Lo Od Kahane Chai

The first part of this article is a political perspective on a recent event that took place at the Coffee Bean at Hillel at UCLA, written by Samuel Bressler. An event that took place a few weeks ago is a…

Baba Joon: a reflection

On November 3, I had the chance to attend the 29th Israel Film Festival at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills to watch the film Baba Joon. This particular film screening was co-sponsored by the Younes and Soraya…

Nostalgia’s dreams come true: Yoni Rechter’s visit to Los Angeles

An unsuspecting theatre in the Gindi Auditorium at the American Jewish University was filled with a bunch of nostalgic Israelis last week — and it was beautiful. Yoni Rechter, one of the most notable figures in modern Israeli music, was…

Exploration of the -isms: Shabbat

This year, I moved into an apartment with a diverse group of individuals. Two of them, Yash Joshi and Rahul Vasandani, are childhood friends from Mumbai, India. Both of these Mumbaikars are Hindu, although Yash considers himself more religious than…

“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…

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.

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…

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?…