Alanis Morissette on finding her Jewish roots, fates of family in Holocaust
The musician who rose to prominence in the 1990s with her multiple hits, including “You Oughta Know,” has now learned the truth about her extended family.
Alanis Morissette appeared on the PBS show “Finding Your Roots,” in which researchers...
A new play tells the true story of a former Hasid who translated the...
The true story of a formerly Hasidic Baltimore man who encouraged Jews to convert to Christianity during the Holocaust serves as the unlikely jumping-off point for a new, Yiddish-language play beginning previews this week...
US actor Michael Rapaport appears in Israeli satirical show
American-Jewish actor Michael Rapaport arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning to appear in the satirical show Eretz Nehederet.
Since the brutal Hamas attack on southwestern Israel on Oct. 7, Rapaport, who is known for his portrayal...
Swords into menorahs: Chanukah lamps made of weapon parts
The Israel Museum Jerusalem is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Chanukah lamps, with some 1,000 items from across the globe—from the Middle Ages to the present day. A ubiquitous Judaica object,...
Hanukkah Celebration Returns to Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, is hosting a Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 10. The daytime family-friendly holiday fun includes:
Menorah Candle...
‘Xanadu’ Brings Back Memories of the 1980s
I think any self-respecting Gen X-er slightly remembers the movie Xanadu from the early 80’s, or maybe, like me, they remember that it starred Olivia Newton-John and roller skates. At least that was all I could...
Music of Shabbat to Soothe the Troubled Heart
If music can soothe the troubled heart, the music of Shabbat may be particularly effective with its prayer chants for peace, for healing, and for the departed.
The next Treasures from the Music Collection of...
Stav Festival to fuse Israeli art, stage and musical performances
The Israeli Artists Project is holding the Stav Festival, named after the Hebrew word for “fall,” from Sept. 28 through Oct. 29 in New York City.
With participation from 100-plus Israeli artists, the program offers a...
Chassidic singer ‘Dedi’ Graucher dies at age 62
After years fighting a serious illness, Oded Dovid (“Dedi”) Graucher died in Jerusalem on Sept. 11.
Graucher rose to prominence following the release of his second album, 1993’s “Ratza” with its epic title track making him famous...
More than 100 Italian sites take part in European Day of Jewish Culture
Italy participated in the 24th annual European Day of Jewish Culture at 101 sites across 16 regions, with Florence serving as the lead city. This year’s event, held on Sept. 9-10, was dedicated to...