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Hybrid Israel Fest commemorates 73 years of Israeli independence

By Ceoli Jacoby Last week, several student groups under the Maryland Hillel umbrella took part in a hybrid version of Israel Fest — an annual ode to Israeli culture which, in pre-pandemic years, was marked by camel rides and a smattering of blue-and-white flags on McKeldin Mall.  The week-long event began April 9 with an Israel-inspired Shabbat dinner: the festive meal which ushers in the … Continue reading Hybrid Israel Fest commemorates 73 years of Israeli independence

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JSU hosts Dead Sea spa with goals of education and relaxation

By Sarah Natchipolsky The Jewish Student Union hosted a Dead Sea Spa night using beauty products made with salt and mud from the landmark body of water on Thursday evening. The Dead Sea is a lake bordered by Israel and Jordan, famous for its extremely high salinity. The mud is rich in minerals and the salt and mud are known for their benefits for the … Continue reading JSU hosts Dead Sea spa with goals of education and relaxation

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Camels, boycotts and the Shuk: Students celebrate Israel Fest and the country’s 70th anniversary  

By Morgan Politzer Students both celebrated and boycotted Israel’s 70th anniversary of independence during the Jewish Student Union’s (JSU) annual Israel Fest on April 19th on McKeldin Mall. The event was co-sponsored by several organizations both on and off campus, including Maryland Hillel, and is designed to celebrate and educate students on Israeli culture. As per tradition, the event featured camel rides, a dunk tank … Continue reading Camels, boycotts and the Shuk: Students celebrate Israel Fest and the country’s 70th anniversary  

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