote congregation. The...

Bob Dylan's complex Jewish identity is explored in the new biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timotheé Chalamet. Despite being born Robert Zimmerman in a ...

Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Weiser engages listeners with an exploration of the Yiddish lullaby “Rozhinkes mit Mandlen” and its influence on Jewish and clas...

Alex Weiser discusses the impact and adaptation of the Yiddish lullaby "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen" from its folk origins to its influence on modern classical mus...

Erez Zobary, a Toronto R&B artist, explores her Yemenite heritage and Jewish identity in her latest album, influenced by family history and cultural soundsca...

The article highlights Rosi Golan's Hanukkah song "Eight Nights," which resonates with those experiencing winter melancholy. Unlike the upbeat expectations o...