Hillel’s JWLC focused on making the most out of a college experience
By Rachel Askinasi, for the Mitzpeh, @raskinasi
The second annual Jewish Women’s Leadership Conference was held on March 8 at Hillel. Participants attended seminars that were geared toward a variety of professional world readiness, conference co-chair, Emily Shreck, said.
This year, conference organizers decided to alter the nature ...
New student group Lavi talks about Shmita during its first event
By Rachel Askinasi, for the Mitzpeh, @raskinasi
Jewish students on campus found a hole in the list of opportunities to get involved with their peers who wanted to think about sociological issues more than they want to analyze religion, so they created Lavi to offer an alternative.
Alyssa Gabay, a freshman microbiology major, went on a ...
Keepin’ it kosher; Jewish students may have options
By Natalie Koltun, For the Mitzpeh, @Nat_Koltun
As any student who keeps kosher will tell you, the University of Maryland is limited in food options that align with the
strict diet. Aviva Pollack, a senior classical languages and literature major, regularly attends university basketball
games and finds the lack of kosher ...
Men’s basketball ranks in top 10 for first time since ‘03
By Daniel Chavkin
Staff writer
@dchav96
For the first time in many years, the University of Maryland men’s basketball team is bringing excitement to the student body. Fresh off an upset win over No. 5 Wisconsin and another big win against Michigan, students are starting to believe that Maryland may be a threat to win it ...
With reduced campus parking options, can students park at Hillel?
By Jacob Schaperow, Editor-in-chief, @jschap1
For those of you who know me, you know that I am not much of a rule-breaker.
So when I got my first parking ticket from the Department of Transportation Services last summer, it should be no surprise that I didn’t mean to park illegally. I assumed the space in Lot O1 was free because it was ...
University housing plan restructured due to budget cuts, many options still available
By Jake Baum, For the Mitzpeh, @JakeAtUMD
Over winter break, this university began the process of restructuring its housing plan for the years to come. State-imposed budget cuts totaling about $15.6 million stunted the university’s ability to expand many of its assets, including, most importantly, the housing program.
Originally, the ...
Valentine’s Day Matchmaker couple takes NuVegan Cafe
By Michele Amira, staff writer, @nicejewishswag
Although every day should be all about ahava (Hebrew for love), there is only one weekend ALL about ahava. So, what better time is there to go on a date than Valentine’s Day? Hailey Siller and Craig Wasserman went on their blind date the weekend of Valentine’s Day and tried out the new ...
A sneak peak at the 2015 Israeli elections
By Harris Blum, for the Mitzpeh, @Harris_Blum
As the 2015 Israeli elections draw closer, many different candidates from various political parties are scrambling to earn their spots as leaders within the Israeli government.
The upcoming elections taking place on March 17 feature several political parties. There is no shortage of ...
