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Israeli journalist says Trump’s foreign policy changed Middle East for the better at talk

by Franklin Zessis “Things could’ve been much, much worse” without former President Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords, which several Arab countries normalize relations with Israel, Israeli journalist Barak Ravid said at a talk at the University of Maryland on Tuesday evening.  “Without the Abraham Accords, we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” he said. Ravid — a CNN political and foreign policy analyst and Axios reporter — … Continue reading Israeli journalist says Trump’s foreign policy changed Middle East for the better at talk

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Hybrid Israel Fest commemorates 73 years of Israeli independence

By Ceoli Jacoby Last week, several student groups under the Maryland Hillel umbrella took part in a hybrid version of Israel Fest — an annual ode to Israeli culture which, in pre-pandemic years, was marked by camel rides and a smattering of blue-and-white flags on McKeldin Mall.  The week-long event began April 9 with an Israel-inspired Shabbat dinner: the festive meal which ushers in the … Continue reading Hybrid Israel Fest commemorates 73 years of Israeli independence

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JSU hosts Dead Sea spa with goals of education and relaxation

By Sarah Natchipolsky The Jewish Student Union hosted a Dead Sea Spa night using beauty products made with salt and mud from the landmark body of water on Thursday evening. The Dead Sea is a lake bordered by Israel and Jordan, famous for its extremely high salinity. The mud is rich in minerals and the salt and mud are known for their benefits for the … Continue reading JSU hosts Dead Sea spa with goals of education and relaxation

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Maryland Hillel puts a twist on traditions for Passover

By Alexandra Marquez Maryland Hillel hosted a series of nontraditional Passover seders that included games and farm-fresh produce last weekend to give students a place to celebrate the Jewish holiday near campus. The organization invited students to four different seders, two on Friday and two on Saturday. On Friday, the organization hosted “With Liberty and Justice for All: A Traditional Family-Style Seder” and a “Kids’ … Continue reading Maryland Hillel puts a twist on traditions for Passover

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Maryland Hillel hosts Good Deeds Day to benefit Lupus patients

By Brian Abate Maryland Hillel hosted Good Deeds Day Fall 2017: Tie-Tie-Thai, a service event that donated hand-made blankets to the Lupus Foundation of America. Approximately 30 students volunteered on Saturday, November 12th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and tied blankets that will be donated directly to the foundation, according to Talia Orencel, event organizer and the Director of Engagement and Social Justice at … Continue reading Maryland Hillel hosts Good Deeds Day to benefit Lupus patients

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Hillel provides students a place to celebrate this Passover

  by Lynsey Jeffery Students celebrated Passover on Monday and Tuesday at Maryland Hillel with a range of different seders. Passover, a Jewish holiday celebrated in spring to commemorate the exodus of Jewish Israelites from slavery in Egypt, brings together family and friends to participate in a seder— a ceremonial dinner that follows a symbolic order. Maryland Hillel offered five different seders on Monday and Tuesday … Continue reading Hillel provides students a place to celebrate this Passover

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Hillel talks refugee crisis at annual Global Justice Shabbat

by Lynsey Jeffery Maryland Hillel sponsored its fifth annual Global Justice Shabbat Friday and Saturday. This year’s topic was the Syrian Refugee Crisis. The event consisted of several gatherings: a Shabbat dinner Friday night, a ‘Lunch and Learn’ Saturday afternoon and a closing dinner Saturday evening. The featured guests were Rabbi Marc Gopin of George Mason University, his colleague Christel Beldin and Qutaiba Idlbi, a … Continue reading Hillel talks refugee crisis at annual Global Justice Shabbat

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Maryland Hillel hosts second annual Shabbat-friendly JHacks

Maryland Hillel sponsored their second JHacks Friday through Sunday, drawing over 90 participants, both Jewish and non-Jewish for a 20 hour hackathon. The term “hackathon,” refers to an “invention marathon,” according to Major League Hacking, the official student hackathon league that organizes hackathons around the world. This invention marathon consists mostly of computer programming and using technology to create new products for companies or consumers. … Continue reading Maryland Hillel hosts second annual Shabbat-friendly JHacks

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Students reflect on Birthright Israel as Hillel opens summer application

One experience connects three University of Maryland sophomores with little in common. Jacob Elspas, Hannah Lee and Isaac Solomon, despite having different majors and distinct personalities, all shared the experience of Birthright Israel.  Birthright Israel is a free 10-day trip to Israel for any 18 to 26-year-old person who identifies as Jewish and is recognized as such by their local community or by one of … Continue reading Students reflect on Birthright Israel as Hillel opens summer application

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