We can’t let the endless Oy Veys drown out the part of our identity that is joyous, creative and alive, which is why I agreed to become the chair of JMI
By Rob Rinder
The dynamic band’s hometown performance at Islington Assembly Hall on Wednesday was a show of joyful Jewish defiance
By John Lewis
Concertgebouw director Simon Reinink said that allowing Shai Abramson to perform would be ‘against our mission’
By Jamie Shapiro
Enrico Macias’ planned concert in Istanbul was cancelled after ‘intense calls for protests against’ it
By Jacob Jaffa
This year’s festival boasts an abundant lineup of Jewish talent – here are the JC’s top picks
By Eliana Jordan
So much Jewish talent at the UK’s most beloved music festival
By Jane Prinsley
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