
A new commentary on Jewish musicology, arts, & culture.
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A city’s music is like its body. It emerges organically from the smallest cells of individuals, families, clans, and neighborhoods, forming a teeming musical biome. Within this ecosystem, iconic musical styles form...
This past Shabbat was Parashat Korach (Numbers 16-18). In this episode of the Israelite’s wilderness journey, Korach and his gang of ambitious levites arise to challenge Moshe’s authority — and are dramatically swallowed up by the Earth its...
The author with many cantors post-performance (Photo: Marina Shemesh)
Last week, I returned from the annual convention of the Cantors Assembly.
So nu, what happens when cantors assemble?
Samuel Rosenbaum (1919-1997), writing to his cong...
All of our synagogue tunes are just old German beer songs, right?
Many times have I fielded this quarrelsome query. Often it comes from those winking at the perceived promiscuity of Jewish music as it swings between sacred and secular real...
Just like that tune,
Simple and clear,
I've come to hear
New music—
Breaking my heart,
Opening a door,
Changing the world,
New music—
I'll hear it forevermore.
Last week, I attended a superb production of Stephen Flaherty’...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Matt Austerklein is a cantor and scholar studying the religious meaning of Jewish musical forms. He is the editor of 3 books, and publishes his research, religious thought, and musical musings on Substack.
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