Rachel Shukert, Zionist Secret Agent (and Memoirist).
On the Jew Wishes blog, a review of Ghita Schwarz's new novel, Displaced Persons.
An atypically negative take on Gary Shteyngart's new novel (and the work of his "nominal cohort").
"Rozinkes mit mandlen" appears on author Steve Stern's playlist.
Shabbat shalom!
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
August 13, 2010
February 11, 2010
YU Soy Seforim Book Sale Continues Through 2/15
"The SOY Seforim Sale, the largest Jewish book sale in North America, is operated by the students of Yeshiva University. The sale provides discounted prices on the widest selection of rabbinic and academic literature, cookbooks, children's books, music and lecture CDs, and educational software." Lasts through Monday in NYC.
February 6, 2010
Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists
"The Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists is accepting applications for its next cohort of artists.
The fellowship program will support nine individual artists in New York City between the ages of 22 and 38 who are working in the visual arts, music, and performing arts and who want to develop a new project with a Jewish focus, theme, or element.
The program seeks projects that reflect or embody a thoughtful engagement with Jewish experience, history, values, issues, or concerns and that will resonate with a broad range of audiences but with particular emphasis on the artist's peers. During the two-year fellowship, artists will create and present their diverse projects to young audiences in the New York area through programs such as live performances, concerts, and gallery events.
To be eligible, artists need to have lived in New York City for one year prior to the fellowship start date (October 2010) and should already have networks and connections in New York City, which Six Points can help them use and leverage.
Each of the fellowships will provide a stipend of up to $20,000 over two years, a project grant of up to $20,000 over two years, and retreats, monthly workshops, coaching, and mentorship."
Letter of intent is due March 1. Visit Philanthropy News Digest for a link to the RFP.
The fellowship program will support nine individual artists in New York City between the ages of 22 and 38 who are working in the visual arts, music, and performing arts and who want to develop a new project with a Jewish focus, theme, or element.
The program seeks projects that reflect or embody a thoughtful engagement with Jewish experience, history, values, issues, or concerns and that will resonate with a broad range of audiences but with particular emphasis on the artist's peers. During the two-year fellowship, artists will create and present their diverse projects to young audiences in the New York area through programs such as live performances, concerts, and gallery events.
To be eligible, artists need to have lived in New York City for one year prior to the fellowship start date (October 2010) and should already have networks and connections in New York City, which Six Points can help them use and leverage.
Each of the fellowships will provide a stipend of up to $20,000 over two years, a project grant of up to $20,000 over two years, and retreats, monthly workshops, coaching, and mentorship."
Letter of intent is due March 1. Visit Philanthropy News Digest for a link to the RFP.
January 15, 2009
Source of Comfort: Avinu Malkeinu
Lately, I've been seeking comfort by finding and listening to Hebrew prayers/music on the Internet. From time to time, I'll share some of my discoveries here. Today's offering: Barbra Streisand's rendition of the Avinu Malkeinu ("Our Father, Our King"), which is chanted during our High Holy Days. And for an alternate melody, but one that's equally familiar to me, listen to this clip from a cantorial concert.
You'll hear all Hebrew; I am looking for a complete translation online (something resembling what I'm used to seeing in the Gates of Repentance) prayerbook, but have not yet found one. Meantime, here's the best I can do.
You'll hear all Hebrew; I am looking for a complete translation online (something resembling what I'm used to seeing in the Gates of Repentance) prayerbook, but have not yet found one. Meantime, here's the best I can do.
January 11, 2009
Healing for Everyone, Everywhere
As I've suggested in some recent posts, and as the number of posts themselves may confirm, this has been a rather challenging week for me. And it hasn't been so easy for the rest of the world, either. Which is why I'm going to point us all to this lovely rendition of the Mi Shebeirach.
Amen.
Amen.
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