The author, a music journalist, reflects on how parenthood has shifted their music choices to upbeat pop rather than the melancholic tunes of their youth, influenced by the emotional and contemplative music heard at synagogue during the High Holidays.

The 1911 Yiddish operetta "Shir Hashirim: The Song of Love" was a popular musical comedy that revolved around the love triangles of an aging composer, his adult children, and their friends.

"Amid Falling Walls" is a new musical at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene that explores the history of wartime Yiddish songs.

Yiddish music fans can now celebrate the launch of The Yosl and Chana Mlotek Yiddish Song Collection website at the Workers Circle.

The Bubbe Awards, similar to the Grammys for Yiddish and Jewish music, is now accepting submissions for original Yiddish songs.

Yisroel Leshes, assistant cantor of New York's Lincoln Square Synagogue, has released a jazzy version of Morris Winchevsky's Yiddish song, "Di Tsukunft" (The Future).

The author reflects on his journey of engaging with his complex musical heritage at Passover, specifically exploring his experiences with negro spirituals and Yiddish songs.