music
Jews & Musical Theater
Jews had a hand in writing nearly all the great musicals of the 1930s and '40s.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's lyrics never explicitly invoke his Jewish roots, but Jewish influences are never far from the surface.
Prayer 101
The texts and practices of prayer, while broadly common to all Jewish communities, vary according to local customs, ethnic origins, and ideologies.
Jewish Music 101
Music has been a part of Jewish life since biblical times, and remains integral to Jewish religious and cultural experiences.
Leonard Bernstein: Jewish America’s Favorite (Musical) Son
A celebrated American composer, conductor, teacher, and pianist who infused his work with his Jewish heritage
Popular Klezmer: Pushing the Envelope
With klezmer's popularity on the rise, artists have taken it in new--and sometimes "controversial"--directions.
American Jewish Music
The contribution of Jews to the production of "mainstream" music in America is of great significance.
Songs by American Jews
Many of the best-known American songs have been written by Jews--including many Christmas songs.
Debbie Friedman: Singing Unto God
A self-taught musical phenomenon, she had a huge impact on liberal Jewish worship.