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…
A Judaism Engaged: Tikvah’s Answer to the Intellectual and Moral Challenges of Our Time
In an interview hosted by Yeshiva University with the honorable Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, when asked about his opinion on the concept of “Modern Orthodox Judaism,” he urged the institution to drop that phrase, and instead elect an identity that…
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…
Confessions of an October 8th Jew
October 7th came at the close of my second week of college. I was fresh into my political science studies, full of idealism and passion for liberal-progressive values. I had formed friendships with like-minded individuals who seemed to share the…
Ha’Am Valentine’s Day Grams
Roses are red, violets are blue, give a Ha’Am Valentine, it’s the mitzvah to do!
Seeking Shelter, Finding Faith
Everyone has their own connection (or lack thereof) to religion, especially within the Jewish community. As the country navigates trying times, including political strife, societal divisions, inequity, and further challenges, individuals may search for stability in their communities. Myself and…
Faith in Care: Religious Concordance Between Patients and Physicians
Imagine you are searching for a new doctor—perhaps due to persistent neck pain, because your relatives haven’t had a physical in years, or because your previous doctor has retired. You find yourself scrolling through a list of physicians at a…
Satire: Kanye Now Selling Autographed Copies of ‘Mein Kampf’ Outside L.A. Gas Stations
In his latest attempt to redefine unhinged self-destruction, failed freestyler and self-proclaimed Nazi Kanye West has spewed a now-infamous series of tweets, including his groundbreaking linguistic experiment: “I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT THE FUCK ANTI SEMETIC MEANS ITS JUST SOME…
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Vandalize Home of UC Regent Jonathan “Jay” Sures
The home of Jonathan “Jay” Sures, one of the regents of the University of California, was the target of vandalism by pro-Palestinian groups the morning of February 5, 2025. The perpetrators of this act claimed to be a part of…
Statement by Bella Brannon and Eli Tsives on the Resignation of Alicia Verdugo
By Bella Brannon and Eli Tsives Restoring a truly inclusive campus climate requires accountability and Alicia Verdugo’s resignation is a step towards that goal. While she has framed her departure on their own terms, the reality is that her tenure…