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Arab-Israeli journalist visits UMD
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What would an Arab-Israeli journalist say about the conflict in the Middle East? Khaled Abu Toameh, one with just such credentials, spoke on March 4 about the conflict and its coverage in the press to a crowd of about 70 students in Jimenez Hall. The University of Maryland chapter of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) co-sponsored the event with Hasbara Fellowships, an Israel-activist project from Aish International as part of a national tour that brings speakers to universities.
UMD students attempt futures in Israeli defense forces
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While most college students stress over endless amounts of homework and exams, several Jewish students at this university have spent their time struggling to enlist in the Israeli army. These students are American citizens who chose to act as volunteers and postponed their graduation dates to dedicate themselves to Israel's armed forces.
Site, poll informs American students on Israeli election
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The February elections for Knesset, the Israeli parliament, inspired hundreds of college students across the U.S. and Canada to vote for their favorite political party online as part of an unofficial count. At StampFest on Feb. 5., UMD students had the chance to find out more about Israel's elections.
Challah for Hunger
Kneading dough to save the world
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Challah for Hunger has already completed the daunting task of making and selling 60 challot, but they aren't stopping there. With the helpful addition of a new dough hook, they aim to make up to 300 challot per week. Challah for Hunger, part of Hillel's social justic and service programming, offers students a chance to make challah from scratch while socializing with friends, then sell the challah and donate the profits to different charities.
Fourth prayer service expands rapidly
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When it comes to prayer, who said longer was better? Hillel's CtC Minyan, which stands for "Cut the Carlebach," is an abridged service that has grown in attendance this past year. CtC shortens the sometimes-lengthy regular Carlebach-style services by minimizing the musical aspects of the prayers.
Comedy due fosters dialogue for minorities
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It's an odd sight to see a packed room at Hillel screaming, "Jew!" or "Not Jew!" to a screen showing photos of celebrities. It is even more off-putting to hear racial slurs and stereotypes received with laughter and applause. An event cosponsored by the Jewish Student Union, NAACP and Sigma Delta Tau brought the Black Jew Comedy Dialogues to unite Jews and African Americans on Feb.
Hebrew study options vary on campus
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Whether they always had the desire to learn Hebrew, or they developed a newfound interest in learning it upon returning from Birthright, many students are expressing interest in learning Hebrew. The University of Maryland currently hosts three different ways for students to practice and learn the language.
Second annual Shabbat Across Maryland entertains many
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Over 1,000 Jewish students participated in the University of Maryland's Gorlin Family Shabbat Across Maryland, a program that provided pre-prepated food or reimbursement to students who organized Shabbat meals in their apartments, dorms or houses. The SHABAM program, which took place on Feb.
Maryland Megillah Mania invites mighty celebrations
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Following last year's disappointment of Purim falling during spring break, Jewish students across campus welcomed Purim on Monday night and Tuesday with costume parties and a variety of events planned by several Jewish organizations. The celebrations began with a carnival sponsored by Hillel's Programming Organization (HiPO) at Hillel on Sunday, March 8.
Orthodox group introduces message board
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Many students and organizations are turning to an internet-based collective resource forum for their needs. The goal of one of the newest online resouces, the Kedma forum, is to facilitate communication between members of the community, according to the University of Maryland's Orthodox Jewish group.