Yosef Gutman Levitt has returned to his musical roots with his new album “River of Eden,” which weaves together contemporary composition with nigunim, or wordless Jewish melodies.
In the 1950s and ‘60s, Tom Lehrer, a Jewish musician, satirist and mathematician, rose to prominence with hits like “The Elements,” “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Hunting Song” and “The Irish Ballad.”
The onstage discussion was wide-ranging and underscored why Golan has endeared herself to the pro-Israel Jewish community while being appreciated by music lovers worldwide.
Portnoy’s creative process shifted after the war.
The album’s themes of resilience and emotional exploration gain even deeper meaning in the wake of the violence and upheaval following Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the subsequent war in Gaza.
“Our L.A. concert was like a homecoming.”
In his new song, “Speed Dial,” American-Israeli Orthodox Jewish rapper Nissim Black urges people to first go to God for help.
Both “Suspended by No String” and Himmelman’s music are very innately Jewish, and he’s been writing nonstop on his Substack about Israel and Judaism since Oct. 7.
Jewish comedian and songwriter Polly Wolly, born Pauline Schantzer, is carving a niche in performing at nursing homes and helping children to tap into their funny side.
The Jewish trio, whose new EP, “Out of the Darkness” was recently released, will join Matisyahu for eight shows.
