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Fast Forward Hillel International Absorbs Israel Advocacy Group ‘The David Project’
(JTA) — The David Project, a pro-Israel organization that morphed from a “combative” advocacy group to a more mainstream educational program for campus activists, will join Hillel international, the groups announced. The David Project will be integrated into Hinenu, Hillel’s Israel Education and Engagement department. Hillel and the David Project have been working in partnership…
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News AEPi EXPLAINED: Official Sees Financial ‘Red Flags’ At Biggest Jewish Frat
Alpha Epsilon Pi, the largest Jewish fraternity in America — and the ninth largest overall — has been hit with two high-level resignations. And in both cases, financial questions and basic issues of transparency appear to have played a key role. The departure of Michael Fishel, the national organization’s president-elect and No. 2 officer, was…
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Fast Forward Ramah Rockies Campers Relocated To Nearby JCC Camp After Fire
Campers and staff members displaced after an overnight fire at a Jewish summer camp in Colorado have been relocated to a nearby JCC camp. The 130 campers of Ramah Rockies, along with their counselors, are now staying at nearby JCC Ranch Camp, another Jewish outdoor adventure camp. “While the campers are now in a new…
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News EXCLUSIVE: Top Jewish Frat Officials Leave, Alarmed At Secrecy On Finances
Two top officials of Alpha Epsilon Pi, the nation’s largest Jewish fraternity, have resigned their leadership positions, citing the group’s refusal to give them its financial records — a possible violation of New York state law. Michael Fishel, the group’s No. 2 official, who was slated to become its next president, resigned July 18 after…
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Opinion Stop Calling Millennials the Facebook Generation. They’re The Student Loan Generation
When I talk to undergraduates about student debt, I always begin with the same question: “How many of you have ever heard your parents talk about paying off their student loans?” Very few hands go up. Then I ask how many of them assume that they, unlike their parents, will still be paying off their…
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Food What Foods Are Campers Begging Parents To Send To Camp?
Unlike most camps, the one I went to when I was a kid actually allowed parents to send food. So there was no need to smuggle anything in. I was perhaps a bit more spoiled than the typical camper: My mother would send up a huge package filled with nosh before me and my siblings…
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Food Don’t Be The ‘Odd Mom Out’! 4 Fab Foods To Bring For Parents’ Weekend
Odd Mom Out, which premiered last week on Bravo, is a show about a “normal” woman named Jill living amongst a sea of prissy and perfect Upper East Side moms. Jill functions not only as comedy relief, but also as the Greek Chorus, directing our attention toward the absurdity of excessive lifestyles. In the premiere…
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Fast Forward 11-Year-Old Jewish Camper With ‘Bright Smile’ Mourned After Mystery Death
“Daniel’s bright smile brought joy to many,” read the obituary for Daniel “Ae Roo” Beer, an 11-year-old who died Monday at Jewish summer camp and was mourned at a New Jersey funeral Wednesday. “Tennis, swimming, piano, basketball, soccer and of course video games were some of the favorite things Daniel enjoyed,” the obituary continued, touching…
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