Jewish students

present Culture Night
Israeli dancing and the scents of matzo ball soup and potato pancakes will fill the Fir Room tonight for this year’s Jewish Culture Night.
From 6 to 9 p.m., students from the Jewish Student Union and Hillel will share their culture by presenting speakers, participating in traditional dances and serving food from different parts of Jewish culture, such as Passover.
Participants will also see a Klezmer band perform. Klezmer incorporates music from pre-World War II Europe, Jewish Student Union director Shainah Falk said.
Religious studies professor Judith Baskin will also speak about the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, which began at the University last year and which she directs.
Throughout the night, members of the Jewish community will have the chance to share their culture and history with others, Hillel student life coordinator June Harris said.
“Living in a predominantly non-Jewish world, this night helps people associate with students raised in Jewish homes that have cultures not necessarily known to others,” she said. “Not only is it an opportunity for Jews to share the culture with other Jews, but also with the community.”

— Beata Mostafavi