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Professor discusses intricacies, patterns of oldest complete Torah scroll

 By Hallie Kay For Mitzpeh @TheHallieKay   An acclaimed professor and expert on the transmission of the Hebrew Bible, Jordan S. Penkower, came to College Park Tuesday to discuss the one-of-a-kind intricacies of the oldest complete ...
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The clash of values, at home and abroad

 By Brogan Gerhart Copy editor @BroganGerhart   “Everyone has multifaceted, complex identities,” said Dr. Shibley Telhami, a professor and distinguished scholar-teacher lecturer at this university. “Every day we decide which ...
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“You can’t have it all.” Rabbi speaks about diversity of opinions in Jewish community

 By Eugene “Jesse” Nash IV Staff writer @Jessenassh   Rabbi Ethan Tucker, president and rosh yeshiva of Hadar, came to this university on Monday to discuss his philosophy regarding religious practice in Judaism and in the ...
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Hillel hosts weekend of events that cater to Jewish families

 By Haleigh Whisted For Mitzpeh @HaleighWhisted   The annual Hillel family weekend at this university included various events, meals and activities that catered to the university’s Jewish community Friday night. Rashel Maikhor, ...
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Students gather to hear solutions to Israel-Palestine conflict

 By Thomas Hindle For Mitzpeh @Thomas_Hindle_   The conflict between Israel and Palestine is long-lasting, and has formed divides all over the globe. To college students, it’s an issue from afar, but an organization named Roots is ...
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Washington Post executive editor urges young reporters to keep asking questions

 By Samantha Subin For Mitzpeh @samantha_subin   Marty Baron, the executive editor of The Washington Post, urged every reporter to think of themselves as an investigative journalist during a discussion with students and faculty at ...
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Hundreds of students join outdoor vigil on Mckeldin Mall to honor Tree of Life victims

 By Adam W Glass For Mitzpeh @AdamGlass100   The air was cold and the mood was a mix of somber, subdued and reverent as hundreds of students, many holding candles, waited on the grass near McKeldin Library Monday night for a vigil, ...
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Terps for Israel speaks on humanitarian aid efforts at McKeldin tabling event

 By Ndeye Aminata Ndiaye For Mitzpeh @Mitzpeh   Terps for Israel, the leading pro-Israel organization at this university, gathered to bring awareness to Israeli humanitarian aid efforts and diplomatic relations with countries around ...
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College Republicans, Democrats spar over state policy with midterm election looming

 By Dan Novak For Mitzpeh @dplnovak   The College Republicans and Democrats of this university addressed several divisive topics Thursday during their State Issues Debate, with the midterm election less than two weeks away. Co-...
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Israeli veteran and activist breaks the silence on Israeli occupation

 By Haemee Lee For Mitzpeh @Haeitsmee   A former Israeli soldier, who served in the occupied Palestinian territories, spoke on campus about the moral price of her service Monday night. Frima “Merphie” Bubis, 24, is participa...
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