10 songs for President Biden — an inauguration Spotify playlist
Surely it is a time for celebration. But it is also a time for taking stock and facing up to the grim reality of the task that lies ahead.
Was Elvis Presley actually the Jewish Elvis?
While he was still a boy, Presley’s mother, Gladys, told young Elvis about his Jewish great-great grandmother, a Jewish immigrant from Lithuania.
Is there anything Jewish about Taylor Swift’s new album? Actually, yes.
For her surprise new album “Evermore,” Taylor Swift has enlisted the help of Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner and Haim.
The secret Jewish history of Frank Sinatra
Sinatra, who would have turned 105 today, sang the work of Jewish songwriters, was a staunch supporter of Israel and wore a mezuzah.
Remembering the time John Lennon sang ‘Hava Nagilah’
Lennon, who was assassinated on this day in 1980, once called show business “an extension of the Jewish religion.”
The secret Jewish history of Dolly Parton
The songwriter, actor and philanthropist owes at least some of her success to Jewish songwriters and agents, and, of course the Jewish Bible.
Your Jewish guide to the Grammy nominations
Haim, Drake, Doja Cat and Jack Antonoff are among this year’s nominees.
How Leonard Cohen’s messianic childhood prepared him for a sort of priesthood
“Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories,” by Michael Posner tells of the poet and pop star’s belief that he was born into a spiritual caste.
The secret Jewish history of Elvis Costello
Though he describes himself as a lapsed Catholic, Costello has speculated that he might have Jewish roots.
Remembering Sean Connery with the secret Jewish history of James Bond
In honor of Sean Connery’s 90th birthday, we present the Jewish history of the character he immortalized.