Music

A master musician: Michael Tilson Thomas’s compositional legacy

While much of his oeuvre was deeply indebted to his American identity, several works explicitly engaged with his Jewish heritage.

MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS
US rapper Ye performs on stage at the GelreDome venue in Arnhem, eastern Netherlands on June 6, 2026. Ye, formarly known as Kanye West, has sparked controversy with statements and songs glorifying Adolf Hitler as well as antisemitic diatribes, which he blamed on his bipolar disorder.

Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Elyanna performs during the opening ceremony before the match.

Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens


Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week

The Yehuda wine region will celebrate its annual wine festival throughout the month of June with a festive opening event in Latrun and hundreds of regional wine experiences.

The annual Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival returns for its 28th year

Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together

The program brings youth orchestras from across the country, training young musicians to carry forward a musical language of fusion that has been developed over years.

Tom Cohen conducts the youth program of The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West in Tel Aviv, May 2026.

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills

The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day

A court ruling could clear the way for the release of Leonard Cohen’s long-hidden Israel concerts and archives.

Cohen performs in Ramat Gan, 2009.

Spotify declines to take down rap song cited for antisemitic conspiracy claims

Spotify rejected a request by the International Legal Forum to remove Chris Webby’s song Raw Thoughts VII, which the ILF said contained antisemitic tropes.

 Spotify

Mysticism meets melody in Eduard Shyfrin’s ‘Red Blues’

Drawing on Kabbalistic ideas, Shyfrin’s newest single turns spiritual reflection into music.

Red Blues Single

Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision

Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.

Noam Bettan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial

Israelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and finished in second place, is seen after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, May 17, 2026.

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

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Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Music, food and an open skyline: Kav Rakia returns under the stars

Berry Sakharof, Ishay Ribo and more return for the sixth season of Kav Rakia, featuring a new culinary experience by Moshik Roth and special benefits for American Express customers.

Kav Rakia.