Representatives of various student organizations compete in the falafel eating contest held Wednesday at the Lakeside Patio. Lyssa Goldberg // Online Editor
Becky Taylor, Emet Israel’s vice president of outreach, explains the rules of the falafel eating contest. Lyssa Goldberg // Online Editor
Emet Israel Vice President Rebecca Lebwohl writes a student’s name in Hebrew. Lyssa Goldberg // Online Editor
Representatives of various student organizations compete in the falafel eating contest held Wednesday at the Lakeside Patio. Lyssa Goldberg // Online Editor
Senior David Levin of Chabad raises his arms after winning the falafel eating contest Wednesday. Victoria McKaba // Staff Photographer
Joey Newfeld of Hillel places second in the falafel eating competition. Victoria McKaba // Staff Photographer
UPride President Jacob Rudolph finishes his plate of falafel and earns third place in the contest. Victoria McKaba // Staff Photographer
Israelfest, held Wednesday at the Lakeside Patio, introduced students to Israeli culture. This is the second year of the annual event, which featured Israeli food and music, trivia, photo contests, and a table for students to have their name written in Hebrew. Students representing various organizations on campus participated in a Falafel Eating Contest. Representing Chabad, senior David Levin won. Joey Newfeld of Hillel placed second, and Jacob Rudolph of UPride came in third.