Music
Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial
Israelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.
Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files
Music, food and an open skyline: Kav Rakia returns under the stars
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
Israeli artists build bridges at Xavier University, Nation’s only Catholic HBCU
“The fact that I am singing not in English but in an African language resonates with the students and helps propel them on their own quest, ” the artists explain.
From burden to bridge: How Jewish music is reopening Germany’s cultural soul
Across Germany, Jewish music becomes a living answer to Holocaust memory and post–Oct. 7 antisemitism, one concert at a time.
Taylor Swift leads charts as Israel's favorite artist, album, song of 2025
The top 20 songs featured artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Olivia Dean, who was also voted by Israelis as the breakout artist of 2025.
Beyoncé claims billionaire crown after record-breaking concert tour
The Cowboy Carter Tour grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales alone, according to Pollstar, and a further $50 million in merchandise sold at the shows, according to Forbes
'Inner core of love': Hostage survivor Matan Angrest joins Ishay Ribo on stage in NYC - opinion
Former hostage Matan Angrest stood on the stage next to Ishay Ribo and chose the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava” (Its Inner Core Is Filled With Love), a song about love of God, and about God’s love for us.
Boundless Bach at the 12th rollout of the Jerusalem Piano Festival
The 'Bach for Two and Three Pianos' concert makes for one helluva evening’s entertainment, but Shapira takes the presentation offering and listening experience a step or two further.
Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP
The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
Bar Rose's most recent albums bring complex instrumentation to the forefront
For anyone who resonates with classic textures, rich arrangements, and laid-back groove, Bar Rose’s music will immediately hit home.
US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax
The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.
