Mazel Tov on your new role as Young Leadership co-chair! What are you most looking forward to? Using the position to find a Jewish wife. Kidding. That said, along with
Read moreHow did you get involved with the DC Jewish community? I went to Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (JDS) growing up, and was really active in BBYO. One of
Read moreHow did you get involved with the DC Jewish community? Prior to participating in a DC Community Birthright trip in 2009, I had been totally unaffiliated. Upon return, I was
Read moreCheryl P. was part of The Jewish Federation’s ConnectGens Fellowship in 2012 where she came up with the Minyan of Thinkers venture. This program is for analytical, bright, passionate Jewish
Read moreWhat made you decide to go on the Birthright Israel: DC Community Trip? When Birthright Israel expanded eligibility to include Jews who had been to Israel before, I knew I
Read moreGrowing up and in college – what was your involvement in Jewish life? Growing up, I was very involved in Jewish life. I went to Gesher Jewish Day School and
Read moreGrowing up and in college – what was your involvement in Jewish life? Jewish culture was a part of my life for a lot of my childhood, whether I knew
Read moreRachel has a passion for connecting her peers to Israelis through Reverse Mifgash. In 2011, Rachel went on a Birthright Israel: DC Community Trip. On the trip, she made new
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