Shavit’s ideals conflict with suggested steps for resolution
By Moshe Klein
For the Mitzpeh
Recently, renowned Israeli author and peace activist Ari Shavit came to speak at the University of Maryland Hillel. He spoke of the importance of the Jewish narrative, especially regarding the Jewish indigenous ...
The majors Jews choose
By Shira Torchinsky
For the Mitzpeh
@shiraatorchii
When the school year starts, the usual challenges start to show up. The work begins to pile up, tests and quizzes are scheduled, and for all those taking STAT 100, those MINITAB assignments ...
Past students talk about why they made aliyah
By Jaclyn Turner
Features layout editor
@jax223
Many Jewish students at this university have close ties to Israel. While hundreds choose to get involved in the campus’ multiple Jewish cultural and policy groups, a smaller number choose to ...
Jew You Should Know: Josh Ashkenazy
By Kirstyn Flood
For the Mitzpeh
@ThatsSo_Kirstyn
Josh Ashkenazy encourages others to “wake up early, jump out of bed like a lion and start the day.” This idea has enabled the Long Island native to live every day anew, accept challenges ...
Alcohol, food sales should include kosher products
University and Jewish students could both benefit from new options
By Jake Baum
For the Mitzpeh
@JakeatUMD
When I stepped onto the University of Maryland campus about a year ago, I felt like a legacy. After all, three of my siblings ...
Excessive holiday drinking not in spirit
Intoxication at festival events detracts from community
By Jacob Schaperow
Editor-in-chief
@jschap1
A few days in advance of Simchat Torah each year, students affiliated with either the Orthodox or Conservative student groups at this ...
Mitzpeh Matchmaker: Danielle Leopold and Kevin Rychik
By Michele Amira Pinczuk, staff writer, @nicejewishswag
Seniors Danielle Leopold and Kevin Rychik set off on a pumpkin carving adventure in the Maryland Hillel sukkah Sept. 20. After all, the seasons are changing and what says autumn time ...
SHAZAM changes its name to MIC
Advocacy group plans to focus on educating student body about Israel
By Daniel Chavkin, staff writer, @dchav96
The Maryland Israel Coalition isn’t a new organization at the University of Maryland, although it may seem that way. Formerly ...
Maryland Hillel welcomes 4 new staff members
By Madelyn Schaeffer, for Mitzpeh, @mschaef3
This year, Maryland Hillel welcomed four new staff members to its professional crew. These staff members carry a variety of responsibilities and are bringing new programs to Hillel as well as ...
