Mitzpeh

Mitzpeh The Mitzpeh is the independent Jewish community newpaper at the University of Maryland - College Par Follow on Twitter and Instagram .

Mitzpeh is an online publication under the parent company Maryland Media, Inc., a nonprofit organization that is independent from the University of Maryland and the Merrill College of Journalism. It was previously a monthly print publication with a circulation of about 2,000.

Happy ALMOST SHABBAT from Mitzpeh!! DM us for a featured photo⭐️
09/04/2026

Happy ALMOST SHABBAT from Mitzpeh!! DM us for a featured photo⭐️

“Much like Joshua, you are being handed a seemingly impossible task: to succeed. To succeed in acing classes, building a...
09/04/2026

“Much like Joshua, you are being handed a seemingly impossible task: to succeed. To succeed in acing classes, building a social life, having fun, getting enough sleep, meeting your nutritional needs, and solidifying your Jewish practice and identity. And, like Joshua, you are being handed this task by those who have led you and made these decisions for you.”

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-Jonah Tecktiel

We enjoyed meeting so many of you yesterday! Stop by our first meeting tomorrow from 6-7 p.m to see the office and meet ...
09/01/2026

We enjoyed meeting so many of you yesterday! Stop by our first meeting tomorrow from 6-7 p.m to see the office and meet the editors🕎 DM us if you can’t make it this week but still want to be involved!

In case you need an introduction, Mitzpeh, which means the lookout in Hebrew, is the only Jewish newspaper at the U of M...
08/27/2026

In case you need an introduction, Mitzpeh, which means the lookout in Hebrew, is the only Jewish newspaper at the U of Maryland since 1983. We work towards bringing creativity, diversity, and knowledge to the Jewish community through articles, magazines, and events. So yalla, apply today! 📝

Applications for Mitzpeh are officially open! Feel free to DM us with any questions- LINK IN BIO!!See you all soon!!📖⭐️
08/27/2026

Applications for Mitzpeh are officially open! Feel free to DM us with any questions- LINK IN BIO!!

See you all soon!!📖⭐️

A few weeks ago, SSI at UMD had the opportunity of hosting Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter for a conversation on diplo...
05/13/2026

A few weeks ago, SSI at UMD had the opportunity of hosting Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter for a conversation on diplomacy, history and Jewish identity.

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-SSI Staff

After fleeing Iran in 1979, Edwin Zaghi built a life in America through resilience, humor and hope. But after the death ...
05/13/2026

After fleeing Iran in 1979, Edwin Zaghi built a life in America through resilience, humor and hope. But after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the trauma his family carried for decades suddenly felt closer than ever.

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-Benji Kaufman

A few weeks ago, SSI at UMD had the opportunity of hosting Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter for a conversation on diplo...
05/12/2026

A few weeks ago, SSI at UMD had the opportunity of hosting Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter for a conversation on diplomacy, history and Jewish identity.

In honor of Jewish heritage month, here are some Jewish designers to celebrate that that paved their way up to the iconi...
05/07/2026

In honor of Jewish heritage month, here are some Jewish designers to celebrate that that paved their way up to the iconic red carpet this year!

“ Each year, as we prepare for Shavuot and count each day of the Omer, we try to channel that feeling of the original re...
05/06/2026

“ Each year, as we prepare for Shavuot and count each day of the Omer, we try to channel that feeling of the original receiving of the Torah and connect with that process of preparation and growth. Lag BaOmer represents a turning point in that process as Shavuot approaches more imminently.“

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-Donnie Zak

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