Name: Lisa Kaplan
Major: Psychology, Studio Art
Future Plans:Graphic Design
1)The Jewish Life at Binghamton University has definitely made me a 'better' Jew. Having Shabbat dinner with all of my friends is a unique experience that I will always cherish. I know it will not be the same after I graduate. I will miss celebrating all of the Jewish holidays with my friends. Furthermore, because of my positive Jewish experience at Binghamton University, I have become involved with even more Jewish organizations. I had a summer internship at a Jewish organization two years ago and I continue to do freelance graphic design for that organization. Also, I co-founded Challah for Hunger at Binghamton. I am so happy that I started something that is enabling other Jewish students to become involved in Jewish Life on campus, so that hopefully they can have as positive an experience as I did.
2)Friday nights are the most memorable. Eating Shabbat dinner with all of my friends, followed by game night, is something I look forward to every week and I will miss it very much.
3)It is wonderful that everyone is welcome at Chabad, and students from all types of Jewish backgrounds become friends. Everyone is able to learn from one another, and Chabad helps make this possible.
4)I would like to see more joint Hillel-Chabad programs and less tension between the two organizations.