Name Picture Interests Key Skills and testimonial PlacementPeri M.

(Livingston)

-Music Education-Business

-Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs-Volunteering experience with Seniors and children with Special needs-Very outgoing, friendly, hard working, prompt.-Excellent writing skills-Great interpersonal skills

What will you be doing on your placement:

“Learning about new ways music helps dementia patients recover some of their memory.”

Suzanna Berman, JFS.

Rachel Block, Daughters of Israel

Claire S.

(Millburn)

-Nonprofit management-Psychology-Social work-Journalism-Music therapy

- Past Diller Teen Fellow- Has a basic level of photoshop and iTunes skills and a thorough understanding of Word and internet manipulation.- Social Action VP of her Jewish Youth Group- Extensive volunteer experience-Experience teaching and working with people with Special Needs- Excellent English/writing skills

“I'm excited to work with young children and learn about how social work and music therapy can be applied to other fields like education.”

Randi Cohen, ADDYE camp at Beth Shalom

Leah L

(Elizabeth)

-Community service-Engineering-Computer science-Business-Data Entry

- Skilled in Filing, familiar with C++, excel, envelope lists- Part of ncsy, have gone to Jewish school since preschool, participate in teen and child programs at synagogue- Participated in 3 engineering competitions through CIJE.- Single handedly ran an auction at her school- Sound effects developer for school play

“I am so excited about the opportunity to work in such an amazing environment doing the things I love. I am working with an organization that has given so much to my life and community that it feels amazing to give back. On top of that, the people I am working with are amazing and the work I am doing is so important.”

Michael Strom, JTEEN

Yosef S.

(Teaneck)

-Marketing-Statistics

-Fellow of NCSY LEAD-A writer for several publications at his high school-Business Editor for The Academy News, which features in-depth articles related to current events as well as experiences in and outside of school.-worked as a counselor at Camp Shalom Day Camp for the past two summers.-Hardworking, diligent, and organized.

“I am excited about working at the newly created Volunteer Center at the Jewish Federation. I look forward to working on the volunteer projects being planned this summer, as well as connecting with the volunteers and the people needing our services.”

E.J. Solomon, Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

Devorah M.

(Passaic)

-Teaching (History)-Acting-Israel Advocacy-History

Confirmed Placement:

- Participated in NCSY GIVE – 5 week volunteer program in Israel- Served as a camp counsellor for several summers.- Very involved in NCSY-Writer for her school’s Israel paper

“I am most excited to broaden my education.”

Michael Strom-The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life - JTEENGMW team.

Jamie Carus- Holocaust Council

Sara S.

(Teaneck)

-Political Science-Political Activism-Museums-Israel Advocacy

-Editor –in-chief of her school’s Israel newspaper (3 years)-Introduced a “Genocide Awareness Porgram” in her community.-Selected and participated in last Summer’s “Junior Scholar Program”.-Excellent writer; Great public speaker-Organized, Punctual, Dedicated and Passionate.-Works well in group settings-Youth leader at for her synagogue’s preschool (5 years)

“I'm very excited to be using my love for history to make a meaningful project. This is such a unique opportunity and I'm looking forward to learning from my mentor all about the fundamentals of working in an archival facility.”

Ms. Linda Forgosh, Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey

Ziesel R.

(Edison)

-Government-Debate-International relations-Israel Advocacy

-Public Speaking, Debate, and Mock Trial Skills-Camp counsellor for 4 years- Very determined – marathon runner-Prioritization skills – does not procrastinate

“I am very excited to work with someone who will teach me how to properly advocate for Israel and how to teach others how to do the same.”

Melanie Gorelick- CRC

Name Interests Skills

Corey H.

(Springfield)

-Activism (in government or possibly in an Advocacy office)-Travel agent-Music teaching

- Skilled in Powerpoint, Word, and Kurzwwiel- Frequent volunteer and speaker for Friendship Circle- Creative and Artistic- Describes himself as a “human GPS”

Ari F.

(Randolf)

-Photo editing-Movie production-Media/Marketing

- Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office (all), & Photoshop- Experience in filming and video editing- Creative, friendly, and easy going-Volunteer experience with children

Rachel E.

(Passaic)

-Marine Biology-Israel Advocacy-Non-profit management

- Capable with Publisher, Word, Powerpoint, and Prezi- Extensive volunteer experience with Seniors and people with Special Needs- Self-motivated, perfectionist, curious and flexible.

Brittany S.

(Short Hills)

-Jewish Theatre-Dance/Music-Shadowing a Cantor

-Singing – has perfect pitch!-Theatre experience – Singing, Acting, Dancing, Coreography- Attending college as a Theatre Major and Jewish Studies Minor-Great personality: motivational, positive energy, outgoing

Ben S.

(Livingston)

-Engineering-Computer Science

-Computer programming in Java and C.-Computer –aided design in Autodesk inventor-President and Founder of the Robotics club at Golda Och-Microsoft Office skills; good writer-Weekly volunteer for two years in aftercare program of Cerebral Palsy of NJ (CPNJ)-Fluent in Hebrew and good knowledge of French