Matisyahu tackles antisemitism in new music video filmed in Israel at massacre sites
‘Ascent,’ inspired by Biblical psalms, was shot at Nova festival site and ruined kibbutzim
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Fast Forward Jewish film festival in Canada latest event to be canceled over ‘security concerns’
Threats related to war in Gaza cited in calling off concerts, book talks, screenings and more
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Fast Forward For the 3rd time, Matisyahu concert canceled amid threat of pro-Palestinian protests
“Please know we will not cower to these bullies and the pressure they exert,” the Jewish artist wrote on Instagram after his Chicago tour date was canceled
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Fast Forward Jewish frontman of heavy metal band Disturbed raises $29K for private security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests
The GoFundMe has already surpassed its goal of $25,000
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Fast Forward Matisyahu claims venues canceled his shows due to antisemitism
After the staffs in Santa Fe and Tucson refused to work his show, the venues attributed the cancellations to 'security concerns'
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Fast Forward This rabbi is betting $5,000 he can convince you to go vegan
Shmuly Yanklowitz has been an animal rights activist for years. Now, he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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Fast Forward Matisyahu Pushed Teen Fans Offstage At JCC Maccabi Games
(JTA) — Jewish reggae star Matisyahu is seen in a video pushing two teenage athletes off the stage at a concert in Alabama during the opening ceremony of the JCC Maccabi Games. The incident took place Sunday night at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Bartow Arena, The Jerusalem Post reported. Some two dozen Maccabi…
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The Schmooze 8-Year-Old Cancer Patient Gets ‘Can’t Believe It’ Visit From Matisyahu
Rena Koenig didn’t know what to expect when she emailed Matisyahu to ask if he would visit her 8-year-old daughter who’s battling cancer. “She loves his songs, she listens to them when she is in pain,” Koenig said in a phone interview. “I thought, ‘What do I have to lose?’” The leap of faith paid…
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