By Edwin Korouri and Asher Naghi Fleishik’s seeks to bring together the Jewish and the modern under the same roof. The amalgamation of these two worlds is embodied by their tagline, #Geshmak, which is Yiddish for “Delicious” or “Tasty.” While…
A Spirited Debate on BDS
(Photo: Takver) On May 23rd, UCLA’s Debate Union presented “A Spirited Debate on BDS.” Tensions ran high, as computer science professor, Judea Pearl, debated English and comparative literature, Saree Makdisi on the motion: “This House Believes that BDS is Not…
Taste of Torah: The Significance of Settings
(Photo: Nepenthes) With Shavuot just a few days away and as we begin studying the book of Bamidbar, the book of Numbers, we are presented with an implicit question regarding the nature of receiving of the Torah. We all know…
Parve and Vegan Pate à la Judith
Hi, everyone! It is Judith again, with a new recipe to share. Students have asked me to offer an easy vegan recipe, so here is one that I love and enjoy. Parve and Vegan Pate à la Judith This dish…
Taste of Torah: Making Time Count
Perhaps one of the most unique features characterizing Shavuot is the extensive “Omer” counting that leads up to the holiday. It is fascinating that the Torah does not prescribe a specific calendar date for Shavuot but rather dictates that it…
Submission: I’m not a Nazi, but you’re a fascist.
Photo Credit: Jintak Han/Daily Bruin A couple of days ago, I was called a Nazi. A seemingly lovely young girl got angry about the current political situation in our country and my support for our current president, Donald Trump. In…
Free Kosher Food at UCLA: The Comprehensive List
When UCLA students move into off-campus housing in Westwood or are simply on campus for the day, one of the biggest dilemmas they face is finding affordable and kosher food options. As a junior at UCLA, I have explored the…
Mayim Bialik: Progressive. Feminist. Zionist. Bruin.
On Wednesday, May 3, Bruins for Israel held an event featuring Mayim Bialik, an American actress, neuroscientist and UCLA alumna. She is currently known for her role as Amy on the popular television series, The Big Bang Theory. Bialik graduated…
Chicken Schnitzel à la Judith with Lentil Brown Rice
Hi, guys, it is Judith from the Shack at Hillel with a recipe for you all to enjoy! This last Shabbat dinner at Hillel, I made brown rice with lentils and grilled onions and served it with Chicken Schnitzel à…
New Graduate Jewish Caucus Aims to Promote Social Justice
Three first-year graduate students at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs launched a Jewish caucus as a means to mobilize the Jewish student community. The newly founded Jewish caucus is an official graduate student organization at Luskin and is…