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The Torah is a gift that keeps giving that holds so many incredibly rich stories and nuggets of wisdom. As an artist, it’s like a goldmine of inspiration. Our tradition’s texts and people are just brilliant. I absolutely love learning from our ancient sages. I just have one problem – the voices and perspective lack […]

I look forward to attending the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival every other year, and have for as long as I can remember. The Festival is the only event that successfully brings together people from every segment of the Chicago Jewish community. I love coming to the Festival to see people who I know from every […]

Introducing Josh Goldberg My name is Josh Goldberg. I am a Jewish singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles. I am currently working on my first full length Jewish album, titled “ONE.” I have been dreaming of recording all these Jewish songs I’ve been writing and teaching all over the country over the last 7 or so years, and […]

Naomi Less cool Jewish rock sound has brought her to camps and congregations throughout the country. She combines soulful melodies, social justice, and a love of music – and shows us that chicks really do rock. We recently interviewed Naomi Less for a mini Q and A! Q: How would you describe your music? What […]

If you love Jewish music and Jewish musicians, Guster is a band you are probably already very familiar with. Something that sets Guster apart is how the group’s Jewish roots influence their music and connects them with their audience. A group of Tufts University students formed Guster in the early 1990s, and lead singer Ryan […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]