The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
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This section features articles that have to do exclusively with Jewish Music. The Times of Israel is a Jerusalem-based online newspaper founded in 2012 to document developments in Israel, the Middle East and around the Jewish world.
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
I am a novice with limited knowledge of the Israeli music scene. Yes, I listen to the local army radio station, GLGLZ daily on my way to work. It is a terrific combination of Hip-hop, Pop, Classic Rock, and Israeli hits from today…and beyond. As ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
“Am Yisrael Chai” is a powerful anthem that resonates with the heart and soul of the Jewish people. In a world filled with divisions, differing viewpoints, and conflicting morals, it is crucial to focus on what truly matters in life. We must recognize that nobody ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
In Parshat Lech Lecha, after Avraham separates himself from Lot (Breisheet 13:14-15), God tells him: Raise your eyes and look from the place where you are, to the north, to the south, to the east and to the west. For all the land that you ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
Music has the unique power to evoke personal and collective emotion. It has featured prominently in pivotal moments dating to the earliest days of recorded Jewish history. Shortly after the exodus from Egypt, the newly freed slaves sang at the Red Sea and Miriam led ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
“Shir” and “shira” both mean “song” in Hebrew. But shira is transcendent ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
In the intricate world of Jewish law, the Halacha, two crucial principles are anchored: Minhag Hamakom and Minhag Avoteinu. These reflect, respectively, the local traditions and the customs of our ancestors. The former demands adaptation to the local environment, while the latter emphasizes the preservation ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
This post is all about נרקיס Narkis, a Jewish singer of Teimani (Yemeni Jewish) and Parsi (Persian Jewish) ancestry, born and raised in Israel. She is deeply under-appreciated. נרקיס Narkis draws upon her Jewish, Yemeni, Persian, and Israeli identity to record stunning music. Also, she ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
As we head into the new year, the annual culture calendar is ready for take-off. But at least one genre is in some trouble: classical music. After 50 years (!) at the helm of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, maestro Zubin Mehta retired a few years ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
Ethan Bortnick, a Jewish musical prodigy, astounded the world at the Montreux Jazz Festival this year. His captivating performance left the Swiss audience in euphoria, evoking emotions of delight and goosebumps. The young pianist’s show, often compared to legendary composers, transcended mere children’s art to ..read more
The Times of Israel » Jewish Music
1y ago
I lied in bed, remembering living at home with my mom, dad, grandmother, and sister. At dinner, in our kitchen, my family quietly watched the news at 6:30. Yup, you guessed it—Walter Cronkite on the CBS Evening News. After the news, we talked about U.S ..read more