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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 344

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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
Rabbi Haim Louk, a famed singer of liturgical poems, who will perform with Israeli singers Amir Benayoun and Berry Sakharov for his 80th birthday celebrations in October and December 2021. (courtesy, Shmulik Balmas)
October 18, 2021, 8:23 pm
At 80, rabbi rocks liturgical socks off
Moroccan-born Chaim Louk celebrates his 80th with singer Amir Benayoun and rocker Berry Sakharov
By Jessica Steinberg
Vertigo dance troupe is one of first Israeli troupes to schedule a performance of their work 'Shape On Us,' following Israel's third lockdown, at the Jerusalem Theater in March 21, 2021. (Courtesy, Yoel Levy)
February 22, 2021, 11:00 pm
After 11-month hiatus, Israeli cultural events come roaring back, cautiously
As Israel looks to emerge from pandemic, theaters, clubs and concert halls start hosting live audiences, as long as they are vaccinated and keep health rules; museums open for all
By Jessica Steinberg
Ronnie Wood, guitarist for The Rolling Stones, visits the Western Wall before the band's 2014 concert in Tel Aviv. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90)
May 2, 2016, 12:53 pm
How do international acts get to Israel? With a concerted effort
As performers book gigs in Tel Aviv and elsewhere, promoters explain what draws them here… and what really keeps some of them away
By Jessica Steinberg
The oud and darbuka, as well as classical European instruments, help create the sounds and tones of the Andalusian Orchestra. (Courtesy: Ashdod Andalusian Orchestra)
February 27, 2016, 9:16 am
A little bit oud country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll
With performances throughout Israel, Ashdod Andalusian Orchestra maintains its fine tradition of melding contemporary music with ancient tunes
By Jessica Steinberg
Matisyahu on a visit to Israel. (photo credit: courtesy)
September 22, 2013, 7:33 am
Just don’t ask him about the beard
Hasidic reggae superstar Matisyahu returns to Israel this week with three shows and a swirl of questions about whether or not he is still religious
By Debra Kamin
Waving the egalitarian flag (photo credit: Maoz Vaystooch/Dov Abramson Studio)
October 5, 2012, 2:53 pm
A final fling as the holidays end
Five ways to celebrate Simchat Torah and start the new season
By Jessica Steinberg
Karolina in performance mode (photo credit: Maya Levin/Flash 90)
September 8, 2012, 10:44 am
Sounds good: Alternative music could be Israel’s next cultural export
A Jerusalem music conference suggests sublime sabra songs could follow Israeli TV and film onto the global market
By Jessica Steinberg
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