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Protesters hold a banner and Palestinian flags as they take part in a demonstration against Israel's candidate during the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 opening ceremony in Basel, Switzerland, on May 11, 2025. (Stefan Wermuth / AFP)
April 18, 2026, 3:36 pm
Entertainment figures add names to letter rejecting calls to kick Israel out of Eurovision
Amy Schumer, Mila Kunis, Erin Foster, Matthew Weiner among those who say expulsion would be ‘inversion of justice’ as Israel responds to ‘greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust’
By ToI Staff
Matisyahu in the first of two Israel performances on April 2, 2024, in Jerusalem (Daniel Laufer)
April 3, 2024, 9:00 pm
Matisyahu thrills in Jerusalem, where both rapper and crowd hanker for good ol’ days
Singer and beatboxer leans heavily on band and dedicated audience for night of soulful music, joined on stage by his yeshiva student son
By Jessica Steinberg
Singer Matisyahu will perform on April 2 and April 3, 2024 in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv (Courtesy)
April 1, 2024, 6:13 pm
Back in Israel for two shows, rapper Matisyahu says it’s nice ‘to feel the love’
Following recent antisemitic experiences in the US, singer will perform in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with special guests including his son Laivy and singers Omri Glikman and Jimbo J
By Jessica Steinberg
American Jewish rapper Matisyahu in the mock Hamas tunnel at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, in a still image from the music video for his new song 'Ascent,' released March 29, 2024. Hostage Amiram Cooper, 84, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, is pictured to the singer's left. (Screen capture: Youtube/Matisyahu, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 30, 2024, 9:39 am
Matisyahu tackles Oct. 7, antisemitism in new music video
Clip for song combines footage from Hamas onslaught, the Holocaust, Israel’s early days; shows singer at massacre sites and with hostage families
By ToI Staff
Matisyahu performs in concert during the "Hold The Fire Tour" at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, Feb. 10, 2024. (Rick Kern/Getty Images via JTA)
March 9, 2024, 5:51 am
For 3rd time, Matisyahu concert canceled amid threat of pro-Palestinian protests
Jewish American reggae singer vows he and his fans ‘won’t cower to these bullies’ after Chicago venue nixes show; will give returned proceeds to group supporting Israeli hostages
By Jackie Hajdenberg
American Jewish singer Matisyahu, performing at the Sacred Music Festival in the Old City of Jerusalem, September 4, 2015. (Eric Cortellessa/ File)
February 29, 2024, 12:55 am
Heavy metal singer raises $29K for security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests
David Draiman, the Jewish frontman for band Disturbed, says he couldn’t let the reggae star and his family ‘continue to be terrorized’ on tour as online fundraiser surpasses goal
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Matisyahu performs in concert during the "Hold The Fire Tour" at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, Feb. 10, 2024. (Rick Kern/Getty Images via JTA)
February 16, 2024, 12:16 pm
Two Matisyahu concerts canceled in US amid outcry from pro-Palestinian protesters
Jewish singer, who has been vocal in his support for Israel since beginning of war, criticizes venues for caving to ‘antisemitic’ pressure
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Rapper Matisyahu holds up a matzah ball ahead of the opening pitch at a New York Mets game at Citi Field on September 3, 2023. (Video screenshot used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
September 6, 2023, 1:21 pm
Matisyahu throws matzah ball first pitch at Mets game
Jewish rapper swaps baseball for Passover dish as he ceremoniously kicks off team’s Jewish Heritage celebration game in New York City
By Amy Spiro
US-Jewish singer Matisyahu speaks at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City, January 8, 2016. (Courtesy of Amir Norman via JTA)
January 20, 2021, 12:53 pm
Spain acquits 8 BDS activists of hate crimes against US Jewish singer Matisyahu
Israel-boycott proponents had unsuccessfully demanded that performer make a declaration on Palestinian statehood before being allowed to participate in 2015 Rototom music festival
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Screen grab of advert for virtual synagogue for High Holidays (Sixth and I/Instagram via JTA)
August 21, 2020, 10:10 am
Your face can join cutouts of RBG and others at DC synagogue
Sixth & I launches fundraiser ahead of Jewish holidays; pews with faces of the famous — and less famous — will be shown during livestreams of services
By Marcy Oster
American Jewish singer Matisyahu, performing at the Sacred Music Festival in the Old City of Jerusalem, September 4, 2015. (Eric Cortellessa/ File)
April 26, 2020, 6:34 pm
Matisyahu to join Jewish Agency’s (online) Independence bash
Six-hour broadcast will include a trivia quiz, an Israeli barbecue cooking class, talks with local personalities and a two-hour party with radio station Galgalatz
By Jessica Steinberg
One of the float-balloons in Israel for the "Unity" parade, taking place December 3, 2018 (Courtesy 2bVibes)
December 2, 2018, 1:42 pm
Excitement swells as massive balloons prep for ‘Unity’ parade
December 3 event in Jerusalem has float-balloons, operators and professional marching band leaders flown in from the US
By Jessica Steinberg
Matisyahu, American reggae rapper and alternative rock musician performing at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem on October 10, 2015. (Flash90)
November 14, 2018, 6:14 pm
Matisyahu goes underground for upcoming Jerusalem concert
Jewish American reggae singer to bring world tour of intimate performances to Zedekiah’s Cave, under Old City
By Jessica Steinberg
Orthodox Jews who are not conventional heterosexuals often find that the community turns a deaf ear. Here, ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem against the annual Jerusalem pride parade, July 30, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel /Flash 90)
November 23, 2017, 8:51 pm
Top US Jewish musicians to perform in support of Jewish Queer Youth
Matisyahu, Neshama Carlebach and Eli Schwebel on lineup to raise funds for organization which helps Orthodox teens, young adults
By JTA
Matisyahu speaking at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City, Jan. 8, 2016. (Amir Norman)
August 3, 2017, 3:42 am
Matisyahu seen shoving fans offstage as JCC games open
Jewish music star appears in video pushing teenage attendees in Alabama who had joined him onstage
By JTA
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