This Hanukkah, “The Soundtrack” explores stories of light, memory, and resilience through six films that reflect the Jewish experience on screen—not through menorahs, but through music. From the earthy realism of “Fiddler on the Roof,” shaped by a young John Williams and Isaac Stern, to the immigrant dreams of “An American Tail,” the unapologetic brilliance of “Funny Girl,” and the quiet resistance in “Gentleman’s Agreement,” we trace how soundtracks give voice to identity. We also visit the modern parables of “A Serious Man” and “Everything Is Illuminated,” where music becomes a flicker of understanding in a complicated world. Tune in for this moving holiday special, filled with memory, meaning, and melodies that refuse to fade.
Haley Taylor hosts “The Soundtrack,” every Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. where she explores the scores of the silver screen. Tune in for an hour of unforgettable film music with a look at the composers and the stories that made these melodies sing. Stay connected by following #TheSoundtrack on Instagram.