A Sweet Sukkot

A Sweet Sukkot

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.


Arnold Schoenberg at 150

Arnold Schoenberg at 150

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.


Milken Archive Foundations, Now Streaming

Milken Archive Foundations, Now Streaming

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.


The Conflict and Confluence of Klezmer

The Conflict and Confluence of Klezmer

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.


NOW STREAMING — Your Guide to 350 Years of American Jewish Music

NOW STREAMING — Your Guide to 350 Years of American Jewish Music

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.


Reflecting on a Century of Schonthal and the Passing of Schoenfield

Reflecting on a Century of Schonthal and the Passing of Schoenfield

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.


Reflecting, Revisiting and Reinvigorating Our Heritage

Reflecting, Revisiting and Reinvigorating Our Heritage

May 22, 2024

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) shares some undeniable similarities with Jewish holidays themselves.


Yehudi Wyner Celebrates 95 with a Concert and Residency at UCLA – Plus a Passover Playlist

Yehudi Wyner Celebrates 95 with a Concert and Residency at UCLA – Plus a Passover Playlist

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.


Legends That Shape Jewish Identity, Story of Esther, and a Jewish Shanghai Through Music

Legends That Shape Jewish Identity, Story of Esther, and a Jewish Shanghai Through Music

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.


The Society for Jewish Folk Music

The Society for Jewish Folk Music

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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