Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau speaks to UMD students
By Dovid Fisher
@DovidFisher
Web editor
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau spoke to students Sunday afternoon at Maryland Hillel. The event was hosted by UMD Kedma, the Orthodox Jewish group on campus, and was moderated by Sam Koralnik ...
Controversial comedian provides humor, social commentary
By Daniel Ofman, staff writer, @ofmandaniel
South African comedian Trevor Noah generated excitement and curiosity Saturday night at Cole Field House in front of nearly 4,000 fans eager to see the future Daily Show host in action.
Back in ...
Israeli startup Group.Market comes to Maryland
By Jacob Schaperow, editor-in-chief, @jschap1
The Maryland Free & For Sale Facebook group may be a familiar buying-and-selling platform for many students at this university, but there is a new, international challenger coming to campus....
10 Top Jewish Musicians
By Michele Amira, staff writer, @nicejewishswag
With the 2015 Washington Jewish Music Festival underway, now is the ideal time to celebrate the Jewish musicians who have had an impact on the history of music.
Much like the music festival, ...
Division of IT to close WAM Labs
By Harris Blum, for the Mitzpeh, @Harris_Blum
The Division of Information Technology at this university announced it will permanently close the computer lab in Worcester Hall, along with three others around campus, beginning May 22.
Dr. ...
Interfaith Shabbat dinner to be held at Maryland Hillel
By Camille Chrysostom, for the Mitzpeh, @Mitzpeh
The office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA) and Maryland Hillel will sponsor a Shabbat dinner for students of different religious backgrounds on May 8.
The idea for ...
