Music

Invitation to a lecture concert in honor of 100 years of quantum mechanics

In honor of the centennial celebrations, and under the auspices of the Quantum Center of Tel Aviv University, I am organizing, together with cellist Dr. Shulamit Sarid, a unique concert that will tell the story of quantum mechanics, from the creation of the universe to the present.
A statue of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 24: Even in ancient times, Jewish music was influenced by Greek music

It has already been mentioned several times the brave connection forged between Greek and Hellenistic philosophy and music - the Pythagorean school that attributed a supreme moral value to music, the Platonic school that insisted on the relationship between music and nature
A model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period in the Israel Museum (formerly in the Holyland) - in the center - Herod's temple. Photo: depositphotos.com

The People of Israel sings 10 Part II The musical officials in the Temple are Greek inspired

In the past we pointed to the important family element found in the temple's musical system. This phenomenon was common in neighboring Egypt and Mesopotamia. So much so that it took shape towards the establishment of musical guilds with a family foundation.
A harp from ancient Egypt. Variable number of strings. Illustration: depositphotos.com Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael Sher 10 Part I: Musical instructions of the period

From harp and violin, through bells, trumpets and of course up to trumpets - each instrument had special instructions during the Second Temple period
harp. Illustration: depositphotos.com Soyuz launcher on the launch pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 9: Temple music, its uses and accessories, the sacrificial work and its meaning

In the second temple in Jerusalem, sacrifices were made, twice a day, for the peace of the emperor and the peace of Rome, as a practice that spread from the time of the emperor Augustus onwards - a period corresponding to the reign of King Herod) and was associated with bravery in music, in the way
The Temple and the city walls of Jerusalem are being rebuilt. During the construction of the foundations of the Second Temple, God is praised through music and singing (Ezra 10:12-XNUMX). Unknown artist. Illustration: shutterstock

The people of Israel sang 4: And he built a musical temple

The Second Temple was characterized by musical accompaniment to the hymns of praise, and musical ceremonies intended for the pilgrims
Celebrations of singing and music upon the completion of the construction of the Second Temple. The painting is based on what is written in Sefer Ezera, Chapter 10, 12-XNUMX. Unknown painter. Photo: depositphotos.com

"Am Yisrael Shar" 1: Introduction and prelude - music in the ancient period

This series deals with music and the historical foundations woven together in the fabric of both general and vocal music from the return of Zion to the fourth century AD, where next to the question: what they sang, what they played and on what instruments, the reference stands out