University of Michigan Hillel Newsletter Mandell L. Berman Center • University of Michigan Hillel • 1429 Hill Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (phone) 734.769.0500 • (fax) 734.769.1934 • www.umhillel.org Hillel Welcomes New Executive Director, Tilly Shames By Lauren Kobrick & Jordan Korn s I’m sure most of you know, Hillel has welcomed a new Executive Director this year. Although Hillel’s A beloved previous Executive Director, Michael Brooks, left some big shoes to fi ll, Tilly’s response has been “I’m ready to bring my heels to this party!” As excited as she is to be starting out in her new role, our Hillel is even more excited and proud to have Tilly Shames leading the way into the future.

This new role allows me to see

all we have done, but also to see on external relations. This allowed her to focus on building relationships and developing new partnerships on campus our greater potential... through initiatives like Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week.

Tilly was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, bringing her After fi ve years of working with Hillel in Toronto, Tilly came to Canadian accent (ask her to say “process”) and a love for the University of Michigan Hillel in 2008 as the Berman Fel- Tim Horton’s coffee, which she says is her “favourite” (pro- Tilly and Meirav Cafri (‘14) taking advantage of Tilly’s whiteboard low. “I really wanted to focus on bringing a sense of vision nounced with a ‘U’) to Michigan. She studied at York Uni- wall to brainstorm events for the upcoming school year. and mission to our goals and to our programming,” says versity in Toronto and received her undergraduate B.A. in Hillel professional could have on students by being engag- Tilly. After a year as Berman Fellow, she became Associ- Environmental Studies and Political Science. She earned a ing and welcoming. She developed a friendship with Pearl, ate Director and continued to work with the students and master’s degree in International Affairs from the Norman Pat- and ended up creating Jewish environmental programming program staff at U-M Hillel to set and implement strategic erson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in for herself and her other unengaged Jewish friends who goals. Students now post these goals on Hillel’s walls as Ottawa, Canada. After college, she studied water issues at were in environmental studies. Tilly was able to intertwine well as on the website each year. The goals are included in Ben Gurion University in Israel and then worked for the Unit- her passion for environmental studies with her new interest Hillel’s allocation process and have become what drives the ed National Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. You in Israel and Jewish environmental ethics. It also helped the students’ programming forward. might think that Tilly’s academic interests would make her an Hillel move beyond the traditional students it was reaching unlikely candidate for a Jewish professional career. However, to students with other interests on campus. While she did a fantastic job as Associate Director, Tilly says her experiences during her undergraduate career and after she is “thrilled to be seeing the organization through new eyes set her on a different path from global environmental politics. After graduation, while working at the United Nations, Tilly as the Executive Director.” She says, “I’ve inherited a Hillel witnessed a lot of anti-Israel sentiment, even in the Environ- with great bones, a great foundation, and long-standing repu- As a student, Tilly had no interest in getting involved in Hillel. ment Programme. She said, “Even though I probably went tation. This new role allows me to see all we have done, but One night during her third year of college, one of her friends to synagogue more regularly in Nairobi than I ever had in my also to see our greater potential and set our vision for the invited her to a Tu B’Shvat seder (an environmental Jewish life, I just didn’t feel I could comfortably be myself as a Jew future.” Tilly plans to do a lot more than simply maintain the holiday). As an environmental student who had just returned and Zionist in the UN in Nairobi.” She returned to Toronto and reputation that was left for Hillel. She thinks it is extremely from a leadership mission to Israel, she couldn’t think of an soon was asked to join the Hillel of Greater Toronto team to important that the staff and students of Hillel are constant- excuse not to go. At the event, she was greeted so warm- support Jewish students facing a challenging Israel climate ly evaluating who they are now and how they can strive to ly by the Hillel professional, Pearl Gropper, that it had an on campus. After several years of working with a team to de- make the Hillel even better. She emphasizes the innovation impact on her and opened her eyes to the positive effect a velop Hillel’s positive, pro-active, pluralistic approach to Is- and creativity that can be brought to the organization by be- rael advocacy, she became Associate Director and focused ing entrepreneurs and “incubating the next big Jewish idea.” 2 • University of Michigan Hillel She is very excited about being able to use the goals, visions, and From the Whiteboard of Tilly Shames mission of the entire organization as the compass that drives Hillel n reading the articles in this year’s newsletter, I fi nd community of support—all rely on one another to forward. myself balancing the pride and humility that I feel make this Hillel the success that it is. Ievery day directing our Hillel. I can’t help but feel proud. In looking at all that we have accomplished this I have been asked many times since January how year alone, from developing new groups like Outdoor I feel taking on this administrative role in our Hillel. Adventure and MEDx, new engagement initiatives like The question implies that I am arms-length away Know Your Neighbor and the Hillel App, and new lead- from the programming, which is mostly true and ers through our Jack and Barbara Berman Leadership that has been the biggest adjustment for me. But Series, I am amazed at all that we have been able to in this new position, I get to live in a space of grati- achieve in the short academic year. tude every day. I can stand at the front of our Hil- lel welcoming hundreds of students into our space every Friday night. I can stand at the back of the We have developed something room appreciating our staff and student leaders for Already we have seen her leadership help shape new initia- a successful event, pointing out all of the positives tives. First is the Jewish Detroit Initiative, one of Hillel’s new unique in our Hillel: a true around the room. I can write notes of appreciation Alternative Spring Breaks (ASB) for 2012. Tilly was involved in on thank you letters to share how much your gifts helping the group build a relationship with Detroit long before partnership. This is a Hillel driven mean to our organization and our students. And Spring Break. She fi nds this to be a very important expression by student leadership, student I can call parents to thank them for sharing their of Tikun Olam, repairing the world. It is very easy to get stuck student with us for a short time. Being in this role in the bubble of Ann Arbor, but Tilly is pushing Hillel to think innovation, and student passion. allows me to be proud of what we do every day, more broadly. This broader vision is also refl ected in the na- and yet recognize all of the components that make tional Meet and Greets for incoming freshmen and the national Every year we want to stand on the rooftops and share this Hillel the success that it is. fundraising events U-M Hillel has implemented this past year. our stories through this newsletter and other media and “We are bursting at the seams in Ann Arbor and our community events. And yet that pride is always balanced with the When you read these stories, you will hear stu- has become a national community.” humility of what it takes to achieve such great heights. dent voices explain how they became engaged, Nothing is accomplished in a silo or by any one indi- involved, and enriched by our Hillel. It could be an Tilly is excited for what lies ahead. “I’m really blessed to work vidual in our Hillel. We have developed something interaction with one student that made them feel with such an extraordinary team that is extremely creative and unique in our Hillel: a true partnership. This is a Hillel welcome, or the support and guidance of a staff innovative and very supportive of our students and all of our or- driven by student leadership, student innovation, and person who encouraged them to try something ganizations,” she says. She adds how lucky she feels to be part student passion. We hire strong professionals (several new, or the opportunity to be in Israel the fi rst time, of the University of Michigan Hillel which has such a strong sense of whom you will meet in these pages) who know how or our amazing gourmet chef’s cooking. One thing of community and leadership all across campus. She plans to to develop leadership among others and build them up I know for certain is that all of it is a result of the continue to focus on “building leadership and community driven for success so that they can cheer from the sidelines triad of partnership we have created among our by Jewish values” and striving to fi nd more ways to make our rather than take in the spotlight. And we have a donor students, staff and community of support, and all I Hillel the best it can possibly be. We look forward to seeing the community of parents, alumni, trustees, and supportive can say is thank you. amazing plans she has for Hillel in the years to come. friends, who share in our pride and support our efforts, whether they live down the street or thousands of miles Lauren Kobrick (’14) is in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. away. Each one of us—students, professionals, and our She is from Roslyn, New York. Jordan Korn (’14) is in the College of LS&A. She is from Westport, Connecticut. www.umhillel.org • 3 a Retrospective n 1972, Michael Brooks came to the Michael’s accomplishments in the growth and develop- By Victoria Senter University of Michigan for a degree in ment of Hillel’s programming and infrastructure pale in com- IGreek social history. However, a se- parison to the impact he has had on countless students’ quence of events took him beyond lives. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove (’93), a University of Michigan merely earning the degree and launched alum and devout Michael fan, describes Michael with great Michael into his lifetime passion of re- admiration: “Michael is a beautiful human being, a dear vitalizing Hillel. In the past 30 years, friend, and my teacher. As I’ve become a Rabbi of a large Michael, who was until 2012 the Ex- synagogue, my admiration has only increased for Michael, ecutive Director of Hillel, transformed seeing the way he has built U-M Hillel.” Rabbi Cosgrove the University of Michigan Hillel from a explains: “His gift is his ability to mentor people, to take small organization to one of the coun- try’s largest, most well-run and model Hillels. His gift is his ability to mentor people, Michael, who studied at Brandeis and to take young up-and-coming Harvard, came to Michigan when the organization was truly bare-boned. At students at critical stages of their the time he arrived, there were only a lives to help them grow into someone few student groups sponsored by Hil- lel: the Orthodox minyan, the Confer- they didn’t know they could be. ence on the Holocaust, a kosher co- op, and Israeli dancing along with a few other groups. Now, over 30 years later, the University young up-and-coming students at critical stages of their of Michigan Hillel is not only one of the largest in the nation, lives to help them grow into someone they didn’t know they The founding editors of Consider enjoy the Purim festivities dressed as Consider and the rare opportunity to be in a picture but it also boasts over 55 student groups. U-M Hillel has could be.” Rabbi Cosgrove explains that without Michael’s with Michael Brooks. From left to right: Brian Sher (’84) (husband made Michigan a top choice for Jewish students who are mentorship, he wouldn’t be where he is today. “He saw the of Tamara Sher (’84), a U-M Hillel Board of Trustee member, and seeking a thriving, active, and welcoming Jewish presence diamonds in the rough.” says Rabbi Cosgrove. “He believed a partner of the law fi rm Bryan Cave in Chicago), Michael Brooks on campus. in us and our potential.” Rabbi Cosgrove not only took guid- (Chicken in Residence), Jeff Spinner-Halev (’84), (Kenan Eminent Professor of Political Ethics at the University of North Carolina, ance and mentorship from Michael, but also played racquet- Chapel Hill), Scott Winkelman (’84) (husband of Noreen In addition to making Hillel an organization where Jewish ball with him (one of Michael’s favorite ways to engage with Winkelman (’86), father of Alex Winkelman (’12) and Jay students are able to get in touch with their Judaism, Mi- students). In the early 1990s, when Rabbi Cosgrove was a Winkelman (’15), and partner of the law fi rm Crowell Moring chael has also made Hillel a place where students can feel student, he remembers Michael honking his horn outside in Washington, D.C.). at home, providing students with ceaseless guidance and his door, letting him know that it was time for them to play solace through some of their toughest, most pressing years. racquetball at the CCRB. From there, the friendship began. Michael’s ability to genuinely listen to the Jewish students’ wants and needs has enabled him to create the monumental Another student infl uenced by Michael is Michigan alum Hillel that stands today. Kevin Berman (’01), who met Michael during his freshman year. Every other month throughout Kevin’s college career, he and Michael would get together for breakfast. To Kevin,

4 • University of Michigan Hillel First Year Students of Hillel By Emily Lisner Michael’s gift was “teaching and empowering students to make a difference, to give a little bit of guidance to make something really big.” Kevin was chair of the Governing Board when he was a student and he continues to serve Hillel on the Board of Trustees.

Bill Berman, for whom the gorgeous Hillel building which opened in 1988 is named, has known Michael since 1968. Bill describes him as “the highest profi le Hillel leader in America and the model of what a Hillel director should be.” Furthermore, Bill explains that Michael is, “a natural. He is always doing something to touch the lives of young people, he has a mission to reach out to Jewish students and make The board of FYSH welcoming everyone to U-M Hillel. From left to right: Sarah Strickberger (‘15), Shira Barron (‘15), Jordana Suldan (‘15), Rebecca Scharf (‘15), Atara Lakritz (‘15), Emily Steinberg (‘15), them feel better about themselves.” Elana Graf (‘15), Alexandra Kaplan (‘15), Adam Tannenbaum (‘15), Alex Broome (‘15). Not pictured are Jessica Borison (‘15), Josh Belinky (‘15), Josh Bernard (‘15), Jordan Zecher (‘15), and Paul Feingold (‘15). Working directly with Michael at Hillel is also a joy. Diane Redman Pfahler, the current Director of Operations, has been working at Hillel alongside Michael for 18 years. When or many freshmen students, their fi rst year can be Hillel, and others who do not, engaging Jewish freshmen discussing her fondness and admiration for Michael, she de- challenging as they struggle to adjust to life in in all that Hillel has to offer. scribes a scene that happened a few years ago at a Shab- F college. Often students seek to be a part of a bat, where students stacked a bunch of garbage cans and strong Jewish community at the University of Michigan, A viewing party for the OSU vs. Michigan basketball plates in a typical college student prank. Michael, seeing an important factor for many in choosing Michigan. First game was one of FYSH’s most successful events this the mess that the students had made, did not relegate the Year Students of Hillel (FYSH) helps students feel at home year. Pride for Michigan basketball and love of the Wol- task to one of the other members of the Hillel staff. Instead, and fi nd a welcoming Jewish community at Michigan. verines brought students together. Another program that Michael took the duty upon himself, going on his hands was a great success was “Shabbat in the Dorms,” held and knees to clean it up. Diane, tearing up as she tells the over two different Friday nights in fi ve different residence anecdote, explains how this is just one of many moments FYSH is a great opportunity halls. When students see a Shabbat dinner being held in where Michael has shown what a caring, down-to-earth, for fi rst year students to fi nd their their own residence hall, they see Jewish culture brought and thoughtful person he is. right into their lives. And by bringing Shabbat to freshmen, niche at Michigan, Hillel, and the students start to fi nd their place in the Jewish community Everyone who is lucky enough to have met Michael Brooks at the beginning of their college experience. can say they’ve been touched by his presence, warmth, and Jewish culture as a whole. generosity of spirit. Michael has not only transformed the With fresh ideas, great events and enthusiastic new lead- U-M Hillel into the well-run organization that it is today, but ers, FYSH will continue to welcome and comfort those “FYSH is a great opportunity for fi rst year students to also directly impacted thousands of students’ lives, leaving looking for a Jewish community on campus. fi nd their niche at Michigan, Hillel, and the Jewish com- a mark on Michigan alums all around the globe! munity as a whole,” says Sarah Strickberger (’15), one of Emily Lisner (’15) is a Communications major. the group’s leaders. FYSH is able to reach out to a wide Victoria Senter (’13) is majoring in English. She is from Bloomfi eld Hills, Michigan. variety of students—some who already have a home in She is from Mamaroneck, New York.

www.umhillel.org • 5 Marc Rivera challenging Hayley Sakwa (’14) as Elana Graf (’15) cheers on. WISH JE DETROIT E I I V N I T I A T By Hayley Sakwa

his past spring break, I took part in the Jewish-Detroit our time was spent working with students from Earhart El- Initiative, Hillel’s fi rst alternative spring break to ementary Middle School in Southwest Detroit. In the morn- T Detroit, and I cannot rave enough about it! The I am excited to sustain these ings, we acted as an extra set of hands in K through 5 class- goal of our trip was to create sustainable connections rooms—something every teacher, in every district and city, to the city and its residents through meaningful community relationships, continue these needs and deserves. Through this experience, we learned a service and dialogue. I came away from the trip having so lot about the struggles within Detroit education and educa- many more questions about the city—about its positives conversations, and learn more about and its negatives—but most defi nitely with a connection Detroit and community change tion as a whole, and we got to know amazing teachers and to Detroit that I never had the opportunity to create before. unbelievably cute kids! through the continuation of As many of the other participants on the trip, I am Detroit At the end of each school day, we met with a group of born. Although I grew up in the suburbs, I had minimal con- Jewish-Detroit Initiative—which is Earhart eighth graders and walked to Latino Mission So- nection to the city. To quote one of my peers, the city felt now an offi cial Hillel group! ciety (LMS), a church in the area. Together we renovated a almost “taboo” in that it was a city that was once great but century-old bowling alley in the basement of LMS. After a is now unsafe, has little to offer, and is better left avoided. week spent painting, cleaning, assembling foosball tables, My involvement in the city was spurred not quite by a desire and goofi ng off, we had created a youth space for kids in Jewish social entrepreneurs who are joining these commu- to form this connection, but by the endless opportunities for the area to go after school. One of the best parts of this nity organizers in their efforts to revitalize Detroit. community action and social change within the city. After project was the chance to get to know the Earhart students. the week spent in the city, I am inspired by the Detroit resi- We traded music and movie tastes, heard about their goals, Meeting many of these individuals and learning from their dents who are actively working towards change in the city. and more. Not everything we learned was light and fl uffy— experiences was only a tiny part of the trip. The majority of Moreover, I am inspired by the network of young, vibrant, we spoke quite a bit about the presence of gangs in South-

6 • University of Michigan Hillel Hayley Sakwa (’14) and Eli A sketch of the Jewish Detroit Initiative team on display at the Latino Mission Society. Newman (’13) with some of their new friends from Earhart Elementary Middle School.

west Detroit. It often frustrated me to hear that something meaningful to the community and I am Earhart students, Aalieya Jarrells, Rousfi el Rodriguez and Marc Rivera take violence was a serious part of these young kids’ proud to have been a part of it. advantage of the bowling alley JDI helped build as Eli Newman (’13) gets lives; however to them it is simply a reality. ready to take his turn. Furthermore, I am excited to sustain these re- From these conversations, my perspective on lationships, continue these conversations, and community action began to shift. Rather than learn more about Detroit and community change fi xating on the negative issues in a community, I through the continuation of Jewish-Detroit Initia- learned that organizing is instead about harness- tive (which is now an offi cial Hillel group). And yes, ing the positive qualities of a neighborhood. For here comes the plug: If this sounds like something example, it seems to me that the same sense of you or someone you know might be interested in, loyalty and family unity that might fuel gang in- or would in any way like to make a connection volvement, could also fuel an investment in com- to the city of Detroit, please contact me (Hayley munity involvement. While I do not think that the Sakwa [email protected]) to get involved! youth center we created at LMS will solve all of the neighborhood problems, I do think it allows Hayley Sakwa (’14) is in the fi eld of kids to make good choices, like the Earhart kids Organizational Studies. She is from who decided to come to the bowling alley for ice West Bloomfi eld, Michigan. cream sundaes instead of going to a fi ght after school. To me, this was a project that offered

www.umhillel.org • 7 Exciting Interpretations of Living Jewish Life:

By Brandon Shaw Tu B’Shevat

wo major holidays celebrations were revamped Avery Robinson (’12), one of the organizers, said he consid- Nosan, another Michigan alumnae (’08), and Lead Pickler with new components this year: Tu B’Shevat and ered the event a success. Avery added, “what set this seder of Suddenly Sauer, who shared her approach to environ- T Purim. apart from most other seders, here and across the country, mentalism through food preservation, like pickling and were the engaging and dynamic speakers.” Robinson said fermentation. that among those who spoke at the event were a farmer, a He spoke about his journey from pickler, a convenience store fresh food supplier, and over Spring, the season of growth and new beginnings, brought fi fty students. One speaker was a Michigan graduate named out the slightly rosé grape juices for the second Kiddush. Hebrew Day School to today and Nate Lada (’08), who founded and manages Green Things According to Robinson, “between the discussions, (we ate) how Jewish texts have helped Farm and CSA (community-supported agriculture) in Ann the seven-species salad, and various other seasonal dishes. Arbor. He spoke about his journey from Hebrew Day School Everyone was treated to a nourishing evening.” He also shape his farming journey. to today and how Jewish texts have helped shape his farm- noted that “rather than leave this as just one great event, ing journey. His discussion was focused on the importance follow-up conversations are being planned to continue to of agriculture and respecting the Earth as central to the engage and motivate this learning.” A Tu B’Shevat seder was held this year with a dinner event Jewish tradition. “Winter is an important season for farmers focusing on environmental activism. Held in the Dana Build- because this is when the harvests are planned,” Nate said, nother holiday this year, Purim, also brought many ing of Natural Resources and the Environment, the dinner prompting the students to raise their glasses of white grape students out to a Megillah reading on Erev Purim, was a way to incorporate environmental conservation edu- juice to the bounty that is not yet here. as well as a concert featuring Israeli hip-hop group cation with a holiday that celebrates nature and the trees— A Hadag Nahash. Hillel provided transportation from the me- specifi cally, the “birthday of the trees.” Students brought After Nate shared his story, Noam Kimelman, also a Michi- gillah reading to the Blind Pig, the Downtown Ann Arbor their own vegetarian dishes to add to the kosher dishes pro- gan alumnus (’09, ’11), introduced the group to his initiative, club where the concert was held with the popular hip-hop vided by Hillel, in a potluck-themed dinner called Yerakot Fresh Corner Café, which serves and caters healthy “grab group, who were on their United States tour. Hillel student which can translate as greens or vegetables. The dinner was and go” meals made from fresh high-quality ingredients. group American Movement for Israel (AMI) sponsored the titled for its reference to both trees representing the holiday While an undergraduate student at Michigan, Noam started event, and was responsible for the planning and setup of and to its symbolism of the environment. According to Hil- this company that brought fresh produce to convenience the club activities. “Who’s excited for Hadag Nahash?!” lel’s Assistant Director, Rabbi Seth Winberg, the event was stores throughout the city of Detroit, enabling residents to AMI Chair Alyssa Adler (’14) asked the packed crowd, to a way of engaging several different audiences and bringing access fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables. Noam wove a rousing response of cheers and excitement, with Hillel people together through both enjoyment and education of the environmental justice mission of Tu B’Shevat into the students dressed in a variety of Purim costumes. an important Jewish holiday. fabric of social and food justice. Noam was followed by Blair

8 • University of Michigan Hillel Purim

Davey Rosen, Tilly Shames, AllieA Conn, and Michael With the club packed to its capacity of 400 and the lights Spitulnik (some of the Hillel dimmed low everywhere but on stage where bright lights lit staff)s enjoy the Hadag up the six-piece band, the band played some of their most Nahash concert in costume. popular songs, such as “Ha Mechona Shel Ha Groove” and “Lazuz.” The band, which included everyone from a trum- pet player to two rappers, gave students an opportunity to dance, sing, and enjoy themselves through both common English chants and Hebrew choruses, with their fi sts held an “energetic and innovative way to bring people high in the air to celebrate Israel, their faith, and the sense of together for the holiday,” Rosen said. “Hadag Na- community felt strongly in the room. hash brought a lot of energy and weaved together fun and funky music.”

Purim also brought new and recurring Purim day also brought new opportunities to en- gage Hillel frequenters and new students alike. faces to the table with a Megillah With different locations for Megillah readings in reading on Erev Purim, as well as a the morning, including a Women’s Megillah Read- ing organized by Shoshi Lockshin (wife of Rabbi concert featuring Israeli hip-hop Seth Winberg), and two different daytime lunch group Hadag Nahash. festivities, many students continued to celebrate the holiday and share what Purim means to them. Both of these holidays laid a solid framework for a Davey Rosen, Hillel’s Assistant Director of Student Leader- tradition of engagement and broadening outreach ship and Programming, said that this new way of celebrating to new Hillel students, a tradition Hillel has always the holiday is a tradition he saw as well-embraced by the upheld and continues to strive for with each new community. He thought there was “a lot of excitement for and innovative celebration. Shira Sandler (’13), Jessica Curhan (’13), Alyssa Adler (’14), the show” and there was a big crowd from the moment the Melissa Rosenbaum (’14), and Becca Millman (’15), with doors opened. The band and subsequent festivities were all Brandon Shaw (’14) is majoring in Political Hadag Nahash vocalist Shaa’nan Streett. Communications and Marketing. He is from Los Angeles, California.

www.umhillel.org • 9 Jewish Students Go Into the Wild By Atara Lakritz

un, friendships, and the great outdoors...what could connect to.” That stems from the Jewish connection he be a better combination? The answer is the Hillel found with Outdoor Adventure, he says. F Outdoor Adventure group! This group was created by siblings Teddie (‘12) and Max (‘15) Olender to provide an The Jewish principle of bal tashchit, meaning “do not de- outlet for Jewish students to enjoy the outdoors together. stroy,” is the guiding value for Jewish environmentalism and Being adventure-lovers themselves, it was a no-brainer for living sustainably. Hillel’s Outdoor Adventure group has fos- the Olender team to reach out to their fellow students while tered a greater appreciation for our natural surroundings by exploring the great outdoors. following this principle. “As Jews, it is important that we add to the goodness of the earth, rather than take away from the natural world,“ says Davey Rosen, U-M Hillel’s Assistant After participating in an outdoor Director and staff advisor for Hillel Outdoors.

adventure, our members leave The newly created group also strives to involve those who enthusiastic about their experience are not already involved with Hillel. They believe bonding over the outdoors is the perfect way to integrate both Hil- Max Olender (’15), Jake Steinerman (’12), Danny Altkorn with our Hillel group and excited lel regulars and those who are not already involved in Hillel. (’14) and Daphne Porat (’15) take in the beautiful scenery “After participating in an outdoor adventure, our members at Pinckney State Recreation Area for the next adventure. leave enthusiastic about their experience with our Hillel group and excited for the next adventure,” say Teddie and Max. “Going on adventures outdoors together can lead to a At the beginning of the year, the Hillel Outdoor Adventure stronger and larger Hillel community, as friends and relation- group’s kickoff event included a weekend camp-out at Silver ships are built during our time together.” Lake State Park. Seven adventurers hiked an impressive six miles into the November sunset and enjoyed a hot dog din- The group closed out the year with a cookout in Hillel’s lob- ner, cooked outside, of course. The group roasted marsh- by to kick off 24/7 Study Hours. During study breaks, dili- mallows and fi nished the night with some board games be- gent students enjoyed a hot dog—or veggie dog—or two, fore settling in to rustic bunk beds in their rented camping chatted with friends new and old, and enjoyed themselves cabin. despite the downpour outside.

Jake Steinerman (‘12), who hiked and noshed at Pinckney Though his sister Teddie graduated this spring, Max is ex- State Park, says, “It’s a good way to get some exercise and cited about new possibilities for next year. He’s planning a fresh air, and to hang out with other Jewish students.” Simi- canoe trip on the Huron River next fall, and more camping, hiking and skiing fun. larly, Adam Tannenbaum (‘15), who joined the skiing and Justin Hayworth (’13), Max Olender (’15), Daphne Porat snowboarding outing, says he liked having fun while being (’15), and Jon Rubins (’13) enjoy the Outdoor Adventure around people he “felt safe and comfortable with and could Atara Lakritz (’14) is majoring in International Studies. She is from Club sponsored ski trip at Mt. Brighton Ski Resort. West Bloomfi eld, Michigan.

10 • University of Michigan Hillel Hillel Gets Technologically Savvy By Andrew Shapiro News + RSVP Social Media Penicillin Hotline ewish students now have a different, more Student focus groups have made recommendations ranging technologically focused way to connect to from the inclusion of an intramural sports feature to sugges- J the Jewish community on campus than in the past. tions for a name for the app. Rubins and Klaben hope that Students are now updating U-M Hillel’s communication with the new app will simplify the jobs of Hillel staff members as innovations such as apps and “Hillel Highlights” videos to well. In fact, Rubins says the next step in the process is to keep Hillel current. The implementation of newer technology coordinate the Hillel website with the app to avoid redun- is making interactions more engaging and meaningful. dancy while helping reach as wide a range of an audience as possible. The Hillel app will arrive at an app store or android market near you in the near future. Through the app students will Rubins and Klaben aren’t the only innovative Hillel mem- be able to reserve meals, check bers on campus. David Rosenwein (’13) has created three- service times, or provide feedback minute “Hillel Highlights” videos which capture the memo- rable moments of the previous week while previewing the to the executive board. week to come. He also acknowledges the student volunteer of the week and ends with an invitation to Shabbat dinner. Groups within the Hillel community nominate members or Jon Rubins (’13) and Jeremy Klaben (’13) recognized that events to be featured in the three-minute video. In upcom- signing up for meals at Hillel was not an effi cient process. ing episodes, Rosenwein states, “I hope to have star ap- As Rubins explains, “[Hillel] is not where it should be” with pearances from athletes or other group leaders on campus.” its technology development. They decided to create an in- The “Highlights” videos, which have been well-received, can novative solution: a smartphone app. Though perhaps less be viewed on YouTube, Facebook, or www.umhillel.org. As appealing than Angry Birds and other popular apps avail- Rosenwein proudly declares, “Hillel Highlights is a way to able, the app that Klaben and Rubins are planning will serve show students, alumni, [and] other Hillels why our Hillel is a practical role for students. Through the app students will so unique.” be able to reserve meals, check service times, or provide What the app will look like on an iPhone. feedback to the executive board, to name a few examples. Technology that seemed unrealistic a short time ago is now Furthermore, myHillel—an intended feature of the app— not only reasonable, but well within reach. Students on U-M will provide more individualized information, signifi cantly campus will undoubtedly fi nd this technology makes it easy cutting down on spam or unwanted messages. Rubins states, to connect to Hillel and to the Jewish community. “The whole point is to engage and focus on the needs of the students.” Andrew Shapiro (’14) studies in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He is from Westchester, New York .

www.umhillel.org • 11 Before and After By Nikki Koll

any Jews raised in the United States are taught As a part of the birthright program, University of Michigan Additionally, the opportunity to explore prominent Israeli about Israel as their “homeland” and recognize Hillel partners with trip organizer IsraelExperts to send landmarks was particularly exciting to prospective Birthright M the importance of Zionism. However, many Jews students on a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip that allows students participants. Some of the specifi c sites students anticipated are not fortunate enough to visit Israel during their child- to experience the unique culture, beauty, history, accom- visiting included the Western Wall, Masada, and the Dead hood, restricting their understanding and appreciation for plishments, and inspiration the country has to offer. Sea. Before going on Birthright, Stacey recalled learning the the country to what they learn through their parents and in signifi cance and the stories behind these places and could religious school. For that reason, Taglit-Birthright Israel was not wait to see them in person. developed in 2000 “to strengthen participants’ Jewish iden- I think one of the greatest aspects tity; to build an understanding, friendship and lasting bond Another major aspect that excited these students about with the land and people of Israel; and to reinforce the soli- about Birthright is the opportunity to the trip was the chance to create lifelong bonds with fellow darity of the Jewish people worldwide.” experience a little bit of every place. University of Michigan students. Eva believed that going to Israel for the fi rst time with her peers would allow her to grapple with religious questions and have a more enriching experience than she would if she went on this trip alone. We interviewed students both before and after the trip to inquire about their expectations and experiences. We were interested in how participants’ anticipations before attend- ing the trip compared to their impressions once they re- turned home.

Students who applied for the trip had various expectations and hoped to accomplish numerous goals through their experiences. Before they embarked on their journey in De- cember, Stacey Mates (’12), Eva Tulchinsky (’14) and Jamie Goode (’14) were interviewed and said they were anxious to create a personal connection with the state of Israel.

When she was interviewed before the trip, Jamie discussed the personal connection she was hoping to establish with From left to right: Stacey Mates (’12), Gal Sapir, Kira Monin (’14), the state of Israel. Specifi cally, she said that she wanted to Hannah Moiseev (’14), and Nikki Haven (’14). gain a better understanding of her Jewish identity, what it means to be a Jew, and how to better integrate Judaism into Some of the guys exfoliating at the Dead Sea. From left to her day-to-day life. right: Alex Allweil (’13), Michael Lourie (’14), Jeff Lavine (’14), Steven Zuckerman (’12), Seth Fireman (’15), Noah Stone (’13), and Joe Gelber (’13).

12 • University of Michigan Hillel Birthright

Traveling to a distant land may seem scary to some, how- a famous Israeli breakfast food, and loved sleeping in the ever Stacey felt otherwise. When asked if she was nervous, Bedouin tent and kibbutzim. Stacey recalled picking fresh she said “I’m not nervous, I think it’s because it hasn’t hit me fruit and vegetables at the ecological center, riding camels yet that I’m going to Israel for the fi rst time in 10 days. I am at the Bedouin tent, eating over-sized bagels on Ben Yahuda so excited!” Street, and seeing the sunrise during the 4 a.m. climb up Masada. She said, “I think one of the greatest aspects about Michigan students experiencing the Western Wall. Regardless of how students felt entering the trip, most stu- birthright is the opportunity to experience a little bit of every From left to right: Emily Schottenfels (’15), Jamie Goode (’14), dents returned extraordinarily elated. Some words used to place.” Brooke Suskin (’12) and Nicole Barron (’14). describe the experience include “life-changing”, “unbeliev- able”, and “educational.”

As the trip progressed, students forged an unimaginably strong tie with Israel. For Jamie, this bond was felt upon her visit to Jerusalem. She said driving to the city and seeing it for the fi rst time was unlike anything she had ever seen be- fore. Eva experienced a particularly strong connection at the Western wall. She said, “I could never have ever dreamed that walking up to the Western Wall I would feel so connect- ed to everything in Israel. It was a feeling I couldn’t imagine before; it was an emotionally charged moment.”

Students commented on the vast amount of knowledge they gained in only 10 short days. Eva said she learned so much it “blew her mind”. Stacey also felt that the trip was U-M students having a good time on the Shvil Hasalat (the Salad very informative. She said, “Our tour guide, Gigi, was incred- Trail). From left to right: Jamie Goode (’14), Michael Lourie (’14), ible and taught me everything from the history of the state to Mark Feldman (’14), and Joe Gelber (’13). its ecological systems to the current confl icts with border- ing countries. I left the trip feeling a lot more knowledgeable Nikki Koll (’15) is in the College of LS&A. about the past and current state of Israel.” She is from Westfi eld, New Jersey.

Gaining insight into Israeli culture was a very exciting part of the trip for the students. Eva enjoyed eating Shakshouka,

www.umhillel.org • 13 U-M Students and YouthVille Detroit Connect Through Maize and Blue Games

By Jamie Burke Evan Kourtjian (’13) participating in the tournament. ombining their love for sports and charity, a group teams of students participated in the hopes of making it to of students came together to develop a new the championship round to face a special team composed C University of Michigan student group called Maize of celebrity student athletes. The tournament was a suc- and Blue Games. This exciting new group enlists U-M cess, raising more than $1,000 in donations. Because of the students to participate in team sports to raise money to help from local businesses such as Papa John’s, who served support YouthVille Detroit. pizza, Arbor Springs, who donated water, and Chipotle, who donated chips and salsa and sponsored the registration table, 100% of the proceeds from the event were donated The best part about the games to YouthVille Detroit.

is that [they] facilitated healthy athletic Evan Kourtjian (’13) believes “the best part about the games is that [they] facilitated healthy athletic competition—some- competition—something we all thing we all benefi ted from growing up—in order to positive- benefi ted from growing up—in order ly affect the lives of children.” Casey Smith (’12) said “seeing the tournament become a reality meant the world to [the] to positively affect the lives of children. group. All along our goal was to give back to a community we care about through a medium we care about, and we were able to do that through this dodgeball tournament.” Fresh- One of the participants Jacob Lurie (’12), one of the new group’s leaders, explained man Referee Will Lederer describes how it “was fun to see competing in the tournament. that the mission of Maize and Blue Games is to help provide the winners compete against varsity athletes like football Detroit children with a safe and fun place to go after school. player Jordan Kovacs.” “It was great to feel the positive en- YouthVille Detroit was a perfect fi t. Dr. Gerald K. Smith ergy and excitement of all the participants that contributed founded The Detroit Youth Foundation on the belief that to the success of the tournament,” he continued. “young people need a safe place, [and] responsible, caring adults engaged in their lives, to be intentionally involved in Planning is underway for The Maize and Blue Games’ their own development.” YouthVille Detroit’s 1,300 mem- next event in the fall of 2012, and although the sport has bers aged 11–19 participate in various programs, including not yet been fi nalized, you can be certain it will be a team leadership and career development as well as educational sport, with the hopes of continuing to raise more money for enrichment. YouthVille Detroit.

The inaugural Maize and Blue Games event was a campus- Jamie Burke (’15) is in the college of LS&A. wide Dodge Ball Tournament on February 18th in the Univer- She is from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. sity of Michigan’s Intramural Sports Building. Sixteen diverse The Maize and Blue Games Board after 14 • University of Michigan Hillel a successful tournament. “Know Your Neighbor” Launches at U-M Hillel by Lizzy Schapiro

his past summer fi ve students active in U-M Hillel ence.” Suddenly the theme hit me and seemed to just roll off attended Hillel International’s Engagement Institute of my lips: Know Your Neighbor. T at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. We had a great group of students including the 2011 chair of the A combination of warmth and empowerment, Know Your governing board Jon Hornstein (‘12), the 2011 treasurer and Neighbor (KYN) simply means engaging with new people. 2012 chair of governing board David Rosenwein (‘13), our In our proposal to implement KYN into our Hillel, we wrote, Masa Israel Intern Tali Ribnick (’12), a leader of AMI (Ameri- “Often times, we try to create events with the goal of at- can Movement for Israel) Shira Sandler (‘13), and me, a lead- tracting as many bodies as possible, but we don’t just want er of Challah for Hunger. We were all enthusiastic about en- a collection of bodies, we want to create community.” To gaging with students active in Hillels throughout the world. those of us at the Engagement Institute, KYN was a way for us to call upon the members of our community and ask them to put forth that extra effort to make everyone feel wel- KYN was a way for us to call upon come at Hillel. the members of our community Know your Neighbor launched at the beginning of the 2011 fall semester. Allie Conn, Berman Fellow at U-M Hillel, cre- and ask them to put forth that ated a video introducing KYN and blasted it onto social net- works like Facebook and Twitter. We made KYN pens that extra effort to make everyone were given to students at Mensch’s welcome back BBQ and feel welcome at Hillel. introduced KYN to all the group leaders. Name games and bonding activities spread to every Hillel group and soon be- came a staple of group meetings. KYN coordinator Lizzy Schapiro (’14) getting to know 109,901 of her neighbors at a University of Michigan At the Engagement Institute, we participated in simulations football game. where we played out different scenarios that one might fi nd What I love most about KYN is the energy and passion for him/herself in when participating in a Hillel sponsored event. meeting new people. This desire to reach out to new people One afternoon, we met as a group to discuss a particular has always existed in our Hillel community and in the Jew- simulation. Because we were passionate about bringing this ish community at large (who doesn’t love a good game of energy we found at the Engagement Institute back to our Jewish geography?). All we had to do was call attention to Hillel community, we were throwing out ideas, like kickoff this desire, and be inclusive, and our community responded events and new Hillel merchandise, things that would spark immediately. KYN has given a name to the spirit of the Uni- a fi re under our Hillel community. I thought that adding a versity of Michigan Hillel, and we will continue to encourage theme or slogan to our name would make Hillel more memo- our community to know their neighbors. rable and would be more welcoming to incoming freshmen, just as at the University of Michigan there is a theme for Lizzy Schapiro (’14) is majoring in Art History. the semester, the most notable being “The Michigan Differ- She is from Scarsdale, New York.

www.umhillel.org • 15 U-M Hillel Welcomes Rabbi Seth Winberg By Alli Komrower

his year the University of Michigan Hillel welcomed information they have brought in while enjoying waffl es Rabbi Seth Winberg to its staff. Born in Vancouver, they help make) to “Radical Jewish Ideas” on Thursdays, TCanada, Rabbi Seth is defi nitely no stranger to the there is something for everyone. Be they Socratic discus- cold weather of Ann Arbor! He is a graduate of Toronto’s sions, learning the Talmud, or even discussing and learning York University and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), an open about our subconscious daily Jewish actions, Hillel’s learn- Modern Orthodox Rabbinical School in New York City. ing programs are popular amongst a variety of students. In addition to Jewish learning, Rabbi Seth has encouraged the Rabbi Seth decided to become a rabbi for many reasons. continued diversifi cation of Hillel’s outreach. For example, After attending a Jewish day school and then a public high he spoke to a multi-faith engineering group about the ideals school where he was one of only fi ve Jews, he realized the and spirituality of Judaism. importance of a Jewish education. While the Judaic Studies classes he took at York University were very broad, Rabbi Seth was looking to study Jewish texts for a “sense of inde- Rabbi Seth’s goal is to help students pendence and ownership of my own Jewish identity”. Rab- binical school gave him the instruction he desired. become quality Jewish adults who help build community from within. Since he started working at Hillel, Rabbi Seth dove into bringing Jewish education to the community. He teach- es large classes, like Jewish Philosophy and Friday Night Rabbi Seth is passionate about his work and eager to make Learning, but in his opinion, “a lot of Jewish learning is most an impact on the University of Michigan. His goal is to help effective based on simple one-on-one education.” It is clear students become quality Jewish adults who help build com- he genuinely wants to get to know the students of Michigan, munity from within by being a strong part of Jewish commu- learn what they care about, and help them discover what nity. Meeting Rabbi Seth was a great experience and I know kind of lives they want to lead as Jewish adults. he will continue to be a positive infl uence at the University of Michigan Hillel for many years to come. According to Rabbi Seth, there are Jewish education class- es or events at Hillel almost every night of the week. From Allie Komrower (’15) is in the College of LS&A. “Waffl e Wednesdays” (where students discuss articles and She is from River Vale, New Jersey.

Rabbi Seth hard at work on the MuJew Alternative Spring Break

16 • University of Michigan Hillel Assistant Director Davey Rosen in the Spotlight By Chloe Hirsch

ou may recognize the name Davey Rosen as the Davey has enjoyed getting to know the Michigan students lead guitarist of the infamous punk rock band, The and getting to “work with them to create their Jewish com- Y Suburban Yuppies, which toured from West Bloom- munity.” Davey hopes that students will take advantage of fi eld to Farmington Hills in the 90’s. But if that doesn’t ring opportunities such as joining a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip or a bell for you, then you’ve probably seen him around Hillel working with a group to craft a new mission statement, and where he is the Assistant Director, or you may have even that they “consider their core values, … think about their gone on a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with him! place in this world as Jews, Americans, whatever their iden- tity may be, and … know their decisions impact well beyond themselves.” Davey is a great addition to our Hillel! Davey hopes to “support our students Chloe Hirsch (‘15) is in the College of LS&A. as they create exciting and dynamic She is from Scarsdale, New York. Jewish lives on campus” in the future.

Davey Rosen leading Shabbat services at Hillel Institute.

Davey graduated from North Farmington High School in for Young Judaea and completed his Masters’ Degree in 1998 and, unlike his peers who continued on to college after Informal and Communal Jewish Education at the Davidson graduation, Davey went to Israel with Young Judaea Year School of the Jewish Theological Seminary. It was in New Course. Bold decision, you might think, but he had devel- York that he met his future wife, Jillian, and he also worked oped a passion for Israel and Jewish history after spending as the family educator at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun. a high school semester in Israel. Also fueling his passion Davey later moved to Boston to be the Assistant Director at were many summers spent at Camp Ramah in Canada, Camp Ramah in New England. where, according to its website, young people “develop skills and leadership, close friendships and a Jewish con- Why then did Davey come back to Michigan? Because he’s sciousness that lasts a lifetime.” Davey could be the poster “all about living an exciting and dynamic Jewish life and that child for the camp! requires exciting and dynamic Jewish communities.” Davey joined our U-M Hillel community in July 2011 because he After his time in Israel, Davey kept with the warm weather believes that “Michigan students are critical thinkers and theme and moved to Los Angeles to be a rock star while have a desire to ask big questions.” Davey hopes to “sup- also attending the University of Judaism, where he received port our students as they create exciting and dynamic Jew- a bachelor’s degree in modern Jewish History and Thought. ish lives on campus” because “it is people that defi ne com- In 2004, Davey moved to New York City, where he worked munity, and the U-M Jewish community is strong, diverse, smart and fun!”

www.umhillel.org • 17 Making a Difference in Israel and Michigan By Lauren Kobrick & Jordan Korn

his winter, Hillel formed a new organization called other volunteers and Medical Exposure (MEDx). Leedor Lieberman (‘13), drivers at each station. T its founder, shared the story of its formation with us. In addition, all the volun- teers came back with a “Last summer, I wanted to volunteer with Magen David feeling that they impact- Adom, an Israel ambulance service. The ambulance service ed people’s lives. Leedor has a non-denominational program that is open to all inter- said, “we saw births and national individuals to train as fi rst responders. After training, deaths, but overall the we can ride in ambulances alongside Israeli EMTs. I thought experience was amaz- this was a great idea so I spread the word around campus ing and one that I can’t and found eight other students who wanted to volunteer for compare to anything I’ve the summer.” ever experienced.”

When the eight volun- The goal of MEDx is to expose students teers returned to the Uni- versity of Michigan, they to medical environments through wanted to encourage volunteer and learning opportunities. other students to experience what they did. However, they MEDx group members and interested students at the realized that while volunteering in Israel was amazing, they MEDx medical/public health student panel. could still fi nd that reward by volunteering in medical settings in our Michigan community. This led to the formation of Medi- Later in the year, MEDx co-hosted “The Obesity Epidemic: Leedor tutored the students for 2–3 months in introductory cal Exposure, or MEDx. The goal of MEDx is to expose stu- A Jewish Perspective” with the School of Public Health. Hebrew before they went to Israel. A basic level of Hebrew dents to medical environments through volunteer and learn- Award-winning researcher on obesity, Dr. Mendel Singer, is required for all volunteers. Once in Israel, the Michigan ing opportunities. Members are often in medical fi elds, and discussed the correlations between Judaism and obesity. participants found the program hosted people of various are encouraged to participate in opportunities that will help Also, MEDx is setting up weekly volunteering at Ypsilanti’s ages, religions, and origins. All volunteers were required them refi ne their goals and interests in medicine. Hope Clinic to give students the opportunity to work in a to complete a 60-hour training course and then were dis- volunteer-based health clinic. Finally, MEDx is in the process persed to different volunteer locations across the country. Thirty students attended MEDx’s fi rst meeting, and the new- of organizing another Michigan group to travel to Israel next The Michigan group volunteered in Tel-Aviv, Ramat Gan, ly created Facebook group has 74 members! The group’s summer. The student leaders hope to inspire a new group of and Bat Yam and lived together in apartments in downtown fi rst event, hosting a Medical School/School of Public students to volunteer in Israel by exposing them to serving Tel-Aviv. Health student panel, had enormous success. The panel al- people through medicine in Ann Arbor. lowed students to learn about different health careers and Leedor described the volunteering as “addicting” as every- application processes for different departments, and to ask Lauren Kobrick (’14) is in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public one was eager to add extra shifts to their days. One of the questions of students in these medical related departments Policy. She is from Roslyn, New York. Jordan Korn (’14) is in the best experiences for the volunteers was getting to know on campus. College of LS&A. She is from Westport, Connecticut.

18 • University of Michigan Hillel 2010–2011 True Blue Society Those donors who have given for fi ve consecutive years or more are denoted by Hillel Friends a listing in bold. These donors will receive a four-color magnet with the dates of the Thank you to all those who have made generous gifts to Hillel Jewish holidays for 2012–2013. from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Stars of David Angels Charlupski & Joseph Herbert & Karen Wander Jane & Neil Golub ($25,000+) ($5,000–$9,999) Biederman & Lawrence Marshall Weinberg Robert & Jill Granader & Elyn Charlupski James & Nancy Grosfeld Mandell L. & Madeleine Carol & Herbert (z”l) Amster Bradley Chod & Leadership Council Foundation H. 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Simon Al & Loyce Sulkes Susan & Stanley Weintraub Norma & Larry Zukerman Michael Simon Ariel Sundel David Weisel 34 • University of Michigan Hillel Dana Simons Marshall Sunshine Lori Weisenberg Catalano Summer Meet and Greets By Arielle Weingast he weather was gray; this resource, and had I not gone on that gray day in August, it matched my mood I am not so sure I would have used it. During Welcome Week, T perfectly. In about four or my roommate and I decided to venture to Hillel for Shabbat fi ve days, I was to leave for my fi rst Dinner. There were hundreds of students there, some observ- semester at Michigan, and the last ing the prayers religiously, while others were there to eat and thing I wanted to do was go to a Hil- gather before going out for the night. It was great to see so lel Meet and Greet. I thought I had many different levels of observance in one place, as well as better things to do with my time — so many different students all gathering for Shabbat Dinner. hanging with friends, packing, any- The author, Arielle thing seemed better than going to Weingast (’15). Guests at the Boston Meet and Greet enjoying some food and a stranger’s house and meeting other Jews from New Jersey Carly says the Hillel Meet and Greet meeting new people. From left to right: Lauren Warshaw (’15), entering their freshmen year at Michigan. Little did I know this Shari Idelson (’15), and Sue Idelson Meet and Greet would be the perfect opportunity to introduce was the “ideal way to ease into me to Michigan’s Jewish community in addition to helping the school year.” [email protected]. If you are aware of any incoming under- me meet other incoming freshmen interested in maintaining a classmen who might be interested in attending, please email Jewish identity in college. U-M Hillel at [email protected] or call Sallie Abelson. Since the experience was such a positive one for me, I was As I walked into the house, I recognized a girl I knew from very interested to hear what Sallie Abelson, Development Di- Arielle Weingast (’15) is majoring in Communications Facebook and through friends. She smiled, waved and said, rector of U-M Hillel, had to say about these summer Meet and Psychology. She is from Tenafl y, New Jersey. “How are you?” This girl, Carly Skinder (’15), is now one of and Greets. When I sat down with her, she explained to me my best friends. And although this encounter was brief, her that U-M Hillel hosted these events in Washington D.C., Los Summer 2012 Meet and Greets for new students and their parents friendliness was warming and her similar curiosity was reas- Angeles, New Jersey, Chicago, New York City, Boston, suring. To this day, we always laugh about our fi rst meeting. Detroit and Ann Arbor. In total, around 200–250 freshmen and Boston New York Carly says the Hillel Meet and Greet was the “ideal way to their parents attended one of eight Meet and Greets. Sallie August 16, 7:00–9:00 PM August 19, 4:00–6:00 PM ease into the school year.” Not only did it introduce her to her said Hillel’s intentions were to “inform, have the students Hosted by Elisa and Steven Silverman, Hosted by Andrea and Harry peers who were “also eager to get involved in a smaller com- meet each other, and give helpful hints to the freshmen and parents of Peri (’13) and Eliot Silverman Krakowski, parents of Rachel (’15), at their house in West Newton, Krakowski (’15), at the Skyline munity on campus,” but it also comforted her. their parents.” The purpose of the Meet and Greets “is to help Massachusetts. Hotel, 725 10th Ave. at 49th St. the students become familiar with the university and Hillel and New York, New York As much as I did not want to go, my mom wanted to go even decrease anxiety about the college experience, especially for New Jersey more. Since I was involved in my temple all throughout high out-of-state students.” And they did just that. August 19, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM Washington D.C./Baltimore school, she wanted to make sure I would preserve a connec- Hosted by Elaine and Stuart Berger, August 21, 7:00–9:00 PM parents of Jonathan Berger (’13), Hosted by Lisa and Mitch Eisen, tion with Judaism. After attending, she was reassured know- As a result of attending the New Jersey Meet and Greet, at their house in Pine Brook, New Jersey. parents of Ariella Eisen (’15), at their ing that I would have a Jewish home on campus. She was I found a sense of security knowing that Hillel was available house in Potomac, Maryland. “impressed with the varied and extensive programs at Hillel to me in more than just a religious aspect. Hillel offers a very and the care that Hillel gives to U-M students.” simple and rewarding way of meeting great friends—just Chicago another one of its many perks. August 22, 7:00–9:00 PM My feelings after the Meet and Greet were very similar to Hosted by Hilary and Allan Greenberg, parents of Joanna Greenberg (’13), at those of my mom and Carly. I left feeling much more relaxed Hillel is currently working on plans for this upcoming summer. their house in Highland Park, Illinois. knowing that there was a place for me to go to on the High Parents or students who are interested in a Meet and Greet in Holidays, or even just for a Shabbat dinner. I actually used your area should contact Sallie Abelson at (734) 769-0500 or www.umhillel.org • 35 A message from Chair of the University of Michigan David Rosenwein Hillel Governing Board distinctly remember the fi rst time I walked into the of people in suits, jeans, and everything in between, all chat- Board. There is a lot of work to be University of Michigan Hillel. I had just spent the day ting and celebrating Shabbat together. This is something I done. Luckily, I am surrounded by I unpacking my belongings and my parents and I decid- found to be remarkable. wonderful, hard-working, and ed to go to the Hillel Café for dinner. Chaim Frenkel (’12), a skilled board members who friendly sophomore who was dining at the Café, greeted my Never did I see myself getting involved in Hillel’s leader- share a vision for Hillel. We family and ended up inviting me to hang out with his friends ship. But at the end of my freshman year I participated in have made it our mission to later that evening. I instantly knew this was the place for me. the American Movement for Israel, a Hillel group, and some enhance our leadership de- upperclassmen began to speak to me about running for the velopment by asking lead- Governing Board of Hillel. I had a strict policy of staying away ers to choose the skills they I loved Hillel because of the from politics. I enjoyed being friends with everyone and, as a want to improve; to offer political science major, I understand that is almost an impos- more freshman program- community, because of its diversity, sible task for any politician. However, as my sophomore year ming by reconstructing the continued I began to reconsider. I loved Hillel because of the student group “First Year and most of all because I felt like community, because of its diversity, and most of all because I Students of Hillel” (FYSH) to I had a new home. felt like I had a new home. I realized that to ensure other Jew- meet the diverse needs of fresh- ish students would continue to have incredible experiences men; and to recognize the dedica- with Hillel it was my responsibility to be a part of the leader- tion and hard work of student vol- As a freshman I was shy. I had graduated from an Orthodox ship of this diverse community. In the middle of my sopho- unteers who create the incredible Jewish Day School in New Jersey with 48 students in my more year I ran for Hillel Governing Board and was elected by programs throughout the year for our grade and now I was embarking on a journey where there my peers to be treasurer. community. would be over 4,800 students in my freshman class. My roommates seemed very different from me and I was worried My year as treasurer is one I will never forget. As a unit we My fi rst semester as chair has been about fi tting in while maintaining my Jewish identity. Because accomplished so much, and on an individual level I grew from phenomenal. I truly love the impact I was dining on the Hillel kosher meal plan, I became a regular the experience tremendously. The direct impact I was able we have made so far and am even at Hillel and within the fi rst couple of weeks I began to feel to have on an organization and on a university that I deeply more excited to see more of our other more comfortable. This was largely due to the older students care about was invaluable to me. I was able to learn from the plans come to fruition in the fall. The I met at Hillel who took time to advise me on classes, majors, Hillel staff, my fellow board members, and most importantly vision I have, that I hope will stay with and summer plans. the students whom I represented. Together we made Hillel Hillel, is that every Jew on campus can a welcoming environment where students felt comfortable feel like they have a community to sup- I enjoyed the Hillel community; I was making friends and and engaged. We worked on initiatives such as jNET, which port them and a place to call home. Being Jewish is differ- meeting a diverse group of Jewish people. I could walk in sought to engage students who did not necessarily feel com- ent for everybody and you don’t have to enter our building to to Hillel on Friday night for Shabbat dinner and see people fortable in the Hillel building. be engaged in our thriving community. dressed in all different ways. Contrary to my expectations, ev- eryone got along. At any given table you could fi nd a number In November I was elected as Chair of the 2012 Governing David Rosenwein (’13) is majoring in Political Science. He is from Springfi eld, New Jersey.

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