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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,...
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. Inspired by the folklore collection project undertaken by Sha’ul Ginsburg and Peysekh Marek and...
Composer and Cantor Charles Davidson 1929–2023
November 27, 2023
Over 2,500 Performances Worldwide of Davidson’s I Never Saw Another Butterfly Highlighted Innovative Body of Work that Included Pioneering Sacred Services in Jazz, Folk, Blues IdiomsCharles Davidson, composer of I Never Saw Another Butterfly which set music to poems written...
Eight Nights of Bernstein
November 21, 2023
UPDATE: The giveaway has concluded, thank you to all the participants!Leonard Bernstein is undeniably one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, “lighting” the way for future generations. His music and his life continue to enthrall fans of music,...
Milken Archive Newsletter Journeys
October 25, 2023
A Journey Through American Jewish MusicDiscover the soundtrack of the American Jewish Experience Signup for this free 8-part email newsletter journey by the Milken Archive of Jewish Music. You'll receive eight emails over the course of two weeks, filled with music...
Win a Year of Jewish Culture, Holiday Gifts and More (Update: Promotion has ended)
August 30, 2023
UPDATE: This promotion has ended.Sometimes, there is no substitute for a day at the museum. Like the Milken Archive, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History understands that music is one of the most powerful ways to discover and...
Music and Israel in the American Jewish Experience
April 26, 2023
The relationship between American Jews and the State of Israel has never been monolithic. In the decades prior to statehood and in the 75 years since, the American Jewish community has encompassed an array of opinions and outlooks concerning the...
Let My Music Go! Passover Giveaway (Update: Promotion has ended)
March 21, 2023
Update: This promotion has endedThis Passover, we continue our quest to make great works of American Jewish music easier to access and enjoy by giving away on-demand streaming access to our complete collection for a year! Let My Music Go!...
Music and Justice begins Sunday, Our New Video Previews What’s In Store
February 24, 2023
When Dave Brubeck composed The Gates of Justice in 1969, America was at a crossroads. The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had dealt a serious blow to the Civil Rights Movement, the war in Vietnam was becoming the...
Music and Justice Concert, featuring Dave Brubeck’s “The Gates of Justice”
February 14, 2023
Update: The Music and Justice concert has endedWe are excited to partner with the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience to produce Music and Justice; a three-day event centered around a concert performance of The Gates of...
