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Israel’s newest pop sensation says antisemitic bullies hounded him out of Britain

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German rock band Scorpions dedicates its hit song to Ukraine in Tel Aviv Concert

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The musical genius behind Les Mis explains how his own dream came true

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All the rage! Jewish punk group score victory in Battle of the Bands contest

Trainwreck: Woodstock 99 TV review: A Sixties dream turns into a Nineties nightmare

Facing down fear: Ezra Furman explains why community is important to her when she's battling prejudice

Fisherman’s Friends: One and All Film review: - the Shanty singers return

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