Students love Shabbat meals hosted by OU-JLIC families
By Nicole Wohlberg
For Mitzpeh
@xoxonicole6
Anyone who walks into the Hillel at this university is usually approached by four friendly faces. They belong to the OU-JLIC couples, the Schwartzes and the Hirschhorns, who routinely host meals for ...
Make your own hamantaschen!
By Jacqueline Hyman
Editor-in-chief
@jacqbh58
You could easily buy a pack of hamantaschen in the store, but the pickings at Shoppers aren’t great and it’s a long drive to Shalom Kosher or Max’s. Plus, there's something fun about ...
Birthright students gather for final sendoff
By Samantha Rosen
For the Mitzpeh
@samantharosen96
As this university’s students going on Birthright this summer gathered in the Maryland Hillel dining room enjoying Shabbat dinner, they reflected on what they are most excited for during their ...
Campus kitchens begin lengthy preparations for Passover
By Alyson Kay
Staff writer
@alysonlyn
There was no spring break at the Jewish kitchens in College Park. During the week, staff at Hillel, Chabad and MEOR prepared for Passover.
At Hillel, the dairy kitchen gets converted into a ...
Hillel, Chabad offer Passover celebrations on campus
By Jamie Kerner
For the Mitzpeh
@JamieKerner_
Passover is an eight-day period filled with matzah and other flourless food. Families travel short and long distances to celebrate and eat at the seder table together. Because Passover starts during the ...
