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JTA Tens of thousands crowd Tel Aviv park for first Nova concert since Oct. 7 massacre 28 Jun 2024
Tens of thousands gathered at a healing concert in Tel Aviv's HaYarkon Park, marking the first event by the Tribe of Nova since a tragic incident where Hamas...
28 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Etgar Quiz no 275 28 Jun 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 275 includes questions about Jewish topics such as special products of Israel, the Ladino language, Israeli highways, Devorah in the Tanach...
28 Jun 2024
Forward Remembering Kinky Friedman, the only country star who bought his clothes from Hadassah 28 Jun 2024
Kinky Friedman, the musician and novelist who passed away at 79, embodied the enigmatic nature of Jewish identity. Born Richard Samet Friedman in Chicago to ...
28 Jun 2024
Forward Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79 27 Jun 2024
Kinky Friedman, the charismatic Texan country singer and mystery novelist known for fronting The Texas Jewboys, passed away at 79 due to Parkinson's disease....
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Music is the voice of the Jewish soul, whether in joy or sorrow 27 Jun 2024
Music holds a profound place in Jewish life, embodying both joy and sorrow. The author's passion for music, stemming from childhood experiences and culminati...
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle The truth is Jews can’t run a gig let alone the world 26 Jun 2024
The text discusses the portrayal of Jews and Zionists in the media, emphasizing the rise in anti-Zionist sentiments and the association of Zionism with globa...
26 Jun 2024
Ami Tuly Weill // Flow Digital 26 Jun 2024
Tuly Weill, founder of Flow Digital, emphasizes the benefits of automation tools like Zapier in saving time and effort for businesses by streamlining tasks s...
26 Jun 2024
Kveller I Fell in Love with ‘Cabaret’ Because of John Stamos. But It Goes Much Deeper Than That. 24 Jun 2024
The author recounts her initial attraction to the musical "Cabaret" through seeing John Stamos perform in a Broadway production, which sparked her interest i...
24 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: A tale of two Swan Lakes 24 Jun 2024
English National Ballet's unique production of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall is performed in the round, offering a fresh perspective for viewers with th...
24 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Kiss Me, Kate review: this kissing lark is all in the line of duty 20 Jun 2024
Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in the revival of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" at the Barbican. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the show explor...
20 Jun 2024
Moment Book Review | Making Music Was The Best Revenge 18 Jun 2024
Geddy Lee's memoir "My Effin Life" delves into the life of the renowned rock musician and child of Auschwitz survivors. The book explores Lee's journey from ...
18 Jun 2024
Moment Book Review | Making Music Was The Best Revenge 18 Jun 2024
Geddy Lee, the iconic rock musician and son of Holocaust survivors, chronicles his life in "My Effin Life," blending his personal heritage with his illustrio...
18 Jun 2024
The Free Press Eden Golan on Facing the Mob at Eurovision 18 Jun 2024
Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli singer Eden Golan faced backlash at the Eurovision Song Contest, with calls for boycott and protests. Golan received ...
18 Jun 2024
Mishpacha For Granted: Chapter 46 18 Jun 2024
Dini prepares for a fundraising campaign launch event, with volunteers making flower arrangements for Chesed Tzirel. She invites Bracha to help rev up the cr...
18 Jun 2024
Mishpacha For Granted: Chapter 46 18 Jun 2024
In Chapter 46 of "For Granted," Dini prepares to launch a fundraising campaign with her Chesed Tzirel volunteers, including the creation of a music video and...
18 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Fat-shamed in life and death, this is the truth about Mama Cass 18 Jun 2024
Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of the late Jewish singer Cass Elliot from The Mamas and the Papas, unravels the myths surrounding her mother's life and death i...
18 Jun 2024
Forward Happy Birthday Paul McCartney: The Jewish Beatle 18 Jun 2024
Paul McCartney, the beloved musician and former Beatle, has strong Jewish connections through his first wife, Linda Eastman, who hailed from a prominent Jewi...
18 Jun 2024
Moment From Jewish Rapper to Israel Activist with Kosha Dillz and Joe Alterman 17 Jun 2024
Kosha Dillz, also known as Rami Even-Esh, discusses how he integrates his Jewish identity into his music to unite people of diverse backgrounds. He delves in...
17 Jun 2024
Forward 'I haven't really accepted he's dead' — scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale 17 Jun 2024
The article captures scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale, where attendees interact with and bid on items from the legendary composer's collection. V...
17 Jun 2024
Forward Shaina Taub won two Tony Awards for 'Suffs' — and quoted the Talmud 17 Jun 2024
Shaina Taub, who won two Tony Awards for her work on the musical "Suffs," referenced the Talmud during her acceptance speech by quoting Ethics of the Fathers...
17 Jun 2024
Moment Nightingale of Iran with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti and Jennifer Bardi 13 Jun 2024
Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, descendants of Iranian Jewish musicians, explore the lives of their father and grandfather who were renowned in Iran b...
13 Jun 2024
JTA Israeli operation rescues 4 hostages from Gaza, including Noa Argamani 8 Jun 2024
Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages, including Noa Argamani, who had been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7. The hostages were atten...
8 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle ‘The Shoah silenced him, but now his piano sings again’ 6 Jun 2024
Roxanne de Bastion, a singer-songwriter, was inspired by her Hungarian-Jewish grandfather Stephen's survival story during the Holocaust, which led her to wri...
6 Jun 2024
Forward A dream of a utopian Black-Jewish music collaboration is going forward — even after the war in Gaza complicated it 5 Jun 2024
In an effort to counter American bigotry against Blacks and Jews, saxophonist Matthew Levy envisioned the Generate Music project, aiming to bring together Bl...
5 Jun 2024
Forward How the war nearly tore apart Israel’s only Arab-Jewish women’s choir 5 Jun 2024
The Rana Choir, the only Arab-Jewish women's choir in Israel, has faced significant challenges due to the aftermath of the war and a Hamas attack. Despite th...
5 Jun 2024
The Free Press Bad Boys: Whatcha Gonna Do? Plus. . . 5 Jun 2024
The text discusses allegations and controversies surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs and Hunter Biden. Sean Combs faces accusations of assault and mistreatment of...
5 Jun 2024
Tablet Histoire de Serge Gainsbourg 5 Jun 2024
Serge Gainsbourg's former home at 5 bis rue de Verneuil has become a public mausoleum, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of the iconic singer and son...
5 Jun 2024
JTA Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood rejects calls to cancel tour with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa 4 Jun 2024
Musician Jonny Greenwood is facing criticism for planning to tour with Israeli artist Dudu Tassa amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite calls to cancel, Gre...
4 Jun 2024
Forward All things Jewish in the new Paul Simon film, plus his memories of Queens 3 Jun 2024
"In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon" is a documentary that delves into Paul Simon's life story and his recent album, Seven Psalms, showcasing his re...
3 Jun 2024
Forward The hugely influential record label that unites Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan and Bernie Sanders lives on 31 May 2024
Folkways Records, founded by Jewish entrepreneur Moses Asch with encouragement from Albert Einstein, was a unique and influential label in the 1940s and 1950...
31 May 2024
Moment The Many Sounds of Matisyahu Zoominar 30 May 2024
Matisyahu, a singer/songwriter known for his hit song "One Day," discussed his musical and religious journey during a Zoominar as part of The Pulse: Moments ...
30 May 2024
Between The Lines A ‘Hallowed Space’ In Downtown New York 30 May 2024
The Nova Music Festival Exhibit in Lower Manhattan commemorates the tragic event on October 7 where over 360 people were murdered during a music festival in ...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle The great healing power of musical instruments 30 May 2024
Music has a profound impact on healing and self-expression, especially for individuals navigating trauma or difficult experiences. The text highlights variou...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: Romeo and Juliet, ‘The story zips along at a fast pace’ 29 May 2024
Northern Ballet is performing a fast-paced version of "Romeo and Juliet" at Sadlers Wells with choreography by Massimo Moricone. The production, directed by ...
29 May 2024
Forward A hauntingly bizarre musical upends Stephen Sondheim's signature maxim — here, everyone is alone 28 May 2024
Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The T...
28 May 2024
Culturally Jewish headphones Meet the singer who performs Yiddish opera from Holocaust survivors—and also Wagner 27 May 2024
Jaclyn Grossman, a soprano opera singer, explores the complexity of performing works by antisemitic composer Richard Wagner alongside music by Holocaust surv...
27 May 2024
Culturally Jewish headphones Meet the singer who performs Yiddish opera from Holocaust survivors—and also Wagner 27 May 2024
Jaclyn Grossman, a Toronto-based soprano, explores the tension between performing Wagner's operas, despite the composer's antisemitic legacy, and Yiddish wor...
27 May 2024
JTA New York klezmer legend Frank London is gearing up to fight for his life. But first, one more show. 24 May 2024
Renowned New York klezmer musician Frank London faced a critical health battle with cancer, requiring immediate treatment, forcing him to postpone concerts a...
24 May 2024
Forward The saga of an Israeli hostage inspires a song of celebration and defiance 23 May 2024
"Rimon's Song" is a poignant musical tribute written by David Brinn in response to the captivity of Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav, taken by Hamas terrorists and rel...
23 May 2024
MomentMag The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU 23 May 2024
Matisyahu discusses his religious and musical journey, experiences touring with his EP Hold the Fire, and facing cancellations due to his support for Israel ...
23 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Theatre review: Passing Strange ‘The music is excellent’ 23 May 2024
"Passing Strange" at the Young Vic is a Tony-winning show featuring an autobiographical narrative set to impressive music. Giles Terera shines as the Narrato...
23 May 2024
Moment The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU with Matisyahu and Joe Alterman 23 May 2024
Matisyahu, the singer/songwriter known for his hit song "One Day," discusses his nearly two-decade career where Jewish heritage plays a central role in his l...
23 May 2024
Kveller Israeli Pop Star Mergui Performs on ‘Today’ Show Donning Yellow Ribbon 22 May 2024
Israeli pop star Mergui, known for his standout performances on Next Star for Eurovision and his hit songs, recently debuted on the Today show with his new E...
22 May 2024
Mishpacha When the Sun Set 21 May 2024
Rabbi Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan, a talented and revered Jewish scholar born in Lithuania in 1889, left a profound impact through his teachings, writings, and mu...
21 May 2024
Kveller Eden Golan Sings Original Eurovision Entry, ‘October Rain,’ to the Families of Hostages Held in Gaza 21 May 2024
Eden Golan, Israeli singer of the Eurovision entry "Hurricane," which had to be rewritten to remove political references, showcased the original version, "Oc...
21 May 2024
JTA IDF recovers bodies of 3 Nova festival victims, including Shani Louk 17 May 2024
The bodies of three victims, including Shani Louk, who were killed in the Nova music festival massacre and then taken by Hamas as leverage, have been recover...
17 May 2024
Kveller These Hebrew Genderbent Leonard Cohen Covers Are So Beautiful 16 May 2024
Singer-songwriter Aya Korem's new album, "Yours, A. Korem," features genderbent Hebrew covers of Leonard Cohen's songs, including a poignant interpretation o...
16 May 2024
Tablet Schumann’s Most Jewish Songs 16 May 2024
Matthias Goerne and Evgeny Kissin performed a captivating program of Schumann and Brahms songs at Carnegie Hall, featuring texts by Heinrich Heine, aligning ...
16 May 2024
JTA The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity — and Jewishness 15 May 2024
The recent music feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, two prominent rap artists, has sparked discussions about race, identity, and Jewishness in the music ...
15 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle TV review: Eden took me up to Eurovision heaven 15 May 2024
The text reflects the author's deep connection to the Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting the joy and pride they feel when Israel participates in the compe...
15 May 2024