Potential Irish heritage trip, similar to Birthright, proposed
(02/12/15 12:48am)
Rebecca Birkholz wishes she had her mother’s maiden name of O’Keefe to further her connection to her Irish roots.
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The Need for Moderation
(02/09/15 11:51pm)
If there’s one thing this world has no shortage of, it’s opinions on the State of Israel. There are vocal proponents and vocal oppositions. The spectrum of opinions on Israel’s existence ranges from “shouldn’t exist at all” to “unconditionally” and yet, as with most political things, the middle of the spectrum is largely ignored. Although it may be the least-recognized group of advocates, that’s not to say it doesn’t exist. This is why the need for J Street U on UF’s campus is so pressing. The Middle East is, and always has been, a hotspot for political and religious tension. Ignoring this tension in favor of one group or another is illogical and unproductive. J Street U aims to change this.
Planting Seeds
(02/04/15 10:10pm)
Jake Schiff, a 21-year-old political science senior, and 19-year-old chemical engineering freshman Jeremy Kleiman help lay the groundwork for trees to be planted outside of UF Hillel in honor of Tu Bishvat on Wednesday afternoon. Tu Bishvat, one of four Jewish new years, is dedicated to trees and symbolizes the relationship between humans and their environment
HiveSpace, a new startup incubator, looking for savvy students
(01/25/15 11:57pm)
A new incubator is rising in Gainesville with hopes of recruiting students interested in making a difference in the world.
UF organization takes stand against stigma
(12/10/14 1:11am)
Three UF students are taking a stand on mental illness by creating a nonprofit called Stronger than Stigma.
State of the Campus Address sums up year
(12/03/14 12:40am)
Past accomplishments and future plans were discussed at the Student Government’s State of the Campus Address on Tuesday night.
UF Hillel condemns anti-Semitic acts on Jewish students in email
(11/24/14 2:00am)
Two UF students experienced anti-Semitism prior to last week’s attacks on a Jerusalem synagogue.
UF student senators joined by city commissioners at meeting
(11/19/14 2:00am)
The UF Student Senate was joined by Gainesville city commissioners Tuesday to discuss transportation, Gainesville life and student safety.
Falafel cafe to relocate to downtown
(11/12/14 2:00am)
The Sun Center in downtown Gainesville will be the new home for Sababa, a Jewish-Israeli cafe.
Local Jewish organizations partnering for weekend Mitzvah Day
(11/07/14 2:00am)
The local Jewish community is hosting its annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday.
Food trucks to serve Shabbat at Hillel
(10/31/14 2:00am)
Three food trucks will be serving a not-so-traditional Shabbat dinner at UF Hillel tonight — just one example of established student events incorporating the trendy mobile vendors.
For your entertainment: Lawsuit claims author Nicholas Sparks a racist, homophobic bully
(10/13/14 2:00am)
Nicholas Sparks is a rampaging bigot! At least, that’s what a former employee is accusing him of in a recent 47-page complaint.
Pride History Week asks students to reflect on LGBT history
(10/08/14 2:00am)
The Pride Student Union is asking UF students to peer through the looking glass to learn more about the LGBT community’s Pride History Week.
Rosh Hashanah observance begins at UF Hillel
(09/25/14 2:00am)
The Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center will open its doors to all students celebrating the Jewish New Year.
UF Hillel
(09/24/14 10:22pm)
UF Hillel’s new rabbi, Adam Grossman, talks with Laura Salas, a 22-year-old UF mechanical engineering senior, before Rosh Hashanah services.
Letters to the Editor: Stand against the Israeli Occupation
(09/22/14 2:00am)
Those speaking of academic freedom in relation to the academic boycott failed to mention the lack of academic freedom that Palestinians are afforded when they are denied access, funding, materials and mobility by the state of Israel on a daily basis.
Letter to the Editor: Last week’s open letter to President Bernie Machen wrongfully condemns proclamation
(09/05/14 2:00am)
I was taken aback by the recent open letter to UF President Bernie Machen in this past week’s Alligator. In it, the author condemns Machen’s proclamation, "I believe the entire University of Florida community holds academic freedom to be a cherished principle that advances the interests of society," and challenges our president to use boycotts as the model for academic integrity.
UF Hillel appoints CEO Adam Grossman as acting rabbi
(08/26/14 12:59am)
Rabbi Adam Grossman has been working as the executive director and CEO of UF Hillel since July 7 and is now serving as the organization’s active rabbi.
Birthright trips not stopped by conflict
(07/28/14 11:55pm)
Weeks of airstrikes, elusive cease-fires and a flight ban have not deterred a teen travel program from continuing trips to Israel.
UF Hillel reshaping its Israel initiative
(06/05/14 1:09am)
Stephanie Kreitzer was packed onto a bus in a foreign country with about 40 students for 10 days. She discovered a new place to call home and developed a newfound sense of pride for her Jewish heritage during Taglit-Birthright Israel.
