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JVibe Teen Advisory Board

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 web zine that teens will find relevant. JTab members correspond with us and with one another on a weekly basis. They are involved in the editorial process and in shaping the future of the website. We use the JTab as a sounding board for our latest ideas. We also offer writing opportunities exclusively to the board. Currently, the JTab is hard at work helping with the new JVibe.com redesign.

To become a member of the board, email us at editor@jvibe.com and tell us why you want to join.

 

Gabbi Baker
Columbia, SC
Gabbi Baker is a student in the School of Business at George Washington University. On campus, she is involved in Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, GW Women in Business, and GW Acting Politically for Israel. She's been a faithful fan of JVibe for over three years and is excited to see what's in store for the future!

Isaac Gealer
Phoenix, AZ
Isaac Gealer currently attends the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. He also DJs his own radio broadcast from the university's KAMP Student Radio. 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; plus many freelance articles and reviews for record producers and labels. He also writes in other publications including the North Shore Teen Initiative.

Jason Gerson
Marietta, GA
Jason Gerson is a young politico from Atlanta, Georgia. When he isn't polishing his wonkishness, you can find him working on nutrition policy, listening to Yael Naim's soundtrack and watching lots of Barefoot Contessa episodes.

Elizabeth Kirshner
Oak Park, MI
Elizabeth Kirshner is 15 (almost 16) and is from Michigan. She loves Camp Stone and will never stop reminiscing. Elizabeth is always telling stories with unneccessary details and is fixated on memorizing song lyrics perfectly. She loves all kinds of music, coloring with crayons and learning Torah, and usually does not speak in third person. ;)

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.

Jackie Schicker

Houston, TX

Hi Y’all! My name is Jackie Schicker and I am a junior Jewess in the great state Texas. I believe in writing to express the truth and question it, music that defines our lives when words get tired, and the secrets of life not to it. I aspire to be an author, already work as a freelance journalist and write poetry daily. What seems like the rest of my life is happily devoted to the wonderful NFTY region of TOR. I currently serve as the Religious and Cultural Vice President of the region, which has given me so many unbelievable opportunities to grow and teach as a Jew. I also dance, sing and joyfully embrace every moment life throws at me.

 
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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 20 and lives in London. She loves watching romantic comedies, going out with her friends and shopping! Israel is her favourite place in the world. She feels at home there and loves the fact that there are Jews everywhere. She's in her last year of university studying journalism with 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!


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.


Mara Hahn
Lenoir City, TN
Hey y'all! My name's Mara and I live in Lenoir City, Tenn. I'm BBYO-obsessed and I hail from the great region of Cotton States. I'm also a junior and a member of pretty much every club imaginable. I will never turn down a Degrassi marathon, and making ultra-super-extra-double-dark chocolate brownies with fudge icing is my specialty.


Sasha Lansky
Amherst, MA
Sasha Lansky is a senior at Amherst Regional High School. She is co-president of her high school’s STAND and spends her free time reading, writing, photographing, running, biking, Nordic skiing, kayaking and training a service dog. She is the longest-serving board member of her B’nai Tzedek Youth philanthropy program. She is on the Board of Directors of Hazon, the largest environmental organization in the American Jewish Community.

Heather Reinblatt
Ocala, FL
Hi, I'm Heather Reinblatt and I'm 16, soon to be 17 :D Woo! School is my top priority along with maintaining a good social life. I teach Hebrew at my temple and I'm also a Sunday School teacher, as well. I love to write; it's something that I dream about doing for a career. I love every moment I'm awake and I always try to remain optimistic. 

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
Hey! I'm Lauren Silva from Sarasota, Florida. I'm a junior in high school, as well as editor of the school newspaper and president of SRQUSY. I'm also very involved in the HaNegev USY region. I like music, hanging out with her friends, reading magazines (like JVibe!), meeting new people and learning more about Judaism. I love journalism and being Jewish, so JVibe is perfect for me!

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
Hi everyone! I am Becky Smith, 18, and a high school senior in Pittsburgh, Pa. When I am not busy working for the National Honor Society for her school, researching and editing articles for her school newspaper,  she can be found working intently on BBYO projects. I am currently serving as N'siah (President) of the Keystone Mountain Region BBYO. In my free time I love planning Pittsburgh's annual J-Serve activities and serving as the captain of her school's varsity volleyball team.

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.


Samantha Tuchfeld
Woodmere, NY
Samantha Tuchfeld is a junior creative-writing major at Binghamton University in New York. She loves the color green and has turtle rain boots to combat Binghamton weather. She loves reading, writing, painting, fine art, exploration and having adventures. On campus, she works as the vice president of communications and arts chairwoman for Hillel, as well as being a member of the slam poetry troupe, Student Poets' Society and the Student Association Programming Board and working as a radio DJ. She believes in peace, hope and tikkun olam. When she's not in class with her Mary Poppins bag, you can find her doing yoga poses or writing for JVibe.


Jill Weiss
Ardsley, N.Y.
My name is Jill Weiss and I'm from Ardsley, N.Y.  I currently am a sophomore at Rutgers University majoring in English.  I am a very active member of the Residence Hall Association, where I am the Hall Representative for my dorm, creating events and addressing advocacy issues in the dorm and also serve as Campus Representative on the University level, where I plan, coordinate, and host events for Rutgers students.  I am also active at the Hillel and Chabad on campus.  This is my second year doing JVibe and I love it!


Gabbie Wynschenk
Bethany, CT
Hey! My name is Gabbie and I live in Bethany, Connecticut. I am crazy about BBYO, and am the  Regional Aym HaChaverot (vice president of membership) for the oh so lovely and spirited Connecticut Valley Region. I am a junior at Amity High School, and the president of the Israeli-American Club there. You will almost always find me on the weekend either having a great time at a BBYO convention, or just hanging out with my friends most-likely watching The N.

Jaime Yager
New Orleans, LA
Jaime Yager is a high school senior in New Orleans, L.A. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, running, listening to music and hanging with friends. Jaime is also greatly involved with BBYO and her school literary magazine. She hopes to attend University of Toronto or University of Western Ontario next year for college.

Dara Zaintz
Oviedo, FL
Hey, my name is Dara Zaintz and right now I am attending Florida Atlantic University as a social work major. I am doing a five-year program at FAU and hope to help out the Jewish elderly one day. I love helping people out and all I really want to do is make a difference in the world. JVibe has inspired me in so many ways and that is why love being a JTaber. 

 

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.

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.

Paige Guber
Roswell, GA
My name is Paige Guber. I am a freshmen at the University of Alabama, but I am originally from Atlanta, GA. I am pursuing a major in Business with a minor in Political Science.  I am an active member of my sorority, Gamma Phi Beta and I am also active in the University of Alabama Hillel. Besides going to class, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, shopping, watching Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy and of course going to Alabama football games. I am thrilled that JVibe is back and excited to see what its future beholds!

Evan Herron
Cherry Hill, NJ
My name is Evan Herron from Cherry Hill, N.J.  I am currently a freshman at the American Jewish University in Bel Air, California. I served last year as International President of BBYO (Grand Aleph Godol) and currently spend my time studying, advocating for Israel, or playing sports.

Amanda Phillips
Sarasota, FL
Amanda Phillips is a junior at Pine View School in Sarasota, Florida. She serves on her USY Chapter Board as Executive VP and Communications VP. This summer Amanda hopes to be traveling to Poland and Israel. Camp Ramah Darom, USY, Starbucks, listening to music and traveling complete Amanda's list of favorite things. 

Lauren Safran
Coral Springs, FL
Hey! I'm Lauren and I'm a junior 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 junior from Charlotte, N.C. I'm the proud MIT MOM 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!

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
Hi everyone! I am Becky Smith, 18, and a high school senior in Pittsburgh, Pa. When I am not busy working for the National Honor Society for her school, researching and editing articles for her school newspaper,  she can be found working intently on BBYO projects. I am currently serving as N'siah (President) of the Keystone Mountain Region BBYO. In my free time I love planning Pittsburgh's annual J-Serve activities and serving as the captain of her school's varsity volleyball team.

Jaime Yager
New Orleans, LA
Jaime Yager is a high school senior in New Orleans, LA. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, running, listening to music and hanging with friends. Jaime is also greatly involved with BBYO and her school literary magazine. She hopes to attend University of Toronto or University of Western Ontario next year for college.


Caryn Brooke Zeitlin
Novi, MI
My name is Caryn Brooke Zeitlin and I'm from Novi, Mich. I am currently a freshman at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., studying political science. I love to watch the evening news and keep updated with the outside world. On campus I am active in Hillel and hall council along with other organizations. Writing and politics are a passion of mine. In the future, I plan to work at a nonprofit organization. I love to go hiking and canoeing while exploring the wilderness.

 

Alanna Davis
Raleigh, NC
Alanna Davis is currently a first-year student at UNC - Chapel Hill. She is a graduate of both Marva Kuf Vav and Young Judaea's Year Course in Israel. She is involved with both Chapel Hill Advocates for Israel as well as with AIPAC. Alanna loves music and life above everything else. Her dog, Wilson, was named after a beloved Phish song and is her best friend. In her free time, Alanna likes to talk about herself in third person and attempt to be funny.

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.


Sarah Harper
Wellington, FL
Hey, whats up. My name is Sarah Harper and I am currently a sophomore majoring in Advertising/ Public Relations at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. I am a bold and vivacious individual and love meeting new people.  I enjoy writing, acting and performing either on stage or in front of the camera. In my free time I enjoy travelling, reading and going to concerts. Upon graduation I plan on moving to a major city and working within the communications field.

Katie Harry
Indianapolis, IN
Katie Harry is a senior at Pike High School in Indianapolis, IN, although she will be graduating in December 2009. She is involved in newspaper, theater, freshman mentors, NFTY and other fantastic organizations. She is excited for college and is ready to get out of Indy already!
 

Jackson Hoberman
Charleston, SC
Jackson Hoberman was raised in Minnetonka, MN, where he was active in the local Jewish community. He participated in United Synagogue Youth, attended Herzl Camp, and swam in the JCC Maccabi Games. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the College of Charleston, he has continued to explore Jewish leadership. He serves on the student board of the College’s Jewish Student Union and is currently applying for the establishment of a Moishe House in downtown Charleston.

Hadas Horenstein
Portland, OR
My name is Hadas Horenstein and I'm a first-year at the University of Oregon. I'm trilingual in English, Spanish and Hebrew and love to dance, dragon-boat (the coolest sport ever!) and sing in the shower. In high school, I was involved with Young Judaea, the Jewish Student Union and the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation, all of which gave me a strong foundation in involvement in the Jewish community. Now, on campus, I practically live at the Oregon Hillel House! I'm a proud, passionate Zionist and can never wait to go back to Israel!


Harrison Kashkin
Tenafly, NJ
My name is Harrison Kashkin. I'm currently a sophomore 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'm from Florence, Mass., and I attend UVM. 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.

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.

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
Jeff is an 18-year-old student at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in the Health Care Management joint degree program. He works as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) when not running between business presentations and hospital clinicals. While Philadelphia is far from his Los Angeles home, he loves the beautiful weather and the ease of getting around in the Northeast. His four-month semester abroad in Israel in 10th grade had a profound impact on his view of life, and he hopes to share his varied life experiences and advice with JVibe readers.

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.

Chava Sneiderman
Newark, DE
Chava Leiba Sneiderman is a Junior at a Lubavitch girls' school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Writing is her passion, along with food and fashion, and one day she wants a job that will involve all three. Chava loves spending time with old friends and meeting new ones so feel free to look her up on Facebook!

Marissa Snyder
Portland, OR
I'm a sophomore at Boston University and love 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.

Talia Weisberg

New York, NY

I'm a freshman at Manhattan High School for Girls in the heart of New York, NY. I adore writing and have finished five (as of yet unpublished) books. I'm also a huge animal lover and adopted my dog, Lacey. I won the 2009 NYC Daily News Spelling Bee and went to the nationals, tying for 42nd. I created an organization, Bleep!, whose mission is to stop kids and teens from cursing. If you would like to join Bleep!, contact me at bleep3@gmail.com.

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.

Dalia Wolfson

Bronx, NY

Dalia Wolfson is a trilingual bookworm in the Big Apple. She enjoys stream-of-consciousness writing, subway-site sketches, whacking her tennis racket around, strumming on the guitar, reading in a wooden chair at the 42nd street research library, visiting museums, Beatnik poetry, klezmer music and taking down whimsical details in tiny, portable notepads. Her primary beverage is Earl Grey loose tea and her passions are Judaism and Israel.
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