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Co-President—Ira Blum Hometown: Broomall, PA Class Year: 2010 Major/Minor: Major in Religion Studies, Double Minor in Jewish Studies and Anthropology What other Campus organizations you are involved in? Resident Liaison, Campus Delegate, RJ Fellows, Four Dollar Fedora (lyrics, harmonica), Kenesseth Israel Hebrew School Teacher, list incomplete What Hillel Means to you: Hillel to me is the most profound opportunity for undergraduate and graduate leadership effecting change in the Jewish world, by emphasizing tolerance, education, and justice. Hillel will never fade as long as her students spread cream cheese over her bagels, and fill her living rooms with the Shabbat spices of melody and company. Fun Facts About you: If I had had a younger brother, his name would have been Ari (I had a sister who is named Shoshana J. I was potty trained and learned to read at sleep away camp, and have no earlobes.
Co-President—Jason Steinberg Hometown: Teaneck, NJ Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Majoring in Finance, Business Administration (concentration in international business). Minor in Sustainability. What other Campus organizations you are involved in? Student Observer to the Board of Trustees, Institute for Jew and Christian Understanding, Talents Campaign, Tour Guiding, Cardinal Keys, Intramurals, ASB New Orleans, Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon. What Hillel Means to you: 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, and shmoozing with the people I enjoy. Fun Facts About you: I have twin brothers. I was awarded most likely to be found at the gym by Jon Falk and Nicole Bernard.
Co-Executive VP—Myah Blazar Hometown: Dayton, OH Class year: 2011 Major/Minor: Religion Studies/ French minor What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Tour Guide, Campus Delegate, Women's Tennis, Delta Zeta What Hillel Means to you: Hillel has allowed me to further my Jewish faith while creating new traditions with the Jewish community at Muhlenberg. Hillel is my home away from home where I can participate in religious practices, community outreach programs, and social events. Fun Facts About you: I am studying abroad in Fall 2009 in Marseille, France. I participated in the Hillel Alternative Spring Break Trip to New Orleans and fell in love with the city. I absolutely love the Buckeyes, my family and friends, and being at Muhlenberg!
Co-Executive VP—Sam Blum Hometown: Villanova, PA Class year: 2011 Major/minor: Psychology major, possible minor in Jewish studies What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Delta Zeta Sorority, Colleges Against Cancer, Relay for Life committee chair What Hillel means to You: 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. Fun Facts About you: I love sour gummies, I am a huge Eagles fan, and I love to play lacrosse and spend time in the Poconos.
Co-VP of Finance—Steven Mintz Hometown: Dallas, TX Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Mathematics What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Mules United for Israel (MUFI), Student Government, Muhlenberg Jazz Ensemble, Muhlenberg Improvisational Jazz Combo, Intramural Sports. What Hillel Means to you: A warm home away from home accommodating the lives of Jews falling anywhere along the spectrum of Jewish observance. Fun Facts about you: I prayed with Matisyahu back stage after one of his concerts!
Co-VP of Finance—David Schutzbank Hometown: Scarsdale, NY Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Business / Finance What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Business and Economics Club, Intramural Sports. What Hillel Means to you: Hillel means to be in your home away from home, surrounded by your extended Jewish family, while enjoying great company, food, and a comfortable atmosphere. Fun Facts About you: I am the co owner of a classic car restoration business. My favorite band is The Dave Matthews Band and my favorite Jewish food is my Mom's noodle kugel with cherries on top.
Co-VP of Records—Taylor Gold Hometown: Chester, NJ Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Considering a major in Communications and Political Science What other Campus organizations are you involved in? Student Council, Relay for Life and Community Service! What Hillel Means to you: Hillel is the one place on campus where every student is welcomed with open arms with a great meal, with great people, all having a great time! Fun Facts About you: I absolutely love Dark Chocolate!
Co-VP of Records—Jon Landau Hometown: Parsippany, NJ Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Media and Communications/Business and/or Jewish Studies. What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Class Council, Student Government, and the Communications Club. What Hillel Means to you: Hillel is my Jewish home on campus. It is my where I go to escape from everything else. It’s a place where I know I will not have to worry about whether or not I can eat the food there, and where there is always someone who can cheer me up when I am down. Fun Facts About you: I want to change the world. I don’t know how yet—but trust me when I do you will know about it. I also love High School Musical.
Co-VP of Fundraising and Alumni Relations—Cory Hackmyer Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Neuroscience and a Jewish Studies Minor What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Muhlenberg College EMS, Tour Guide What Hillel Means to you: Hillel is my home away from home, were I am able to hang out with friends, do school work, relax, and eat amazingly good kosher food especially the food made by Chef Sherry for Shabbat dinners! But most importantly to me Hillel is the place on campus where Jews from all walks of life can come together and celebrate being Jewish. Fun Facts About you: I'm outgoing, caring, and adventurous. I LOVE any sport involving mountains, or water…otherwise I find most other sports boring.
Co-VP of Fundraising and Alumni Relations—Rachel Jakubowitcz Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Communications and Spanish What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Student Government, Tour Guide, Campus Delegate, Spanish Club, Comm Club What Hillel Means to you: Hillel is a place where I can hang out with my friends, and take part in religious activities to my heart's content. It's my second home when I'm on campus! Fun Facts About you: I love any type of cheese imaginable. And I want to have my own TV show someday.
Co-VP of Programming—Stacie Graff Hometown: Newtown, PA Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Political Science and Spanish What Hillel Means to Me: Hillel is a home away from home that provides me with a warm and welcoming Jewish community. Other Campus Activities You are Involved In: Dress Upon A Star, Phi Mu, Tour Guide, Campus Delegate, and College Democrats Some Fun Facts About You: I love ice cream. I love to travel and my favorite city is Atlanta, GA.
Co-VP of Programming—Catherine Schwartz Hometown: Yardley, PA Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Media and Communications Major and Jewish Studies Minor What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Alpha Phi Omega, Tour Guide, Campus Delegate, MuFI (Mules United for Israel), Institute for Jewish and Christian Understanding, Children's Theatre, College Choir What Hillel Means to you: Hillel is my home away from home. A place I know I can go to and feel welcome all the time! Fun Facts About you: I have 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 my Bat Mitzvah.
Co-VP of Publicity—Samuel Landman Hometown: Miami, FL (and Lima, Peru) Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Economics/Business Administration and Accounting What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Student Government Association, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Muhlenberg College Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS), Student Advisor Campus Committee on Information Technology (CCIT) What Hillel Means to you: For me, home is very far away and Hillel has a great community. This provides a home far from home that is always there for me. Fun Facts About you: I like to try anything new if I have not done it before! I hate avocado and I’m allergic to cats! I also really enjoy sushi (favorite food).
Co-VP of Publicity—Eric Rosenberg Hometown: Marlboro, NJ Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Considering Marketing Major/Art Minor What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Student Government, Tour Guides, Student Advisor, Tutor What Hillel means to you: Hillel is my home away from home; I can’t start my weekend without Shabbat Dinner Fun Facts About you: I love speaking Hebrew a little too much…even though I’m not fluent.
Co-VP of Social Action—Lexie Rosenberg Hometown: Roslyn Heights, NY Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Elementary Education and Psychology What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Best Buddies, Delta Zeta, Star-Crossed Students, Relay for Life, Bike Works What Hillel means to you: 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 Shabbat Dinners! Fun Facts About you: I've been sleeping with the same stuffed animal since I was 2 years old. :)
Co-VP of Social Action—Maetal Rosenberg Hometown: Scotch Plains, NJ Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: Biology & Spanish What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Best Buddies, Delta Zeta, Peer Tutor, Phi Sigma Iota, Computer Lab Assistant at the Language Learning Center, Volunteer at The Caring Place. What Hillel means to you: A place where I can enjoy being Jewish with lots of great people who feel the same way. Fun Facts About you: I love arts & crafts and Cookies ‘n Cream ice cream. I will be studying abroad in Argentina during Fall '09!
Co-VP of Religious and Cultural Life—Jeremy Henowitz Hometown: West Hartford, CT Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Undecided, possibly Political Science and Business What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Student Advisor What Hillel means to you: Hillel is a place where all Jews can come and feel comfortable. Experiencing Friday nights at Hillel with Jewish students of all backgrounds contributing to the atmosphere makes for a truly amazing start to Shabbat. Fun Facts About you: Favorite snack: Cheese-It, Favorite Hebrew word: kehillah, community
Co-VP Religious and Cultural Life—Shira Kleinman Hometown: Livingston, NJ Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Psychology and Religion Studies What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Tour Guide, Community Service (The Caring Place) What Hillel means to you: Hillel is a place where people can feel at home. There is always food in the cabinets, different programs to attend, delicious Shabbat Dinners every week and great people to meet. Fun Facts About you: I have lived in 3 different states: Ohio, Illinois and New Jersey. My dad is a Reform Rabbi and my mom teaches Hebrew at a Jewish Day School. When I am sick all I eat is Ben and Jerry’s Mint Oreo ice cream.
Co-VP of Israel Affairs—Jen Apple Hometown: Harrison, NY (Westchester) Class Year: 2012 Major/Minor: Theater Major with a Double Minor in Creative Writing and Philosophy What other Campus organizations you are involved in: Dynamics A Capella, Muhlenberg Theater Association (MTA), Tour Guide, Residential Advisor, President of MUFI What Hillel means to you: A family with a fundamental commonality - my home away from home. Fun Facts About you: I lived in Israel for a year before college, traveling to various countries around the world besides, and to top the year off, I went Sky Diving!
Co-VP of Israel Affairs—Ian Levine Hometown: Flushing, NY Class Year: 2011 Major/Minor: International Studies What other Campus organizations you are involved in: MCEMS, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Phi Omega, Muhlenberg Ice Hockey, Muhlenberg Rugby What Hillel means to you: Hillel is a place on campus where we can celebrate being Jewish together. It is also a good environment to come to, for relaxation and some fun. Fun Facts About you: Jason Steinberg is my favorite person in the whole world and I love taking long walks on the beach.
President Emeritus: Jonathan Falk '10 Hometown: Owings Mills, MD Class Year: 2010 Major/Minor: Business Management and Religious Thought What Hillel means to you: It is a pluralistic organization that brings together All Jews "Klal Yisrael" from all different walks of life. Muhlenberg’s Hillel is a place that is invested in every student and is not just a Hillel House it is a Hillel Home. Other campus activities you are involved in: Student Body President also known as the President of the Student Government, Tour Guide/ Tour Guide mentor, Campus Delegate, MUFI (Mules Unite For Israel), Intramural Basketball, and Student Advisor Favorite food: Buffalo wings Favorite "Jewish style" food: Matzah Ball, especially my paternal Bubbie’s Matzah Balls Favorite furniture: a love seat Favorite Jewish leader: Moses from the Hebrew Bible