Databases and Research Guides
- Index to Jewish Periodicals WITH Jewish Studies Source (EbscoHOST) This link opens in a new windowCitations and abstracts to English-language articles and book reviews on Jewish history, activity and thought in more than 220 journals devoted to Jewish affairs, combined with full text periodicals in Jewish Studies Source.
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- Journal of Jewish Music and LiturgyPublication Date: 1976-
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Jewry in music: entry to the profession from the Enlightenment to Richard Wagner by Publication Date: 2012
Forbidden music the jewish composers banned by the Nazis by Publication Date: 2013- Singing God's words : the performance of biblical chant in contemporary Judaism byPublication Date: 2016
Cambridge companion to Jewish music by Publication Date: 2015
Jewish Women in Music: A Historical Overview presented by Josh Jacobson, Music Professor of Northeastern Emeritus
Gideon Klein Presentations: Northeastern Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Committee
- Link to annual programs, 1999-During the Holocaust, many musicians and other artists were persecuted by the Nazis, some because they were Jewish, others because of the content of their art. The Gideon Klein Award offers $5000 to a student in any major to create an original work, prepare a performance, or do research related to music or musicians of the Holocaust. The student will also offer a public presentation at Northeastern during Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week and archive the project on the Jewish Studies and Holocaust Awareness Committee Archives websites. Students at Northeastern and Hebrew College are eligible to apply.
This award honors the memory of Gideon Klein, pianist and composer, who was imprisoned in Terezin and other concentration camps until his death in 1945. While in Terezin, Klein inspired other musicians to compose and share their music with others in the most difficult circumstances. The award was established in 1997 by Prof. Bill Giessen in memory of his mother, Gustel Cormann Giessen.
Streaming Audio and Video- Check Scholar one Search for CDs and DVDs
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- Jewish music heritage libraryPublication Date: 2011 (orig. produced in 1993)
- The story of the Jews. Episode 3, A leap of faithPublication Date: 2014
- We want the lightPublication Date: 2003