03 Jan
Arts & Culture, Latest

What We’re Reading–The Musical Edition

Guys, did you know that there are Jewish rappers other than Drake? It's. True. Forbes has a whole list, though we object to the use of the term "rap" in reference to whatever it is Mac Miller is doing. The Beastie Boys' possession of the top spot may not be surprising, but we have to ask: have they been relevant since 1998? Carrie Brownstein, the guitarist formerly of the band Sleater-Kinney and currently writing and starring in the hipster-skewering television show Portlandia, is having a moment: her show's gearing up for its second season, and she's helming a new band called Wild Flag. You're making the rest of us look bad, Brownstein.  

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02 Nov
Arts & Culture, Culture, Misc

The Rise of Jews in the True North

By Scott Fox Last week, Canada’s Consul General came to talk at my school (Carleton College in Minnesota) about the importance of the United States’ relationship with Canada. But what actually came across was a recruitment speech for joining our Northern neighbor. To tell the truth, I was nearly convinced as he mentioned the country’s comparatively low national unemployment (around six percent), government-provided healthcare for all and its drive for new immigrants. I’m not the only American looking to Canada for a brighter future. In 2007, the number of American citizens moving to Canada reached its highest rate in 30 years—and the numbers have only been climbing since. But what does Canada offer Jews? If you’re a Canada-curious American Jew thinking of heading North, don’t worry aboot the lack of Canadian yiddishkeit. Even though they’re usually overlooked, Canadian...

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