Chabad.org
"8th Day" Performs a Chanukah Medley
26 Dec 2024
The "8th Day Band," in collaboration with The National Menorah Orchestra, delivers a vibrant performance of popular Chanukah songs at the prestigious Nationa...
26 Dec 2024
Kveller
This Cover of Tom Lehrer’s ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica’ Is Jazzy and Wonderful
26 Dec 2024
Deborah Silver's jazzy rendition of Tom Lehrer's classic, "Hanukkah in Santa Monica," brings vibrant energy to the beloved satirical tune. This jazzy cover, ...
26 Dec 2024
Unorthodox
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Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Bruce Springsteen, with Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove and Neil Zuckerman
26 Dec 2024
Exploring the spiritual resonance and themes of Bruce Springsteen's song "Thunder Road," Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove and Neil Zuckerman draw parallels between Spr...
26 Dec 2024
Forward
The crucial Bob Dylan question that 'A Complete Unknown' fails to answer
25 Dec 2024
The article by Seth Rogovoy critiques the biopic "A Complete Unknown," which focuses on four pivotal years in Bob Dylan's early career. Directed by James Man...
25 Dec 2024
The Free Press
Why Jews Wrote Your Favorite Christmas Songs
25 Dec 2024
In a delightful exploration of cultural contributions, Eli Lake delves into the intriguing reality that many beloved Christmas songs were penned by Jewish co...
25 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
2024 in review: Jewish music
24 Dec 2024
Bob Dylan culminated his three-year world tour with a historic performance at the Royal Albert Hall, thrilling fans with classic hits like "All Along the Wat...
24 Dec 2024
Kveller
This Jackson 5 Hanukkah Parody Hits the Nostalgic Spot
24 Dec 2024
The a cappella group Y-Studs, hailing from Yeshiva University, has created a nostalgic Hanukkah parody featuring hits from the Jackson 5, including 'I Want Y...
24 Dec 2024
Tablet
Christmas, the Greatest Jewish American Holiday
24 Dec 2024
Christmas, far from being solely a Christian holiday, has been significantly influenced by Jewish contributions in America. Jewish songwriters created many c...
24 Dec 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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How Choir! Choir! Choir! grew out of a living room gathering into 2,500 strangers singing Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' in Montreal
23 Dec 2024
Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman founded the social singing group Choir! Choir! Choir!, which transformed from a casual living room gathering into a renowned ...
23 Dec 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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How Choir! Choir! Choir! grew out of a living room gathering into 2,500 strangers singing Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' in Montreal
23 Dec 2024
Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman co-founded Choir! Choir! Choir! in a living room, transforming it into a vast community experience where strangers unite in s...
23 Dec 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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How Choir! Choir! Choir! grew out of a living room gathering into 2,500 strangers singing Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' in Montreal
23 Dec 2024
Nobu Adilman discusses the growth of Choir! Choir! Choir! from a humble living room gathering to a large-scale community singing event, emphasizing the power...
23 Dec 2024
JTA
Broadway stars celebrate Hanukkah in Times Square
23 Dec 2024
Broadway luminaries gathered in New York City's iconic Times Square to mark Hanukkah through a musical collaboration, intertwining "Tomorrow" from \"Annie\" ...
23 Dec 2024
Kveller
Broadway Star Julie Benko Gives Us a Hopeful Hanukkah Message Through an Iconic ‘Annie’ Tune
23 Dec 2024
Broadway star Julie Benko celebrated Hanukkah by performing an inspiring rendition of the song "Tomorrow" from Annie in Times Square. Despite being just thre...
23 Dec 2024
Forward
MLK Day concert to include civil rights songs and Yiddish folk songs
20 Dec 2024
The upcoming "Soul to Soul" concert at Stephen Rice Free Synagogue commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by merging Yiddish folk songs, civil rights music,...
20 Dec 2024
Forward
How Yo La Tengo's Hanukkah shows became the most joyous bash of the holiday season
20 Dec 2024
Yo La Tengo's annual "8 Nights of Hanukkah" concerts in New York City have become a beloved holiday tradition that combines music, comedy, and philanthropy. ...
20 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
American Jews and Christmas
19 Dec 2024
The article discusses the complex relationship American Jews have with the Christmas season, noting that the holiday in America has largely shed its religiou...
19 Dec 2024
Kveller
The Maccabeats Offer Us a ‘Wicked’ Hanukkah Anthem
18 Dec 2024
The Maccabeats, the renowned Jewish a cappella group, have released a Hanukkah rendition inspired by "Defying Gravity" from the musical Wicked, infusing it w...
18 Dec 2024
Forward
A comprehensive guide to the best Hanukkah songs of all time, from 'I have a little dreidel' to the latest Wicked parodies
18 Dec 2024
Jenny Singer's article in the Forward provides a comprehensive guide to Hanukkah music, showcasing a variety of songs that span genres and languages. The col...
18 Dec 2024
Mishpacha
Endnote — Issue: 1041
17 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr's article in Mishpacha Magazine Issue 1041 reflects on musical nostalgia and tradition within the Jewish community, focusing on two major project...
17 Dec 2024
Forward
For Bob Dylan's biographer, 'A Complete Unknown' is a dream come true — even if it's mostly fiction
17 Dec 2024
The article delves into Elijah Wald's journey as an author whose book "Dylan Goes Electric!" inspired the new film "A Complete Unknown." Though the movie, st...
17 Dec 2024
JTA
This ‘Wicked’ version of ‘Adon Olam’ performed by two NYC cantors is proving to be popular
16 Dec 2024
Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan has captivated audiences with a creative rendition of Adon Olam set to the tune of "Popular" from t...
16 Dec 2024
Kveller
This ‘Wicked’ Version of Adon Olam Deserves to Be Popular
16 Dec 2024
Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue is renowned for his creative renditions of Jewish prayers, setting them to popular music themes. His latest proj...
16 Dec 2024
Forward
'A Complete Unknown' proves that one thing about Bob Dylan will certainly endure
16 Dec 2024
The review of the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' highlights Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of a young Dylan as commendable but suggests that the film f...
16 Dec 2024
Kveller
Six13’s ‘Wicked’ Hanukkah Parody is Haunting but Uplifting
13 Dec 2024
Six13, renowned for its Jewish holiday parodies, released a Hanukkah medley based on the musical "Wicked," originally composed by Jewish Broadway icon Steven...
13 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Does the world really need another Leonard Cohen biography?
13 Dec 2024
With nearly 30 biographies of Leonard Cohen already in existence, Christophe Lebold's new work, "Leonard Cohen, The Man Who Saw Angels Fall," raises the ques...
13 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Despite growing antisemitism, unity and dialogue headline emotional German-Jewish music festival
6 Dec 2024
The International Days of Jewish Music Festival in Germany fosters unity and dialogue amid rising antisemitism. Celebrating its seventh year, the festival fe...
6 Dec 2024
Kveller
This Israeli Diva Voices Elphaba in the Hebrew ‘Wicked’
4 Dec 2024
Shiri Maimon, one of Israel's most renowned singers, takes on the challenging role of voicing the character Elphaba in the Hebrew dub of the musical film Wic...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
Drake could use some rabbinic advice on his latest lawsuit
2 Dec 2024
Drake, embroiled in a high-profile feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, is now taking legal action against Universal Music Group over allegations of artif...
2 Dec 2024
Kveller
Broadway Star Julie Benko Gives Her Baby a Name With a Beautiful Jewish Meaning
2 Dec 2024
Broadway star Julie Benko, known for her roles in "Funny Girl" and "Harmony," recently celebrated the birth of her daughter, Sophie Eloise Yaeger-Benko, with...
2 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Why is this panto different from all other pantos?’
1 Dec 2024
JW3 in London presents "Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah," a unique take on the British pantomime tradition with a distinctly Jewish twist. Building on las...
1 Dec 2024
Chabad.org
Jewish Pop Star Says the Brutal Reality About Singing
1 Dec 2024
Avraham Fried, the renowned Jewish pop singer, offers insights into the rigorous preparation process he undergoes before performing at concerts. Drawing from...
1 Dec 2024
Chabad.org
Jewish Pop Star Says The Truth About Modern Music Industry
29 Nov 2024
The video discusses the insights of a Jewish pop star who shares their perspective on the modern music industry, highlighting challenges and the evolving nat...
29 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
WATCH: Jewish Singer REVEALS How She Became A Top Pop-Star
28 Nov 2024
The video is an exploration of the journey of a Jewish singer who has risen to prominence in the world of pop music, blending her cultural heritage with her ...
28 Nov 2024
Forward
Barbra Streisand recorded here — and so did Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, John Lennon and, uh, The Village People
27 Nov 2024
The iconic Hit Factory recording studio, initially founded in 1969, has played a pivotal role in shaping popular music, with a distinguished record of produc...
27 Nov 2024
Forward
Promising 'no stupid Hanukkah songs,' The Leevees strive for a 'two-sauce solution'
26 Nov 2024
The LeeVees, a band formed by Adam Gardner of Guster and Dave Schneider of the Zambonis, offers an alternative to typical holiday music with their Hanukkah-t...
26 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
Orthodox Female Pop Star: It's Time To Reveal The WHOLE Truth...
26 Nov 2024
Devorah Schwartz, an Orthodox Jewish female pop star, discusses her unique career niche of performing exclusively for women, which she likens to a deeply spi...
26 Nov 2024
Moment
Living a Deeply Creative Life with Peter Himmelman and Nadine Epstein
21 Nov 2024
Peter Himmelman, an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his Grammy and Emmy nominations, engages in an insightful dialogue with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadi...
21 Nov 2024
Kveller
Jeff Goldblum Shares the Yiddish Music He Grew Up With
20 Nov 2024
Jeff Goldblum, celebrated actor and jazz pianist, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the Yiddish music that shaped his childhood. In a recent InStyle vide...
20 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
The Challenge for Singers that Nobody talks about | Avraham Fried
20 Nov 2024
In this episode of the podcast "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories," renowned Jewish singer Avraham Fried delves into the often-overlooked challenges fac...
20 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
Avraham Fried: It's Time To Tell You The Truth About My Music Career....
17 Nov 2024
In this compelling interview, renowned Jewish singer Avraham Fried opens up about his illustrious music career, revealing personal stories and insights that ...
17 Nov 2024
JTA
Indie rocker Rafael Cohen grapples with his Latin American Jewish identity
15 Nov 2024
Rafael Cohen, an indie musician with origins in Mexico City, navigates his dual Jewish and Latin American identity through his music. Now based in Brooklyn, ...
15 Nov 2024
Kveller
A Series About an Israeli Palestinian Pop Group Is Coming to Paramount+
15 Nov 2024
Paramount+ will debut a four-part docu-series on December 3, chronicling the journey of as1one, the first Israeli-Palestinian boy band. Created by American m...
15 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
Avraham Fried: This Is My Secret To A Successful Music Career
14 Nov 2024
Avraham Fried, a leading voice in Jewish music, shares insights into his successful career in a podcast interview. Fried discusses the importance of connecti...
14 Nov 2024
Kveller
For Matisyahu, Being Jewish Is an Obsession Again
14 Nov 2024
Matisyahu, once celebrated as a Haredi reggae artist, has undergone numerous personal and musical transformations throughout his career. Initially known for ...
14 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Bob Dylan, Royal Albert Hall, review: Confounding, poignant and a privilege to witness
14 Nov 2024
Bob Dylan's recent performance at the Royal Albert Hall, part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, was an enigmatic yet moving experience that defied traditiona...
14 Nov 2024
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Yosl and the Yingels balance classic klezmer with modern jazz in their debut EP
13 Nov 2024
Joseph Landau discusses his Yiddish swing and folk band, Yosl and the Yingels, and their efforts to revive Yiddish music with their debut EP, Zikhroynes. Lan...
13 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Endnote — Issue: 1036
12 Nov 2024
Rabbi Shloime Taussig's latest EP, "5 KOLOS #2," expands on his trendsetting format in the frum music scene, offering a more affordable and compact alternati...
12 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
"Avraham Fried: I Can't Hold This Inside Anymore..."
12 Nov 2024
Avraham Fried, a renowned Chassidic pop star, offers a rare glimpse into his personal experiences and spiritual journey in this podcast episode. He speaks ca...
12 Nov 2024
JTA
These new klezmer musicians aren’t old enough to drive
12 Nov 2024
Klezmer music is experiencing a youthful resurgence thanks to groups like the Klezmaniacs, a band of talented musicians aged 10 to 16 from New York's MakomNY...
12 Nov 2024
JTA
How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music
11 Nov 2024
The New York Public Library's Dorot Jewish Division has acquired a significant collection of 4,000 pieces of Jewish and Yiddish music, including cantorial mu...
11 Nov 2024