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a journal of contemporary politics, culture, and Jewish affairs at Columbia University

From the Editors
Megan Kincaid & Leeza Hirt
Spring 2017

self-evident?
podcast
Spring 2017

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Adding a Genre to the History of Art: The Meme
Esther Moerdler
Essays
Spring 2017


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Confucius Confusion
China-Funded Columbia Institute Raises Questions

Leeza Hirt
Essays
Spring 2017


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Deciphering the Unintelligible
Trump's Immigration Policy

Kevin Staples
Essays
 Spring 2017 




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Chinatown's Synagogue
A Hidden Gem on Eldridge Street

Rebecca Jedwab
Literary & Arts
Spring 2017


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Putting On Orange Colored Glasses
David Quintas
Literary & Arts
Spring 2017


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Fine Dining: Jewish Style
A Review of Zahav

Julia Crain
Literary & Arts
​Spring 2017


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Coeducation Came to Columbia
Reflecting on 30 years of Columbia College Women

Hannah Stanhill
Features

Spring 2017


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Rethinking Questions of Belonging
An Interview with Seyla Benhabib
Matt Landes
Features
Fall 2017


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A "Taste of Home"
The Origins of Columbia's Kosher Cafe

Tova Kamioner
Features
Spring 2017


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Mussel Sucker for a Day
A Trip to City Island

Aaron Fisher
Boroughing
Spring 2017


On Trembling Fingers and Trembling Feet
Ruthie Gottesman
Creative
​Spring 2017

excerpt of the ankle manifesto
Charlotte Rauner
Creative
Spring 2017
This May Be It
Rosalie Wentzel
Creative 
Spring 2017

Shabbos Morning Before Services
Spencer Szwalbenest
​Creative
Spring


Turtles All the Way Down
Benjamin Dubow
Creative
Spring 2017

Performing Observance
An Outsider's Guide to Shabbat Dinner
Shalom Fromafar

​End of the World
Spring 2017

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The Jewish Founding Father
​An Event Review

Estie Berkowitz
online content
Spring 2017


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Reflection as Continuation
The March Continues in Morningside Heights

Jackie Hajdenberg, Kevin Staples, Emma Barnett, Shira Berkman

Online Content
Spring 2017

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