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Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 5/18/2025
18 May 2025
This week's podcast episode dives into a fascinating array of Jewish cultural topics including Talmudic DJs, exploring the integration of traditional Jewish ...
18 May 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Eurovision mega-fan Tal Dahan: Politics, protests and camp in Basel
14 May 2025
Tal Dahan, a Eurovision mega-fan, discusses Israel's history and challenges in the Eurovision Song Contest as they prepare for their participation in this ye...
14 May 2025
Kveller
Azerbaijan Is Represented by an Awesome Jewish Contestant in the 2025 Eurovision
13 May 2025
Asaf (Sefael) Mishiyev, a Mountain Jew from Azerbaijan, will represent the country at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with his band, Mamagama. This marks a ...
13 May 2025
Mishpacha
Offstage Pedestal
13 May 2025
In "Offstage Pedestal," Sharona explores the nuanced roles Jewish musicians like Naftali Kempeh, Bentzi Stein, and Beri Weber play in shaping the lives of th...
13 May 2025
JTA
Israel’s Eurovision contestant, Yuval Raphael, says she’s focused on the music, not the protests
13 May 2025
Yuval Raphael, Israel's Eurovision contestant, is focusing on her musical performance despite facing protests and hostility. At the Eurovision song contest, ...
13 May 2025
Mishpacha
Still Playing Our Song
13 May 2025
Chaim Banet, a prolific composer and choirmaster, has been a defining influence in Jewish music over the past five decades, particularly through his children...
13 May 2025
JTA
Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa decry ‘censorship’ after UK shows are scrapped under Israel boycott pressure
8 May 2025
Jonny Greenwood, the Radiohead guitarist, and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa canceled their UK shows due to safety concerns after a campaign by the Palestinian ...
8 May 2025
Kveller
10 Beautiful Jewish Songs About Motherhood
8 May 2025
Celebrating the profound bond between mother and child, '10 Beautiful Jewish Songs About Motherhood' explores a diverse array of musical tributes to maternal...
8 May 2025
JTA
Ye debuts ‘Heil Hitler’ music video that includes a sample of a Hitler speech
8 May 2025
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has intensified his antisemitic rhetoric with the release of a new music video for the song "Heil Hitler." The video featur...
8 May 2025
Forward
Israel critics want Radiohead's lead guitarist cancelled. He says they're hypocrites.
7 May 2025
Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead's lead guitarist, denounced the cancellation of his concerts with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa due to threats following a campaign ...
7 May 2025
JTA
Larry Harlow, salsa musician known as ‘The Marvelous Jew,’ honored on the Upper West Side
6 May 2025
Larry Harlow, famously known as "El Judio Maravilloso" (The Marvelous Jew), was honored with a street co-naming in his longtime Upper West Side neighborhood....
6 May 2025
Kveller
We Can’t Wait for Barbra Streisand’s New Album of Duets
6 May 2025
Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two," promises to be an exciting collection of duets with a mix of music legends, in...
6 May 2025
JTA
Pogues, Thin Lizzy among dozens of bands to defend Kneecap’s ‘freedom of expression’
2 May 2025
A controversy has erupted following the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap's public condemnation of Israel, with accusations of supporting terror groups. Almos...
2 May 2025
Forward
Jill Sobule was as much a Jewish icon as a queer one
2 May 2025
Jill Sobule, an influential singer-songwriter and self-described two-hit wonder known for songs like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel," passed away at 66 in...
2 May 2025
JTA
Jill Sobule, pop star who also composed songs for a new ‘Yentl,’ dies at 66
2 May 2025
Jill Sobule, an influential Jewish pop singer renowned for her 1990s hit "I Kissed A Girl," has died at age 66 in a house fire. Sobule was celebrated for her...
2 May 2025
Kveller
Netta Barzilai Performs a Moving Cover of ‘Chai’ for Israel’s Independence Day
1 May 2025
On Israel's 77th Independence Day, Netta Barzilai, the Eurovision 2018 winner, delivered a poignant cover of "Chai," originally performed by Ofra Haza at Eur...
1 May 2025
Forward
10 duets Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan should have chosen for her upcoming album
1 May 2025
Seth Rogovoy imagines a dream playlist for Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, which features duets with notable artists including Bob Dylan. While their chos...
1 May 2025
Forward
Kehlani responds to Cornell concert cancellation: ‘I am not antisemitic’
30 Apr 2025
R&B artist Kehlani addressed accusations of antisemitism following the cancellation of her Cornell concert due to her pro-Palestinian activism. In a video, s...
30 Apr 2025
Kveller
Why ‘Tamid Ohev Oti’ Became an Unofficial Israeli Anthem
30 Apr 2025
In the wake of the tumultuous events of October 7, 2024, a song originally titled 'Tamid Ohev Oti' has unexpectedly emerged as an anthem of hope and resilien...
30 Apr 2025
Forward
After decades of waiting, we’re finally getting a Bob Dylan-Barbra Streisand duet
30 Apr 2025
Legendary Jewish musicians Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand are finally set to collaborate, decades after preliminary talks and mutual admiration began in the ...
30 Apr 2025
Moment
A Wide-Open Conversation with David Amram, Musical Genius and Renaissance Man
29 Apr 2025
Composer David Amram, at 94 years old, continues to enthrall audiences with his expansive legacy and future ambitions. During a conversation with jazz musici...
29 Apr 2025
MomentMag
A Wide-Open Conversation with David Amram, Musical Genius and Renaissance Man
29 Apr 2025
David Amram, a nonagenarian musical legend, reflects on his rich history spanning over seven decades of musical career and his connections to Jewish identity...
29 Apr 2025
Forward
Even the Holocaust could not silence the music of these composers
24 Apr 2025
Jeanne Golan, a New York pianist, has dedicated the past 15 years to the 'recovered voices' movement, recording music by composers persecuted by the Nazis. H...
24 Apr 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu
23 Apr 2025
Matisyahu reflects on his evolution as a Jewish musician, detailing his journey from his early forays into music, to his time immersed in Hasidic Judaism, an...
23 Apr 2025
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Notes of Defiance: Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Diana Blumenfeld, and the Question of Cultural Genocide
22 Apr 2025
Alia Saphier's article explores the concept of cultural genocide during the Holocaust, focusing on the impact on Jewish music through the lives of Anita Lask...
22 Apr 2025
JTA
Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert
17 Apr 2025
Michael Tilson Thomas, legendary Jewish conductor and music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, is set to conduct his last concert at the age of...
17 Apr 2025
Kveller
Israeli Singer Ofra Haza Is the True Star of ‘Prince of Egypt’
11 Apr 2025
Ofra Haza, the iconic Israeli singer, played a significant role in "The Prince of Egypt," providing the authentic and emotive voice of Yocheved in the film's...
11 Apr 2025
Kveller
This Broadway Passover Parody from a Jewish 5th Grader Is Just So Good
10 Apr 2025
A talented 5th grader from Maryland, Naomi Lanman, has caught the attention of the Jewish media with her impressive Passover song parody. Her creative twist ...
10 Apr 2025
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William Finn, Tony-winning writer of queer, Jewish musicals dies at 73
8 Apr 2025
William Finn, a Tony-winning composer and lyricist celebrated for his queer and Jewish-themed musicals, passed away at 73 after a long illness. Finn's notabl...
8 Apr 2025
Kveller
This “APT” Passover Parody Is a Bop
4 Apr 2025
The veteran Jewish a cappella group Six13 has returned with a catchy Passover parody set to the tune of a K-pop song by Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars. Tit...
4 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: ‘Hatikvah’
3 Apr 2025
During an open-air service in April 1945, survivors at Bergen-Belsen sang "Hatikvah," captured by a BBC reporter, illustrating hope amidst despair. This anth...
3 Apr 2025
JTA
All her life, she sang other people’s songs. Now Sheila Dardashti is releasing her own music for the first time.
1 Apr 2025
Sheila Dardashti, a 78-year-old musician from Queens, is releasing her first album, "Build Me a Home," which features songs she personally wrote inspired by ...
1 Apr 2025
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What This Hassidic Rapper Is Doing NOBODY Else Is Doing
31 Mar 2025
Moshe Reuven is a Hasidic rapper who is making waves in the music industry by blending traditional Jewish themes with contemporary rap. His unique approach d...
31 Mar 2025
Hadassah
Listening to Folksinger Janis Ian
28 Mar 2025
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence is a documentary exploring the life and musical legacy of Jewish singer-songwriter Janis Ian, known for her breakthrough hits "So...
28 Mar 2025
Forward
How Janis Ian’s Jewish heritage inspired some of her greatest hits
24 Mar 2025
Janis Ian, the renowned singer-songwriter known for her poignant social commentaries, is the subject of a documentary by Varda Bar-Kar that highlights her Je...
24 Mar 2025
Forward
Two Yiddish children's songs that express delight in the signs of spring
20 Mar 2025
The article by שׂרה־רחל שעכטער highlights two Yiddish children's songs that celebrate the arrival and signs of spring. Through vibrant and playful lyrics, th...
20 Mar 2025
Kveller
This Haim Sister’s ‘Yemenight’ Song Is Incredible
12 Mar 2025
Tair Haim, a member of the sister trio A-WA, has released "Yemenight," a solo single blending traditional Yemenite Jewish music with modern electronic beats....
12 Mar 2025
Unpacked
Was Bob Dylan Jewish?
11 Mar 2025
Bob Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman, is undeniably Jewish, and his heritage has significantly influenced his life and work. Known for his profound lyrics and mu...
11 Mar 2025
Unpacked
Was Bob Dylan Jewish?
11 Mar 2025
Bob Dylan, an iconic figure in music history, is known for his profound impact on rock music and his ability to encapsulate the voice of a generation. Despit...
11 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
My Son, the Singer
11 Mar 2025
Raising a child who grows into a famed Jewish musician comes with unique insights and surprises, as shared by the mothers of artists like Simcha Leiner, Yona...
11 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
Second Set
11 Mar 2025
Lipa Schmeltzer, a beloved figure in Jewish music, has made a poignant return to the stage, blending his classic lively style with mature themes of struggle ...
11 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
Beyond Words
11 Mar 2025
Cindy Scarr's article, "Beyond Words," delves into the mystique and humorous absurdities found in classic Jewish song lyrics from various albums like "Journe...
11 Mar 2025
Kveller
Israel’s Eurovision Song of 2025, Sung by an October 7 Survivor, Is Here
11 Mar 2025
Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the tragic October 2023 attack at the Nova Festival, is set to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the son...
11 Mar 2025
JTA
‘Darkness will fade,’ Yuval Raphael sings in Israel’s Eurovision entry, ‘New Day Will Rise’
10 Mar 2025
Israel's 2025 Eurovision Song Contest entry, "New Day Will Rise," sung by Yuval Raphael, draws on themes of perseverance and hope. Raphael, who survived the ...
10 Mar 2025
Forward
In 1964, when he was just 23, Bob Dylan wrote the prophetic anthem that encapsulates Trump's America
9 Mar 2025
Bob Dylan's 1964 song "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" is explored by Seth Rogovoy as a prescient commentary on modern America, capturing themes resonan...
9 Mar 2025
Forward
How a Jewish kid from the Bronx shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, married Faye Dunaway and became the Zelig of rock 'n' roll
7 Mar 2025
Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band lead singer, has penned a memoir titled "Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses." The bo...
7 Mar 2025
Kveller
Sharon, Lois and Bram Were Children’s Music Superstars Who Infused Their Songs With Judaism
7 Mar 2025
Sharon, Lois, and Bram, the beloved children's music trio, became iconic figures in children's entertainment in Canada and the U.S. during the 1980s. Known f...
7 Mar 2025
Forward
Listen to the delightful songs of the 'Megillah by Itsik Manger'
7 Mar 2025
The article highlights the beloved 'Megillah by Itsik Manger,' focusing on the enchanting songs that accompany the play. Originally premiered in 1936 and lat...
7 Mar 2025
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At a memorabilia auction, Bob Dylan reunites with another noteworthy Bob — and the unsung women behind their careers
5 Mar 2025
Bob Dylan and Bob Neuwirth, both seminal figures in the 1960s folk music scene, are center stage at a memorabilia auction, highlighted by Dylan's first demo ...
5 Mar 2025
JTA
This Jewish musician is bringing a jazzy, New Orleans-style spin to Broadway classics
4 Mar 2025
Benny Lipson, a Jewish musician from Los Angeles, uniquely merges the vibrant sounds of New Orleans jazz with Broadway classics through his one-man Broadway ...
4 Mar 2025