At the conclusion of the war of the Jews against their former aggressors, Mordecai established the Purim holiday as we know it, making the 14th and 15th (for certain cities) of Adar “days of feasting and joy, of the sending…
Ha’Am Hits: Purim
With Purim next Sunday, the Ha’Am staff has been busy preparing. Check out our favorite Purim-related links from around the Web. 1. Brush up on your knowledge of Jewish law and custom pertaining to this major historical holiday with this…
Kosher Korner: Ghouribi (Moroccan Butter Cookies)
These melt-in-your mouth cookies are traditionally served as dessert at the festive meal on Purim day. They’re less sweet than most cookies and hamantaschen and are supposed to resemble Queen Esther’s jewelry. (If you also want to make hamantaschen, check…
Ha’Am Hits: Prep for finals
This week, the Ha’Am staff finished up midterms just in time to start tackling finals. Yes, we know we’re two weeks in advance, but better to be over-prepared than under! Check out our favorite study-related tips and findings! 1. When…
Ha’Am Hits: We Bet You Never Knew
This week, the Ha’Am staff took the challenge of learning something surprising about Jews, Judaism or Israel. Check out our favorites among them: 1. The original spy rabbi: the Mossad now has an official rabbi to rule on conflicts of…
Kosher Korner: Vegan Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies and “Mexican” Hot Chocolate
Since both of these recipes are completely vegan (and parve), they are a delicious and easy way to conclude any meal. Chances are you already have everything you need to make the cookies in your cabinet! COOKIES Ingredients ½ cup…
Ha’Am Hits: Jews at the Olympics
1. Games season began with a commemoration of the Israeli team kidnapped and murdered over 30 years ago in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany. 2. Numerous Jews have participated in the Olympics since their inception in 1896 and hundreds…
Sandwiches for Smiles at Hillel
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank Hillel at UCLA is known for its social justice projects, whether they are religiously affiliated or not. On Wednesday evening…
Film Review: The Last of the Unjust
An achievement in the school of physically oppressive cinema, Claude Laznmann’s The Last of the Unjust spans slightly more than three and a half hours and relies on two factors to compel its viewers to keep to their seats: the…
Ha’Am Hits: American Jews
This week, the Ha’Am staff followed the latest concerning American Jewry. Take a look at some of our favorites! 1. Mike Dube, also known as the “Santa of tzedakah (charity),” makes it his business to bring smiles to critically ill…