AUDIO: The Jewish Bob Dylan (June 15, 1972)
Jewish Journal
June 25, 2008
Bernard Timberg analyzes the songs of Bob Dylan looking for Jewish themes and imagery. KPFA-FM. June 15, 1972
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Fantastical images inspire Jay and Spiegelman; JCafeLA does it again
Danielle Berrin
December 7, 2007
At the threshold of commerce and art, there once existed a world where illusion, deception and transformation inhabited the fantasy realm of carnivals and circus sideshows. Noblemen would stand beside paupers to witness armless freaks and nefarious gamblers conjuring tricks that stirred the imagination.
The many sides of Bob Dylan
George Robinson
November 16, 2007
In its own oddball way, \”I\’m Not There\” is among the best pieces of music criticism I\’ve seen or read on the subject of Bob Dylan. It is a jigsaw puzzle, with its various pieces scattered around the table by a deft, if quirky hand. It\’s a film that rewards close attention and deserves repeated viewings. The film\’s one significant omission is the place of Judaism in Dylan\’s life.
Briefs: Clinton backs Israel attack on Syria, Abbas to Hamas: Never Again
Jewish Journal
October 5, 2007
News briefs.
Now hear this: cool Jewish music
George Robinson
September 21, 2006
The second annual Jewish Music Awards were given out on Sept. 11.
Hebrew School Rocks Thanks to Radio Station
Naomi Glauberman
August 17, 2006
On Friday nights, when 13-year-old Michael Rothbart approaches Leo Baeck Temple for Shabbat services, he urges his parents to tune to 87.9 on their radio dial. He is hoping that Avram Mandell, Leo Baeck\’s educational director and the founding force behind the temple\’s very low-power radio station, has popped in some pre-recorded Jewish music.
Spectator – Make Room for the Jammys
George Robinson
March 16, 2006
In response to the glaring absence of Jewish music from the Grammy Awards, the teen-themed JVibe has just released the results of its first \”Jammys,\” a set of Jewish music awards sponsored by the magazine and voted on by readers on the monthly\’s Web site.
Bob Dylan: In His Own Lyrics
Jewish Journal
October 13, 2005
Nods to religion in Bob Dylan\’s song lyrics.
The Legacy of a Folk Hero
Carolyn Hester
October 13, 2005
Bob and I had an unusual bond. We were both folk singers, but as friends, each knew the other had a weakness for the music of Buddy Holly. I was from Texas and knew Buddy, so Bob and I had lots to talk about. Our other passion was this new musical adventure.
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