Move over American Idol and Canadian Idol, there’s another North American talent search. Der Idisher Idol is a bit different, however: entrants to this international competition sing in Yiddish. As the rules state, “It is not necessary to know Yiddish to participate; what really matters is that you know its soul!” In February, Janie Respitz […]
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The production, directed by Joel Grey from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, opens February 21 at Stage 42. After an extended sold-out run at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the recent production of Fiddler on the Roof from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene moves to Off-Broadway’s Stage 42. Performances began February 11 prior to its February 21 […]
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The language of love. The sound of tradition. A New York Times Critics’ Pick, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish “strikes a deep emotional chord” and “offers a kind of authenticity no other American Fiddler ever has” (The New York Times). With direction by Oscar and Tony Award -winner Joel Grey and the Yiddish translation […]
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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
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Yiddish Glory: The Lost Songs of World War II, an album produced in Toronto, has been nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best World Music Album. The awards ceremony on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles will reveal how it fares against four challengers: albums by Nigerian bandleaders Omara “Bombino” Moctar and Seun Kuti, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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‘Shimmering Lights’ is the delightful new studio album from ethnomusicologist Yale Strom. This album is a collection of traditional and new songs and instrumentals celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah. ‘Shimmering Lights’ presents a collection of traditional and new Khanike (Hanukkah) songs with musical influences from all over the world; it is […]
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