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In honor of Israel's 75th Independence Day, "The 75 Edition" features special content including great songs representing each decade of Israel's history. Son...

Avi and Phoebe discuss the Quebec Premier's tweet celebrating the province's Catholic heritage despite his push for secularism, exemplified by Bill 21 bannin...

Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead collaborated with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa on an album titled "Jarak Qaribak," set to be released on June 9, featuring artists ...

Christopher Silver, a professor of Jewish Studies at McGill University and author of Recording History, joins Bonjour Chai to delve into the Sephardic side o...

Lenka Lichtenberg, a Toronto singer, won a Juno award for Best Global Music Album with her project "Thieves of Dreams," which sets her grandmother's Holocaus...

The Art Gallery of Ontario's new exhibit, "Everybody Knows," showcases a private collection of personal treasures belonging to the late Leonard Cohen, featur...

This week's episode of Unorthodox discusses potential candidates for a Jewish Mount Rushmore, featuring author Rina Raphael discussing her book on wellness c...

The article discusses the rising trend of young ultra-Orthodox Jewish women, particularly from Canada, using social media to showcase their singing talents d...

Noah Efron and Miriam Herschlag discuss the controversy surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow a homophobic party leader control over school enri...

The article examines Leonard Cohen's 1973 journey to Israel during the Yom Kippur War, as creatively explored in Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard ...

Eytan Peled, an Israeli singer-songwriter, discusses his journey from writing viral hits in Hebrew and English to incorporating Arabic into his music, with t...

Lena Glikson, a prominent Jewish music editor, shares her remarkable journey from Russia to Hollywood, highlighting her role in the Emmy-winning series "Stra...

Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker" has emerged as a powerful anthem for unsettling times, resonating in various media for its dark, introspective tone...

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron analyze various election ads in Israel, highlighting the messages parties are trying...

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's conductor Lahav Shani discusses his dual roles as a musician and conductor and the challenges of guiding an orchestra while m...

The Miami Boys Choir, a popular Orthodox Jewish pop group founded in the 1970s, recently gained unexpected fame on TikTok, with their videos garnering hundre...

Lenka Lichtenberg discusses her album "Thieves of Dreams: Songs of Theresienstadt's Secret Poetess," which transforms the Holocaust-era poems of her grandmot...

Adam Duritz, lead singer of Counting Crows, discusses his longstanding connection with Israel, where he visited during his youth, and his excitement about fi...

This episode explores how Canadian Jewish folk music festivals like KlezKanada and the Ashkenaz Festival have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to ...

The "Unorthodox" podcast by Tablet takes a nostalgic dive into the summer camp experience, highlighted by singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb's dedication to camp-in...

This episode of Unorthodox introduces listeners to two prominent Jewish talents, singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb and cantor-turned-jazz-singer Yisroel Leshes. Lo...

This article explores the ongoing debate around separating the music of Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, from his political views, particularly his st...

The text discusses the contrast between "punks" and "posers," focusing on the themes of authenticity and integrity in art and politics within American societ...

In this episode, Sharon Hampson, formerly of the iconic children's group Sharon, Lois & Bram, revives her musical career at 79 with a family band including h...

Rafael Ortega, an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, surprised some Jewish fans by choosing "Thank You Hashem," a song by a Haredi Orthodox artist, as his walk...

In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi and musician Josh Warshawsky discusses the variety of melodies found in the Passover Haggadah, exploring how diffe...

The episode commemorates the life and impact of Boris Brott, an iconic Canadian conductor who made classical music accessible and vibrant. Through interviews...

This episode of Unorthodox features an eclectic mix of discussions, from TikTok saxophonist Evan Jacobson's unique musical interpretations to Shawn Setaro's ...

The Bulova Accutron watch, produced between 1960 and 1972, has been a game-changer for cantors in orthodox synagogues. Featuring a tuning fork timekeeping el...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Jewish rock musician Lenny Solomon from Shlock Rock, discussing creating parody songs, humor in music, and his...

Brian Fraser is a versatile individual, serving as a Minister and organizational development expert while also being an avid runner and jazz enthusiast. In a...

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the anger surrounding a potential plea bargain for former Prime Minister ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three key topics including the legacy of Yoram Taharlev, the significance of the Golan Heights u...

Aaron Lightstone leads the band Jaffa Road, named after a street in Israel, known for blending middle eastern, south asian, and jazz influences in their musi...

Gary Kapelus, a retired speech-language pathologist, has taken to writing COVID-themed parody songs as a way to express political opinions and address pandem...

Cantor Aaron Bensoussan, a sacred singer originally from Morocco, is praised for his magical voice and heartfelt renditions of prayers. After leaving Morocco...

Michael Posner discusses his exhaustive research and discoveries about Leonard Cohen's multifaceted life, which is chronicled in his ambitious three-volume b...

Israeli superstar Sarit Hadad made waves by releasing a new song, "Ahava kmo Shelanu," with a music video subtly hinting at her relationship with a woman, al...

Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name. He incorporated Hebre...

In the COMMENTARY podcast, amidst discussions on rising crime rates and the perceived failure of the Afghanistan pullout, the idea of having a "music man" ak...

The Ushpizin Edition podcast explores the ancient Sukkot tradition of Ushpizin, where guests are invited to share a meal in the Sukkah. This tradition has my...

In this episode, the Unorthodox podcast celebrates Rosh Hashanah with reflections on living by the Jewish calendar, featuring conversations with actress Tova...

Billy Newton-Davis is a highly talented singer who has won four Juno Awards. His musical journey started with gospel at age five, followed by Motown at thirt...

COVID-19 has pushed KlezKanada and the Ashkenaz Festival to adapt with virtual programming, encouraging a broadening and thriving interest in Yiddish and Jew...

After forty years, Israel saw the first song being composed about the Holocaust, marking a significant shift in attitudes toward discussing this pivotal even...

Noah Shufutinsky, known as Westside Gravy in the hip-hop world, combines his passion for music with a strong Zionist identity, standing out as one of the mos...

Peter Wood is a saxophone player who is passionate about Kansas swing music and serves as a Reverend at Mackay United Church in Ottawa. Both aspects of his l...

In this episode, entertainment manager Jake Gold discusses his career in the Canadian music scene, including his work with The Tragically Hip and other notab...

This episode features discussions with David Fishof about his Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp and its Jewish influences, and L. Jon Wertheim about his book on the...

Leonard Cohen's iconic song "Hallelujah," celebrated for its deep emotional and spiritual resonance, has inspired numerous cover versions across diverse genr...