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Julie Benko’s evening at the Sandy Spring Performing Arts Center included Neranenah’s Joe Alterman joining Benko’s husband at the piano.
May 13, 2026, 11:02 am
Neranenah Spotlights Broadway’s Julie Benko
The Broadway headliner recreated her homage to the music of New Orleans in Sandy Springs concert.
By Bob Bahr
Joe Alterman
April 29, 2026, 10:28 am
What Exactly is Jewish Music?
Local standout musician Joe Alterman launches his new column, “Hitting the Chai Notes,” where he will discuss the historical impact that Jews have had in music and the arts.
By Joe Alterman
Joe Alterman (right) with Dallas Austin, music director of the new documentary about the 1996 Olympic Games.
July 30, 2025, 10:54 am
Alterman’s Music Featured in Olympic Documentary
Jazz pianist and Neranenah head, Joe Alterman, composed music for a new documentary about the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
By Bob Bahr
Neranenah’s biggest concert to date featured Bėla Fleck with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra // Photo Credit: Dani Weiss Photography
July 30, 2025, 10:53 am
Neranenah Hosts Bėla Fleck & Atlanta Symphony
Concert in Symphony Hall presented Fleck’s arrangement of “Rhapsody In Blue” for banjo.
By Bob Bahr
Joe Alterman
April 9, 2025, 10:20 am
A Passover Message from Joe Alterman
Joe Alterman shares his thoughts and inspiration for Passover this year.
By Joe Alterman
Billy Crystal maintains that his comedy was influenced by the informal conversations of jazz musicians while he was young.
March 12, 2025, 11:09 am
Crystal & Alterman Explore Jazz History
Their conversation was a part of Neranenah’s tribute to the work of Billy Crystal’s uncle, jazz great Milt Gabler.
By Bob Bahr
Tehran Van Chasri, Steve Marshall, Zara Khan, and Erik Angel took questions after the show, mostly about the importance of bringing the tour to college campuses.  
March 12, 2025, 10:35 am
‘Comedy for Peace’ Gets Giggles at MJCCA
Van Chasri, Kahn, Angel and Marshall’s goal was to spread good feelings by laughing at themselves, and some audience members, too.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Joe Alterman and his trio appeared at the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Dunwoody.
September 25, 2024, 11:15 am
Alterman Concert Explores Jewish Popular Music History
In his program, Joe Alterman and his trio highlighted the enormous contributions that Jews have made to American music over the last century.
By Bob Bahr
Matisyahu’s latest music video, “Ascent,” is a strong statement of support for Israel.
July 17, 2024, 12:48 pm
Matisyahu Remains a Powerful Jewish Voice
His latest work is an impressive statement of support for Israel and the Jewish people.
By Bob Bahr
Cantor Gideon Zelermyer, who performed for Neranenah in the 1,800-seat sanctuary of Congregation Shaare Hashomayim.
January 10, 2024, 3:13 pm
Neranenah Recalls Cantorial Tradition in Concert
Montreal Cantor Gideon Zelermyer performed at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
By Bob Bahr
December 27, 2023, 10:35 am
YIR: Alterman – Friedman Wedding Launches Life of Beautiful Music
Both Alterman and Friedman share a lifelong interest in music.
By Bob Bahr
Joe Alterman
November 29, 2023, 1:43 pm
Joe Alterman’s Chanukah Message for 2023
For our annual Chanukah issue, we asked members of our community to share their responses.
By Joe Alterman
The Afro-Semitic Experience is a January 2024 offering from Neranenah.
October 26, 2023, 2:13 pm
Neranenah Unveils Program for the Coming Season
The Jewish music festival plans a strong series of programs for its fifth season under the leadership of Joe Alterman.
By Bob Bahr
August 9, 2023, 2:38 pm
Creative Couple Plans Life of Beautiful Music
Pianist Joe Alterman and actress and musician Stephanie Friedman’s love of music has accompanied their love for each other.
By Bob Bahr
The Broadway revival this year of “Parade” has been both a commercial and artistic success.
July 12, 2023, 2:50 pm
‘Parade’ Wins Tony by Focusing on Antisemitism
Success of Broadway revival of the 1998 musical coincides with the resurgence of antisemitism in America and elsewhere in the world.
By Bob Bahr
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