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February 2014 A Capella, Kabbalah and Sababa-oh my! Russians and Cantors and Lanzmann- Baha'i! Forgive the homage to Wizard of Oz, but this month you too can be off to see and hear wonderful Jewish and Israeli cultural events in our own backyard.
January 2014 Post-Holocaust Poland, horror in Hebrew, auditions, opportunities and ensembles for musicians get Chicago's Jewish cultural scene underway.
December 2013 We've barely digested the turkey but the dreidels keep spinning this December, doling out plenty of things to do.
Idan Raichel - A Heart Bursting with Love
Since emerging in early 2003, The Idan Raichel Project has changed perceptions of Israeli music. Fitting for February, love is a motif in Raichel's life and music; the composer/keyboardist's biggest hits are love songs; "Hinech Yafah" (הינך יפה / "Thou art Fair") from Song of Songs, "Boi" (בואי / "Come") and "Im Telech" (אם תלך / "If you go"). This is rooted in a broader love for all peoples and cultures he encounters. Read on...
Sephardic Jazz, Confederate Seders - Jan. 2013
This month's JUF News focuses on Israel, and conveniently, I'm able to profile a rising star drawing heavily on his own Israeli identity in his music. Likewise, with the Civil War being a hot topic these days, a production at Northlight is worth its weight in matzoh. Click here for full story
Musical Maccabees - Dec. 2012
Chanukah reminds us to keep our culture alive for our children. The Maccabees of old rededicated the Temple so that the light of the Menorah would last longer and ensure Judaism survived. This month I focus on acts that have preserved Jewish music and helped it to evolve and remain vibrant. These musical Maccabees deserve a listen; hear them live as they perform in the Chicago area this month... Read on...
November 2012
The Jewish month whose midst runs into November is referred to as Mar Cheshvan owing to its absence of holidays. For Chicagoans, however, it is notably filled with a dazzling array of internationally-themed Jewish music and cultural events. Just a small sampling takes us to Spain, Ukraine, Germany, and, of course, Israel. There’s no need for a passport, just an open mind and a love of great music... Read the column here.