Bruins for Israel and Hillel partner with Jerusalem U for Israeli event

The Hebrew word Aliyah means “ascent,” but it can also refer to immigrating to Israel. Filmmaker Rebecca Shore directed the short documentary “Mekonen: The Journey of an African Jew” about African-Israeli man Mekonen Abebe to highlight Israel’s diversity. Just one day before Abebe and his family were set to make Aliyah to Israel, his father […]

‘Smoothie Bowl Club’ provides ripe opportunity to merge health and taste

Strawberries, blueberries and acai are all fruits typically associated with a good smoothie. But there’s one fruit that both smoothie makers and consumers alike often overlook. “You need ripe bananas,” said Smoothie Bowl Club president Anne Wasserman. “Bananas are really the key to smoothie bowls.” Founded this year by Wasserman, a second-year undeclared student, and […]