The Jewish Song Show – Details, episodes & analysis

The Jewish Song Show is an audio documentary series about the stories behind the Jewish songs we think we know.

Hosted by vocalist, educator, and storyteller Steve Singer, each episode takes one song—from Yiddish theatre hits to Israeli anthems to camp favorites—and follows its journey across time, place, and culture. Along the way we meet the composers, communities, and historical moments that shaped the music, and ask a bigger question: what makes a song “Jewish” in the first place?

With rich sound design, archival tape, expert voices, and a healthy dose of curiosity, The Jewish Song Show is here to build joyful, thoughtful Jewish connection through music—especially for listeners who love Jewish culture but never got the “inside story” growing up.

The Jewish Song Show is produced by The Jewish Song Project, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish literacy and pride through song.

Music & fair use notice:

Episodes may include short excerpts of commercially released recordings only as needed for commentary, criticism, and teaching about Jewish music. All rights in the underlying compositions and sound recordings are fully reserved by their respective rights holders. Our limited use of brief excerpts is intended to be consistent with the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. §107). If you are a rights holder and have questions or concerns, please contact us at info@jewishsongshow.org.