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Inspired by Elijah, Jeremiah, Bob Dylan and himself, Bono embraces the Jewish roots of his Christian faith
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Has Leonard Cohen’s most Jewish song become a ‘Hallelujah’ for darker times?
in 'The Patient' and 'Bones and All,' Cohen's ‘You Want It Darker,’ which features a cantor and synagogue choir, is having a moment
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Replete with biblical references, Bob Dylan’s latest book showcases the artist’s Jewishness and his brilliance
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On Paul Simon’s birthday, his 7 most Jewish songs
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RIP Coolio, who breathed new life into a familiar psalm
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He preserved Ukrainian Jewish culture — before, during and after the Shoah
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A lost Yiddish opera complete, and in performance, at last
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Two new albums reimagine a centuries-old tradition of adapting poetry to music
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Nabil Ayers' memoir reflects on family, identity and his journey to connect with a Black father who was 'really just DNA'
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