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Author: Benji Kaufman

  • For a Jewish Iranian in America who uses humor to survive, the moment is complex
    May 12, 2026

    For a Jewish Iranian in America who uses humor to survive, the moment is complex

    Benji Kaufman

  • Basketball’s Fading Borders: Israel is Becoming Part of Today’s Recruiting Map
    February 5, 2026

    Basketball’s Fading Borders: Israel is Becoming Part of Today’s Recruiting Map

    Benji Kaufman

  • “Opportunities are endless”: new Chabad family joins campus community
    September 29, 2025

    “Opportunities are endless”: new Chabad family joins campus community

    Benji Kaufman

  • UMD Jewish Community Split on Two-State Solution, American Intervention in Middle East
    May 22, 2025

    UMD Jewish Community Split on Two-State Solution, American Intervention in Middle East

    Benji Kaufman

  • Why don’t you talk about the hostages?
    February 20, 2025

    Why don’t you talk about the hostages?

    Benji Kaufman

  • Birthright amidst the war: students share perspectives on what has changed since Oct. 7
    October 28, 2024

    Birthright amidst the war: students share perspectives on what has changed since Oct. 7

    Benji Kaufman

  • UMD reactions to Oct. 7 McKeldin booking, general expectations for the new school year
    September 16, 2024

    UMD reactions to Oct. 7 McKeldin booking, general expectations for the new school year

    Benji Kaufman

  • UMD, GW Students Reflect on Anti-Israel Protests As Semester Ends
    May 17, 2024

    UMD, GW Students Reflect on Anti-Israel Protests As Semester Ends

    Benji Kaufman

  • More Flags of Israel Hang Over College Park Towers Apartments Since October 7
    April 15, 2024

    More Flags of Israel Hang Over College Park Towers Apartments Since October 7

    Benji Kaufman

  • Kedma Board Aims to Provide Jewish Support System, Give Back to the Community
    March 11, 2024

    Kedma Board Aims to Provide Jewish Support System, Give Back to the Community

    Benji Kaufman

Mitzpeh is the University of Maryland’s Jewish student publication. Mitzpeh chronicles events within the community, functions as a forum for members of the Jewish community to voice their opinions, and provides journalists-in-training with writing, editing, and photojournalism experience.

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