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Passover: The Music and the Giveaway
April 17, 2019
Passover is a time to remember the Jewish people's journey from bondage to freedom. With the seder's rich, interactive theatrical experience, the holiday has been called "the most celebrated and beloved of Jewish home rituals." And apropos of its theatrical...
The Suite Jewish Life — Virtual Exhibit Continues
April 3, 2019
Part three of our multi-part virtual exhibit "Symphonic Music of Jewish Experience"—now live on our website—focuses on suites drawn from Hasidic life, Jewish legends and the promise of Zion. All of history can be viewed as a series of events...
Celebrating the Women Performers of the Milken Archive
March 19, 2019
Women have had an immeasurable impact on the world of Jewish music, across its many genres; expanding and making it more relatable to a broader swath of contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.Earlier this month, we focused on women composers, particularly...
Women Composers of the Milken Archive
March 5, 2019
Though women have contributed in great measure to the civic, professional, and artistic lives of their communities, rarely have their contributions been acknowledged on a commensurate scale. Combine the male-dominance of the field of music with the patriarchal barriers in...
Rediscover Lukas Foss: Love, Universality, Knowledge, Art, Spirit
February 5, 2019
In the archives at the Library of Congress is a note that Lukas Foss received on his 55th birthday. The note, written on the stationery of one Leonard Bernstein, contains more than just a standard birthday greeting. It features an...
What is a "Jewish" Symphony? - New Virtual Exhibit
January 8, 2019
Part two of our multi-part virtual exhibit "Symphonic Music of Jewish Experience" is now live—picking up with a focus on Jewish symphonies. (Part 1: Concertos can still be viewed here.) Join us as we explore nine works by eight composers...
Jewish Music Bulletin: December 2018
December 11, 2018
Our latest Jewish Music Bulletin includes a new composer spotlight, a jazz opera, Philip Glass, and a capella retelling of the Hanukkah story. Becoming Ofer The latest installment in our “Spotlight” video series features composer Ofer Ben-Amots. Based on an...
Eight Musical Gifts We’re Sharing this Hanukkah
November 27, 2018
Thank you to all who entered our Eight Musical Gifts for Hanukkah giveaway! The promotion has now ended. This Hanukkah, and throughout the year, we want to give the gift of music to the world, so we're sharing our 25-track...
Yizkor for Pittsburgh
October 29, 2018
Like many, our minds are consumed today by Pittsburgh. By now, we all know the extent of the tragedy. And if we are honest with ourselves, we also know it’s not the last time we’ll gather in collective grief over...
October Mazals to Mensches and Music Makhers
October 25, 2018
Eight Composers • Endless Impact With the High Holy Days officially behind us and Hanukkah seemingly just moments away, we wanted to take a few minutes to celebrate the artists who have made Jewish music in America (and around the...
