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0 Music Culture

Listening to Folksinger Janis Ian

Curt Schleier in Hadassah · 28 Mar

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence is a documentary exploring the life and musical legacy of Jewish singer-songwriter Janis Ian, known for her breakthrough hits "Society’s Child" and "At Seventeen."

0 Music Culture

How Janis Ian’s Jewish heritage inspired some of her greatest hits

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 24 Mar

Janis Ian, the renowned singer-songwriter known for her poignant social commentaries, is the subject of a documentary by Varda Bar-Kar that highlights her Jewish heritage's influence on her music and activism.

0 Communities Culture

'The rabbis did disaster pretty well’: Amid wildfires, LA Jews cope with regret — and rancor

Rob Eshman in Forward · 14 Jan

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Jewish communities are grappling with significant loss while drawing on a strong tradition of mutual support and resilience.

0 Communities Education

Wisdom Project | For Larry Schlesinger, 103, Education Is Paramount

Pam Janis in Moment · 3 Dec 2024

Larry Schlesinger, at 103, reflects on his life, underscoring the value of education, family, and civic engagement.

0 Politics Israel

Scott Wiener’s delicate balancing act

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 3 Apr 2023

Scott Wiener, a Jewish Democrat and California state senator, faces a challenging political landscape as he balances his staunch support for Israel with opposition to its current right-wing government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu.