The ARTiculation of this week is by alumnus and long-term Ha’Am staff writer Moshe Kahn. This is an image of Noah’s ark. There are three components to the image: the ark (can you spot the giraffe couple?), the mountain peak,…
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…
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.
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…
A conversation with Ethiopian actor and activist, Shai Fredo
Picture this: it’s 1984, you are eight years old, and you have just taken a year-long journey to a new country. Everything in this land is different. You cannot speak the language, you do not understand the culture, you are…
ARTiculations: Welcome to Ha’Am’s Fall 2015 Ongoing Art Exhibit
Are you a world-renowned painter? Perhaps a top-notch doodler? Do you keep a sketchbook? Does your mom keep your drawings on the fridge? Have you ever gotten a gold star for an art project? Did you ever wish you had?…
Shariff Mordechai Hazan: an African American man’s journey to Judaism
When you think of Shavuot, you might be reminded of staying up all night learning or eating cheesecake. A lesser known custom is reading the Book of Ruth. There are many reasons for this custom, the first being that Shavuot…
Traveling Jews: tips for going abroad
While the official school year is nearing its close, many students are making plans for the future. For some, this means preparing for a study abroad program and/or traveling to other countries during their much deserved “break time.” As someone…
“Shabbat!” Music Video (“Uptown Funk” Parody)
“Shabbat!” performed by Soof Hacohen and AJ Goldsman, lyrics by Ellie Fridman __________________________ We do not own the rights to the original music. Music credit: “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars__________________________ Ellie Fridman’s original parody lyrics can be…