A few days after October 7th, my Public Affairs professor at UCLA opened class with what he positioned as a fair and unbiased discussion of the conflict. But within minutes, it was clear he was out of his depth. He…
Kernels of Truth: The Jewish Attraction to Law
With another Trump term in full swing and law school applications up by 20.5%, the legal profession has captured national attention. Loads of articles are being published on the future of the legal profession and its increasingly diverse applicant pool.…
Bridging Faiths: Hillel Welcomes All to Its Second Annual Interfaith Seder
On Monday, April 14th, Hillel at UCLA hosted its second annual Interfaith Seder, an evening dedicated to fostering unity, empathy, and mutual understanding among diverse cultural and religious communities both on campus and across the greater Los Angeles area. Held…
Opinion: Foreign Student Visa Revocations and Combating Antisemitism
In the few months since Donald Trump’s inauguration, we seem to have new executive orders released every week, always accompanied by explosive reactions employing maximalist charges like “unconstitutional” and “authoritarian”. The most recent frenzy that has touched our campus most…
The Hidden Costs of Fighting Antisemitism
Over a year and a half after October 7, 2023 and with the war in the Middle East still raging on, antisemitism continues to propagate throughout our society at an alarming rate. [1][2] Jewish students are still being harassed outside…
Too Both for Either
The Israel-Palestine conflict is often presented as a zero-sum game, an existential struggle between Jews and Arabs dating back to 1948. As the son of an “off-the-derech” (secular) Arab Muslim and an Ashkenazi Jew from Pennsylvania, and as a student…
Satire- Six Additions to Your Seder Plate to Prove Your Moral Superiority
Passover is a time for celebrating our freedom, ancient rituals… and reminding everyone at the table that you’re spiritually evolved and ethically advanced in ways they could only hope to be. So, why stop at the traditional Seder plate? I’m…
From Our Seder to Yours: Passover Recipes by Ha’Am
Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, nostalgic or new, these Passover recipes are chametz-free, holiday-approved, and full of flavor. Chag sameach—and don’t forget to save room for dessert! Roma Yukilevich’s Matza Arayes Inspired by @sivanskitchen Makes: 12 pieces Ingredients: Directions:…
Navigating Celiac in a Culture Where Wheat Holds Immense Significance
Challah: a warm and fluffy pastry that braids its hair and puts on its finest egg-bath suit. Sufganiyot: the Jewish take on a New Orleans beignet, only rounder, sweeter, and fixated on having its besties, jam and custard, accompany it…
Opinion: UCLA Must Enforce SJP’s Suspension—Not Just on Paper
This weekend, UCLA recommended an indefinite ban for Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following their suspension. However, if the university continues to fail to impose consequences on students who violate the rules, the ban will remain nothing more than…