Jewish Music Journal
An attempt to establish a journal for the intellectually oriented orthodox cantors of the time.
To view four articles from the first issue of the journal, click here.
An attempt to establish a journal for the intellectually oriented orthodox cantors of the time.
To view four articles from the first issue of the journal, click here.
The scholarly organ of the Orthodox cantorate in America. Features articles on halakhic problems of synagogue music and liturgy, and on traditional nusah and hazzanut.
Geiger’s work testifies to the overwhelming continuity of the liturgical-musical customs of Frankfurt-am-Main, many of which reflect a hazzanut of “sound signification.” Nevertheless it also reveals change, modification and even decay of some of Frankfurt’s liturgical-musical practices. To some extent the Divrey Kehillot represents an idealized portrayal of minhag frankfurt prior to Modernity.
"The Purpose of this article is to survey the traditional developments of the PB [Priestly Blessing] ritual and its music in the Ashkenazi communities in both Central and Eastern Europe and to discuss the later developments in the Reform congregations of Germany and North America.
Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Released his first album in 2004, and has been performing and recording ever since for fans all around the world. His artistic style combines reggae, rock, and rap, and is inspired by Hassidic music (primarily by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach). His lyrics contain many references to elements and issues within Judaism. Matisyahu is known for his unusual combination of Orthodox Jewish belief and popular music.