Seth Rogovoy, a contributing editor at the Forward, is the author of Bob Dylan: Prophet Mystic Poet (Scribner) and Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison (Oxford University Press).
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By Seth Rogovoy
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In his new memoir, the U2 frontman chronicles his rise from the Shalom Fellowship to the world stage
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Music Replete with biblical references, Bob Dylan’s latest book showcases the artist’s Jewishness and his brilliance
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Music Wait, is that a Hebrew letter on the cover of Taylor Swift’s new album?
Evidence suggests that the artist may have spent one too many 'midnights' studying numerology
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Although Simon is rarely thought of as a Jewish songwriter, a theological current runs through some of his work.
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A streak of religious rebelliousness, struggle and redemption runs through his songs, making them sound a little, well, Jewish
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Two new albums reimagine a centuries-old tradition of adapting poetry to music
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The band's leader Ian Anderson has demonstrated a deep appreciation for Christianity's Jewish roots
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