A weekly offering, exploring the cultural, religious and historical heritage of the Jewish People.
JCR observes Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, and Yom Hatzmaut, Israeli Independence DayInspiring music from throughout the Jewish worldA conversation with Israeli shaliach Yitzchak SayagGolda MeirEstelle's insightful commentary
A Multicultural MUSICAL celebration of Passover
A stimulating program to begin the Passover season. Lots of great music, and an interview with the famous Israeli Archeologist Dan Behat.
Music, Music, Music!Join us in celebrating the joyous holiday of Purim, with selections in Hebrew, Yiddish, English and Ladino!
A special program reflecting on and celebrating our People's love for Jerusalem Featuring the music of Safam, Dudu Fisher, Beth Tefillah Israeli Ensemble, Cantor Shai Abramson, the IDF Chorus, Danny Massing and more.A conversation with Linda Abrus Broenniman, author of "The Politzer Saga." This will be of interest to genealogy fansRegular Feature: A Yiddish Expression
JEWISH MUSIC FOR INSPIRATION!A celebration of Tu B'Shvat with song, explanation and insight into this ever-evolving holiday.A conversation with "Tiny Dynamo" author Marcella Rosen about hydroponic farming and other Israeli agricultural innovations A Yiddish Expression Songs from the Russian Yiddish repertoire, Israel, Sephardic tradition and the USA
Music in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino, from our Ashkenazic and Sephardic heritage, from Israel and America
MUSIC tells the story best! Join us as we continue to celebrate this Chanukah season
The first of several shows on Chanukkah, this one also includes a conversation with "Tiny Dynamo" author Marcella Rosenn, raising awareness of the innovative and life-altering work occurring in Israel. Estelle explains the importance of the State of Israel to the world, in words and music.
Songs for Thanksgiving and Shabbat Commentary and History
Learn about Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, an Israel-based charity which is the leading food rescue organization in Israel, serving 330000+ needy people weekly. Estelle speaks with Sally Poolat, a Leket director who represents the organization in the US.
4 wonderful opportunities in November for entertainment and cultural enrichment in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Music and commentary as we appreciate those who have given so much to preserve, protect and defend this nation. We also commemorate the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, viewed by many as the beginning of the Holocaust.
We celebrate the joy our heritage, even during this difficult time
A very special Rosh Hashanah program, with music from Cantorial to Rock; Poetry, Prose and Commentary
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Love Songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, English and Ladino Commentary and Conversation about the Jewish day that celebrates love
Learn about the history and meaning of this saddest day of the Jewish year. Poignant music and insightful commentary
-Music celebrating our homeland and Ir HaKodesh, Jerusalem -From the vault, a fascinating interview with famed Israeli archeologist Dan Bahat
Music and commentary to commemorate the birthday of this great country
We Celebrate Father"s Day with music in Hebrew, Englsh, Yiddish and Ladino, Estelle's insightful commentary and an excerpt from Maurice Samuel's "The World of Our Fathers"
Music, poetry and commentary remembering our country's fallen heroes, and appreciation for their sacrifice
Music and Commentary offered in solidarity and support for the modern State of Israel and those who defend it. Words from Golda Meir A pre-war interview with an Israeli Shaliach
- Your Favorite Mothers Day Songs, featuring Connie Francis, Al Jolson, Yehoram Gaon, Dudu Fisher, Shira Kobren Wasserman of Central Synagogue and others - A Yiddish Expression appropriate for this day
Music, Poetry, and Commentary Remember the Holocaust - Never Again
- Music from many traditions, both old and new - Two famous singers who went from "Bimah to Binah" - A Yiddish Expression -Inspiration for this holiday of Redemption and Freedom
-Music for the Passover season from a variety of Jewish Cultures and Traditions - An interview about discoveries under the Temple Mount in Jerusalem with famed Israeli archeologist Dan Behat
"For the Jews there was Light, Joy and Gladness." We Triumph Over Evil, both Ancient and Modern!
- Songs of solidarity and peace for the State of Israel - Remarks by Rabbi Larry Kaplan - A Yiddish Expression to ponder
- Music for the season in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and English - An Interview with Rabbi Julia Margolis, spiritual leader of the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas
Music from Boston to Marrakech.. Songs from the Russian Yiddish repertoire, Israel, Sephardic tradition and America A celebration of Tu B'Shvat with song, explanation and insight into this ever-evolving holiday. A conversation with "Tiny Dynamo" author Marcella Rosen about hydroponic farming and other Israeli agricultural innovations A Yiddish Expression (weekly feature)
Together we continue to learn about and celebrate Jewish history and culture with music and commentary in 2024 A conversation with David Scheib, a person who lives by Abraham's statement, "HINAINI" (Here I Am)
Music from Yiddish, Ladino, Israeli and American Jewish tradition A very timely and appropriate Yiddish Expression History and commentary about the season
Music from many traditions A Yiddish Expression A New Feature - "Hinaini!"
JCR Celebrates Thanksgiving, Shabbat, Israel Includes a tribute to the great Jewish tenor Jan Pierce
- Music and commentary in tribute to America's veterans - Commemoration of Kristalnacht - Interview with Kim Dana Kupperman, author of "Six Thousand Miles to Home"
- Music expressing our love for and unity with the State of Israel - Rabbi Larry Kaplan discusses the current crisis in Israel and Gaza
Music from around the world, from many traditions, as we celebrate the conclusion of the holiday season
Music, Music, Music - Yiddish, Sephardic, Judeo-American and Israeli Celebrating what the Torah calls HeChag, "THE Festival!"
Yom Kippur is thr culmination of the "Aseret Yimay Hat'shuvah", the !0 Days of Repentance Inspiration, Reflection and Introspection in Music and Words
- Cantors, choirs and performers help us rise "L'eila, L'eila", Higher and Higher, as we approach Rosh Hashanah - We Introduce a brand new song by Shira Kobren Wasserman of Central Synagogue in NY City
- A wonderful assortment of music to inspire you, from great American Cantors, Performers and Choruses - A tribute to those lost on September 11, 2001, punctuated with the sounding of the Shofar - Estelle's insight into what it means to be a Jew during this season
Words and Music to give Hope and Inspiration during this season, and connection to the myriad of cultures that make up the Jewish World
With the start of the month of Elul, we begin our spiritual preparation for the High Holidays. JCR will help you get there!
Music and commentary. Learn about Tisha B'Av and it's special significance in our modern Jewish world
Featuring Florie Jagoda, Joe Amar and more