Revelations and Revolutions: Thinking about Shavuot

By Aryeh Cohen
Published on May 13, 2013

Ken Elkinson: Holiday sounds of chill

Published on December 6, 2012

When musician Ken Elkinson began receiving kudos for his Christmas album, he knew it was time to return to his roots.

Fall Preview 2012: Calendar

By Ryan Torok
Published on September 10, 2012

The Broadway debut of “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone satirizes organized religion in lewd, crude — and musical — fashion. The story of two mismatched Mormon missionaries who are sent to Africa to proselytize pagans was deemed “best musical of this century” by The New York Times, won nine Tony Awards last year — including Best Musical — and is playing at the Pantages for a limited run. Fri. Through Nov. 25. 8 p.m. $35-$175. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (800) 982-2787. broadwayla.org.

Obama awards medal of freedom to Albright, Dylan, Karski

Published on May 29, 2012

President Obama awarded Medals of Freedom to Jan Karski, Madeleine Albright and Bob Dylan, among other recipients.

Bob Dylan: ‘Prophet’ and Medal of Freedom recipient

Published on May 21, 2012

Most rock stars are retired by 71, but not Bob Dylan. He’s touring, performing and later this spring receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given by the U.S.

Obama adds Dylan, Albright to Freedom Medal recipients

Published on April 26, 2012

Madeleine Albright, Bob Dylan, Shimon Peres and Jan Karski will be among 13 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Helm, longtime drummer in The Band, dead at 71

Published on April 20, 2012

He was my bosom buddy friend to the end, one of the last true great spirits of my or any other generation. This is just so sad to talk about. I still can remember the first day I met him and the last day I saw him. We go back pretty far and had been through some trials together. I'm going to miss him, as I'm sure a whole lot of others will too.

Happy Birthday, Bob!

By Tom Teicholz
Published on May 24, 2011

That Hibbing, Minn., native who was born Robert Allen Zimmerman but has been known as Bob Dylan since he first started performing in New York’s Greenwich Village some 50 years ago — and who has lived in Los Angeles probably longer than anywhere else — turns 70 on May 24.

Bill O’Reilly vs. Jon Stewart on Common controversy

Published on May 17, 2011

Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart discuss rap artist and poet Common's visit to the White House.

“Mildred Pierce,” Todd Haynes and Me [VIDEO/SLIDE SHOW]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 29, 2011

My Top 5 Inspiring Moments from the Grammys

By Misha Henckel
Published on February 14, 2011

Final Day at Sundance:  The Israelis

By Larry Mark
Published on January 25, 2009

Joan Hyler’s condition stabilizes

By Danielle Berrin
Published on August 19, 2008

Hollywood talent manager Joan Hyler’s critical condition has stabilized, three days after she was struck by a car on the Pacific Coast Highway and nearly lost her life.

AUDIO: The Jewish Bob Dylan (June 15, 1972)

Published on June 24, 2008

Bernard Timberg analyzes the songs of Bob Dylan looking for Jewish themes and imagery. KPFA-FM. June 15, 1972

Baruch Obama music video includes Hebrew, was directed by Bob Dylan’s son Jesse

By JewishJournal.com
Published on February 15, 2008

The genesis of early Dylan—at the Skirball

By Tom Teicholz
Published on February 7, 2008

When it comes to Bob Dylan, I think it's fair to say that I'm a fan of long standing -- my wife still teases me about the time, shortly after we'd moved to Los Angeles, when in her car, radio on, she was surprised to hear me as a call-in contestant to KSCA's "Lyrically Speaking" correctly identify the author of the verse in question as, "My man, Bob Dylan."

So you might think that I would be excited to see "Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-66," opening at the Skirball on Feb. 8. But I was somewhat skeptical.

Fantastical images inspire Jay and Spiegelman; JCafeLA does it again

By Danielle Berrin
Published on December 6, 2007

At the threshold of commerce and art, there once existed a world where illusion, deception and transformation inhabited the fantasy realm of carnivals and circus sideshows. Noblemen would stand beside paupers to witness armless freaks and nefarious gamblers conjuring tricks that stirred the imagination.

The many sides of Bob Dylan

By George Robinson
Published on November 15, 2007

In its own oddball way, "I'm Not There" is among the best pieces of music criticism I've seen or read on the subject of Bob Dylan. It is a jigsaw puzzle, with its various pieces scattered around the table by a deft, if quirky hand. It's a film that rewards close attention and deserves repeated viewings. The film's one significant omission is the place of Judaism in Dylan's life.

Times are a-changin’, Mobius tells Jewish establishment

By JewishJournal.com
Published on November 14, 2007

Briefs: Clinton backs Israel attack on Syria, Abbas to Hamas: Never Again

Published on October 4, 2007

News briefs.

Now hear this: cool Jewish music

By George Robinson
Published on September 21, 2006

The second annual Jewish Music Awards were given out on Sept. 11.

Hebrew School Rocks Thanks to Radio Station

By Naomi Glauberman
Published on August 17, 2006

On Friday nights, when 13-year-old Michael Rothbart approaches Leo Baeck Temple for Shabbat services, he urges his parents to tune to 87.9 on their radio dial. He is hoping that Avram Mandell, Leo Baeck's educational director and the founding force behind the temple's very low-power radio station, has popped in some pre-recorded Jewish music.

Spectator - Make Room for the Jammys

By George Robinson
Published on March 16, 2006

In response to the glaring absence of Jewish music from the Grammy Awards, the teen-themed JVibe has just released the results of its first "Jammys," a set of Jewish music awards sponsored by the magazine and voted on by readers on the monthly's Web site.

The Legacy of a Folk Hero

By Carolyn Hester
Published on October 13, 2005

Bob and I had an unusual bond. We were both folk singers, but as friends, each knew the other had a weakness for the music of Buddy Holly. I was from Texas and knew Buddy, so Bob and I had lots to talk about. Our other passion was this new musical adventure.

Bob Dylan: In His Own Lyrics

Published on October 13, 2005

Nods to religion in Bob Dylan's song lyrics.

Dylan’s Jewish Pilgrimage

By Andrew Muchin
Published on October 13, 2005

Dylan didn't kvetch like your cousin Marvin or sing Israeli songs. He was steeped in old-time American music. But his Jewishness stood out -- perhaps more in retrospect, especially in concert segments that are part of the new Martin Scorcese documentary on Dylan called, "No Direction Home."

He’s Wandered the Earth an Exiled Man

By Jay Michaelson
Published on March 3, 2005

"Chronicles: Volume One" by Bob Dylan (Simon & Schuster), $24.

Toward the end of last year's rambling, barely coherent film "Masked and Anonymous," Bob Dylan, its masked and anonymous star, spoke in voice-over one of his most direct and self-revelatory addresses. Fittingly, it was about the limits of what we are allowed to know:

Hero With a Thousand Faces

By Jewish Journal Staff
Published on May 24, 2001

The 60th birthday of Bob Dylan (né Robert Zimmerman) has created a bull market in baby-boomer nostalgia and soul-searching.