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The first event was a 
program focusing on issues 
of antisemitism. We began 
by sharing personal expe-
riences of antisemitism 
faced on campus, then 
speaker Maddi Jackson, 
manager of the Israel 
Action and Addressing 
Antisemitism Program at 
Hillel International, high-
lighted antisemitism from a 
broader perspective, train-
ing more than 115 people 
how to identify and address 
antisemitism. 
The second event of the 
week, Jewish Cultural Food 
Night, gave attendees the 
opportunity to learn and 
enjoy Jewish foods. There 
was a short and interactive 
presentation on the impor-
tance of specific foods to 
Jewish culture. Everyone 
then had the opportunity to 
enjoy the foods and social-
ize. 
For the third event of 
the week, Irene Miller, a 
Holocaust survivor, shared 
her own personal experi-
ence being a young child 
during the Holocaust. She 
also shared about her life 
and accomplishments after 
the Holocaust, and how she 
moves through the world 
with a purpose of bettering 

herself and society. This 
event allowed CMU’s com-
munity to reflect on the 
horrific reality of life during 
the Holocaust and celebrate 
the resilience and hope that 
came from Irene Miller’s 
message. 
Thursday’s event took a 
lighter approach and had 
attendees playing dreidel. 
Attendees of all ages were 
able to learn more about the 
reasons Jewish people play 
dreidel and when they play 
it. Attendees had fun playing 
the game and engaging with 
their peers. 
The last event of the week 
was Jewish Trivia. Attendees 
participated in a game of 
Jeopardy to learn more 
about Judaism. This event 
wrapped up a meaningful 
week of learning and educa-
tion with fun and communi-
ty building. 
Overall, this week provid-
ed much-needed education 
and brought together a 
diverse group of students, 
faculty and community 
members at CMU to learn 
about and celebrate Jewish 
culture. 

Lily Segall is a sophomore at 

Central Michigan University from 

Indianapolis, Indiana.

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