Mitzpeh Matchmaker: Veronica Leifer and Ethan Jach
By Yakira Cohen
Features editor
@Mitzpeh
I scream, you scream, we all scream for...blind dates! Sophomore psychology and biology major Veronica Leifer and freshman engineering major Ethan Jach met up at the Dairy for their Mitzpeh Matchma...
Is getting a tattoo against the Jewish faith?
By Gabrielle Hernandez
For Mitzpeh
@gabrielleviolah
If you were to ask a traditional rabbi, some might say that tattoos are against the Jewish faith. Their protest can be found in Leviticus 19:28, which states: “You shall not ...
Jewish students go global during winter break
By Nicole Wohlberg
For Mitzpeh
@mitzpeh
As winter break approaches, students are scrounging for activities over the long six-week vacation.
Hillel provides alternative break trips every year over winter and spring break for ...
Let the Hanukkah festivities begin!
By Nicole Wohlberg
For Mitzpeh
@Mitzpeh
Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah. Many programs are taking place to celebrate the holiday, such as the annual menorah lighting ceremony hosted by Chabad at Maryland in front of McKeldin ...
Does a professor’s Jewish faith affect their students?
By Haleigh Whisted
For Mitzpeh
@HaleighWhisted
With about 25 percent of this university’s student population practicing Judaism, it is no surprise that there are Jewish professors too. Religion is a significant part of many lives, ...
