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Neranenah, formerly the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, is a non-profit cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions. Neranenah entertains and connects diverse audiences through the exploration of Jewish contributions to music and the performing arts, celebrating its intersections with other cultures and communities. NERANENAH (HEBREW:ְנַרְנ ָנה) MEANS “TO COME TOGETHER AND SING.”) We honor tradition but are far from traditional. Our minds and ears are open; the fingerprints of Jewish culture can be found all around us. We seek not to define Jewish arts and culture, but to embrace its diversity, subjectiveness, and personal nature to create a space open and inviting to all.
“My painting titled Miriam was done as a mural proposal for The Temple. It depicts Miriam, the sister of Moses, dancing in celebration of the parting of the Red Sea and the exodus of the Jews from Egypt, surrounded by musician figures that represent various periods of Jewish music. This painting is meant to be evocative and to capture the feeling of Jewish music and celebration.”

Live With Naama And The Joe Alterman Trio

When Rivers Meet: The Black And Jewish Origins OF America'S Sound

Julie Benko

Convergence: Black & Jewish Musical Traditions featuring Anthony Russell

The Sounds of Jewish America featuring Joe Alterman

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Hana Ajiashvili

Shalom Hanoch

Neranenah means "come together and sing" in Hebrew, and that's the whole idea. We're a cultural arts series rooted in Jewish music and tradition, bringing people from every background together through music, performance, and storytelling. 🎶 We honor tradition without being bound by it, and there's a seat for everyone. Follow along for concerts, stories, and the artists who shape Jewish music past and present.

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 MJCCA. 🤠 Dec 3 | Texas singer-songwriter Joe Buchanan shares his journey into Judaism through country music at The Weber School. 🎬 Apr 25 | Svetlana’s “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 at the link in bio.

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!

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. 🎧

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

In this program of travel-inspired songs, vocalist Naama (@naama_sings) 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 at our link in bio.

Country music and Judaism may seem like an unlikely pairing—but for singer-songwriter Joe Buchanan (@joebuchananmusic), 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 (@joealterman), 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 at our link in bio.

What do the blues and Broadway have in common? Jazz and rock & roll? They were all born where two rivers met…the Black and Jewish American experience. 🎶 Led by celebrated vocalist Karla Harris and acclaimed pianist Joe Alterman, this concert reveals the unlikely partnership between two communities whose struggles and creativity collided. Karla and Joe trace the journey from Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, the Delta to the Brill Building, showing how rhythm and resilience shaped not just the music we love, but what it means to be American. It's the untold origin story behind some of America’s sweetest sounds. Get tickets at our link in bio.

Join Broadway historian Laurence Maslon, host of the NPR radio series Broadway to Main Street, for a conversation about the Jewish composers and lyricists who helped create the modern American musical. In conversation with Joe Alterman, executive director of Neranenah. This program is part of The Pulse: Moments That Matter, a series of frank conversations on culturally relevant topics with musicians, comedians and other entertainment industry professionals to illuminate how being Jewish has shaped their experiences, both personally and professionally. Listen at our link in bio.

What an incredible year for Neranenah ✨ This season brought together unforgettable performances, powerful storytelling, and so many meaningful moments shared through music and community. We’re deeply grateful to every artist, audience member, supporter, and partner who made the 2025–26 season so special. 💙 Thank you for celebrating with us all season long, from Ada Pasternak (@adapasternak) & The Pasternak Family, to Jonah Platt (@jonahplatt), to Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) and Jason Yaeger. We’re already looking forward to what’s ahead 🎶

As we close out Neranenah’s 2025–26 season, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible artists, audiences, and moments that made this year so special ✨ From the beautiful music and storytelling of Ada Pasternak (@adapasternak) & The Pasternak Family, to an unforgettable evening with Jonah Platt (@jonahplatt), to the powerhouse talent of Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) alongside Jason Yaeger, this season celebrated the joy, creativity, and connection that live performance brings. 🎶 Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and shared these experiences with our community. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead for Neranenah 💙 Swipe through to relive some highlights from an amazing season!

Broadway’s biggest night is almost here, and we’re celebrating the incredible Jewish performers recognized among the 2026 Tony Award nominees ✨🎭 From show-stopping debuts to standout leading performances, these artists continue the long tradition of Jewish talent shining on the Broadway stage. Mazel tov to all of this year’s nominees! 🌟 Which nominee are you cheering for this Tony season? 👀⬇️

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Shavuot! 🌾📖✨ As we celebrate the giving of the Torah, may this holiday bring learning, connection, community, and plenty of cheesecake 🍰💙 Chag Sameach from all of us at Neranenah!

What a night ✨🎶 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening with Broadway star Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) and award-winning pianist Jason Yeager (@jyeagermusic) It was such a beautiful evening and we’re so grateful to Julie, Jason, and our amazing audience for making this Neranenah event one to remember 💙 Swipe through for some highlights from the evening! 📸 Elijah Nouvelage

From our friends at the @thebremanmuseum: Don’t miss CONVERGENCE on Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM featuring Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell alongside Dmitri Gaskin and Raphael “Raffi” Boden. 🎶 This powerful performance blends African American spirituals with Eastern European Jewish musical traditions for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. Free with registration at our link in bio.

7 DAYS ⏳ One week until an unforgettable night with @jujujuliebee! 🎶 Grab your tickets now at our link in bio.

Some songs just stay with you 💙 Take a moment and enjoy Julie Benko’s (@jujujuliebee) stunning take on ‘Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man’—and imagine hearing this voice LIVE. 🎶✨ Grab your tickets now at our link in bio.

Neranenah on the road! 🎶 Our Sounds of Jewish Music series is heading to Houston for a special evening with the acclaimed Joe Alterman. 📍 Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston (@erjcchouston) 🗓 Thursday, April 30 🕢 7:30 PM Join us for a night of music, history, and culture as Neranenah brings this unique experience to Houston. Get tickets at our link in bio.

Which Broadway production did @jujujuliebee NOT star in? Drop your guess below before swiping 👇 (no cheating!)

Broadway is coming to Sandy Springs ✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening with the incredible Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) and the brilliant Jason Yeager, including music, storytelling, and a little Broadway magic all in one night. 🎭💫 Trust us… you’re going to want to say ‘I was there.’ Grab your tickets now at our link in bio.

Preview the magic! ✨ 🎶 Julie Benko and her husband Jason Yeager have released a tender rendition of ‘People’ from Funny Girl as part of their album Hand in Hand. They wanted to capture the song’s intimacy and found their own ‘delicate version’—a perfect teaser for their May 7th show. Watch the video, feel the emotion, and reserve your seat for their live concert. Get your tickets at our link in bio.

Feelin’ jazzy? Enjoy a clip of Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) singing Cole Porter’s ‘Love for Sale’. 💖 Featuring Jason Yeager on piano, this sultry standard shows off Julie’s vocal versatility and sets the mood for our May 7 concert. Give it a listen, then join us live. Tickets are available at our link in bio!

We're only 1 month away from Julie Benko's (@jujujuliebee) performance in Atlanta! Do you have your tickets yet? 🎶

Bravo to @jujujuliebee on a triumphant run as Emma Goldman in Broadway’s revival of Ragtime! 🎭 She stepped into the role from Jan 9 through Mar 29, 2026, bringing depth and passion to this iconic character at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. We can’t wait to see her next in Sandy Springs! Get tickets at our link in bio.

Mazel tov to Tony winner and proud Jewish actor Daniel Radcliffe on the Broadway opening of Every Brilliant Thing! ✨ The Hudson Theatre was buzzing on March 12, when Radcliffe returned to Broadway in Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s one‑man play. Born to a Jewish mother, he’s said he considers himself ‘Jewish and Irish,' and we’re thrilled to celebrate his heritage and this brilliant new show!

Chag Pesach Sameach and Happy Passover! May your holiday be filled with freedom, music, reflection and community. ✨

✨ Experience Broadway magic right here in Atlanta! On May 7, join us for an intimate evening with Julie Benko—celebrated for her more-than‑180‑show run as Fanny Brice and named a 2022 breakout star—and her husband, award‑winning pianist Jason Yeager. Julie will share her Jewish journey through song and story, backed by Jason’s jazz‑inflected arrangements, in our Studio Theatre. Doors open at 6 PM; the show begins at 7 PM. Get tickets at our link in bio.

From the bright lights of Funny Girl to an intimate night of music and storytelling, Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) invites you behind the curtain. Best known for her acclaimed Broadway run as Fanny Brice, performing the role over 180 times and earning the Theatre World’s Dorothy Loudon Award, Benko brings her powerhouse vocals and heartfelt artistry to the Studio Theatre for one special evening. Joined by her husband, award-winning pianist and Berklee professor Jason Yeager, Julie will share her Jewish journey through song and story in a performance that promises warmth, humor, and soaring Broadway favorites , including selections that fans of Funny Girl won’t want to miss. Get tickets at our link in bio.

Jewish Artist of the Week 🎸 Cameron Winter This week we’re spotlighting Cameron Winter (@mrcameron_winter) — the electrifying frontman of NYC rock band Geese, whose artistry feels as bold and layered as the city that raised him. As a Jewish artist, Winter carries forward a long tradition of boundary-pushing creatives who aren’t afraid to wrestle with big ideas, restless energy, and a little existential drama (very on brand). His poetic lyricism and theatrical stage presence echo that rich cultural legacy of storytelling, questioning, and reinvention. From gritty downtown venues to major festival stages, his elastic vocals and fearless performance style channel both classic art-rock flair and something distinctly his own. Cameron Winter is proof that Jewish creativity continues to shape the sound of modern music — loud, thoughtful, and unapologetically original. Keep your ears open. The next chapter is always unexpected. 🔥🎤

Mazel Tov to Julie Benko as she steps into the role of Emma Goldman in Ragtime! 🎶 Taking on the fiery Jewish anarchist and activist, @jujujuliebee brings her signature intelligence, warmth, and vocal power to a character who refuses to be quiet in the face of injustice. Goldman’s revolutionary spirit pulses through some of the show’s most stirring moments, and Benko’s ability to balance strength with humanity makes the role feel thrillingly alive. Catch her in Atlanta this May at our link in bio.

Broadway brilliance up close ✨ Join us for an intimate evening with Julie Benko (@jujujuliebee) on May 7 as she shares her Jewish journey through song and story. Accompanied by pianist Jason Yeager, this is a one-night-only moment you won’t want to miss 🎶 Get tickets at our link in bio.

Diane Warren (@dianewarren) just earned another Oscar nomination for Best Original Song from her documentary "Dear Me," adding to a legendary career defined by powerful storytelling and unmistakable voice. A proud Jewish songwriter, her music continues to shape film, culture, and emotion on a global stage. 🎶🏆

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