Not the First (or Last) Jew in Spain
by Hilary Weissman
While studying abroad in Spain this spring. I found myself unintentionally making numerous trips to the southern town of Córdoba– it served as...
Should Jews Play Richard Wagner?
Richard Wagner, the lauded 19th-century German composer of operas such as Tristan und Isolde and Parsifal, had an anti-Semitic streak.
It was more than just a...
Prussian Blue Sings a New Tune
By Steven Philp
It has been five quiet years since Lamb and Lynx Gaede stepped out of the national spotlight—ending a short and controversial career as...
Claiming Amy Winehouse
by Sala Levin
The shocking, but not surprising, news of British singer Amy Winehouse's death at the cursed age of 27 on Saturday seems to have...
There's a New Hillel in Town
by Gabi P. Remz
For a newly arrived freshman seeking a Jewish community on campus, the choice used to be obvious. There was just one place...
There’s a New Hillel in Town
by Gabi P. Remz
For a newly arrived freshman seeking a Jewish community on campus, the choice used to be obvious. There was just one place...
No Take Backs
By Steven Philp
There are times when “reclaiming”—politically redefining a word or symbol—goes a little too far. On Sunday, July 3 members of a small, but...
Jew vs. Jew
by Steven Philp
In light of the fact that anti-Semitism exists within contemporary society, a large number of Jews devote their time and energy to organizations—like...
Revolutionary American Jews
By Adina Rosenthal
“You’re Jewish, so do you celebrate Independence Day?” When you live in a small town with a small Jewish population, such a question...
Rabbis Let Loose
by Gabi P. Remz
They packed into the auditorium, excited for a good show. There were promises of top-notch dancing performances by celebrities they had seen...
The Jewish National Pastime
By Aarian Marshall
Some people collect stamps, others baseball cards—Neil Keller collects famous Jews. He speaks quickly, with a slight lisp, and with his red polo...
Fierce Competition for Yeshiva A Cappella
By Charles Kopel
Just when you thought the Maccabeats craze was finally over, a new a cappella group is making strides in Washington Heights. The Y-Studs...