Introducing Esther Malul
What is your major, and why did you decide to pursue this degree?
I’m currently majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I wanted to major in marketing because it’s both creative and analytical, and I felt like it would suit me well.
Why did you choose Binghamton University?
I chose Binghamton primarily because of the Jewish community, but also because I heard the business program was really good.
Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I’m from Manhattan, NY and I went to SAR High School.
What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
I love how vibrant it is! I also love how many of us there are, it feels like I can just assume everyone I meet is Jewish until proven otherwise.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one younger brother. His name is David, and he’s a freshman at SAR.
What is your favorite Jewish food?
I have two! It’s a tie between sfiha (also called lahmajeen) and matzah pizza.
What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
My favorite Jewish holiday is probably Purim. I love the atmosphere of joy it brings, dressing up, and having the same name as the queen is pretty cool too :)
If you were a breakfast cereal, which one would you be and why?
Buzzfeed said I was Lucky Charms, but my favorite one is Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
What's your dream job?
I don’t have all the details figured out yet, but hopefully a job that I love working at every day.
What is your favorite Jewish childhood memory?
Building random Jewish objects out of food at synagogue youth groups. I used to love eating them at the end.
What is your favorite Chabad experience?
My favorite Chabad experience is cooking in the kitchen on Thursday mornings. We talk, play music, and cook (three of my favorite things) all while helping out Chabad. I look forward to it every week!
What's your favorite lockdown experience?
During Pesach right after lockdown started, my high school got a bunch of teachers to perform a little part of Chad Gadya and put it together in a Youtube video. It’s really cute and made me feel a little less sad about the fact that we had to spend Pesach in lockdown.
What makes you proud to be a Jew?
The fact that we’re so resilient. Sometimes it feels like the whole world is against us just for existing, but we just keep showing up and supporting each other.
