Music
How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day
“People need someone to resonate with what they feel. Songs help them not feel alone,” says Dr. Ayelet Dassa, a music therapist and researcher at Bar-Ilan University.
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’
Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland, Switzerland canceled after antisemitic remarks
Ittai Binnun’s ‘Home’: Jerusalem jazz meets post–Oct 7. reality
The memory that turned into a song
A childhood memory of growing up in a crowded Ukrainian apartment, surrounded by family and unconditional love - suddenly became the inspiration for a song written in just half an hour.
Jerusalem highlights: March 27-April 2
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year
The Eurovision World website presented the oddsmakers who predict the televoting results separately from the overall results, and according to them, Israel has a 26% chance of topping the televoting.
Song about enemy drones written by 11-year-old becomes unofficial anthem of Israel-Iran war
Krigel, who is from Moshav Zvi in the Gilboa region, wrote and sang the hip-hop song, and a video of him performing it with his sister, Adi, quickly went viral when she uploaded it to TikTok.
Jerusalem highlights: March 20 – March 26
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Israeli artist Idan Raichel blends music, art and desert magic in 'Fata Morgana'
Idan Raichel’s desert festival “Fata Morgana” blends music, art and resilience amid a time of war and uncertainty.
Escaping reality: Eilat offers 100 free activities until March, under Home Front Command guidelines
Despite the challenging times, the southern city offers a break with the “101 Experiences, 0 Shekels” project: workshops, tastings, live music and guest chefs in dozens of free events.
Shaping Israel’s music: Inside the workshops of women luthiers
Although their numbers are few, women luthiers are making their mark and providing skilled work in Israel.
A surprising collaboration: Shazam comes into the chat of ChatGPT
The world’s most popular music recognition app integrates directly into the bot of OpenAI. Users will be able to identify songs in real time without leaving the conversation.
Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah
Twin bnei mitzvah, Persian palace dreams, and Iranian missiles lead to an unforgettable Shabbat Zachor.
