Bella Adler, President
Over the past two busy years at Stern College, I was exposed to beautiful spectrum of communities that exist on our campus, and I want to dedicate my final year at Stern College to empowering those communities to thrive. Having grown up in St. Louis, Missouri, attending Yeshivat Kadimah high school, I learned that in order for Jewish communities - small or big - to thrive, we must work differently AND together. Following high school I spent a gap year at Midreshet Torah V’Avodah in Yerushalayim, then continued my love of Tanach as a Jewish Education major in Stern College. I spent my summers at heaven on earth (otherwise known as Camp Stone), and spent the last two on YU’s Counterpoint Israel. My favorite part about Jewish Education is the opportunity we have to create meaningful experiences for our communities. So whether you feel at home in the Beis, in Brookdale, in the science labs, or exploring NYC, know that the upcoming Torah Activities Council will be here to create Torah programming geared towards you. Oh, and I really love to play tennis, read any book, and watch Gossip Girl. So join me on The Met stairs with your yogurt. Let’s shmooze!
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baadler@mail.yu.edu
Ariella Etshalom, VP of Shabbat Programming
Hi! I’m Ariella Etshalom and I’m your VP of Shabbat (but I also like to go by Shabbat Eema). Since I’m from LA, I obviously love being in the spotlight, but also sometimes don’t know what to do with myself when it snows here in NY. After going to YULA girls high school, I went to MMY for a year and then came to Stern. Here, I’m studying Psychology and Jewish Studies, which means my all time favorite hobby is psychoanalyzing characters in Tanach. Aside from that, I like to explore this crazy city without using a map, make friends with non-creepy people in the park (don’t worry, I don’t talk to everyone!), and shop at the sales racks at pretty much any store. My main goal for this year is to make sure that everyone, “in-towners” and “out-of-towners” alike, has a place here at Shabb@Beren. We have so many exciting programs and speakers coming your way, something for everyone, and we are so excited to spend these shabbatot with all of you!
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aetshalo@mail.yu.edu
Atara Levine, VP of Chessed (Charity) Programming
Hi there Stern College!!!
My name is Atara Levine and I’m super excited to be your TAC VP of Chesed for this upcoming year! I’m from West Hempstead NY (you may know it as “the stead”) I went to Central for High School and spent an incredible year in Israel in MMY. This summer I had the amazing opportunity to combine my love for Moshava IO and Yachad by being the Girls Head Counselor of Moshava Yachad. I am a senior in Stern majoring in Biology with a dream of working in the NICU - I love newborns! I am so excited to work together with all of you to create a campus FULL of Chesed programs and opportunities.
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Orit Reiter, VP of Speakers
Hi friends! I’m Orit and I’m excited to be your TAC VP of Speakers this year! A brief introduction which may save you a google search-I grew up in Staten Island NY and went to Bruriah for High School then spent a year and half in MMY. I’m currently in my senior year majoring in...you guessed it! Judaic Studies and Psychology. I can’t wait to work together with you all to bring more Torah to our campus. Looking forward to an awesome year!
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Nina Siegel, VP of Public Relations
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Hey there!!! My name is Nina Siegel, and I’m from the beautiful city of Long Beach, NY! For some quick facts- I went to Central for high school, spent a year and a half at Sha’alvim for Women, and now I’m entering my junior year in Stern & majoring in political science! After my first semester in Stern I was so inspired by the passionate Jewish community here and I can’t wait to help make it more accessible and fun for everyone as your TAC VP of PR!!! Get ready for all the emails and fliers coming your way!
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