What is your major, and why did you decide to pursue this degree?
I am majoring in psychology. I have spent the last two summers working with kids, and I want to continue doing so in the future. I also find the subject of psychology really interesting.

Why did you choose Binghamton University?
I chose Binghamton because of the vibrant Jewish community and excellent academic programs. I have met so many amazing people through the Binghamton Jewish community, and I have really found a home for myself here.

What is your favorite book? Why?
My favorite book is Moneyball by Michael Lewis, which tells the story of how a Major League Baseball team was able to succeed on a very low budget. I am a big baseball fan, and the book taught me so much about baseball and about making the most of difficult situations.

Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I am from Riverdale, New York, and I went to SAR High School.

What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
I love the fact that there are always so many events going on. It is so easy to get involved in the community and meet new people.

Do you have any siblings?
I have an 18 year old brother named Noam, and a 15 year old sister named Ayelet.

What is your favorite Jewish food?  
Probably either homemade challah or vegetarian matzah ball soup.

What is your favorite food?
I’m a big fan of bagels. My go-to order is an everything bagel with cream cheese.

What is your favorite Jewish childhood memory?
I always loved going to my cousins’ house for the seders. Pesach is one of my favorite holidays, and I have so many great childhood Pesach memories with my family.

What is your favorite Chabad experience?
I really enjoyed the mega challah bake last year. It was a great way to bring the community together, and I had some delicious challah for that Shabbat.

What's your favorite lockdown experience?
During the summer of 2020, I would frequently go biking in order to exercise and get out of the house. One Sunday I biked 65 miles with my dad and a couple of family friends, from my home in Riverdale all the way to Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. It was an exhausting day, but it was extremely rewarding and a lot of fun.