Jewish students flock to specific university courses
By Lexi Sugar
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BSCI170: Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology and ENES140: Discovering New Ventures: Foundations in Entrepreneurship are two courses that are offered at this university. It is a ...
AFB apartments, the place to be for Jewish students
By Chinonso Maduforo
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The American Flag Building apartments on Knox Road, or AFB, have been a staple housing option for Jewish students for years.
All 15 apartments in AFB are currently occupied by Jewish ...
Get to know the Jewish a cappella groups on campus!
By Nicole Noechel
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Though there is a wide variety of a cappella groups on campus, only three cater solely to the Jewish community: Rak Shalom, Kol Sasson and Mezumenet.
Rak Shalom, founded in 2005, ...
Jew You Should Know: Aaron Kraiman
By Eugene “Jesse” Nash IV
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“The Maryland man takes after his purple-haired grandmother,” said Aaron Kraiman.
The senior kinesiology major is known around campus for three things: “Maryland, ...
“Hard to beat”: Students pleased with Hillel dining at UMD
By Samantha Hawkins
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Many Jewish students chose this university for its thriving Jewish community and accommodating resources. Hillel meal plans—just one of those assets—allow students to eat three kosher meals ...
Jew You Should Know: Jonathan Allen
By Daniel Oyefusi
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As a child, Jonathan Allen grew up in Aventura—a suburb roughly 18 miles north of Miami—as the son of a single mother who worked long shifts an hour away from their home.
Because of his ...
