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Religious and Spiritual Life

Local Attorney Gives Talk on Islamophobia

Local Attorney Gives Talk on Islamophobia

The college hosted Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, executive director of the Massachusetts branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, for an event about Islamophobia on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Noor Rahman '25 Dec 13, 2023
College Hires Part-time Rabbi After Months-Long Search

College Hires Part-time Rabbi After Months-Long Search

The hiring of Rabbi Shahar Colt was announced last week, after the college’s Jewish community had been without a leader for more than six months. Colt will begin part-time next semester before moving into a full time role.
Chanelle Jaeger '27 Dec 13, 2023
Photo of Szekely speaking in Stirn Auditorium.

Ora Szekely Discusses What We Do and Don’t Know About the Israel and Hamas Conflict

Ora Szekely, associate professor of political science at Clark University, explained the historical context of the Israel and Hamas conflict, and provided an explanation of current events at a talk on Nov. 2.
Chanelle Jaeger '27 Nov 10, 2023
College Without Rabbi Amid Ongoing Job Search

College Without Rabbi Amid Ongoing Job Search

Since Rabbi Bruce Seltzer resigned in May, the Jewish community has remained without a spiritual leader. Students said the absence of a leader has negatively affected the sense of community among Jewish students.
Maggie Sher '26 Oct 18, 2023

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