On Campus Articles
New Kosher Cafe reaches untapped late-night crowd
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Some freshman are intimidated just by thinking about internships and real-life experiences necessary for their majors. But freshman business major Jacob Silvermetz wasted no time in pursuing the first business venture of his college career. At the beginning of this semester, Silvermetz looked at the burnt-out Bobb's Café sign above one small corner of Maryland Hillel and was inspired.
"Israel in the Balance" gives alternate philosophy on Middle East conflict
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Renowned speaker and U.S. foreign policy expert Dr. Yaron Brook presented a thought-provoking and passionate lecture on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the campus community on April 24, sparking a two-hour discussion about his controversial views. The lecture, titled "Israel in the Balance," was the first event of the newly formed Terrapin Objectivists organization, a club aimed at promoting the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a Russian-born writer who pioneered the theory of Objectivism as "a philosophy for living on Earth.
Date of Md Day once again raises concerns
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As familiar white party tents began to dot the campus in preparation for the festivities of Maryland Day 2007, the Jewish community once again saw the event unfold on the Jewish day of rest. Maryland Day has been held on the last Saturday of April since it first debuted nine years ago.
Housing shortage makes living close to Hillel difficult
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As each rising senior who was denied on-campus housing for next year scrambled to find accomodations elsewhere, some prioritized affordability or location while others demanded a list of amenities. For some of these students, however, religious practices drastically limited their housing options.
Annual campus vigil honors Holocaust vitims
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As onlookers sat under a giant tent outside Hornbake Library on a damp and windy Sunday evening, student after student made his way to the podium to read the names of the nearly 12 million lives lost in the Holocaust. The Holocaust Remembrance Day Vigil, which fell this year on April 19, was rife with emotion as students braved unpleasant outdoor conditions to pay tribute to the Jewish souls lost in one of the most horrific tragedies in world history.
JLC assists student groups with grant money
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For the numerous Jewish organizations on campus, funding programs and events can sometimes be a financial strain that requires some outside help. Luckily, the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) is there every semester, awarding grants to programs it deems worthy.
Students give back to community during Tzedek Service Day
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Tzedek Hillel sponsored Service Day on Sunday, April 15. The event sent students to four different sites in the metropolitan area. The day commenced with a brunch at Hillel and a performance by Rak Shalom. Tzedek Hillel's mission statement reads, "The purpose of Tzedek Hillel is to create new models of community service and advocacy for Jewish students at University of Maryland.
PITA raises Iran awareness
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As part of Iran Awareness Week, two experts on Iranian affairs met on campus to discuss the situation of the country in front of dozens of students on April 17. Iran Awareness Week was a week-long series of cultural and political events that focused on celebrating Iran but opposing extremism in the country.
Ayn Rand Institute president offers "Objectivist" opinion
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On Tuesday April 24, Yaron Brook, president of the Ayn Rand Institute discussed the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict from a unique perspective an event hosted by the Terrapin Objectivists. "A lot of confusion and misinformation is provided by professors," Brook, who follows the ideas of Ayn Rand, said.