Growing up, challah was a staple in my household, as it is in many Jewish homes. As a child, I would braid challah at school on Friday mornings, bake it, and enjoy it on my way home. It also graces…
UCLA Suspends SJP: Why Did It Take So Long?
On February 12 at 3:18 PM, the UCLA community received an email from Chancellor Julio Frenk announcing the interim suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine (GSJP). These groups were responsible for…
Ha’Am Valentine’s Day Grams
Roses are red, violets are blue, give a Ha’Am Valentine, it’s the mitzvah to do!
Art Gone Wrong: A Case for the Role of Women in Orthodox Judaism
On September 21, 2024, I eagerly woke up for the first Shabbat of the academic year, excited to attend Hillel’s Shabbat services organized by the OU-JLIC branch. After the morning prayers, I headed to the OKT lunch room for the…
My Father’s Restaurant
Nagila Pizza, located on Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, holds a place of prominence among kosher pizza establishments across the United States. For me, it’s more than just a renowned restaurant; it’s a cherished part of my upbringing linked to…