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Indie Rocker Alyssa Joseph on Music, Mental Health and Making It on Her Own Terms
The Journal sat down with her for a candid conversation about her journey and the music that fuels it.

From Silence to Song: Ortal Edri’s Journey from Trauma to Viral Street Performer
Edri has been singing for the homeless since she arrived in Los Angeles a couple of years ago.

Israeli Guitarist Aviv Hadari’s Shred Factory
It’s a twice-weekly, nine-session group guitar workout held inside a rehearsal space in Koreatown.

Singing for Peace: Israeli Artist Builds Bridges Through Music and TikTok
Itay Benda, an Israeli singer, has found a unique way to advocate for Israel.

Hershey Felder Delivers a Night of Music, Memories, and Stories
Between songs, Felder shared stories behind the music and its composers — most of them Jewish — whose work remains beloved and instantly recognizable nearly a century after they were written.

Israel’s Yuval Raphael Finishes Second at Eurovision
She survived the Oct. 7, 2023 festival massacre, where she hid in a bomb shelter for eight hours.

Eurovision: Nova Survivor Yuval Raphael to Sing on International Stage
It’s a moment that would have been unthinkable 19 months ago, when Raphael was nearly murdered on the darkest day in Israel’s modern history.

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik Releases Musical Tribute to Israeli Hostage
Ondrasik has released a reworked version of his popular song, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” along with a music video that shines a light on the plight of the hostages.

Comedian Daniel Lobell Turns Passover Classic “Chad Gadya” Into a Blues Song
This “Chad Gadya” rendition could just follow in the footsteps of Adam Sandler’s classic “The Chanukah Song”—becoming a festive favorite that everyone looks forward to every year.
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