Mishelanu’s Zoom Israeli paint night is smashing success
By Mark Choy
For Mitzpeh
@MarkChoy3
Holding events in-person has been difficult for many clubs, but this university’s Israeli American Council Mishelanu group for Israeli-American students has had greater success.
On March 1, Mishel...
Kedma Mishloach Manot sales increase amid pandemic
By Daryl Perry
For Mitzpeh
@starylize
To celebrate Purim this year, Kedma, this university’s Orthodox Jewish group, sold mishloach manot (traditional gifts of food) to students. Parents also bought Purim-themed gift bags from Kedma for ...
Hamsa club unveils spring semester events
By Nene Narh-Mensah
For Mitzpeh
@Nene_NarhMensah
Hamsa, the Jewish LGBTQ+ and allies student group at this university, announced new events for the spring semester, including a new round of Nice Jewish Queer discussions, a game night, a ...
Community comes together to combat COVID-19
By Nira Dayanim
For Mitzpeh
@umdmitzpeh
Over the past few weeks, a combination of cold weather and the return to campus after time away has led to a spike in COVID-19 cases among students at this university. The Jewish response? Fight it ...
Hillel connects students despite the pandemic
By Erin Harper
@umdmitzpeh
For Mitzpeh
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic reshaping how each semester looks for college students, this university’s Hillel has continued to host a series of virtual freshmen events and Shabbat to-go dinners to ...
Kedma welcomes new board for spring semester
By Max Boyarsky
For Mitzpeh
@BoyarskyMax
Although some clubs and organizations at this university are having a difficult time planning events this semester, others are trudging through the obstacles.
Kedma, this university...
Maryland Hillel helps students de-stress during finals
By Adonijah Bourne
For Mitzpeh
@umdmitzpeh
This university’s Hillel continued its Hanukkah celebration on Wednesday with a de-stress event for students to take a break from finals and reflect on the miracle of the oil that burned for ...
Kedma poker night raises money and fun
By James Hartner
For Mitzpeh
@jhartner_umd
On Sat. Dec. 12, Kedma hosted a virtual Texas Hold'em poker tournament to help raise money for charity.
This tournament consisted of 14 participants, each with a $15 buy-in. With the stockpile ...
