Tag: Leonard Cohen

Singer-songwriter Aya Korem's new album, "Yours, A. Korem," features genderbent Hebrew covers of Leonard Cohen's songs, including a poignant interpretation of "Lover, Lover, Lover."
The text discusses the evolution of Jewish masculinity from historical representations to contemporary expressions, focusing on figures like Leonard Cohen and current male influencers.
Leonard Cohen, the Jewish Canadian musician, had deep connections to Israel and Judaism throughout his life.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, journalist Matti Friedman discusses the Israel-Hamas war and how it is misunderstood globally.
This episode of the 18Forty Podcast features journalist Matti Friedman discussing the Israel-Hamas war and the misunderstandings surrounding it.
This article reflects on Leonard Cohen's early career as both a poet and a musician.
Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" explores Leonard Cohen's concert tour on the front lines of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
The Art Gallery of Ontario's new exhibit, "Everybody Knows," showcases a private collection of personal treasures belonging to the late Leonard Cohen, featuring items like sketches, drafts of songs, and intimate photographs.
This article discusses Leonard Cohen's performance of a Yiddish folk song during his European tour in 1976.
In an episode of the Unholy Podcast, hosts Yonit and Jonathan revisit a conversation with journalist David Remnick, known for his work with The New Yorker.
Leonard Cohen's song "Lover Lover Lover" has always been shrouded in mystery.
Leonard Cohen's visit to Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 had a profound impact on the country, but the extent to which it changed him remains unclear.
This article discusses the connection between poet-singer Leonard Cohen and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.
In a podcast episode of Unholy, hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland engage in a discussion with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker and respected journalist.
Philippe Girard has created a graphic novel called "Leonard Cohen: On a Wire" that imagines Leonard Cohen's thoughts in his final moments.
This article reflects on Leonard Cohen's Jewish legacy and cautions against co-opting him into a conventional framework of Judaism.
Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" has become a global anthem, but its Jewish roots and meaning are often misunderstood.
Michael Posner's book "Untold Stories: The Early Years" delves into the life of Leonard Cohen, a beloved cultural figure hailing from Montreal.
In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Rabbi David Wolpe discusses his biography on King David, exploring the complex nature of the biblical figure.
The text discusses a review of an exhibition called "Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything," initially presented at the Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal and later at the Jewish Museum in New York.
Lana Del Rey is set to perform in Israel at the Meteor Festival, prompting criticism from BDS activists including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
The final Torah portions of Leviticus, Behar and Behukkotai, extend the concept of sanctity from the Tabernacle to include time and place, introducing the Sabbath and Shemitah laws.
Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician and broadcaster, recounts her deep friendship with Joni Mitchell, sparked by Mitchell's music in 1966, leading to a book of conversations they had over four decades.
Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician, broadcaster, and friend of Joni Mitchell, chronicles her deep connection with the iconic musician in "Joni Mitchell in Her Own Words," a collection of conversations spanning 40 years.
During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a group of Israeli entertainers, including Oshik Levy and Ilana Rovina, planned a tour to uplift soldiers at the front lines when they serendipitously encountered the internationally renowned musician Leonard Cohen at a cafe in Tel Aviv.