The Israeli-led album/documentary “Junun” is an adventure in multiculturalism
The 2015 album/documentary Junun showcases the work of Israeli musician Shye Ben Tzur, who blends musical traditions in unique ways.
Children’s music with a purpose: Bialik’s influence on Israeli culture
The classic Israeli children's song, "Seesaw," asks children to imagine a fair and "balanced" society.
Idan Raichel – Man or Project?
Idan Raichel weaves together Ethiopian, Yemenite, Arab, Latin American and European influences in his music.
“What it’s all about”: Hebrew, the Hokey Pokey, and Rabbi Hillel
The Hebrew version of the popular children's song evokes the famous words of Rabbi Hillel, illustrating the deep resonances of the Hebrew language.
“Where is the house and where is the street?” Finding Hebrew in the big city
Wendy Zierler shares the story of how she learned Hebrew at day school — after her parents traded small-town success for the Jewish community of a big city.
Reading Agnon in Indiana
How scholar Adam Rovner's move from Israel to Indiana deepened his appreciation of Hebrew, thanks to one of Israel's most classic authors.
Wonder Woman and the superpower of Hebrew
The complexities of translating "Wonder Woman" into Hebrew can help us to think about what it means to be a "woman of valor."
Connecting Community to Famous Hebrew Writers
Naomi Sokoloff is introducing audiences to major Hebrew authors in a new Stroum Center series of film screenings. First up: national poet H.N. Bialik.