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Posted on Feb 12, 2015

15 Best Love Songs by Jewish Artists

Forget the chocolates and flowers – we made you a mixtape. Get your romance on this Valentine’s Day with hits perfect for two.

by Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Community Brand Publisher

We’re not sure how Lenny could possibly be 50 years old, but we do know that his music is just as timeless as he is. This song’s unique mix of rock, romance and reggae feels just as fresh today as it did in 1998.

We’re not sure how Lenny could possibly be 50 years old, but we do know that his music is just as timeless as he is. This song’s unique mix of rock, romance and reggae feels just as fresh today as it did in 1998.

Sending hearts fluttering since the ‘70s, this classic ballad celebrates unconditional love and acceptance. Seemingly everyone has covered it (Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr,. the cast of Glee…) but this #1 hit is always best from the Piano Man himself. — youtube.com

Sending hearts fluttering since the ‘70s, this classic ballad celebrates unconditional love and acceptance. Seemingly everyone has covered it (Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr,. the cast of Glee…) but this #1 hit is always best from the Piano Man himself.

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Sending hearts fluttering since the ‘70s, this classic ballad celebrates unconditional love and acceptance. Seemingly everyone has covered it (Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr,. the cast of Glee…) but this #1 hit is always best from the Piano Man himself.

If you just ignore the song’s rather colorful video (Maroon 5 leading man and Jewish heartthrob Adam Levine dates girl. Meets girl’s older mother in strange poolside scene. Chaos ensues.), this heartstring tugger takes us back to the days where young love reigned supreme. Just not the Mrs. Robinson type, hopefully. — youtube.com

If you just ignore the song’s rather colorful video (Maroon 5 leading man and Jewish heartthrob Adam Levine dates girl. Meets girl’s older mother in strange poolside scene. Chaos ensues.), this heartstring tugger takes us back to the days where young love reigned supreme. Just not the Mrs. Robinson type, hopefully.

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If you just ignore the song’s rather colorful video (Maroon 5 leading man and Jewish heartthrob Adam Levine dates girl. Meets girl’s older mother in strange poolside scene. Chaos ensues.), this heartstring tugger takes us back to the days where young love reigned supreme. Just not the Mrs. Robinson type, hopefully.

This love song-turned-Red Sox anthem gets Fenway going for good reason – it’s delightfully simple words and tune (#BumBumBum) sing love’s praises in the catchiest of ways. — youtube.com

This love song-turned-Red Sox anthem gets Fenway going for good reason – it’s delightfully simple words and tune (#BumBumBum) sing love’s praises in the catchiest of ways.

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This love song-turned-Red Sox anthem gets Fenway going for good reason – it’s delightfully simple words and tune (#BumBumBum) sing love’s praises in the catchiest of ways.

Known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae, rock and beatbox (trust us, it’s awesome), Matisyahu brings a unique twist to the ballad with this feel-good tune about the freeing power of love. — youtube.com

Known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae, rock and beatbox (trust us, it’s awesome), Matisyahu brings a unique twist to the ballad with this feel-good tune about the freeing power of love.

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Known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae, rock and beatbox (trust us, it’s awesome), Matisyahu brings a unique twist to the ballad with this feel-good tune about the freeing power of love.

You definitely know David Guetta’s hit songs (see: three top singles off his debut album, for starters) and you probably know he’s French, but did you also know he’s Jewish? This song, a collaboration with former Destiny’s Child star Rowland, will get you up and dancing with its pop-meets-electronic beat. — youtube.com

You definitely know David Guetta’s hit songs (see: three top singles off his debut album, for starters) and you probably know he’s French, but did you also know he’s Jewish? This song, a collaboration with former Destiny’s Child star Rowland, will get you up and dancing with its pop-meets-electronic beat.

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You definitely know David Guetta’s hit songs (see: three top singles off his debut album, for starters) and you probably know he’s French, but did you also know he’s Jewish? This song, a collaboration with former Destiny’s Child star Rowland, will get you up and dancing with its pop-meets-electronic beat.

Ah, Babs. Significantly less depressing than the movie it sprung from, this gem from A Star Is Born – and, fittingly, from its stars Streisand and Kris Kristofferson – captures the magic of love and your dreams coming true. — youtube.com

Ah, Babs. Significantly less depressing than the movie it sprung from, this gem from A Star Is Born – and, fittingly, from its stars Streisand and Kris Kristofferson – captures the magic of love and your dreams coming true.

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Ah, Babs. Significantly less depressing than the movie it sprung from, this gem from A Star Is Born – and, fittingly, from its stars Streisand and Kris Kristofferson – captures the magic of love and your dreams coming true.

Goodbye, Jimmy Brooks. This smooth, sophisticated hit from Drake easily translates from the dance floor to the boudoir. (Plus, on again/off again girlfriend Rhianna adds the perfect dash of spice.) — youtube.com

Goodbye, Jimmy Brooks. This smooth, sophisticated hit from Drake easily translates from the dance floor to the boudoir. (Plus, on again/off again girlfriend Rhianna adds the perfect dash of spice.)

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Goodbye, Jimmy Brooks. This smooth, sophisticated hit from Drake easily translates from the dance floor to the boudoir. (Plus, on again/off again girlfriend Rhianna adds the perfect dash of spice.)

Love gets 007’d in this hit from The Spy Who Loved Me soundtrack. Blending pop with a Bond-worthy undercurrent, this ballad shakes up (not stirs) with the best of them. — youtube.com

Love gets 007’d in this hit from The Spy Who Loved Me soundtrack. Blending pop with a Bond-worthy undercurrent, this ballad shakes up (not stirs) with the best of them.

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Love gets 007’d in this hit from The Spy Who Loved Me soundtrack. Blending pop with a Bond-worthy undercurrent, this ballad shakes up (not stirs) with the best of them.

While her staggering vocals might often be overshadowed by her untimely death, this cover shows just how incredibly talented Amy really was. Many a powerhouse has given this song a go (Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin among them) but Amy’s rendition may just be the best yet. — youtube.com

While her staggering vocals might often be overshadowed by her untimely death, this cover shows just how incredibly talented Amy really was. Many a powerhouse has given this song a go (Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin among them) but Amy’s rendition may just be the best yet.

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While her staggering vocals might often be overshadowed by her untimely death, this cover shows just how incredibly talented Amy really was. Many a powerhouse has given this song a go (Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin among them) but Amy’s rendition may just be the best yet.

Looking for a classic love ballad? Yeah, Michael’s got you covered. This 1991 remake of Percy Sledge’s masterpiece earned Bolton a Grammy – and a permanent place on mix tapes everywhere. — youtube.com

Looking for a classic love ballad? Yeah, Michael’s got you covered. This 1991 remake of Percy Sledge’s masterpiece earned Bolton a Grammy – and a permanent place on mix tapes everywhere.

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Looking for a classic love ballad? Yeah, Michael’s got you covered. This 1991 remake of Percy Sledge’s masterpiece earned Bolton a Grammy – and a permanent place on mix tapes everywhere.

Jewish punk pop princess Pink (try saying that three times fast…) shows off her softer side with this gorgeous ode to savoring love and life’s simple moments. And glitter. Lots and lots of glitter. — youtube.com

Jewish punk pop princess Pink (try saying that three times fast…) shows off her softer side with this gorgeous ode to savoring love and life’s simple moments. And glitter. Lots and lots of glitter.

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Jewish punk pop princess Pink (try saying that three times fast…) shows off her softer side with this gorgeous ode to savoring love and life’s simple moments. And glitter. Lots and lots of glitter.

Okay, so there’s a dancing cartoon cat in the music video, but that doesn’t keep this hit from winning hearts. Plus, its pop-y tune is perfect for the dance floor. — youtube.com

Okay, so there’s a dancing cartoon cat in the music video, but that doesn’t keep this hit from winning hearts. Plus, its pop-y tune is perfect for the dance floor.

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Okay, so there’s a dancing cartoon cat in the music video, but that doesn’t keep this hit from winning hearts. Plus, its pop-y tune is perfect for the dance floor.

Forget the Lindsay Lohan drama – this musician/DJ’s hit with Bruno Mars reinvents the genre and gets you dancing with its ridiculously catchy beat. Plus: the music video is just awesome. — youtube.com

Forget the Lindsay Lohan drama – this musician/DJ’s hit with Bruno Mars reinvents the genre and gets you dancing with its ridiculously catchy beat. Plus: the music video is just awesome.

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Forget the Lindsay Lohan drama – this musician/DJ’s hit with Bruno Mars reinvents the genre and gets you dancing with its ridiculously catchy beat. Plus: the music video is just awesome.

Has there even been a more poignant love song? This classic mixes folk rock and gospel for a beautiful – if melancholy-sounding – ode to love. (Bonus: both Simon and Garfunkel are Jewish. Now that’s harmony.) — youtube.com

Has there even been a more poignant love song? This classic mixes folk rock and gospel for a beautiful – if melancholy-sounding – ode to love. (Bonus: both Simon and Garfunkel are Jewish. Now that’s harmony.)

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Has there even been a more poignant love song? This classic mixes folk rock and gospel for a beautiful – if melancholy-sounding – ode to love. (Bonus: both Simon and Garfunkel are Jewish. Now that’s harmony.)

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