There is an unsolved mystery at the heart of one of the most popular Jewish songs in history. Every Friday evening, Jews around the world recite the poetic prayer “Lecha Dodi” to welcome the Sabbath.
Leonard Cohen, whose death was announced last night, was one of the most explicitly Jewish popular songwriters since the ancient King David, whose Psalms he expertly imitated over a five-decade career ...
"We strengthen one another": "Songs of Hope" concert celebrates the historical bond between Worcester's Black and Jewish ...
The “Hamilton” star’s melody features a klezmer-style clarinet and a recitation of the blessing over the menorah. (JTA) — There’s a long history of Jewish artists releasing parody songs for Hanukkah, ...
The first time I heard “Avinu Malkeinu,” I was at the top of Arthur’s Seat, a dead volcano in the center of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The climb to the top and back is 2 miles. It was earlier ...
(RNS) — Warning: this post is about rock music. I know, I know: that’s all I seem to write about lately. Just stick with me on this. In 1970, the Beatles released their famous song “Let It Be.” The ...