Thanks to the lovely 405 freeway, I was running a bit late to our meeting. I called Professor Hakak to inform him that I was coming as quickly as possible. “Don’t worry! Don’t worry! Take your time!” was his response,…
How to make your own Mishlo’ach Manot for Purim
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…
Amendment advanced to allow Israeli singles and queer parents use of surrogate mothers
On Sunday, March 2, the Israeli Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved an amendment to the existing surrogacy law, which would allow singles and same-sex couples to have children through surrogacy. The law currently specifies that only heterosexual couples may hire…
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…
Bruins at AIPAC
“Being a part of sending 40 UCLA Bruins — the largest long-distance delegation — to take part in the biggest gathering of the pro-Israel community truly inspired me to continue the advocacy work I do on campus and encourage and…
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…
The hidden implications of BDS
The facts are pretty straightforward: after 12 hours of public deliberation on a resolution to divest from companies operating in the West Bank, USAC rendered a 7-5-0 vote against the suggested resolution. By virtue of the polarizing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one…
USAC meeting to vote on SJP’s divestment resolution will be live-tweeted and live-streamed
For months, students have been preparing for the grueling USAC meeting to vote on a Resolution to Divest from Companies that Violate Palestinian Human Rights. Tonight, the months of planning come to an end, as students wield their words in…