President: Nicole Bernard '09

Email: nb233474@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown:Westport, CT

Major/Minor: Business Administration, Minor Jewish Studies

What Hillel means to you: Hillel creates a fabulous Jewish environment in which Jews from all backgrounds can come and make amazing Jewish memories during their time here at Muhlenberg.

Other campus activities you are involved in: Delta Zeta, Campus Delegates, Judicial Committee

Some fun facts about you: Laughing and cooking are my two favorite hobbies, and I love anything citrus flavored.


Co-President: Jonathan Falk '10

Email: jf235182@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Owings Mills, Maryland

Major/Minor: Business/ Jewish Studies

What Hillel means to you: It is an unbelievable pluralistic organization that brings together All Jews "Klal Yisrael" from all different walks of life.

Other campus activities you are involved in: AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Liaison to campus, Tour guide, Campus Delegate, Student Council, Intramural Basketball, Leadership Grant Committee, Fitness and Athletics Committee, Greek Life board and Student Advisor

Favorite food: Buffalo wings

Favorite "Jewish style" food: Kreplach a (beefy wanton)

Favorite Food at Hillel: Matzo Balls and Bagel

Favorite color: blue

Favorite animal monkey

Favorite furniture: love seat

Favorite book: the TaNaK

Favorite Zionist leader: David Ben-Gurion

Favorite parts of the Torah: Toldot and Leviticus 11 and 12

Favorite Israeli document: Declaration of Establishment of State of Israel

Favorite quote: From the Six Day War after the Temple Mount was brought back to Jewish hands, soldiers from all walks of life gathered together in front of the Western Wall and chanted the beautiful phrase "har habeate b'yadeneu" which translates as “the Temple Mount is in our grasp”.  Something we as Jews shall never forget.

Nickname on campus: Rabbinical Scholar of Prosser

 

Israeli Culture & Education Chair: Abraham Rubin (Abie) '11

Email: ar236783@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Sharon, MA

Major/Minor: Business

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a place where I can go and get free kosher food any hour of any day. It is a place to take a nice study break. It is a place where I can talk about Israeli politics with my friends and celebrate being Jewish.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Community Bike Works, Intramural Basketball and Softball

Some Fun Facts About You: My favorite Israeli basketball team is Hapoel Jerusalem. My favorite Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream flavor is Phish Food. 

 

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Clal Yisrael Chair: Alan Goldberg '09

Email: ag233872@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Woodmere, New York

Major/Minor: Accounting & Business Major

What Hillel means to you:Hillel is the epicenter of all things Jewish on campus.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Muhlenberg College Ice Hockey

Some Fun Facts About You: New York sports rule and I am a Rock Star

Co-Social Action Vice President : Lexie Rosenberg '11

Email: ar235894@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Roslyn Heights, NY

Major/Minor: Psychology major with a certification in elementary education

What Hillel Means to Me: A place where everyone can go to pause their busy week and get together to have a great time while continuing to learn about Judaism. And, of course, fun Friday night dinners!

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Best Buddies, Relay for Life, Bike Works, Star-Crossed Students

Some Fun Facts About You: My favorite thing to do is color in coloring books! :)





Alumni Relations/Fundraising Vice President: Alix Freireich '10

Email: af234668@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Livingston, NJ

Major/Minor: Undeclared

What Hillel means to you: Hillel is a good way to interact with other Jewish kids on campus.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved in: Phi Sigma Sigma

Some fun facts about you: I have a piece of my twin brother's ear.

 

FYSH (First Year Students at Hillel) Chair: Allyson Margolis '11

Email: am235995@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: New City, NY

Major/Minor: Political Science

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a way for me to spend time with my friends and meet new people while learning more about my religion.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: College Democrats, community service

 

Tikkun Olam Chair: Aurora Greenberg '11

Email: ag235865@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

Major: Education/Communications

What Hillel Means to me: Hillel is a powerful community that celebrates Judaism and allows me to participate in fun rituals with my peers. There is a welcoming atmosphere that always encourages new ideas and fosters positive values and relationships.

Fun Facts: My favorite food is avocado, I have a brother my age and I love text twist!


Greek Life Outreach Chair: Barrie Schessler '10

Email: bs235017@muhlenberg.edu


Hometown: Plainview, NY

Major/Minor: Finance Major, Jewish Studies Minor

What Hillel means to you: Hillel to me is a community on campus that not only Jews can feel comfortable and express their traditions, but anyone came come and enjoy the many events that take place throughout the school year.

Other campus activities you are involved in: Student Body Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Seeger’s Union Committee, Dining Committee, Athletics Committee, Cardinal Key Society member, Colleges Against Cancer member, Student Advisor, Delta Zeta

Some fun facts about you: The only therapy that I have ever tried is retail therapy.  Trust me; it works!

 

Alternative Spring Break Coordinator: Benjamin Liebov '11

Email: bl235794@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Double Major- Natural Science and English

What Hillel Means To Me: Hillel means a lot to me, it is a place of comfort for me and it makes me feel at home away from home.  Also it’s a nice place to relax and socialize on Friday night after a stressful week.

Other Campus Activities: I am also involved in EnAct, College Democrats and various educational groups for the sciences.

Some Fun Facts:  I play guitar and I snowboard.  I like reading and hanging out around campus with friends. 

 

Greek Life Outreach Chair: Bobby Tawil '10

Email: rt234829@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: BROOKLYN

Major/Minor: Religion Studies

What Hillel Means to Me:  it is an on-campus location where anyone and everyone gathers in a home away from home environment

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Sigma Phi Epsilon, MCEMS

Some Fun Facts About You: I like to travel; I like to cook; I also enjoy long walks on the beach.... ;-)

 

Co- Executive Vice President : Brandon Stern-Charles '10

Email: bs234570@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Springfield, NJ

Major/Minor: Mathematics and Jewish Studies

What Hillel Means to Me: The Foundation for Jewish Life on Campus.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Resident Hall Adviser, Mathematics research.

Some Fun Facts About You: I plan on making Aliyah and joining the Israeli Army after I graduate.

 

Senior Engagement Chair: Brian Wernick '09

Email: bw233339@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Reading, PA

Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Jewish Studies

What Hillel Means to Me: it’s my home away from home at the 'Berg, and a place to see Jon Falk

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Delta Tau Delta, tour guide, varsity tennis team, tutor, Muhlenberg's Got Talent contestant, Jon Falk groupie

Some Fun Facts About You: I enjoy almost any outdoor activity, including golf, tennis, skiing, biking, hiking, white-water rafting, and all Philadelphia sports

 

Programming Vice President : Catherine Schwartz '11

Email: cs235724@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Yardley, PA

Major/Minor: Double major in Theatre (Acting concentration) and Media/Communications

What Hillel Means to Me: It’s a second home, where people are always welcome, where there are fun activities, but also a warm religious atmosphere

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Muhlenberg Theatre Association, College Choir, Campus Tour Guide, Campus Delegates, Opera Group, Alpha Phi Omega, Children’s Theatre

Some Fun Facts About You: Has seen Spring Awakening at least 14 times, rode in an ice cream truck to senior prom and Justin Guarini from the first season of American Idol was a dancer at Bat Mitzvah.

 

Jewish Holiday Chair: Cory Hackmyer '11

Email: ch235868@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ

Major/Minor: Psychology, and not sure of my minor at this time

What Hillel Means to Me: My home away from home, were I am able to hang out with friends, do school work, relax, and most importantly….eat amazingly good kosher food, especially the food for Shabbat made by Chef Sherry!!

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: MCEMS

Some Fun Facts About You: I like to climb, ski, and swim

Online Outreach Coordinator: Dan Feldman '11

Email: df235697@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown River Vale, NJ

Major/Minor Undeclared…possibly majoring in Political Science

What Hillel Means to Me:  Hillel is important because it allows Jewish college students to meet one another as well as stay connected with our Jewish roots and traditions.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In:  Class Council, Intramural Soccer

Some Fun Facts About You:  I'm outgoing, personable, optimistic, spontaneous, and fun to be around.  I enjoy anything involving sports, whether I'm playing or even watching.

Co-Religious & Cultural Vice President:  Deena Wolloch '10

Email: dw236651@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown:  New Rochelle, NY

Major/Minor: Psychology

What Hillel Means to Me:  Hillel to me is a place that allows Jews and non-Jews to join together for activities and special occasions. It serves as a comfort zone, where I know I always feel welcomed. Lastly, it provides me with a place to fall back on for some tasty snacks throughout the week and for some home cooking on Friday nights.

Other Campus Activities:  I am a ‘Berg Tour Guide, as well as a Soul Sound Stepper. I am on the executive Step board as a Routine Coordinator. I am also on the executive board for MuFi (Mules for Israel).

Some fun facts about me include: I spent a year in Israel after High School. I figure-skated for 8 years. I have 3 siblings, but I am the first female grandchild. I can put both legs behind my head. I am afraid of heights.

Tzedek Outreach Coordinator:  Gabrielle Fassman '11

Email: gf235952@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Roslyn, NY

Major/Minor: Psychology

What Hillel Means to Me: Being a part of something bigger than myself where I can connect to other people in a safe environment.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Environmental Club

Some Fun Facts About You: I like sloths and kiwis.

 

Co-Israeli Affairs Vice President:  Gil Schpero '11

Email: gs236410@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Orange, CT

Major: Undecided

Some Fun Facts About You:  According to Jon Falk, my favorite color is blue and I like long walks on the beach.

 

 

Community Service Liaison:  Heather Kaufman '11

Email: hk235789@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Jericho, New York

Major: Psychology

What Hillel Means to Me:  Hillel is the warmest and most welcoming place on campus!

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: APO, Campus Delegates

Some Fun Facts About You:  I shop until I drop.

 

Minyan Coordinator:  Ian Levine '11

Email: il236507@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: FLUSHING!!!, NY

Major/Minor: International Studies/Pre-Med

What Hillel Means to Me: A place to watch a movie and get a nice meal

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: MCEMS

Some Fun Facts About You: I am the second most active user of Hillel

 

 

Co-Executive Vice President:  Ira Blum '11

Email: ib235121@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Broomall, PA

Major/Minor:  Religion and Film Studies Double Major

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel means a foundation of comfort, safety, and support; always engaging students with Jewish values, social action, and superior nourishment; "distinctively Jewish and universally human"

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Resident Assistant, Student Tutor, RJ mentor, Hebrew School teacher, 

Some Fun Facts About You: I have no ear lobes, my friends call me Schmunk, and I play harmonica and vocals in Four Dollar Fedora

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies n' Cream/ Cookie Dough;

Favorite Music
: Beatles, Dylan, S &G, Guster, Dispatch;

Favorite Movies: Garden State, Back to the Future, Woody Allen's

Favorite Hillel Director: Patti Mittleman

 

 

 

Physical Publicity Coordinator :  Jana Elfenbein '11

Email: je235695@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: North Caldwell, NJ

Major/Minor: Media and Communication

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a welcoming place to everyone on campus where you meet great people and eat delicious food.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Student Council and MAC

Some Fun Facts About You: I love to play tennis, watch movies, hang out with friends, go to the beach, and listen to music.

 

 

 

 

Finance Vice President :  Jason Steinberg '11

Email: js235816@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown Teaneck, NJ

Major/Minor:  Business Administration and Economics

What Hillel Means to Me:  Hillel, for me, is my Jewish home on campus. It is my refuge from all the other things that take place. Hillel is a safe haven where I can be myself and spend time eating good kosher food, using clean private bathrooms and shmoozing with the people I enjoy.

Other Campus Activities:  Alpha Phi Omega, Institute for Jewish and Christian Understanding - the Youth and Prejudice Conference, Tour Guide, Campus delegate, intramurals, yoga, Knit Wits,

Some Fun Facts About You:  I only watch sports on TV.  Patti's rabbi was my teacher in high school.  Joe Grinenko's little brother is my big brother. So Joe and I are brothers.  I love cookies n cream ice cream and chocolate fudge brownie ice cream but can't really have it anymore.

Representative to MuFI (Mules for Israel)/AIPAC :  Lauren Bernton '11

Email: lb236456@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Major/Minor: English and Communication

What Hillel Means to Me: A fun way to stay connected to Judaism while I am at school. Hillel is also a means to affect change in the Jewish world.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Muhlenberg College EMS, Mules for Israel

Some Fun Facts About You: I love running and photography

 

Co- Social Action Vice President:  Maetal Rozenberg '11

Email: mr235810@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Scotch Plains, NJ

Major/Minor: Biology & Spanish

What Hillel means to me: A place where you can enjoy being Jewish with lots of great people who feel the same way.

Other campus activities you are involved in: Peer Tutor, Best Buddies, Muhlenberg Pre-Health Association, Spanish Club, Computer Lab Assistant at the Language Learning Center.

Some fun facts about you: I moved here from Israel in 7th grade.

 

 

Publicity Vice President:  Melissa Michaane '11

Email: mm235715@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Brooklyn, Manhattan, and now Miami!

Major/Minor: Psychology and International Studies Double Major

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel on the 'Berg campus means coming together and participating in various activities that help Jewish students form a stronger bond with one another, as well as their Jewish identity. Hillel allows Jewish students the opportunity to be as involved as they would like to be, as well as providing them the road to finding who they are as a Jew.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Student Council, S.H.A.R.E, Multicultural Council, Multicultural Ambassador, Campus Delegates.

Some Fun Facts About You: Well lets see, I laugh like Elmo, I laugh at pretty much anything that I find funny, I'm a pretty outgoing person who just really enjoys having a good time, I love meeting new people, I like helping others out when they need it the most, I enjoy listening to music, and I'm an Argentinean Jew who was born in New York and now lives in Miami!

Co-Alumni Relations & Fundraising Vice President:  Myah Blazar '11

Email: mb236318@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Dayton, Ohio

Major: undecided, but possibly a major in Religious Studies with a double minor in Psychology and French

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a comfortable environment where I can continue to practice what is familiar to me while learning others' traditions. Hillel means an inviting atmosphere where the community can join together whether it be for religious practices, community outreach, or social events.

Other campus activities: Women's Tennis Team, Tour Guide, Campus Delegate

Fun Facts: I am a big Ohio State Buckeye fan and I love Justin Timberlake. My favorite channel is the Food Network.

 

Co-Religious & Cultural Vice President:  Nora Stark '10

Email: ns234789@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Rockville, MD

Major/Minor: Major: Psychology Minor: Jewish Studies

What Hillel Means to Me: Good bagels, great Shabbats, awesome people

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Delta Zeta, student advisor

Some Fun Facts About You: I love bagels, laughing, and chocolate chips. I’m also going abroad to Hebrew University in Israel, Spring 2009!

 

 

Co-Israeli Affairs Vice President:  Rachel Berger '11

Email: rb236316@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Major/Minor: Theatre/ undecided

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a community where people can congregate and feel at home. It doesn't matter what your background is, because it's about keeping the Jewish culture vibrant.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Community Outreach Coordinator for Muhlenberg Theatre Association, Residential Advisor, College Choir

Some Fun Facts About You: I play squash (racquet ball game), know how to play the oboe, and love listening to live music

Co-Records Vice President:  Rachel Masel '10

Email: rm234576@muhlenberg.edu

Board Position: Co-Records Vice President

Hometown Woodstown, NJ

Major/MinorNeuroscience/Public Health

What Hillel Means to Me:  A place where I really feel at home on campus.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In MuFI (Mules for Israel), Tour Guide

Some Fun Facts About You I like to talk, play tennis, drink coffee, study, read, watch the Flyers win, spend time with my friends and family, go shopping, and eat sushi. 

 

Jewish Culture Coordinator:  Ryan Kurtis '09

Email: rk233605@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: West Hartford, CT

Major/Minor: Theatre and Media & Communications: Double Major

What Hillel Means to Me: It's a way for me to continue my growth as a Jew & meet lots of Jewish hotties!

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Acafellas, Student Advising, Cardinal Key Society, and Phonathon

Some Fun Facts About You: I like to play sports, I like TV and Movies, I keep books in my room to make me look smart, I'm a Libra, and I have my own car on campus!

Co-Records Vice President:  Sam Blum '11

Email: sb235768@muhlenberg.edu

Major/minor: Psychology major, possible minor in Jewish studies

What Hillel means to me: Hillel is a place on campus where I can feel comfortable as a Jew and be able to participate and take part in the many events and celebrations that go on there. I really enjoy spending time there with the other people involved in Hillel.

Other activities: Colleges Against Cancer, Relay for Life committee chair

Fun Facts: I love sour gummies, I am a huge Eagles fan, and I love to play lacrosse and spend time in the Poconos.

 

Taglit-Birthright Israel Chair:  Stacey Engoron '11

Email: se236505@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: East Hills, New York

Major/Minor: Spanish/ Public Health

What Hillel Means to Me: A center for all Jewish students to be able to gather together and enjoy themselves.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Colleges Against Cancer

 

 

Student Affairs Liaison:  Stacey Fechter '11

Email: sf235696@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: New York, NY

Major/Minor: Undecided

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a great place where Jewish students can get to know each other and have a great time.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: MAC

Some Fun Facts About You: I have sat on Shamu the whale. My favorite color is green. My favorite food is ice cream.

Co-Programming Vice President:  Stacie Graff '11

Email: sg235783@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Newtown, PA

Major/Minor: Spanish and Political Science

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a home away from home that provides a warm and welcoming Jewish community.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Dress Upon A Star, Spanish Club, Tour Guide, Campus Delegate

Some Fun Facts About You: I love ice cream. I love to travel and my favorite city is Atlanta, Ga

Co-Programming Vice President:  Sydney Miller '11

Email: sm235883@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Livingston, NJ

Major/Minor: Psychology

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a great place to meet other Jewish students on campus, get great bagels on Sunday mornings, and a place to escape stress of classes and have fun.

Some Fun Facts About You: I am a HUGE Dave Matthews fan.

 

Lunch ‘n Learn Coordinator:  Tani Cohen-Fraade (Tani) '09

Email: nc233385@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: New Haven CT.

Major: Religion studies, Jewish Studies, History

What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a place for me to experience and practice Judaism as well as a specific aspect of community at Muhlenberg.

Other Campus Activities:  Sigma Phi Epsilon, Mental Health Awareness Committee.

Fun Fact: I love to cook, and I plan on living in Israel for an extended period of time after college.

Israel Advocacy Chair:  Tom Holtz '09

Email: th234090@muhlenberg.edu

Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts

Major/Minor: Political Science/Economics

What Hillel Means to Me: As an organization it strives, and brings together not only members from all different Jewish backgrounds, but all different religious backgrounds as well. All backgrounds come together to celebrate, and be involved with many of Hillel, and Judaism’s core values and beliefs in order to create a very welcoming and comforting environment. With the wide range of activities to be involved with in college, being part of an organization such as Hillel helps you find your bearings, and allows you to develop a sense of who you are as an individual at Muhlenberg, and the greater Jewish community.

Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Muhlenberg College Track and Field, College Democrats, Ropes (Realizing Opportunities & Perspectives in Education & Society), MUFI, Tour Guide.

Some Fun Facts About You: I went to Israel in May with Livnot Galilee Fellowship, where a lot of hiking, community service, and education is involved. I’ve worked at an overnight camp in Maine (Skylemar) for the past three summers. I am an only child, but have two dogs.

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