Jewish director Sam Mendes wins two Golden Globes for World War I film ā1917ā
Jewish director Sam Mendes won big at the 77th annual Golden Globes on Sunday night in Los Angeles, taking home two honors for his World War I epic ā1917.ā
After Mendes won the award for...
Musical Festival Resurrects Works by Jewish Composers Murdered in the Holocaust
In mid-September 1938, Benito Mussolini stood on an immense platform in the port city of Triesteās Piazza dellā Unita dāItalia and delivered a radio broadcast to the Italian people.
Far below him, thousands had packed...
June 8, 1912: Universal Pictures was incorporated by Carl Laemmle
Universal Pictures was incorporated on this date in 1912 by Carl Laemmle, a German-born pioneer of the American film industry. Laemmle (pronounced lem-lee) was one of the first entrepreneurs to buy up nickelodeons and...
With Eugen Gluckās passing, the Jewish people have lost one of their pillars
Eugen Gluck was a gift from heaven. A giant among men. But first and foremost, he was a righteous man. Eugen showed everyone who knew him what they should strive for in life. Truly...
Friends of IDF to conduct virtual Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haāatzmaut events
For the first time, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) will host online celebrations next week marking milestones in Israelās history.
Yom Hazikaron, Israelās Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers and civilian victims of terrorism,...
Monument honors Jewish national hero of Azerbaijan
A monument commemorating the Jewish national hero Albert Agarunov has been erected in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku.
Itās expected to open on the street named after the icon in the near future,Ā reportedĀ TrendĀ on Tuesday.
Agarunov was...
Eight days, countless ways to celebrate Hanukkah
Youād be hard pressed to find a Hanukkah entertainer with as unlikely a background as Jane McNally.
McNally, 72, will be the one-woman show at the Jack Satter House, the Hebrew SeniorLife independent living residence...
Jave Alberstein sings āHey Tzigueleā
Jave Alberstein sings a shepherdās mournful song to his goats
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Stranded in Iraq, some Jews say Israel abandoned them
DOHUK, Iraqi Kurdistan ā A few hoursā drive from the former front line with the Islamic State terror group in Iraq live a group of Jews, erstwhile residents of Israel, who have found prosperity...
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” in Yiddish! – קעצע××¢, ×”’××Ø×¢× × ××¢×Ø ×¤Öæ×Ø×Öø×”×
Music and original English lyrics: Frank Loesser (1910-1969)
Yiddish lyrics: Binyumen Schaechter (2015)
Performed by Cantor Joshua Breitzer and Donna Breitzer
Piano accompaniment by Seth Weinstein
Filmed live in performance
June 5, 2016 ā¢ Symphony Space, NYC
as part of...