Kveller
Six13 Gives Us a Joyful Pop Punk Rosh Hashanah Parody
2 Oct 2024
Jewish a cappella group Six13 has released a pop punk parody for Rosh Hashanah, adapting Bowling for Soup's 2004 hit "1985," which aligns perfectly with the ...
2 Oct 2024
Forward
Nearing a Prayer: How my violin has helped me learn to pray
30 Sep 2024
Dania Bressler reflects on her identity and spiritual journey through music, particularly through the piece 'Tfilah' by Lera Auerbach, which became poignant ...
30 Sep 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Lion of Judah
30 Sep 2024
Akiva Schick explores the unique journey of Matisyahu, a Hasidic reggae artist who gained fame in the mid-2000s. Matisyahu, born Matthew Miller, blended his ...
30 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Hope for Tomorrow
29 Sep 2024
Dovid Nachman Golding reflects on the power and significance of Jewish music, particularly during the Yamim Noraim, through stories of revered baalei tefilla...
29 Sep 2024
Ami
Life and Niggunim // A conversation with noted Chasidic singer Isaac Honig
29 Sep 2024
Isaac Honig, a noted Chasidic singer, shares insights into his dual roles as both a performer and a baal tefillah during the High Holy Days. Honig discusses ...
29 Sep 2024
Forward
An Israeli hip-hop artist remembers a day of hope in Gaza
27 Sep 2024
Israeli hip-hop artist Shaanan Streett reflects on his time as a soldier in Gaza in 1991, when a seemingly peaceful day during the First Intifada saw Palesti...
27 Sep 2024
Hadassah
In Times of Terror, Israelis Turn to Classical Music
25 Sep 2024
Amid the chaos following the October 7, 2023 terror attacks in Israel, the Carmel Quartet, led by violinist Rachel Ringelstein, emerged as a beacon of healin...
25 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Endnote: Issue 1030
24 Sep 2024
The latest issue highlights emerging talent in Jewish music through two debut albums and the Elul-themed Kumzitz Alive album. Gershi Uri, under the guidance ...
24 Sep 2024
Forward
Years before Oct. 7, Leonard Cohen wrote a song that anticipated its darkness
23 Sep 2024
Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker," infused with deep Jewish themes and religious questioning, eerily resonates with the events of October 7, a date m...
23 Sep 2024
JTA
Meet the musician reimagining a Persian Jewish High Holiday tradition
20 Sep 2024
Galeet Dardashti, a multi-talented musician and anthropologist, is reimagining Persian Jewish Selichot prayers in her new album, "Monajat." Featuring a blend...
20 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Two Wonderlands… down very different rabbit holes
19 Sep 2024
Two reinterpretations of Lewis Carroll's classic 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' are being staged in London. ZooNation's 'The Mad Hatter's Tea Party' at t...
19 Sep 2024
JTA
At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening
18 Sep 2024
Ishay Ribo's concert at Madison Square Garden transcended a mere musical performance, becoming a profound moment of Jewish unity and spiritual awakening amid...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
In times like these, we need the unique comfort music gives us
18 Sep 2024
In a world filled with rising divisions and despair, music remains a unique source of comfort and unity. The author shares a personal journey of rediscoverin...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Before his viral ‘Eating The Cats’ moment, The Kiffness remixed a Jewish Psalm
17 Sep 2024
South African musician David Scott, known as The Kiffness, gained viral fame with a remix inspired by Donald Trump's bizarre claim about Haitian immigrants b...
17 Sep 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Trailblazing artist Neshama Carlebach opens up about her next spiritual goal: the rabbinate
17 Sep 2024
Neshama Carlebach, daughter of famed Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, discusses her journey from acclaimed musician to aspiring rabbi, driven by a desire to fight for...
17 Sep 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Trailblazing artist Neshama Carlebach opens up about her next spiritual goal: the rabbinate
17 Sep 2024
Neshama Carlebach discusses her journey from defying expectations in Orthodox Judaism to becoming a rabbi, inspired by recent global events and personal conv...
17 Sep 2024
Forward
In the words of the Torah and the music of Toto and Peter Gabriel, now is the season of renewal
17 Sep 2024
Michael Hearst, of the klezmer duo One Ring Zero, embarks on a unique project to explore and reimagine 80s pop music with a touch of Jewish reflection and cr...
17 Sep 2024
Forward
How a new quintet is keeping klezmer classy, and classical
13 Sep 2024
Schmaltz and Pepper is a new klezmer ensemble in Toronto, combining Ashkenazi Jewish folk music with classical, jazz, and tango influences. Founded by violin...
13 Sep 2024
Forward
Jacob’s Ladder is making Jewish bluegrass music from the 'Eretz' up
9 Sep 2024
Jacobs Ladder is a trio of Jewish musicians from Boston who bring a unique blend of American bluegrass and Jewish liturgical music to diverse audiences. Comp...
9 Sep 2024
Forward
Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy
9 Sep 2024
Benj Pasek, a notable Jewish songwriter, has entered the elite EGOT circle by winning an Emmy for his song in the Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building."...
9 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How Judaism struck a chord for America’s first black woman cantor
5 Sep 2024
Jenni Asher, from California, is set to become the first black woman in the USA to be ordained as a cantor. Her unique journey into Judaism began with her up...
5 Sep 2024
JTA
Music is my passion. Jewish artists are my role models.
4 Sep 2024
This article, part of JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, explores the personal journey of a young Jewish songwriter who finds inspiration in Jewish musicians ...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Review: At Home Farm, Nick Mulvey: A magical night of food and music
22 Aug 2024
The Home Farm experience offers a unique blend of intimate music performances and gourmet meals in a serene meadow setting, with events scheduled between Apr...
22 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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DNC, Day 2: The Obama Roll Call
21 Aug 2024
The second day of the Democratic National Convention was highlighted by impactful speeches, including ones by Doug Emhoff and Michelle Obama, with former Pre...
21 Aug 2024
Kveller
Jewish Band Distant Cousins Release Beautiful Healing Music for Our Post October 7 World
16 Aug 2024
The band Distant Cousins released a new EP called "Out of the Darkness" following the October 7 attack in Israel, aiming to provide spiritual comfort through...
16 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Joining the cast of Cable Street is a dream!’
15 Aug 2024
Brady Isaacs Pearce, 24, expresses excitement about joining the cast of Cable Street, a musical depicting the 1936 event when East End residents thwarted fas...
15 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A Chorus Line review: ‘makes the case for show’s revival’
14 Aug 2024
"A Chorus Line" is celebrated for its unique portrayal of the individuals who make up the chorus, breaking away from the typical faceless ensemble. The show,...
14 Aug 2024
JTA
Prominent German cantor and opera singer is killed in what police say was a family dispute
12 Aug 2024
Nikola David, a renowned German cantor and opera singer, was tragically killed in a family dispute, with his adult son suspected of manslaughter. The inciden...
12 Aug 2024
Moment
No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish
12 Aug 2024
Chappell Roan, originally Kayleigh Amstutz, is a rising music star often mistaken for Jewish despite having a conservative Christian upbringing. This specula...
12 Aug 2024
Moment
No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish
12 Aug 2024
Chappell Roan, whose real name is Kayleigh Amstutz, has recently gained significant popularity as a singer but despite rumors and speculation, she is not Jew...
12 Aug 2024
JTA
In first Tisha B’Av after Oct. 7, Jewish writers, musicians, and lay leaders compose new liturgy and traditions to mourn a fresh tragedy
9 Aug 2024
In response to the tragedy of Oct. 7 and the ongoing conflict, Jewish writers, musicians, and leaders are creating new liturgy and rituals to mourn during Ti...
9 Aug 2024
Forward
One of Bob Dylan's most Jewish songs is VP candidate Tim Walz's favorite
9 Aug 2024
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, has expressed his love for Bob Dylan's song "Forever Young," deeming it his favorite Dylan tune due to ...
9 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Chai Cancer Care takes their support into schools
9 Aug 2024
Chai Cancer Care partners with schools through their Chai in Schools program to provide emotional support and therapy services to children affected by cancer...
9 Aug 2024
Tablet
Robbie Robertson’s Tailor
9 Aug 2024
In the late 1950s, talent broker Harold the Colonel Kudlets brought Rompin Ronnie Hawkins and Levon Helm to Canada to perform, including at tough bars like t...
9 Aug 2024
JTA
In ‘The Singer Sisters,’ a Jewish folk music family makes it big from Greenwich Village to Lilith Fair
7 Aug 2024
"The Singer Sisters" is a debut novel by Sarah Seltzer depicting a Jewish folk music family's journey from Massachusetts to Greenwich Village in the 1960s, t...
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The song I wrote for The Tattooist of Auschwitz is my most profound ever
7 Aug 2024
Charlie Midnight, a songwriter and producer, found writing the lyrics for Barbra Streisand's theme song for the television series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz...
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Fiddler on the Roof review: a fresh revival that’s true to tradition
7 Aug 2024
The review discusses Jordan Fein's revival of "Fiddler on the Roof" at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, emphasizing its faithfulness to tradition and relevance...
7 Aug 2024
Forward
How a Jewish kid from Upper Manhattan became a rock 'n' roll legend
2 Aug 2024
Lenny Kaye, known as Patti Smith's collaborator, guitarist, and co-songwriter, is a rock 'n' roll legend stemming from his work on Smith's debut album "Horse...
2 Aug 2024
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: ‘Hatikvah’
1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the significance of the Jewish anthem, "Hatikvah," especially in the context of the survivors of Bergen-Belsen singing it upon liberati...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Your Lie In April, review: Manga on the stage in this tale of high school violinists
31 Jul 2024
"Your Lie In April," an adaptation of Naoshi Arakawa's manga comic, brings Japanese storytelling to the stage with a tale of high school violinists. The stor...
31 Jul 2024
Tablet
The Sounds of Summer
31 Jul 2024
The text discusses the significance of Jewish music and cultural events during the summer, highlighting various artists and performances. It mentions experie...
31 Jul 2024
Culturally Jewish
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Talia Schlanger spent years interviewing professional musicians—then became one herself
30 Jul 2024
Talia Schlanger, known for her work in hosting music programs and interviewing artists on CBC Radio and NPR, recently shifted her focus to becoming a profess...
30 Jul 2024
Culturally Jewish
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Talia Schlanger spent years interviewing professional musicians—then became one herself
30 Jul 2024
Talia Schlanger, known for her career in broadcasting with CBC Radio and NPR, discusses her transition to a professional music career with the release of her...
30 Jul 2024
Chabad.org
Host Taken Aback by Singers Ironclad Commitment to Modesty
26 Jul 2024
A host expresses surprise at the singers' unwavering dedication to modesty in this YouTube video.
26 Jul 2024
Forward
Little is revealed in new teaser for upcoming Bob Dylan biopic
25 Jul 2024
The teaser for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" directed by James Mangold and starring Timothe Chalamet focuses on Dylan's early years from...
25 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
She’s not Babs, but Imelda Staunton is a fab matchmaker
25 Jul 2024
Imelda Staunton shines as the lead in the revival of the musical "Hello, Dolly!" despite not being the iconic Barbra Streisand. Staunton's portrayal of Dolly...
25 Jul 2024
Chabad.org
The DANGER for young women in the Music Industry
24 Jul 2024
Esther Freeman explores the dangers and challenges young women face in the music industry due to its over-sexualization and exploitation.
24 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
First trailer for Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet released
24 Jul 2024
"A Complete Unknown," a new biopic on Bob Dylan starring Timothe Chalamet, explores the folk singer's transition to using electric instruments in his music. ...
24 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Mood Mix with Rabbi Moshe Blaustein
23 Jul 2024
Rabbi Moshe Blaustein, known for his work in Jewish music and as a rebbi and camp director at Camp Agudah Toronto, shares insights into the power of songs an...
23 Jul 2024
Chabad.org
“I Needed My Modesty” The Story of Hasidic Woman Singer | Esther Freeman
23 Jul 2024
Esther Freeman shares her journey as a Hasidic woman singer, navigating the challenges of fame, single motherhood, and life in the spotlight.
23 Jul 2024