Noah Aronson’s unique musical style and soulful performances have propelled his music into communities across the country. JRR staff recently sat down with Noah for a mini Q and A! Q:How would you describe your music? What would you tell somebody who has never heard your sound before? Noah: If it were possible for Paul […]
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This article originally appeared on the ReformJudaism.org Blog, and is published here with permission. There was a time when the term Jewish Rock might have been considered an oxymoron. In my own NFTY and camp days in the mid-to-late 90s, most of the music in services and song sessions reflected the Movement’s folk roots and […]
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QUOTE: This year at the GA, focus on the sights, the smells, the sounds, and the music that will unify our community. Try something new and outside of your comfort zone because you never know how it will change your life. In just a few short days (Nov 9-11) the Jewish Federations of North America […]
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“Producing and performing at a level higher than our normal best probably falls into 10% zone of giving.” Give 110%! Wait can’t I only possibly give 100%? Producing and performing at a level higher than our normal best probably falls into that extra 10% zone of giving. This is not a new concept. The Torah […]
Read MoreThis article was written by Barry Gilbert, and originally published by St. Louis Jewish Light. About 13 years ago, Rick Recht discovered that his musical gifts could be used for more than simply entertaining a secular audience. That epiphany has led to an Internet radio station that streams Jewish rock music, a leadership training organization […]
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There’s acid rock, blues rock, glam rock, punk rock, and about 100 more variations of good ol’ rock and roll. But readers, there is also Jewish Rock! And two of the top stars of this genre, Billy Jonas and Naomi Less (whose website has a rock star worthy url), are putting on a concert just […]
Read MoreThis article was written by Zohar Friedman, and originally published by The Jerusalem Post. Radio may seem like a somewhat antiquated form of media, but download it to your smart phone and suddenly it’s undergone something of a rejuvenation. Read on to discover a range of applications that appeal to a variety of Jewish interests. […]
Read MoreThis article was written by Ellen Futterman, and originally published by St. Louis Jewish Light. His is not yet a household name, but in the world of Jewish rock music, St. Louisan Seth Williams is making a lot of noise and getting noticed. That’s even more amazing considering much of his work is behind the […]
Read MoreThis article was written by Michelle Boorstein, and originally published by The Washington Post. It’s the Christmas season, which for a Jewish rocker like Rick Recht means one thing: showtime. Jewish community centers, synagogues, conventions — Recht lives in airports this time of year. The St. Louis guitarist is in high demand because he can […]
Read MoreThis article was written by Rabbi Jason Miller, and originally published by Huffington Post. In what could have easily been mistaken for a scene from HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, two brothers sit at a conference room table in Southfield bouncing ideas off each other for mobile applications that could improve Jewish life. A small collection […]
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