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The article discusses the song "Salaam Shalom" by Raffi, an Israeli-Canadian musician. The song advocates for peace between Israeli and Palestinian children,...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's silence on the conflict in Gaza during the Grammys. While Annie Lennox used her stage time t...

The recent Grammys saw Israeli and Jewish artists making statements about the war in Gaza and the October 7 attack in Israel. Several artists wore yellow rib...

In the Netflix documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," a previously unseen video of Bob Dylan recording his solo part for the charity single "We Are the Wor...

At the 2024 Grammys, influencer Montana Tucker wore a dress with a yellow ribbon to raise awareness about Israelis who are still held hostage in Gaza followi...

Annie Lennox made a statement for a ceasefire in Gaza during her performance at the Grammys, advocating for peace. Lennox, known for her activism, has critic...

The first full trailer for the biopic Back to Black, portraying the life of Amy Winehouse, features scenes of the Jewish singer wearing a Star of David neckl...

The upcoming performance of Arnold Schoenberg's song cycle, "15 Poems from the Book of the Hanging Garden," highlights the composer's innovation and emotiona...

Tal Shimony survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel. She was dancing at the festival when it was suddenly attacked by terrorists, resu...

The diary entries of an IDF soldier reflect on the ongoing war, sacrifices, and experiences in Gaza over the course of four months. The soldier acknowledges ...

Rabbi Pinchas Breier is a respected mechanech and composer known for his profound insights and compositions of chasidic music. In an interview with Ami, he d...

Tali, a singer with Israeli roots, has been chosen to represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest. Despite some controversy surrounding Israel's part...

Jewish conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has released his first single, a collaboration with rapper Tom MacDonald titled "FACTS." The song, which has reac...

Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, known for his criticism of rap music, surprised many by featuring in a rap song called "FACTS" by Canadian artist Tom MacDon...

During times of war in Israel, music has become a lifeline for many, offering solace and connection. Popular songs, particularly those requested by soldiers ...

This article highlights the lives and contributions of several individuals in the Jewish community. Rebecca Baruch, a Dutch immigrant to Israel, served as a ...

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has left an indelible mark on Israeli Jews, who each feel a personal connection to one of the hostages taken by...

"White Rose: The Musical" tells the story of Sophie Scholl and her anti-Nazi resistance movement known as the White Rose. In the summer of 1942, Sophie and h...

This newsletter discusses the new album "The Lines" by the band Sandcatchers, led by Yoshie Fruchter. Yoshie grew up in a family that valued Jewish music and...

The article explores the renewed relevance of the song "Lu Yehi" in the aftermath of an attack in Israel. The song was written by Naomi Shemer during the Yom...

The author, Shimon, shares his passion for music and desire to work in music production, inspired by his uncle who is a well-known producer. He is grateful f...

"Lovers in Auschwitz" by Keren Blankfeld tells the true story of David Wisnia, a Polish Jew and talented singer, and Helen Zippi Spitzer, a Slovakian Jew, wh...

In a special episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer shares his personal journey of mental health. Lipa discusses breaking through barr...

Exploring connections between the Song of Moses, feeding birds, Walt Disney, and the Sherman Brothers in a deep dive through Jewish teachings and music.

"Reprise of the Repressed" discusses two musicals, "Harmony" and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale," and their themes of Jewish trauma and guilt. "Harmony" tel...

John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, has released a new single and music video titled "OK" addressing the 2021 Hamas terror attacks in Israel. The song...

Hasidic Yiddish songwriter-singer Motty Ilowitz has released a new song called "Mochel" (Forgive Me) which tells the heartbreaking story of a driver who acci...

Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently released two songs, "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" and "Children Will Listen," as a social commentary on curr...

The Jewish song "Acheinu" has become a religious anthem in the Jewish world since October 7. It is sung by Israeli soldiers stationed in Gaza, as well as in ...

John Zorn, a pioneering Jewish musician known for his avant-garde music, has made his albums from his label Tzadik Records available on streaming platforms l...

UK rap star Skepta has apologized for album artwork that was seen by some as referencing the Holocaust. The artwork for his latest single featured a photo of...

A new exhibit in Tel Aviv has recreated the site of the Nova music festival massacre, which took place on October 7, 2022. The exhibit aims to raise funds fo...

Pianist Igor Levit reflects on his profound connection to music and his response to rising antisemitism following the events of October 7th. Through performa...

The New York Jewish Week remembers the lives of 20 notable Jewish New Yorkers who have passed away in 2023. Some of the individuals mentioned include Bob Bor...

"Harmony" is a new Broadway musical with original music by Barry Manilow that tells the story of the Comedian Harmonists, a half-Jewish sextet that gained fa...

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has posted an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community on Instagram and X. He expresses regret for any pain he may have caused ...

In Chapter 24 of "Trust Fund," Akiva and Libby discuss the need for someone to mix up their drumming sessions, as they both play drums. Akiva suggests that L...

Jewish music fans are expressing disappointment and frustration over the silence of their favorite artists since the Hamas terror attacks in October. Many fa...

Influential Yiddish rock band Yiddish Princess is reuniting for a one-night-only show in Manhattan on December 25th. The band, founded in 2006 by vocalist Sa...

The author praises the film "Maestro" for providing a loving and reverent portrayal of Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein. They appreciate the film's focus o...

Judaism Alive, a nonprofit organization, aims to address the growing need for Jewish leadership in North America. Recognizing the shortage of inspiring Jewis...

Saul Dreier, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor and founder of the Holocaust Survivor Band, fulfilled his dream of playing the drums at the White House Hanukka...

The new album "Vultures" by the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under criticism for its antisemitic lyrics, art, and public statements. Ye ...

A new museum and cultural center in Yerevan, Armenia is being planned to celebrate the life of Charles Aznavour, the renowned French singer and songwriter. T...

The article compares two recent movies, "Maestro" and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which explore the lives and artistry of Leonard Bernstein and Taylor Swi...

Peter, Paul, and Mary's classic Hanukkah song "Light One Candle" has been re-recorded by the band's two surviving members, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stooke....

The film "Maestro" focuses on Leonard Bernstein's marriage with actor and activist Felicia Montealagre, highlighting the toll his selfishness took on their r...

"Maoz Tzur" is a popular Hanukkah song that many Jews sing without fully understanding its meaning or central theme. The song is structured with six stanzas,...

Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza has performed over 100 pop-up concerts since the outbreak of the recent war in Israel. Despite the ongoing conflict, Br...

Kristin Chenoweth, a well-known actress and singer, released a Hanukkah song on her 2021 holiday album titled "HAPPINESS IsChristmas!" The song, called "We A...