Lecture: Music and War: An Optimistic View with Dr. Naomi Cohn-Zentner
February 8, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
A leading voice in the study of contemporary Israeli music, Dr. Cohn-Zentner observes that Israeli songs about the war and the army have always been about a hope for peace, especially after October 7th. Her talk will examine how Israeli musicians have responded to historic recent events—offering a timely exploration of music’s role in processing grief, inspiring resilience, and connecting community in times of crisis. Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9GSDdu0NT3i6pHdNThCukw
A leading voice in the study of contemporary Israeli music, Dr. Cohn-Zentner observes that Israeli songs about the war and the army have always been about a hope for peace, especially after October 7th. Her talk will examine how Israeli musicians have responded to historic recent events—offering a timely exploration of music’s role in processing grief, inspiring resilience, and connecting community in times of crisis. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9GSDdu0NT3i6pHdNThCukw
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