This catchy ‘West Side Story’ Hanukkah parody was filmed on location in New York
by Lisa Keys (New York Jewish Week via JTA) — The opening shot is a panorama of the George Washington Bridge, its tower and the…
Music
Vancouver ensemble – Tzimmes – celebrates 35 birthday with a new double album
(AJNews) – In 2021 Tzimmes, Vancouver’s beloved Jewish Music Ensemble turns 35. Founded in Victoria, BC, in 1986 by musical director Moshe Denburg, its musical mandate…
Calgary celebrates Fiddler on the Field at Fifty – at the JCC field
by Shula Banchik (Calgary) – On August 29, the Calgary community celebrated the upcoming Rosh Hashanah with an outdoor concert at the JCC field. More…
2021 Edmonton Folk Music Festival is taking it to the streets: Application deadline is June 30
June 8, 2021 – Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is delighted to announce Taking it to the Streets, made possible with the…
Inspired by the pandemic, Jewish musicians are rolling out a year’s worth of spiritual ‘healing songs’
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — It was only about a week into lockdown last spring when Elana Brody took out her keyboard piano for a…