Welcome to the May edition of Sounds Jewish. In this month's podcast, we're in Israel to mark its 60th anniversary. We ask people on the streets of Israel how they will be acknowledging the date – we'll go from barbeque to reflection.
We're also lifting the lid on taboos inside Israel's orthodox community: we take a look at the country's only orthodox film school and consider the impact it's having.
And we've got an interview with Israel's champion of world music, Idan Raichel who tells us all about the melting pot of 21st century Israel and how it has influenced his work. The Jewish Community Centre for London are bringing Idan to London's South Bank Centre for one night on May 26, tickets are on sale here.
For those of you who want a sneak preview of Idan's music you can download a free track at the JCC's website.
In the studio this month to discuss all these issues are Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland and the Jewish Chronicle's Foreign Editor, Daniella Peled.
Enjoy and see you next month.
Sounds Jewish is produced by the Jewish Community Centre for London
