Once again, on Sunday, February 17, 2019, the long-awaited “DER IDISHER IDOL” contest was held, with participants from Sweden, Canada, Miami and, of course, excellent participants from Mexico. We share the best moments of this contest, as well as the winners of Sweden. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq6hnZT_t34

Question: It seems that Hebrew music is always in minor. Is that correct, and if so, is there a spiritual significance? Answer: I also found this intriguing. Even more intriguing is the explanation I found in Shaarei Teshuva, a mystical work written by Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch in the early 19thcentury. First of all, some preface: Western […]

Most frequently called Oyfn Pripetchik, from its opening words, this song originally titled “Der Aleph-Beis”, had gained such wide popularity that many did not realize its authorship. It was written by Mark Warshavsky (1840- 1907), a discovery of Sholem Aleichem, who assisted in the publication of two collections of Warshawsky’s songs, in 1901 and 1914. The music was later […]

Taube Jewish Heritage Tours – a long-time festival’s partner, invites you to experience 29th edition of the Jewish Culture Festival in the context of Jewish Poland’s past, present and future. Join the tours which they prepared especially for summer of 2019! The uniquely designed programs, led by prominent scholars, will introduce personalities and events, and […]