Meet the Leadership - Yavneh

Meet the Leadership

Spring 2018

To contact Yavneh Board, email yavneh@hillel.columbia.edu.
To contact Yavneh Gabbinate, email yavnehgabbinate@hillel.columbia.edu.

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I’m a sophomore at Columbia College studying History and Architecture- and I’m so excited to be your Yavneh President! Hailing from sunny California, I can’t wait to bring some West Coast energy to the Board. I enjoy hiking, running outside (especially when it rains), and spending time with friends. You can always find me sitting at the corner desk of Butler 209 or on the second floor of Hillel, where I’m often eating paninis. If you see me around, come say hello!

I am a freshwoman at Columbia hailing from Riverdale, NY. After spending a year in Migdal Oz, I am ecstatic to be following in the footsteps of just a few other Migdal Oz alumna and completing the journey from Migdal Oz to Columbia/Barnard to the role of Gabbait. I’m looking forward to an amazing semester(s) along with the rest of the Gabbinate and Yavneh Board!

President

Member of Gabbinate

Eitan Meisels

Yaira Kobrin

Email: esm2181@columbia.edu

Email: yk2761@columbia.edu

I am a junior in SEAS studying computer science. My passions include cooking and jazz. Let me know if you want to grab a meal or hit up the jazz scene together. I look forward to further shaping how we communicate in Yavneh!

I’m a sophomore at Barnard majoring in history, born in London and raised in Boston. I love learning Torah, rooting for Boston sports teams, and eating eggplant. Catch me studying on the 2nd floor of Hillel or hanging out in Hewitt!

VP Communications

Aryeh Zapinsky

Email: aryeh.zapinsky@columbia.edu

VP Education

Hannah Stanhill

Email: hjs2144@barnard.edu

I am a sophomore in JTS/GS majoring in Modern Jewish Studies and History. When not planning social events, I am most certainly socializing. Whether it's advocating for Israel or flying there, spending the maximum three hours at Hewitt every night or ordering Chickies, this girl is probably procrastinating. Some wonder if I have ever entered Butler 209 before midnight. If you want a late night adventure or just a laugh, find me miles away on 121st.

I am a Sophomore at Barnard College studying Psychology and History. I truly ventured far for college, growing up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Participating in Chessed events brings people together from all denominations. I hope to provide programs that foster an inclusive environment. I love the board game Shabbat chill, Diet Coke and I am currently binge watching “This Is Us”. Catch me at Hewitt for dinner, especially on Grilled Chicken night.

VP Social

VP Chessed

Eva Wyner

Nathalie Kahn

Email: ew2550@columbia.edu

Email: nok2102@barnard.edu

I am a Freshman in SEAS studying computer science. I was born and raised in the city that never sleeps, and I’ve never left because sleep is for the weak. In the rare moments I’m not in Hillel or LeFrak, I’m probably at a New York sporting event. If you ever want to talk about the Parsha, you can find me at the Bima on Mondays, Thursdays, and Shabbatot.

I am a sophomore at Barnard studying psychology. My hobbies include yoga, rereading the Harry Potter books, and mingling. You can find me on Barnard Campus probably with a cousin of mine or at Pinkberry (if it ever reopens!). I cannot wait to spend many Shabbatot & Chagim with you all!

Member of Gabbinate

VP Shabbat & Chag

DJ Presser

Elisheva Fridman

Email: djp2157@columbia.edu

Email: ebf2129@barnard.edu

I'm a Sophomore in SEAS studying Financial Engineering. I hail from the Five Towns, attended HAFTR High School and then took a gap year to live in Israel for a year at Yeshiva Torat Shraga. Basketball, piano, and chess are all hobbies I enjoy engaging in, even though I'm not too great at any of them!

Member of Gabbinate

Josh Lederer

Email: jsl2255@columbia.edu