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
MusicThe 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
MusicRita 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
IsraelBBC broadcasts folksongs that glorify attacks on JewsPalestinian songs celebrating violence targeting Jews are aired on Arabic language service without challengeBy Jonathan Sacerdoti8 min read
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
Fringe benefits from a cultural renaissanceThe Tsitsit Jewish arts festival is back. Keren David meets its founder, Alastair FalkBy Keren David3 min read||November 1, 2022 11:51
Boy George calls for musicians to condemn 'antisemitic' Kanye WestThe rapper is no longer a billionaire after Adidas cancelled a lucrative dealBy Felix Pope1 min read||October 26, 2022 11:04
Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga following antisemitic tiradesThe French fashion house said in a statement that it 'no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects' with the rapperBy Ben Bloch2 min read||October 21, 2022 16:01
