Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97
from Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Tom Lehrer never identified closely with his ancestral Judaism. But the famed satirist and mathematician, who died Saturday at 97,…
Music
Israel’s Yuval Raphael comes in 2nd at Eurovision, propelled largely by popular vote
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israel’s Yuval Raphael defied expectations to come in second in the annual Eurovision song contest on Saturday, narrowly losing out…
Welcome to Spring as Musician Roman Rabinovich Displays his Artistry in Paint at TBT Gallery
Roman Rabinovich, renowned concert pianist, exhibits his paintings at TBT Gallery from May 19 to August 21 – opening reception is June 1. by Shelley…
Israel’s Eurovision contestant, Yuval Raphael, says she’s focused on the music, not the protests
by Philissa Cramer (TOI)- Israel’s Yuval Raphael advanced to the grand final of the 2025 Eurovision following her performance in Thursday night’s semifinal. The 24-year-old…
Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael will sing “New Day Will Rise” in Israel’s Eurovision entry
(JTA) — Israel has released the video for “New Day Will Rise,” its entry to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest that focuses on the theme…