Hi. I’m Bracha Smith from Los Angeles and I graduated from Touro College Los Angeles with a degree in psychology. I went on to earn my teacher’s credentials through Hebrew Union College. I spent the past three years as an advisor for NCSY, first for West Coast NCSY and then for New York NCSY. I
Hello everyone! My name is Esther Perez and I am a current full-time student. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and have been here my whole life. I currently study at Stern College for Women and am pursuing a career as a Social Worker with a specificity in non-profit development. I also previously attended
My name is Adina Peck, and I’m from Charlotte, NC. I study psychology and anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta and participate in many activities pertaining to environmental sustainability and Jewish life. I’m looking forward to connecting Jewish teens to Torah, to other students, and to mentors with whom they can grow enduring relationships. I’m
Hi, my name is Aryeh Margolin. I live in Edison, NJ and I am currently a junior in YU studying accounting. I’m so excited to be a part of The Shevet Glaubach fellowship for my second year because of the amazing relationships I made last year with my NSCYers. Had it not been for this
Hi, I am Arieh Livieim, I am from Great Neck, NY. I am currently in Queens College studying Finance and Economics. I am excited about the opportunities through the Shevet Glaubach Fellowship because it gives me the opportunity to give back to the community and make sure the kids have someone relatable to go to
Hi, my name is Aviel Avidan and I am from Teaneck, NJ. I recently graduated from Yeshiva University, Sy Syms School of Business where I majored in entrepreneurship and minored in marketing. I am B”H currently learning in REITS and plan to spend the next four year there receiving semikha. I am excited about the
Hi, my name is Eric Abraham and I’m from Boynton Beach, Florida. I was an NCSYer in Southern NCSY and I know the profound impact that NSCY can have on teens. I’m excited about the opportunities through The Shevet Glaubach Fellowship because they are unlike any other opportunity out there.
Aliza Zavdi, from Los Angeles, CA, has attended Tiferet seminary this previous year and she will be attending Stern this year. She is interested in the Shevet Glaubach Fellowship because she strongly believes that connecting and having a relationship with someone goes beyond your religious observance. And by learning with someone who may see things
Talia Yahav, is currently enrolled at Lander College for Women studying Computer Science. She worked this past year in southern NCSY and was deeply connected with the kids and the region and loved it. She can’t wait to continue these relationships and connections!
Josh Wiener is a 20 year old YU student living in Woodmere, NY. He is fortunate to have 5 sisters and be the only male sibling in his family. He feels very strongly about the continuity of the Jewish people. He realizes that observing a Torah way of life is the only guarantee that we,