Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Seasons without song: How Jews are adapting to the sudden disappearance of communal singing

Singing together is a centerpiece of Jewish experience. It’s also dangerous during the coronavirus pandemic. (JTA) — February was hours away from ending when Russ Agdern stood at the center of the ...
The Forward

What’s a Jewish song anyway — and how can you recognize one when you hear it?

Inspired in part by all the Jewish artists on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs, the Forward decided it was time to rank the best Jewish pop songs of all time. You can find the whole list ...
The Jewish Exponent

Kesher Israel Congregation in West Chester Enhances Worship Through Music

Kesher Israel Congregation in West Chester is bringing a new dimension to its prayer services via some uncommon instruments. Years ago, Rabbi Sam Yolen attended services at a New York synagogue that ...
The Oak Ridger

Explore the music, history of three faith traditions at recent "Roots" event

For anyone attending a contemporary African American worship service, the experience carries “an expectation of participation,” said the Rev. Derrick Hammond, pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in ...
The Forward

The 33 greatest Jewish pop songs of all time (that we left off our list)

Much as we expected when we published “The 150 greatest Jewish pop songs of all time” on January 31, 2022, readers responded with their likes, dislikes, and suggestions for songs that did not make the ...