Experts discuss U.S. relations with Israel, Palestine at Terps for Israel event
By Jacqueline Chase
Staff writer
@Mitzpeh
Though America’s relationship to the conflict between Israel and Palestine may seem troubling, David Makovsky and Ghaith Al-Omari say there is still hope for the next generation.
Terps for Israel welcomed experts Makovsky and Al-Omari to this university for a discussion of the ...
Panel holds talks on Israel-Palestine conflict during Shabbat dinner
By Lilly Sibel
For Mitzpeh
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Maryland Hillel hosted a special Shabbat dinner on Friday, Mar. 8 that included a panel discussion of several different opinions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The event was part of Hillel’s Israel Week programming.
The event began with the recitation of three blessings from ...
Students share their Israeli stories during Israel Week story slam
By Jacqueline Chase
Staff writer
@Mitzpeh
To kick off Israel Week, Hillel partnered with Resetting the Table to give students a space to discuss their relationship with Israel Thursday night.
Students gathered in Van Munching Hall for “Your Israel Story,” where they shared their experiences and thoughts on their connect...
Israeli dance troupe spends weekend dancing in Philadelphia
By Jacqueline Chase
Staff writer
@Mitzpeh
Avirah, this university's Israeli dance troupe, attended an Israeli dance workshop in Philadelphia on Feb. 16 and 17.
The weekend included a workshop where students learned Harkada, a type of dance where songs are assigned choreography that is learned throughout the Israeli dance community.
Al...
Students balance school work at home, service overseas
By Alexander Tuerk
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Jesse Berman wakes up at 6 a.m. almost every morning. He trudges over to Ritchie Coliseum, where he lifts weights, runs on the treadmill, or practices his new discipline—yoga. From there, he moves to his coursework: statistics and economics. Although he is a senior majoring in economics, Berman spends ...
Israel Discovered – Perspectives Trip: A comparison in experiences
By Gabrielle Hernandez
Staff writer
@gabrielleviolah
The Israel Discovered - Perspectives Trip is a selective trip that takes a group of Jewish and non-Jewish student leaders from this university to Israel. The trip provides students who want to learn more about Israel with the opportunity to explore the country.
The 10-day trip ...
Jewish students go global during winter break
By Nicole Wohlberg
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As winter break approaches, students are scrounging for activities over the long six-week vacation.
Hillel provides alternative break trips every year over winter and spring break for Jewish students. These trips are geared for students who observe Sabbath and keep kosher.
Over the ...
Israeli baseball team adds Jewish Americans to Olympic-hopeful roster
By Annie Archer
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Ten Jewish-American baseball players gained Israeli citizenship last month so they will be able to represent Israel in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Peter Kurz, president of the Israel Baseball Association, sought out a number of retired players, free agents and players in the ...
Students gather to hear solutions to Israel-Palestine conflict
By Thomas Hindle
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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 aiming to change that. The group, founded in 2014, brings Palestinians and Israelis together to ...
Dance troupe leads free Israeli dance sessions for students
By Brogan Gerhart
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Avirah, this university’s Israeli dance troupe, offers free Israeli dance sessions to students at Hillel every month.
The sessions are held in the Hillel multipurpose room and participants are encouraged to jump into the dances throughout the sessions that are all taught and led ...
