Although students often dread Mondays, they can turn out to be sunny and exciting if they’re filled with the right people. This past Monday, I had the pleasure of interviewing the president-elect of Bruins for Israel, Omer Hit, a third-year…
Achy Breaky Heart fundraiser raises thousands for charitable organizations
Photos by Andrew Rosenstein This past Thursday evening, Bruins for Israel and GlobeMed at UCLA partnered up for their fourth annual Achy Breaky Heart fundraiser, a Valentine’s Day themed event to raise money for two health organizations — Save a…
“UCSA, you do not represent us”
This past Sunday morning, students from across the UC campuses gathered at UCLA’s Tom Bradley International Hall for the University of California Student Association’s divestment hearing. Two resolutions called for the UC Regents to divest from American companies which some…
Speaking different languages, hearing nothing at all
Have you ever had difficulty trying to find the right words to say? Language allows us to communicate with one another but also tends to limit our ability to say what we mean and mean what we say. It is…
Why Are Student Leaders and Jewish Bruins Under Attack at UCLA?
There will always be that one person who does not like you. There will always be that one person who thinks you can do no right. And while you acknowledge your own faults, that one person sees them as far…
Photo Essay: Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2014
Every year, Bruins for Israel organizes a Yom Ha’Atzmaut or Israel Independence Day celebration in Bruin Plaza (also known as i-Fest), and this year was no exception. In honor of Israel’s 66th birthday, BFI brought music, dance, shwarma, and info…
Staff Picks: upcoming events for Jewish Bruins
Now that the wave of Jewish holidays has ended, you may find yourself struggling to decide what campus events and activities to attend. To help you decide, Ha’Am’s staff members shared the events on campus that they are most looking…