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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

Tristan Longwell as a kid. Photo courtesy of Tristan Longwell.

What does it mean to be a Jew?

Tristan Longwell, Intern Reporter April 2, 2023

I have always felt like my Jewishness confuses people. I am genetically half Jewish and half not. My mother is of European Jewish descent and my father is mostly Norwegian. According to Jewish law,...

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With antisemitism on the rise, Jewish students say they need safe spaces on campus

Tristan Longwell, Contributor February 27, 2023

This story has been updated to include the University of Connecticut's statement. Cal State LA  criminal justice major Valerie Perlovskaya founded a new Jewish club because she feels the Jewish student...

A bowl of Tzimmes on the table

Cultural Cuisine: Rosh Hashanah

Skye Connors, Intern Reporter September 25, 2022

Sunday, September 25, marks the first day (of two) of Rosh Hashanah (pronounced raash·huh·shaa·nuh), which is the ceremony of the Jewish New Year. It is a time for not only festivities but also introspection--much...

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