When a UCLA student thinks of Jewish organizations, Hillel, Chabad, and JAM come to mind. Don’t get us wrong, Ha’Am loves and supports these three, but there are many smaller Jewish orgs that don’t always get the attention they deserve; this quiz highlights the smaller groups, one of which might just catch your eye.
Hillel at UCLA’s Perla Karney inspires students through art
Through the large, wooden doors and down the main hallway of Hillel at UCLA lies the office of a woman whose work with the arts has influenced a decade of students. On any given day she is either organizing art…
The Jewish Campus Tour
Welcome to Ha’Am’s campus tour, where we explore the hidden locales influenced by Jews, or Jewish dollars. You may notice that Hillel, JAM, Chabad, AEPi, and the Jewish organizations around UCLA did not make it on the list; this tour…
Getting some perspective: a dialogue with Lev Hakak
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,…
10 Signs You Know You are Jewish at UCLA
*in no particular order… 1) You think of clever and creative ways to spy the Jewishness of other Bruins whom you have just met — maybe by looking for Star of David necklaces or bringing up a Jewish event that…
Editorial: A more understanding academic calendar
A scheduling decision recently brought to light by the University of California system to push the beginning of the 2014 fall quarter back a week has elicited some harsh responses from UC students. The newly arranged schedule ensures that the…
Chabad Welcome Back Grill & Chill BBQ keeps sustenance flowing to the Westwood Bayit
In the Westwood Bayit’s second BBQ of week 1, Chabad at UCLA brought burgers, hot dogs, and kebabs to feed the hungry students. While Rabbi Dovid Gurevich diligently flipped the grilled meats, Elisa Gurevich’s conversation and salads made their way…
Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus brings burgers and Torah to Bayit
Burgers, football, and Torah — an unlikely combination which came together on Monday, Jan. 6 under the auspices of the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus and the Westwood Bayit. Students gathered to watch the Bowl Championship Series title bowl game, dine on…
Jews United, Part 1 — Jewish Refugees in Shanghai symposium expresses Jewish identity
The soothing sounds of the pipa (Chinese lute) and other Chinese instruments resonated through the grand ballroom on the third floor of Hillel on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Jewish Refugees in Shanghai (1933-1941) symposium convened at 11 a.m. with the…
Dialogue dies: USAC disappoints, rejects peaceful discussion of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
This past Tuesday, after more than seven hours of deliberation and debate, USAC voted down a resolution (5-7-0) brought forth by Internal Vice President Avi Oved and sponsored by General Representative Sunny Singh and Academic Affairs Commissioner Darren Ramalho. The…