Neranenah

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Formerly the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, Neranenah is a non-profit cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions.

10/26/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our next four programs of our 2026-2027 season! 🎶

🎹 Nov 14 | Harry Connick Jr in conversation with Joe Alterman about his new book, Babe: Elaboratio, a tribute to his mother. Part of the MJCCA Book Festival at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta - MJCCA.

🤠 Dec 3 | Texas singer-songwriter Joe Buchanan shares his journey into Judaism through country music at The Weber School.

🎬 Apr 25 | Svetlana Music “Night at the Movies” brings a century of film songs, from Hollywood to Moscow, to the MJCCA.

🎷 Jun 12 | Celebrating Blue Note Records tells the story of the two Jewish refugees behind the legendary jazz label, at City Springs Studio Theater.

Tickets are available now: https://neranenaharts.org/tickets

10/23/2026

Back-to-back! Last month, Noah Wyle won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch in The Pitt. A big moment for a Jewish artist and for Jewish representation on screen. Congratulations, Noah!

10/15/2026

This week's Jewish Artist of the Week is Leonard Cohen (1934-2016), poet, singer-songwriter, and novelist. 🎶

Cohen's work moved easily between the sacred and the secular, and "Who By Fire" is a perfect example. It draws on Unetaneh Tokef, the prayer recited during the High Holidays, and turns it into one of the most haunting songs in his catalog. A fitting listen as we close out this season. 🎧

10/13/2026

Mazel tov to Georgian-Israeli composer Hana Ajiashvili, named a 2026 Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music laureate for her new composition, Riddle. The piece takes on persecution, memory, and resilience through a contemporary lens, and it's exactly the kind of work that shows how Jewish music keeps evolving. Congratulations, Hana!

10/09/2026

Meet this week's Jewish Artist of the Week: Shalom Hanoch, singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist, and one of the architects of Israeli rock. 🎶

Hanoch took rock and roll and made it speak Hebrew, blending it with poetry and sharp social commentary. "Mehakim LaMashiach" (Waiting for the Messiah) is a great place to start if he's new to you. Generations of Israeli musicians have followed his lead.

10/02/2026

Chag sameach from all of us at Neranenah!

In ancient Jerusalem, the celebrations at the Temple were packed with music: flutes, harps, cymbals, and lyres filling the courtyards late into the night. Swipe to meet the instruments behind one of the most joyful festivals of the year.

09/11/2026

Shanah Tovah from Neranenah! 🍎🍯

May the new year bring sweetness, joy, meaningful connection and plenty of music to fill our lives. Wishing our community a happy, healthy and peaceful Rosh Hashanah.

08/13/2026

Music, culture and connection come together at Neranenah. From live performances to meaningful conversations, we create experiences that celebrate Jewish stories, artists and community. 🎶✨

08/11/2026

In this program of travel-inspired songs, vocalist Naama Gheber invites audiences on a musical journey through the emotions of the road. From the excitement of departure to the quiet moments of longing that arise far from home, the music captures the anticipation, wonder, and vulnerability that come with exploring the world. Through beloved songs and intimate storytelling, each piece becomes a small destination along the way. She'll be accompanied by Joe and his talented trio.

Get tickets: https://neranenaharts.org/tickets

08/06/2026

Country music and Judaism may seem like an unlikely pairing—but for singer-songwriter Joe Buchanan, they’ve become one extraordinary calling. A Texas-born musician, Buchanan began exploring Judaism after discovering his wife’s Jewish heritage. Since converting to Judaism, he has forged a unique musical path, blending authentic Texas country with Jewish faith, tradition and joy. Join Buchanan in conversation with Joe Alterman, executive director of Neranenah, about his spiritual journey, how Judaism transformed his life and songwriting, his mission to bring Jewish joy through music, and his latest album, Heaven & Earth.

Listen here: https://rss.com/podcasts/behindthenotes/3035787

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515 N McDonough St
Decatur, GA
30030

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https://neranenaharts.org/

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