Life of AEPi

By David Suissa
Published on March 7, 2013

The traditional approach to Jewish outreach — especially on college campuses — is to make it as easy as possible for Jews to get involved: free classes, free admission, no obligations, no memberships.

Birthright Shabbat, Part 2

By David Suissa
Published on January 16, 2013

I don’t often write about the same subject in consecutive weeks, but because my “Birthright Shabbat” column last week elicited an unusual amount of feedback, I thought I’d share some of it with you, as well as build on the idea.

Bullying and the house of horrors

Published on April 18, 2012

The shocking news came over the Passover holiday. Five young men, all Jews, were found in a basement, bound together nearly naked, covered in welts and smeared with honey, hot sauce and flour. When they were rescued, the victims were shivering and described as having “horrified and fearful looks on their faces.” Where was this house of horrors?

Police investigate hazing at Boston Jewish frat

Published on April 12, 2012

Boston police launched a criminal investigation after finding five men bound together nearly naked in the basement of a Jewish fraternity house.

Student sues UC Davis over Jewish fraternity hazing

Published on November 14, 2011

A former University of California at Davis student has filed a lawsuit against the university. His claims include negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and creating a hostile educational environment — all stemming from the university’s refusal to address his complaints about hazing at a Jewish fraternity on campus.