Campus Notebook: November 1, 2013

YOU CALL THAT A DEBATE?

Oxford JSoc rep Ben Goldstein has found an impressive platform for his public speaking career. The 19-year-old RSY-Netzernik is one of eight people chosen to represent Oxford at the World University Debating Competition in Chennai, India. According to Ben: “Jews notoriously love a good argument, and it’s even better when you get to do it with the best people in the world. I can’t wait.”

JUDAISM FOR DUMMIES

Chabad Islington kicked off its six-week ‘Judaism for Dummies’ course last week, giving attendees a crash course on all things Jewish. Weekly topics include synagogue, Shabbat, holidays, tefillin, mezuza, keeping kosher – and, presumably, the mystical healing properties of grandma’s chicken soup.