Mitzpeh

The student-run independent Jewish newspaper at the University of Maryland since 1983. RTs ≠ endorsements.

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As another school year soon draws to a close, it is time to look back at some of its highlights. Over the next few days, we will be revisiting some of the biggest stories we covered over the past two semesters. Follow along in this thread to see what you may have missed:

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Happy Hanukkah Terps!🕎

The eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights started last night & continues through Dec. 6th. Here, #UMD's independent Jewish student newspapers, @Mitzpeh & Ha-Koach celebrate Hanukkah in 1991 & 1982. @MarylandHillel

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“Even during isolating times you don’t have to be on your own because there are support systems in place” -- Daniella Bloch

https://t.co/cQuasGVixV

#mitzpeh #umd #sharsheret #breastcancer

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Maryland Hillel threw a birthday party honoring Taglit-Birthright Israel's 22nd anniversary:

https://t.co/K7YusWPiat

#umd #mitzpeh #birthright #Israel #birthday

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Jewish students are catching up after missing class for the Jewish holidays:

https://t.co/26ii0JMTr0

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #holidays

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Despite COVID-19 complications, Rak Shalom produced their eighth studio album this month, titled Midnight Waves. Learn more here:
https://t.co/WeXH3BU052

#mitzpeh #umd #rakshalom #acappella

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Mitzpeh Matchmaker is back, and you won't want to miss this one!

https://t.co/lTLTUngGdT

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #date #soulmate

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“I’m a bit nervous about the decision of destroying the apartment building and what it will bring to the Jewish community” -- Ari Israel

https://t.co/M5yaCY0qf3

#mitzpeh #umd #afb #jewish

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Jewish Twitter: An opportunity for community or a pit of toxicity?

https://t.co/kxjp8D2QmF

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #twitter

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Lag BaOmer Celebration in Israel results in 45 casualties:

https://t.co/7X6Q1Omwiq

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #lagbaomer #israel

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UMDKedma hosted a Chinese Shabbat to help students focus on finals, not Shabbat cooking:

https://t.co/zNGGfy4Y1y

#mitzpeh #umd #chinese #shabbat #jewish

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Jewish students are hopeful for a return to normalcy this summer:

https://t.co/Fci8pKcFe6

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #covid #summer

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As the semester comes to an end, Jewish students look ahead to the Fall:

https://t.co/O5qNQeo6Az

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #covid

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A new kosher dining pilot program is providing students with an easier way to obtain kosher food on campus:

https://t.co/TONCzKqJqA

#mitzpeh #umd #kosher #food #jewish

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“I just want to be able to make a change in the community, whether it’s through public affairs and like advocating for policy or just helping out somebody at a nonprofit organization” -- Denise Burroughs

https://t.co/e5cqjGXdtL

#mitzpeh #umd #sga #maryland #jewish

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Avirah presented their end of year showcase performance, despite COVID restrictions:

https://t.co/yipwqGZWzX

#mitzpeh #umd #covid #israelidance

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“If you tell me that you don’t know someone who struggles with mental health you're lying to me, or you’re lying to yourself.” -- Ella Steinmetz

https://t.co/7klFoAM8Df

#mitzpeh #umd #jewish #mentalhealth

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UMDKedma hosted their annual wiffleball tournament again:

https://t.co/pCJ6LBNK09

#mitzpeh #umd #wiffleball #covid #jewish

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“Something good needed to come of Corona” -- Elana Sichel

https://t.co/FeJlwHppic

#mitzpeh #umd #covid #dogood

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Maryland Hillel and UMD Chabad hosted Lag Ba'Omer celebrations following COVID guidelines:

https://t.co/aXtwxVQzdW

#mitzpeh #umd #lagbaomer #jewish

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“And at the end of the day, I believe that anyone who isn’t showing signs of love and isn’t accepting of others, they’re missing the whole message of Judaism.” -- Meira Goldfischer

https://t.co/qHrWibMuyZ

#mitzpeh #umd #transgender #becomingeve