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Kaiserman JCC Hosting Comedy Show on June 14
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (667+ words) In May, Adath Israel on the Main Line hosted Alex Edelman for a comedy show that packed the sanctuary. Now, the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood will welcome comedians Carmiya Weinraub and Erik Angel for a performance on June 14. The Kvetch…...
Eddie Bruce: Jewish Philly Bandleader Reflects on 46 Years of Celebrations
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (787+ words) If you grew up in Jewish Philadelphia in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, you probably went to Eddie Bruce affairs. The popular bandleader and master of ceremonies, who is Jewish himself, played weddings, b'nai mitzvahs and other Jewish celebrations. Eddie Bruce Entertainment, or…...
Woody Guthrie Documentary Is "Jewish Film About Very Non-Jewish Guy From Tiny Little Town in Oklahoma
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1091+ words) Jonathan D. Salant | JNS The same folk singer who wrote "this land was made for you and me" also wrote, "Chanukah candlelight, see my flame, shining on my window's pane." Woody Guthrie's songs were recorded by the Kingston Trio, the Weavers…...
Israel's Noam Bettan Places Second Behind Bulgaria at Eurovision
1+ week, 6+ day ago (437+ words) Steve Linde | JNS "You have incredible composure on stage. Thank you so much. You brought honor to the people of Israel," Herzog told the singer in a call. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Bettan in a call on the…...
The Lives Of Eastern European Artists During The Holocaust
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (40+ words) Philadelphia Jewish Exponent The Lives Of Eastern European Artists During The Holocaust LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....
Concert to Benefit Bondi Beach Victims Canceled After Greek Choir Refuses to Sing With Jews
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) A concert to raise money for the victims of the shooting attack on a Chanukah party on Sydney's Bondi Beach has been canceled after the Greek choir that was to take part voted not to sing with a Jewish choir,…...
Lunchtime "Cocoahouse" With Barrack Hebrew Academy's Music Club
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (104+ words) Barrack Hebrew Academy's Music Club recently hosted a lunchtime "Cocoahouse" where students regaled their peers with melodic singing and masterful musical performances. Courtesy of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy. The post Lunchtime "Cocoahouse" With Barrack Hebrew Academy's Music Club appeared first…...
4 Broadcasters to Boycott Eurovision After Failed Effort to Oust Israel
6+ mon, 4+ hour ago (571+ words) Grace Gilson | JTA Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia's public broadcasters said they will boycott this year's Eurovision Song Contest after a Dec. 4 meeting of the European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation. The General Assembly meeting in Switzerland of the…...
London Music Festival Canceled After UK Bars Ye's Entry
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (512+ words) London's Wireless Festival has been canceled after the British government denied entry to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, following mounting pressure from Jewish groups over his history of antisemitic remarks. The organizers of the popular three-day festival…...
Beth Sholom Comes Alive With Music
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Beth Sholom Congregation was alive with music and movement on March 29, as the Philadelphia Klezmer All'Star Band, led by Hankus Netsky and joined by Cantor Jacob Agar, delivered a high'spirited concert that had audience members dancing in the aisles. The…...