March 2015 17 results
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Sanctions only viable option to combat Iran’s nuclear program

 by Jake Baum “Opportunity, prosperity and justice”: President Barack Obama used these words in 2009 to describe his hopes for the future of the Iranian government’s attitude toward its people. However, the reality that Obama envisi...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Good Deeds Day: Hillel-sponsored day of service sends volunteers to help local nonprofits

 By Charles Hansler, staff writer, @CharlieHansler  More than 100 students participated in Maryland Hillel’s Good Deeds Day on March 1. Good Deeds Day is an international celebration of service that businesswoman and philanthropist Shari ...
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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 ...
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Purim vs. Halloween: Religious significance creates different meaning for Jewish holiday

 By Senaya Savir, staff writer, @SenayaSavir Everyone looks to a holiday as a little escape and break from their everyday lives. Whether it’s for religious or traditional reasons, holidays bring excitement and fun to our typical schedules....
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Masorti Shabbaton connects Jewish campus leaders

 By Sharadha Kalyanam, for the Mitzpeh, @sharadhak The Second Annual Masorti On Campus Shabbaton was a chance for traditional-egalitarian Jewish students to get together, exchange ideas and find solutions to problems faced by Jewish students ...
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