MusicThe Israeli bards who want to unite us in songKehilot Sharot, who will be appearing at this year's Limmud Festival, use the traditions of religious poetry to bring together Jews from different backgroundsBy Simon Rocker3 min read
Mental healthAnti-social lockdowns damaged me, says Jewish teen who battled anorexiaThe 18-year-old has released a song to raise funds for a charity that supports those affected by eating disordersBy Georgia L Gilholy1 min read
MusicThe Israeli jazz star who's embracing his Ethiopian rootsGili Yalo used to hide his identity in Israel, but that's all changedBy Elisa Bray5 min read
ObituaryObituary: Cantor Simon HassExceptionally gifted, musically sensitive and majestic cantor whose passing risks the demise of inspirational chazanutBy David Prager4 min read
TheatreTheatre review: Elf - Good Elf, despite the schmaltzA terrific performance from Simon Lipkin helps cut through the syrup in this revival of Philip McKinley’s productionBy John Nathan1 min read
MusicWhy Israel Philharmonic’s new director believes nothing's more connective than musicConductor Lahav Shani is a busy man but he finds time to tell us about his work as he prepares for a concert in LondonBy Jessica Duchen3 min read
GermanyMusic festival celebrates Jewish contribution to German lifeThe International Days of Jewish Music festival was a week-long celebration of uniquely Jewish soundsBy Josh Kaplan2 min read
The musician who went from klezmer back to his Mizrahi rootsYoni Avi Battat's new album combines all kinds of Jewish traditions — including his Iraqi heritageBy Joy Sable4 min read||November 24, 2022 16:49
Rita Hayworth, my grandfather and me - Israeli actress Almog Pail's discusses her new showLove Goddess, The Rita Hayworth Musical is set in Hollywood’s golden era. Pail tells us why it means so much to herBy John Nathan3 min read||November 17, 2022 14:52
BBC broadcasts folksongs that glorify attacks on JewsPalestinian songs celebrating violence targeting Jews are aired on Arabic language service without challengeBy Jonathan Sacerdoti8 min read||November 17, 2022 10:04
Antisemitism officials call for Roger Waters' Germany tour to be cancelledThe Pink Floyd co-founder is set to perform his seventh concert tour between March and June next yearBy Daniel Ben-David3 min read||November 16, 2022 12:41
Confusion after Israeli star Noa Kirel wears Kanye West outfit to MTV awardsIn addition to Kanye West faces, the Israeli pop star wore gold chains featuring a star of David and Chai to MTV awardsBy Daniel Ben-David1 min read||November 14, 2022 17:58
From Here to Eternity Theatre review: Eternally unconvincingWell-sung and solidly performed revival of musical with little to say to audiences nowBy John Nathan2 min read||November 14, 2022 09:56
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story film review: Hilarious biopic purports to tell the 'real life' story of Mr ParodyThe tale of a nerdy kid who grows up to become one of the best accordion players of his generationBy Linda Marric1 min read||November 3, 2022 15:07
Tammy Faye Theatre review: A 'miracle' central performance drives musical about Bible Belt AmericaKaty Brayben excels as the evangelist who wins over her TV flock with her toothy, homespun charmBy John Nathan2 min read||November 3, 2022 15:06
Me & You: ‘It’s a mystery where Noah’s imagination comes from’Composer Noah Max and his father Robert discuss how they both made a success of their musical talentsBy Gaby Wine4 min read||November 3, 2022 14:46
