JVibe Teen Advisory Board (JTab)
The JTab is a group of teens from around the country (and even some international teens) who help the editors create a magazine that teens will find relevant. JTab members correspond with us and with one another through a private discussion board online on a weekly basis. We send out content for the magazine before it goes to print to get their opinions, and we often ask what they hope to see in the magazine or on our website. We'll send out surveys and use them as a sounding board for our latest ideas. We also offer writing opportunities exclusively to the board.
Board members are also in charge of starting discussion threads on our blogs, and we pick one board member to be represented in the Guest Editor section of the print magazine in each issue.
To become a member of the board, email us at editor@jvibe.com and tell us why you want to join.
JTab President |
 Tova Simenowitz Baltimore, MD Redhead—'nuff said! Well, I can never say enough. I'm 17, I just moved to Baltimore, Md., and it's the first time in my life living in a city. I've never had neighbors before! I love singing, music, doodling, singing, reading, writing, singing, making friends, having fun, singing, acting crazy, funky colors, wood stoves, comedy, singing, environmentalism, doing chesed (acts of kindness) and everything I can for the magazine of awesomeness, a.k.a. JVibe! Befriend me on Facebook.com if you ever need anything, want to chat or just want to say hi. |
Executive Board |
 Gabbi Baker Columbia, SC Gabbi Baker is a high school senior in Columbia, S.C. When she's not planning pep rallies for student government or doing interviews for her school's broadcast department, you can find her organizing programs for BBYO. Currently she serves as international s'ganit (vice president) of B'nai B'rith Girls and regional n'siah (president). In addition to BBYO, Gabbi loves AIPAC, JVibe, Entourage, Jon Stewart and so much more. Gabbi is still undecided on where she wants to go to college, but she'll keep you posted! |
.jpg) Isaac Gealer Phoenix, AZ Isaac currently attends the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He hopes to open his own record label and revolutionize the music industry. In the meantime, Isaac writes articles for JVibe, including many music reviews and interviews. |
 Jason Gerson Marietta, GA When Jason Gerson isn't doing a rather striking impersonation of Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men, trying to end a terrible love of the Supremes and Lily Allen or tripping over himself, you can find him relishing just a little too much in the fact that he's president of the Young Democrats of Walton and that he lives right next to his Food Network idol, Alton Brown. |
 Elizabeth Kirshner Oak Park, MI I am Elizabeth Kirshner, I'm 14 and I love being on the JTab. I also love music, being a redhead, Camp Stone, laughter and living life to its fullest. I can usually be found reading a fashion magazine, singing in the shower, admiring Jason Mraz or checking out Facebook.com. Being a Jew is a big part of my life, and I never want to stop learning, laughing, living and loving. |
 Evan Kline Memphis, TN Evan is a high-school junior living in Memphis, Tenn. He currently serves as the regional shaliach (Judaic/community service/social action VP) of the BBYO Cotton States. Most recently, he planned Memphis J-Serve's Project Chai, where over 100 Jewish teens helped over 18 different needy organizations. Evan enjoys his many electronic gadgets and traveling to different countries and continents. In the coming years, Evan plans on spending time in Israel and attending business school. |
 Rachel Leamon Swampscott, MA Hey! I'm Rachel Leamon from Swampscott, Mass. I am loving my life as a college student at Boston University. JVibe, writing, Starbucks, Dave Matthews Band and the color pink complete my list of favorite things. |
 Mike Lebowitz Wellington, FL Hi! I'm very active in my Jewish life and am currently the president of my youth group, TiBToFTY, and am very involved with NFTY-STR. I'm extremely passionate about social action. I also love listening to music, going to the movies and just hanging out with my friends. I hope you enjoy JVibe as much as I do! |
 Michele Stephanie Pinczuk Silver Spring, MD This is how Michele views the world: “Imagine, feel the magic. Vegas on acid, seen through Yves St. Laurent glasses” (Kanye West). Michele enjoys her fun and funky life as a teen journalist who freelances for several publications, including The New York Times. Her role models are Gilda Radner, Golda Meir, her grandmom, mom and Aunt Sylvia. |
 Ben Tepfer Newburyport, MA My name is Ben Tepfer and I'm a freshman creative advertising major at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. I'm currently an assistant editor at the school's independent student newspaper, The Daily Orange, and I'm also on several university student governments. Even though I love graphics and film, I write a lot (which tends to happen when you're an editor!). I'm also very passionate about community service and have traveled to build homes in Mexico, El Salvador and New Orleans. I'm a passionate guitar player and I love photography. |
Writers |
 Lucy Bierer Charlotte, NC Hi, everyone! My name is Lucy Bierer and I'm a high school senior from Charlotte, N.C. When I'm not buried in college applications and homework, I love working on the new Interfaith Youth Council in Charlotte. I also enjoy spending time with friends and working on BBYO! I'm mazkirah (communications director) of the North Carolina Council and MIT mom (membership vice president) of my chapter, Ohavim BBG #418. |
 Jaime B. Daly City, CA Jaime is a student in San Francisco. She's a pop-culture junkie and is currently obsessed with Dawson's Creek re-runs and Bob Marley. |
 Brian Brooks Miami, FL Brian Brooks is a sophomore in high school from Miami, Fla. He's a member of the jazz ensemble at his school and is also an accomplished musician, playing instruments like piano, guitar and trumpet. He enjoys listening to the John Butler Trio and can't watch enough episodes of Seinfeld. He's inspired by the philanthropic work of U2's Bono, the witty words of author Nick Hornby and the dynamic culture of Israel. |
 Mandy Cohen Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, England Mandy Cohen is 19 and lives in London. She loves going to the cinema and watching romantic comedies, having fun with her friends and going shopping! She also likes partying and meeting new people. Israel is her favourite place in the world. She feels at home there and loves the fact that there are Jews everywhere. She's currently in university studying journalism and psychology and is loving it! |
 Monica Deutsch Fullerton, CA Monica Deutsch, 17, is a loyal fan of reading and writing. She's also been playing soccer for more than a decade. She's currently employed at Jamba Juice, serving the smoothie-lovin' people. In her free time she plays guitar, cooks and hangs out with her friends. Monica also enjoys walking in the middle of streets late at night, making cookies and the way it smells outside after a clean rain. Although she enjoys shopping and pretty-colored items, her hope is to become an Army pilot and give back to her country (West Point SLS 2009). She loves getting to know new people, so don't be afraid to Facebook her! |
 Tammy Ellenhorn Bellevue, WA Hi, my name is Tammy Ellenhorn and I live in Bellevue, Wash. I am an active member of Evergreen Region BBYO and serve on both my chapter and city boards. I love chilling with friends and traveling. When I am not writing for my school's newspaper or doing mountains of homework, I enjoy listening to Jack Johnson and sitting down with a good book. |
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 Heather Reinblatt Ocala, FL My name's Heather Reinblatt and I am 15 years old. I have a passion for writing, which has become more important to me than breathing itself. I am constantly listening to music and without it, I'd probably fall over dead right now. To me, school is my top priority (next to writing), and I am so looking forward to college! |
 Elena Russo Woodbury, NY My name is Elena Russo and I'm currently a sophomore in Long Island, N.Y. I attend Camp Ramah in the Berkshires and I like long walks on the beach. |
 Alieza Schvimer Evanston, IL I'm Alieza Schvimer, and I live in Evanston, Ill. Over the summer, I attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. I love to hang out and talk to my friends from camp 24/7. I also love to read, write and watch TV. |
 Emily Siar Greensboro, NC Emily Siar, 15, is a freshman. She loves to sing in temple with a local klezmer group and has a passion for opera, French and literature. After returning from a school exchange program in Paris, she found that she loves to experience new cultures and meet different people. In her free time, she can be found watching cheesy chick flicks, hanging out with her friends or playing with her two slobbery dogs, Bojo and Sugar. |
 Lauren Silva Sarasota, FL Lauren Silva is a sophomore from Sarasota, Fla. She's the religious-education vice president of her USY chapter, SRQUSY, and the HaNegev Regional Kadima communications coordinator. She's also a reporter and layout editor for the school newspaper. She loves music, hanging out with her friends, reading magazines (like JVibe!), meeting new people and learning more about Judaism. Lauren loves journalism and being Jewish, so JVibe is perfect for her! |
 Deborah Silver Clarksville, MD Deborah Silver is a fun-loving, loud and proud Jew from Clarksville, Md.! She's 14 and a freshman in high school. She's a dedicated member of BBYO's B'raisheet BBG #2008 chapter in the Northern Region East Baltimore Council. Deb always has her nose in a book or has a BBYO event to attend. She loves magazines (especially JVibe!) and hopes to be an editor-in-chief of one someday. She loves to talk and meet new people, so feel free to friend her on Facebook! |
 Becky Smith Pittsburgh, PA Becky Smith is 17 and a high school junior in Pittsburgh, Pa. When she's not busy running the Junior Statesmen of America organization for her school or researching and editing articles for her school newspaper, she can be found working intently on BBYO projects. She's currently serving as aym hachaverot (membership vice president) on the Keystone Mountain Region board. In her free time Becky loves planning Pittsburgh's annual J-Serve activities, participating in the National Honor Society and playing varsity volleyball. |
 Arielle Soussan Santa Monica, CA My name is Arielle Soussan. I live in Santa Monica, Calif., and have a younger sister and a kitten named Truffles. I enjoy reading, writing and talking to my friends. |
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 Jaime Yager New Orleans, LA Jaime Yager is a high school junior in New Orleans, La. She's greatly involved in BBYO and serves as n'siah (president) of her chapter, Big Easy BBYO #5375. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, running, listening to music and hanging with friends. Jaime absolutely loves Israel and hopes to live there someday. |
 Dara Zaintz Oviedo, FL My name is Dara and I live in Oviedo, Fla. I'm a senior and will be going to college at Florida Atlantic University this fall! I love to laugh, live life, play tennis, read and go to temple. I'm in both NFTY and BBYO and like meeting new people at the events. |
Street Team |
 Meredith Bilski Chappaqua, NY My name is Meredith. I live in Chappaqua, N.Y., and I'm a junior. I love to play softball, tennis and golf. I love community service and have done projects in Cuba and New Orleans, as well as within my community. I love to write—I'm a contributor to my school's magazine and a staff writer on my school's newspaper. I'm the biggest grammar freak ever! I'm in love with Jack Bauer, the Spice Girls and mint tea. |
 Jonathan Cohen Providence, RI My name is Jonathan Cohen. I live in Providence, R.I. My greatest passion is music. I love listening to it and playing it. I play piano and sing. People tell me I'm good, but I don't take myself too seriously! |
 Arielle Davis Miami, FL My name is Arielle Davis. I live in Miami and I have orange hair. I like nice weather and going out to the city, where there's always something to do. I also have two older brothers whom I look up to. |
 Abby Durham Memphis, TN Hi, y'all! My name is Abby. I love to hang out with friends, listen to music and participate in my youth groups (I'm an active member of BBYO and NFTY). I'm currently Kriger BBG president and the Cotton States Region convention coordinator for BBYO. Last summer I journeyed to the Holy Land, where I learned that one day I want to become a Jewish educator and maybe even a rabbi. I'm also a counselor at |
Tammy Ellenhorn Bellevue, WA Hi, my name is Tammy Ellenhorn and I live in Bellevue, Wash. I am an active member of Evergreen Region BBYO and serve on both my chapter and city boards. I love chilling with friends and traveling. When I am not writing for my school's newspaper or doing mountains of homework, I enjoy listening to Jack Johnson and sitting down with a good book. |
 Evan Fischer Matthews, NC Evan is a high school sophomore from Matthews, N.C. He is an active member of BBYO in Hank Greenberg AZA #60104. He attends Camp Barney Medintz in Cleveland, Ga., and likes to hang out with his friends. |
 Zoë Golub-Sass Marblehead, MA Zoë Golub-Sass is a sophomore. She has been enjoying theater and reading much of Shakespeare's works for the past few years. She also enjoys knitting, basketball, book shops and drinking Pumpkin Spice Lattes at the small Starbucks a bike ride away. |
 Philip Grand Nashville, TN Hello, my name is Philip Grand. I hail from Nashville, Tenn. My interests include theater, cinema, video games, AZA and training to become a Jedi. I have an extreme dislike for flying, thunderstorms and MTV. I am very involved in my AZA chapter, Athens of the South AZA #258. |
 Paige Guber Roswell, GA My name is Paige Guber. I live in Atlanta, Ga., home of Coke, Waffle House and a lot of rap music. I'm a proud member of BBYO and extremely active in it. I'm obsessed with everything in Israel, from the food to the IDF guys. I love peace signs and hearts, and I'm a huge fan of Gossip Girl (both the books and the show), and I adore Blair Waldorf. I could also go shopping for hours at a time, and I basically do it all day, every day! I like to read, hang out with friends, listen to music and play with my adorable dog, Bailey. |
 Evan Herron Cherry Hill, NJ My name is Evan Herron from Cherry Hill, N.J. I currently am serving a term as grand aleph godol (international president) of BBYO. When I'm not doing BBYO, I'm on the phone with friends, listening to music, reading JVibe or playing basketball! |
 Matthew Barry Kanter Kirkland, WA Matthew Barry Kanter lives in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, Wash. He loves long walks on the beach, being held tightly and being a hecksa-tight Jewboy. He's a dedicated member of BBYO Eastside AZA #1043, and he's held the positions of moreh (membership/education VP), mazkir (secretary), godol (president) and shaliach (community service/social action VP), as well as Seattle's moreh and godol of the Evergreen regional chairman of the JURY program, which reaches out to youth in unincorporated areas of the region. He also coordinated the JLC convention in 2007 with fellow JTaber Tammy Ellenhorn, and started the JSU club at Lake Washington High School. He recently transferred to Lake Washington Technical College, where he's earning his high school diploma while studying for a double AAS (Associate of Applied Science) degree in culinary arts and baking arts. |
 Alyssa Mandel Miami, FL Hi, my name is Alyssa Mandel and I'm 16 years old and live in Miami, Fla. When I'm not in school, I enjoy reading and am a member of my school's debate team and BBYO. |
 Amanda Phillips Sarasota, FL My name is Amanda Phillips. I live in Sarasota, Fla. This will be my sixth summer at Camp Ramah Darom. I look forward to going to camp all year long! I row six days a week with my local Sarasota crew team, and I'm very active in my USY chapter. I love Israeli jewelry and hope to go there someday soon. I also love shopping, listening to all different kinds of music and hanging out with my friends! |
 Lauren Safran Coral Springs, FL Hey! I'm Lauren and I'm a sophomore from the sunny state of Florida. When I'm not busy with USY and JTab, I love to spend my time reading the Twilight series (Eep! Edward Cullen!), hanging out with friends and basically trying to survive high school. Music and photography play key roles in my life, and USY is a major aspect of my daily life. Being the social action/tikkun olam vice president of my local chapter changed the way I view our community. Last summer, I got a chance to go on "USY on Wheels," a trip that changed my life. BUS B 2008! So basically my life is filled with Jewishness! Shalom, y'all! |
 Lara Schewitz Charlotte, NC My name is Lara Schewitz and I'm a high school sophomore from Charlotte, N.C. I'm the proud n'siah (president) of my BBYO chapter, Ohavim BBG in the Eastern Region. When I'm not doing BBYO, I like being outside and enjoying life to the fullest. I also love hanging with my friends and UGA. GO DAWGS! |
 Caleb Sherman Plymouth, MN Caleb Sherman is from Plymouth, Minn., and is a senior in high school. He's very involved in his USY chapter and has been on the chapter board for the past three years. For the past six summers, he's attended Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, and last summer traveled to Poland and Israel on the Ramah Israel Seminar. Israel was the most amazing experience of his life. He plays ultimate Frisbee for his high school and basketball for fun. He's an enthusiastic Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins fan, and he has always loved music and listens to it non-stop (although he can't play an instrument if his life depended on it!). Caleb loves the arts and acting, hanging out with friends, going to movies and long walks on the beach (wink wink!). Some people say he resembles a young man named Cory Matthews. |
Deborah Silver Clarksville, MD Deborah Silver is a fun-loving, loud and proud Jew from Clarksville, Md.! She's 14 and a freshman in high school. She's a dedicated member of BBYO's B'raisheet BBG #2008 chapter in the Northern Region East Baltimore Council. Deb always has her nose in a book or has a BBYO event to attend. She loves magazines (especially JVibe!) and hopes to be an editor-in-chief of one someday. She loves to talk and meet new people, so feel free to friend her on Facebook! |
Becky Smith Pittsburgh, PA Becky Smith is 17 and a high school junior in Pittsburgh, Pa. When she's not busy running the Junior Statesmen of America organization for her school or researching and editing articles for her school newspaper, she can be found working intently on BBYO projects. She's currently serving as aym hachaverot (membership vice president) on the Keystone Mountain Region board. In her free time Becky loves planning Pittsburgh's annual J-Serve activities, participating in the National Honor Society and playing varsity volleyball. |
 Jeni Willenzik Charlotte, NC Hi! My name is Jeni Willenzik and I'm a junior from Charlotte, N.C.! I am very active in BBYO and am currently the n'siah (president) of my chapter, Chai Chaverim BBG. I've been to Israel twice and can't wait to return! I attend Camp Barney Medintz in Georgia, and I love to dance and hang out with my friends. |
Jaime Yager New Orleans, LA Jaime Yager is a high school junior in New Orleans, La. She's greatly involved in BBYO and serves as n'siah (president) of her chapter, Big Easy BBYO #5375. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, running, listening to music and hanging with friends. Jaime absolutely loves Israel and hopes to live there someday. |
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 Sydney Appelbaum New York, NY Sydney Appelbaum lives in New York City and is a senior in high school. She loves JVibe and wants to become BFF with everyone on the board! Although Sydney is loyal to her native Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, she's still obsessed with every Ramah camp and can talk about Ramah Israel Seminar 2008 forever. She's also obsessed with Camp Szarvas in Hungary, her idol Jennifer Garner, cute boys and quoting My So-Called Life whenever possible. In her free time, Sydney loves singing, working with Friendship Circle NYC and throwing her calculus textbook at the wall. Sydney wants to be an actress and hopes to be on the cover of JVibe someday! |
 Jake Bleiberg Glen Ridge, NJ Jake Bleiberg, 18, is from Glen Ridge, N.J., and is a senior in high school. He enjoys playing guitar, reading a good book and swimming. Jake is an alum of NFTY-EIE High School in Israel and an active member of his Jewish community. |
 Alanna Davis Raleigh, NC My name is Alanna Davis and I am currently in grade 12. My interests include Canada (my birthplace), Facebook, Year Course, music, Machon 3 2007, winning Maccabiah, l-i-v-i-n, bumping like this, looking at army pictures, wearing pretty necklaces and judging people by their shoes. |
 Greg Doolittle Fairfax, VA Hi, my name's Greg Doolittle and I'm a sophomore from Chantilly, Va. I'm on the swim and debate teams at my school, and I like to longboard and ski in my free time. I'm the president of my temple youth group, BeTTY, and I work as the principal's aide in my Hebrew school. |
 Gabrielle Flaum Short Hills, NJ Hi, my name is Gabrielle Flaum. I'm a senior in Millburn, N.J. I was the captain of the girls' varsity swim team for two years in a row and a member of the cross-country team. I'm president of my temple's youth group, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel. This summer I will be a staff member at URJ Eisner Camp, where I have attended since the age of seven (but was a staff brat starting when I was 3 years old!). I spend a lot of my time working on programs for Save Our Soldiers, a teen advocacy group I started to raise awareness for kidnapped Israeli soldiers. |
 Miriam Goldman Portland, OR I'm from Portland, Ore., representing all the tree-hugging, grass-eating hippies. I have a fond love for many things, such as mechanical pencils, ping-pong, rafting, kayaking (and anything that includes a paddle, really!), the game Apples to Apples and New York-style Reuben sandwiches. I claim that the Wii is a form of exercise. I've been officially Jewish for 16 years and I can't wait to be in Israel this summer! |
 Sarah Gross Fort Lauderdale, FL I was born in Greenwich Village. My parents are huge hippies, so it kind of trickled down to me. I currently reside in the Sunshine State, aka Florida, the best place in the world. My passions are art, fashion, family, friends, bagels, college applications, music (Say Anything, the best Jewish band in the world!) and reading. My favorite book is Catcher in the Rye. My favorite music: I love all music, but my latest obsession is Rilo Kiley. I'm passionate about the Grateful Dead, Bowie, Cat Stevens (even though he was banned from the country), Say Anything, Shlomo Carlebach, Britney Spears ("Gimme More"), The Decemberists, etc. TV shows: I live vicariously through Laguna Beach. |
 Rod Hajaj Foster City, CA I came from Israel about eight years ago, and I'm really getting to enjoy it here. I think I'm going to have fun getting connected with Jewish stuff again! In general I like to eat, sleep, wake up and then eat and sleep again. |
 Shelley Halman Jackson, MI “Shalom, bachurim, ma shlomchem?” (That means, “Hello, young adults, what's up?” in Hebrew!) My name is Shelley! I always put an exclamation point after my name. I'm a student at Syracuse University in the Bandier Program for the Music and Entertainment Industries, but I hail from Michigan. (Get it? Hail to the Victors! I'm a really big Michigan Wolverines fan, clearly.) I like music, both making and listening to it, dancing, acting, writing, meditation and basically anything intensely creative. I was hugely involved with NFTY but have since evolved to Hillel. I'm an out-of-control fanatic for The Office and can quote almost every episode. I also know way too much about John Krasinski, who plays Jim. I have the longest “About Me” section on Facebook of anyone I know; it's pretty mind-blowing. Das ende! That means “the end” in German. |
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 Katie Harry Indianapolis, IN I'm a 16-year-old vegetarian, and I work as a cashier at Panera, am part of the school musical, acting group, freshmen mentors, mock trial and school newspaper, where I'll be editor-in-chief next year. I have a ridiculously busy life, but it's pretty fantastic. In spring 2009, I will be going on the NFTY Eisendrath International Exchange program, and I'm so totally stoked! I'm the programming vice president for IFTY (Indianapolis Federation of Temple Youth), which is the Indianapolis chapter of NFTY-Ohio Valley. |
 Harrison Hess Redlands, CA Hey everyone, what's happening? My name is Harrison Hess. I currently am a sophomore in college at the University of Redlands, and I am loving every bit of it! I am involved in the school's Hillel, and I have a really good time with the other members. I am from Portland, Ore. While I was in high school, I was involved in the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation, a group that some of my fellow JTabers are currently involved in. We raise money and allocate it to different charities. I was also involved in BBYO; I was part of the group that brought the Sol Stern chapter back to life. I had an amazing time with that. I also have attended Camp Solomon Schechter for more than 10 years, even working there in the summer of 2007. I hope to continue to work there! |
 Jackson Hoberman Charleston, SC Hey! I'm Jackson (although some people call me Jake too, so whatever works) and I've been involved with JVibe for two years. In a particularly Jewish fashion, I attended/worked at Herzl Camp, medaled in the JCC Maccabi Games and was involved with USY for many years, which included going on one of the pilgrimage trips to Spain and Israel. I was born and raised in Minnetonka, Minn., where I excelled as a gorgeous individual and model student and perfected the quintessential art of observing a long, black line while concurrently partaking in the sport of swimming. After accomplishing everything to which I set my mind and exhausting all the resources in my home state, I moved on to the prestigious College of Charleston in South Carolina. As a sophomore at CofC, I am active in Hillel, student government and newspaper. To put it out there, my favorite treat is my grandmother's chocolate- and caramel-covered licorice, which she makes only on special occasions. |
 Alex Hoff Atlanta, GA Hey, I'm Alex and I'm a hard-hittin' Heeb from the ATL. I'm an active member of the Jewish community of Atlanta and a leader of my BBYO chapter. I am the founder and president of a club at my high school known as The Jewish Teen Connection, and I have a deep love for Israel. I want to help Jewish teenagers increase their Jewish identities as much as possible, and I wish to make a positive impact on the world. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, filmmaking, stand-up comedy and reading JVibe! |
 Hadas Horenstein Portland, OR My name is Hadas Horenstein. I'm 17 years old and live in Portland, Ore. I'm trilingual and love to read, dragon-boat (the coolest sport ever!) and sing in the shower. I'm involved in Young Judaea and am a proud, passionate Zionist. |
 Harrison Kashkin Tenafly, NJ My name is Harrison Kashkin. I'm currently a freshman in Tenafly, N.J. I'm a die-hard Yankees fan and love most spectator sports in general. I play travel soccer and am a member of my school debate team. I enjoy vacations with my family and spend my summers at Trail's End Camp. |
 Lauren Katz Florence, MA Hey, I'm Lauren. I live in Florence, Mass., and I'm a junior in high school. I'm captain of my crew team and I also play varsity basketball. I'm an editor of my school newspaper and Spanish is my favorite subject. I'm on the board of the youth foundation for the western Massachusetts chapter of B'nai Tzedek and of my local USY chapter. I spend a lot of time in Philadelphia, so I'm a huge Eagles fan. I like to travel, hang out with my friends, take photos and beat my brothers in mini golf. |
 Taylor Kent Matthews, NC Hi! My name is Taylor and I'm from Charlotte, N.C. I love going on walks with my dog, Jackson, hanging out with my friends and reading JVibe. I am also very involved in BBYO. |
 Chandler Landow Cardiff By The Sea, CA Hey, guys! I'm Chandler Landow, age 13, and I live in San Diego, Calif., where I attend a Jewish school. I was born in Dallas, Texas, and love photography, hanging out with my friends, traveling and just enjoying life! I currently attend Camp Ramah in California, and it's one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I can't wait to go back! Music and art are a huge part of my life, and my favorite bands are Say Anything, Vampire Weekend, Kanye West and Lil Wayne. |
 Mottie Leibman Santa Monica, CA I am 14 years old and my name is Mottie Leibman. I love to play games and listen to music. I play with a band for our synagogue, and I love to create music. I'm from Santa Monica, Calif., and I try to spread simcha (joy) throughout the world as much as I can. |
 Shira Papir North Miami Beach, FL Shira Papir is a high school junior in Miami, Fla. Outside of school, much of her time is spent acting in local theater productions, playing tennis and writing for various publications, including The Jewish Week and The Miami Herald. In her community, she co-chairs the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Mitzvah Miami program and is the founder and president of Interfaith Allies, a project designed to bring together teens of all religious faiths in Miami. Shira is also a fan of Scrubs, trashy magazines and ballet flats. |
 Tiana Pidgeon Rancho Santa Fe, CA I'm Tiana Pidgeon and I was born and raised in sunny San Diego. Camp Ramah in California is my second home and my favorite place in the world. I love to hang out with my friends and enjoy life with them. I'm pretty good at tennis and golf, and I enjoy writing. I love alternative music and listen to it every minute of my day (except during school!). My favorite bands are Coldplay, Metro Station and Say Anything. |
 Jeffrey Rollman Los Angeles, CA I'm Jeff, age 16, and I just spent a semester abroad in Israel. I live in L.A. and am active in my synagogue and Jewish high school. My interests include running cross country, politics, reading and weight lifting. I'm also training for my first half marathon. |
 Aimee Rubensteen Hollywood, FL Aimee Rubensteen, 16, lives in Hollywood, Fla., but loves the rain. She writes poetry and has already been published. She loves dancing, acting, singing, playing sports and trying to save the world. |
 Rachel Sacks Millburn, NJ Rachel Sacks is a high school senior who loves writing essays and poetry, art, Young Judaea and music. She dearly misses Israel, especially the shawarma and the exchange rate. |
 Emily Schenck Richmond, VA I am a 17-year-old junior who recently moved to Virginia from Florida. I love it here! I am very active in BBYO (Eastern Region!) and am currently MIT mom (vice president of membership) of my chapter. I love being with my friends and family, and I just discovered skiing—I'm hooked! On Thursday nights, you can find me watching The Office—it's only the greatest thing to ever happen to TV. |
 Nicole Schmidt Miami, FL Hey, I'm Nicole. I am 16 and a junior in high school. I'm on my school's varsity cheerleading squad and I am also business manager in my school yearbook class. Also, I am very dedicated to BBYO and currently serve as the Miami Region's mazkirah (secretary). When not in school, I love spending time with friends and traveling. |
 Ceanne Shine Palo Alto, CA I am 16, a junior at the local public high school and have a pet bird. I was born in Israel and have lived in Michigan, Southern California and Northern California. I have volunteered with homeless cats and been a part of Young Judaea. I love music (including some lesser-known bands that my British dad has introduced me to) and am obsessed with rock climbing. |
 Caitlyn Silvey Debary, FL Hey! I'm Caitlyn Silvey. I'm from a 'lil town outside Daytona Beach, Fla., where I'm a junior. Sports, photography, yearbook, singing, music, family, friends and my congregation mean the world to me. My little sister is like my shadow and my best friend. |
 Chava Sneiderman Newark, DE Chava Sneiderman is a sophomore at a Lubavitch girls' school in Brooklyn. In one school day she must deal with five languages: Hebrew, Yiddish, Spanish, French and English, but she doesn't mind. She enjoys—OK, loves—sushi, yoga, running, her family and writing about herself in the third person. Feel free to look her up on Facebook.com! |
 Marissa Snyder Portland, OR I'm a freshman at Boston University and am loving the city. I love purple a lot; you may even call me obsessed. I love to read when I'm not studying for midterms or writing papers. My favorite sport to participate in is dragon-boating. |
 Eli Vigdorchik Redwood City, CA I'm usually a sporty and active person. One thing people really like about me is that I'm usually in a good mood! I like to tell funny jokes and scary stories. This summer will be my second year at B'nai B'rith Camp in Oregon, and I can't wait to return! |
 Danny Wein Highland Park, IL I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. I've been to Israel four times and am president of my school's Israel Interest Group, as well as very active with JUF and AIPAC. I went to Israel and Poland last summer on Shorashim, and it was a life-changing trip that gave me a new appreciation for Israel. I love traveling, hanging out with my friends and anything that has to do with politics. |
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