19 Cohort

I'm Eric Abraham and I'm from Florida. Currently, I do not attend college but plan to next school year. Previously I was in the glaubach fellows last year. And I’m excited about opportunities through the fellowship because Ive experienced them before and I know theyre amazing

Hey! My name is Sharon Aharonoff and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I went to valley Torah for High School and Midreshet Tehillah for seminary. I am currently a Film Major at Stern College. I went on TJJ this past summer with the Southern Region, and I am excited to go again this summer! It is an honor to be apart of the Glaubach TJJ community, and I am excited to work with such amazing teens.

Simon was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he went from attending public school growing up to becoming involved with NCSY, and eventually spending two years at Derech Ohr Somayach in Israel. Simon is currently going to school to be a nutritionist. The reason Simon says motivates his to be a Shevet Glaubach Fellow is because it’s been a dream of his to be able to give back to the organization that gave him so much.

Yael Attias is originally from Mexico, and she moved with her family to Miami Florida when she was nine years old. She went to Katz Yeshiva High School, spent a year studying Torah in Shaalvim for Women in Israel, and is currently a senior majoring in Judaic Studies and Jewish History at Stern College. She is always looking for opportunities to be involved in her community whether it is spending her Friday mornings teaching underprivileged kids in Washington Heights, giving of herself to her campers from NCSY JOLT, being a Teacher Assistant for Hebrew Language, or being on the Holocaust Education Board at Stern.

My name is Aviel Avidan and I am blessed to have the opportunity to partake in a program like the Shevet Glaubach Fellow this coming year. Over the 20 years that Hashem has blessed me with, I have been in many different places—by places I mean spiritually not geographically. I started off life as a non-observant Jew. My father spent a significant portion of his teenage years at an anti-religious kibbutz, while my mother, a Russian immigrant, was not familiar with being religious until her late teenage years. Although this was the case, ever since a young age, I had a natural draw to being an observant Jew, but was unable to make anything of it because of my family’s circumstance. As time went on, I slowly incorporated different Mitzvot into my everyday life. When it came to deciding my high school, I was at a crossroads between Solomon Schechter of Westchester, a conservative program I had just spent 13 years alongside many friends, versus Torah Academy of Bergen County, an all-boys modern-orthodox high school. Even though it was difficult for me to make the switch, I felt like TABC was the right move. In high school, for the most part, I was your classic modern orthodox teenager. Although I did not devote much time to learning and was not strict on keeping Halacha, being religious always had a special place in my heart, sparking my involvement with NCSY. Rabbi Reuven Lebowitz, my chapter director, encouraged me to spend a year in Israel. Although there was a large financial burden, NCSY gave tremendous help, and served as the main reason for why I went to Israel—an experience that changed my life! I live in Teaneck, NJ, and am currently a senior at Yeshiva University.

Hey everyone! My name is Liat Cohen and I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I went to Central, and studied for a year in Israel at Midreshet Moriah. I’m currently enrolled in my second year at Stern/Sy Syms School of Business. I am looking forward to being a Shevet Glaubach Fellow for the Southern Region and serving on SGF Leadership Board! Looking forward to meeting you all!

My name is Tehila Cohen and I am from Queens, NY. I went to Central for high school, then to Shaalvim for Women in Israel. I now attend Stern College where I am a senior, majoring in Elementary education. In the summer of 2019, I worked on TJJ and that really got me involved in NCSY and kiruv in general. I also had the opportunity to be a Glaubach fellow last year and appreciated its message tremendously!

Hi. My name is Gedalia Dock. I’m from Teaneck, NJ. This year I will be attending Touro’s Lander College for Men and majoring in Biology. I was an SGF last year and I look forward to reaching out and connecting to as many Jews as possible through the SGF this year.

Hi! I’m Zahava Fertig and I’m currently a senior at Stern College for Women, studying Political Science. I’m from Woodmere, NY and prior to Stern, I went to MMY for seminary, and Midreshet Shalhevet for high school. After spending some summers working at Moshava I.O., this summer I co-created and facilitated a two week mental health advocacy program for Jewish teens with a grassroots non-profit called Project Proactive. As a returning Shevet Glaubach Fellow (and Leadership Board member) and Southern NCSY advisor, I am eagerly anticipating the start of the new academic year filled with meaningful learning opportunities and programs, development training workshops, and actively participating in new collaborative projects. Whether it will be in person or over Zoom, I look forward to meeting and working with this year’s cohort of Shevet Glaubach Fellows as they transform the present and future development of our beloved Jewish community.

Hi! My name is Pearl Goldman, I am was born and raised in the lower east side of Manhattan. After attending high school at maayanot, I spent a year and a half learning in Midreshet Moriah. Coming back from my time in Israel, I got my degree in psychology from Stern College. I am currently in Hunter’s master program for social work. In my past summers I have had the privilege to be a counselor in Camp HASC, an advisor on TJJ, and a chinuch head at Camp Morasha. After being an advisor in NCSY’s southern region for two and half years, I now have the honor of being the girls head advisor in Southern NCSY

My name is Reina Goldman, I’m from the lower east side of Manhattan. I went to Maayanot for high school then spent a year and a half in Midreshet Moriah. I recently started college at Landers College for Women and I am a bio major. I am a new advisor for Southern NCSY, and I wanted to get involved because I want to help everyone realize their potential while also trying to reach mine. Its an honor to be a fellow!

My name is Tali Goldman and I’m from highland park NJ. I go to stern and am studying business analytics and computer science. I love learning and teaching Torah and am excited to spread more torah through the fellowship.

Hello! My name is Meira Greenland and I proudly hail from Chicago, Illinois. I spent a year at MMY before attending Stern College. Currently, I am a senior at Stern while simultaneously taking classes at Azrieli, where I am pursuing a Master’s in Jewish Education. I am a very passionate person and am always looking for ways to be involved in Jewish education and the Jewish community, either formally or informally. I just started my third year as a Midwest NCSY advisor to which I devote most of my time. Last summer, I staffed the Midwest NCSY TJJ bus. And, I hope to continue my work with the Glaubach fellowship as well, as I truly believe in the work it is doing!

I am a home grown NCSY advisor from Southern Florida. I discovered NCSY in high school, and fell in love! It helped me discover my passion of spreading Yiddishkeit to the world. Now, I am currently a full time student and a full time teacher of Torah. I am finishing my degree from Lander’s in Psychology and Judaic Studies while also teaching 2nd and 3rd graders Limudei Kodesh at The Jewish Academy in Hollywood, Florida. I am excited about the Shevet Glaubach Fellowship because I know it offers high leveled professional development opportunities. I am looking forward to learning and growing together, to create a stronger Jewish nation.

Hi! My name is Michal Herman. I am currently a junior at Stern College and studied at Sha’alvim for Women for seminary. I live in Teaneck, NJ and am the oldest of three. Some of my hobbies include dancing, playing guitar, playing volleyball, reading, etc. I am a very outgoing and energetic person and bring my excitement with me wherever I go! Though I am a serious student, I also love to relax with friends and have a good time. I am really looking forward to bringing my energy to all future NCSY events!

My name is Sivan Import. I’m from Columbus, Ohio. I went to Columbus Torah Academy and then to Sha’alvim for Women. Now I’m in Stern College for Women studying speech pathology and audiology. I was a Shevet Glaubach Fellow last year. Being a Shevet Glaubach Fellow is an incredible opportunity. It gives you the chance to inspire the Jewish future. I grew up doing NCSY and I think that NCSY has really helped shape who I am today. I want to be that advisor for someone else. I think it’s important to show people the fun parts of Judaism and that the halachot aren’t just there as barriers. Staying connected to HaShem gives you a happy and meaningful life.

Hi! My name is Sabina Korman I’m an undergraduate student at Stern College for Women where I’m pursuing a joint nursing program. I’m happy I had the chance to be a part of the Glaubach fellowship and hope to continue making an impact on the Jewish community.

Hi! My name is Miriam Rivkah Lapson and I grew up in Skokie, Illinois. I am currently a senior at Touro College finishing my B.A in Biology and Judaic Studies. I was a fellow last year and really enjoyed the experience. So much so, that this year I have joined the board in order to make the experience even better for the upcoming year!

Hello, my name is Avrumi Linfield. I’m from Silver Spring, Maryland and attended Berman for High School and Mevaseret in Israel. I am currently at Yeshiva University, learning Masecechet Chulin in the mornings and accounting in the afternoons. The reason I want to be a Shevet Glaubach Fellow is because I was fortunate enough to grow up with a Jewish Education, and I want to help people who weren’t as fortunate as me learn about Judaism.

My name is Anna Lis. I am from Skokie, Illinois. I just started Touro’s Graduate School of Education. I am studying both typical education and special education with a focus on Grades 1-6. Last year, I was fortunate to be a Shevet Glaubach Fellow (SGF) and I loved it. I also have been involved with NCSY and Yachad for years! I am excited about the many opportunities that the Shevet Glaubach Fellowship affords its participants. I love being able to exercise leadership. I love getting to build lasting relationships with mentors, peers, and NCSYers. Most of all, I hope to continue to help and give back to the Jewish community as a Shevet Glaubach Fellow.

My name is Michael Livi and I am 22 years old. I was blessed to attend North Shore Hebrew Academy my entire life, graduating as Speaker of the Class in 2017. I was privileged to then study at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh in Jerusalem for one year upon graduating High School. I am currently enrolled in the Honors Program at Yeshiva University Sy Syms School of Business, where, Be’ezrat Hashem, I plan to graduate with a Major degree in Finance and a two Minors in both Real Estate and Accounting. My service to the wonderful Great Neck community officially began in high school for the Gym Minyan (a Minyan for High School teens of all backgrounds), where, alongside 2 peers, I helped run a Minyan that catered to 150+ teens every week. I was first exposed to NCSY by Jonathan Zar as a young high school student, falling in love with what NCSY offers. Upon my return from Yeshiva, I applied to be (and was accepted as) an NCSY advisor for the New York (Great Neck) region and I currently seek to give back more to my community.

Hi my name is Shira Nimchinsky. I am originally from Texas but I’ve moved around a lot so I’m from all over. I am currently in Stern College for Women and I am studying Psychology. I was an NCSYer back in Texas and knew that doing Kiruv was something extremely important to me even back in high school. I am an adviser for Southern NCSY. I am super excited for the opportunities the Shevet Glaubach Fellowship is providing because I will better myself as an adviser and I will have more chances to interact and learn with my NCSYers.

My name is Kayla Plutzer and I am from Plainview,NY. I am a current senior at Stern College for Women studying Jewish Education, I will be graduating in January and working at Bais Yaakov of the Lower East Side. I am a Plainview advisor and help with JSU Club at Bard High School in Long Island City. I plan on going into formal education for a few years and eventually going into kiruv full-time. I am also a photographer on the side, which is something I really enjoy

Hi, my name is Daniel Rosenthal! After an amazing four years at DRS, I spent a year studying at Aish Gesher before staying for the summer at Aish HaTorah where I was able to learn Jewish outreach tools, have ’one-on-ones,’ and even teach classes. Now I’m starting the third year of my Computer Engineering degree at the City College of New York where I’m on the board of the Chabad club. Last year, I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of the first year of the Shevet Glaubach Fellowship, and I am excited to hopefully continue to have the opportunity to impact my community this year.

My name is Tzvi Rotblat and I am currently in my third year at Yeshiva University where I am studying accounting and am in Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger’s MYP shiur. I am originally from Teaneck, NJ, went to TABC for high school, and then had the opportunity to spend two years in Israel at Yeshivat Sha’alvim. I spent four summers on NCSY Kollel, two summers as a camper and two summers as a madrich and have also been involved with the CBM program and was a counselor in Camp Kaylie. During my spare time I like to listen to music, spend time with friends and family, and play basketball

Yehoshua Segal is form the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He attended TABC for high school, Yeshivat Hakotel for a year and a half, and is now a senior at Yeshiva University studying Economics. Yehoshua is looking forward to developing and creating programming in Kew Garden Hills while building a strong relationship with the community.

My name is Ariel Shayesteh. I am from the Great Neck region. I was raised in Great Neck went to Yeshiva my entire academic life. I currently am the Youth President of Ahavat Shalom Synagogue and a staff member of NCSY Great Neck. I want to continue my role in kiruv and become a Glaubach fellow so I can bring our community closer together.

Hi my name is chananya shiff and I am from passaic nj. I recently graduated from lander college for men with a degree in psychology. I have been a glaubach fellow for a year now and am looking foward to the continuous opportunities that being a fellow offers.

Hello! My name is Shoval Shoshani and I am currently a student at Yeshiva University. I was born and raised in Queens, New York and currently live in Washington Heights. I attended Yeshiva of Central Queens for Middle School, then attended North Shore Hebrew Academy High School, and Yeshivat Torat Shraga for my gap year in Israel. I consider myself a friendly, outgoing young adult whose trying to grow in Derech Eretz and Avodat HaShem. I would like to consider myself a proud, passionate and observant Jew whose attempting to share the light of Torah and Derch Eretz with others.

Hi! My name is Hannah Zar and I’m from Boston! I went to Maimonides for high school and then spent a year and a half at Midreshet Moriah. I am currently at Stern pursuing a major in psychology.I’m so excited to be a part of NCSY shevet Glaubach fellows because I think it’s so important to spread a love, passion and excitement of Torah and mitzvos to all communities!