This week’s Torah portion, Vayera, tells the story of two very different Abrahams. In the first part of the portion, we see Abraham argue with G-d regarding the fate of the people of Sodom (Genesis 18:22). Not long after that,…
Saving Judaism from extremism
“I hope god smites you for your blatant disrespect for rabbis in general who have light years of experience in life more than you..” “You’re the dog that the satan has to send to bark against him to try and…
“I’m So Stressed”: a “Be Our Guest” parody
Ah studious Bruins, it is with utmost delicacy and genuine sympathy that we prepare you mentally, for the week that lies ahead. Crack open your books as your professors proudly present — your midterms! I’m..so..stressed! I’m so stressed! Have yet…
Avigdor Lieberman’s political silver lining to the current tensions in Israel
The recent uptick of interethnic violence in Israel is likely to benefit Avigdor Lieberman, one of the biggest losers of the last elections. Lieberman is the head of the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party, whose base is the large number of…
Shabbat 3000: this year’s Shabbos Project in Los Angeles
Observance of the Sabbath, also known as Shabbat (שבת in Hebrew), is one of the most well-known, yet least understood, commandments of the Torah. Non-observers might think of Shabbat of a day of full restrictions and limitations; however, it is…
ARTiculations: Week 5
This week’s ARTiculations contribution is from a third-year psychology student, who wishes to keep her identity anonymous.
Taste of Torah: Secure while leaving the homeland
Written by Sharona Kaplan, Co-Director of the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at UCLA
“Allegedly”: the latest rage in media bias against Israel
Every day my heart falls as I see yet another article about attacks in Israel. As if to add insult to injury, these articles are usually titled something like this Boston Globe article, “4 Palestinians shot dead in latest violence,…
Genevieve Javidzad Becomes Third Jewish Judicial Board Justice
Javidzad joins Beyda and Vaysman on the Judicial Board
Peace of Art
Last Thursday afternoon, I had to ward my house from cops. Apparently the good Samaritans on frat row, or perhaps passersby, were concerned and decided to let someone know that four “vandals” (as some people had assumed) were parked in…