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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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