October 22, 2024
Sukkot, like so many Jewish holidays, offers a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the interconnectedness, interdependence, and impermanence of our lives. Yet beyond reflection, Sukkot is a holiday of action.
September 10, 2024
*Throughout 2024, institutions around the world are marking the 150th birthday of Arnold Schoenberg, one of the most innovative, influential, and controversial artists of the 20th century.
August 20, 2024
Episode 13: Foundations[radio/category/radio-programs/foundations/] In the final episode of the series, "Episode 13: Foundations," Leonard Nimoy guides us through the origins and mission of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music. This episode focuses on key works that have defined the Archive, with personal reflections from Archive founder, Lowell Milken.
July 23, 2024
Episode 12: Klezmer[radio/category/radio-programs/episode-12-klezmer/] Like many inventions of the diaspora, klezmer is a mix of cultural, stylistic, and historical influences merging into something unique and distinctly Jewish.
July 23, 2024
Assembling and recording the 600+ works in the Milken Archive collection required the careful work of scholars and artists over many years.
June 18, 2024
In Her Own Words: Ruth Schonthal[oral-history/view/schonthal-ruth] Ruth Schonthal was so thoroughly musical that she couldn’t remember a time when music wasn’t constantly running through her mind—so much so that she had to train herself to listen to people speak.
May 22, 2024
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) shares some undeniable similarities with Jewish holidays themselves.
April 17, 2024
Long considered a staple of both American and American Jewish music, Yehudi Wyner[artists/view/yehudi-wyner] looms as large in the cultural imagination as any other composer of his era.
March 19, 2024
Jewish legends have woven a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual narratives that span centuries, reflecting the diverse experiences and moral lessons of the Jewish people. These stories, ranging from biblical tales to mystical folklore, encapsulate themes of faith, perseverance, and the complexity of human nature.
February 21, 2024
The Society for Jewish Folk Music was an ambitious group of composers, musicians, and scholars affiliated with Russia’s St. Petersburg Conservatory in the early 20th century.
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