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Hillel Student Groups

 

Executive Va'ad: Student Coordinating Committee

AIA: Arizona Israel Alliance

CatPAC: Cats for Israel

Gamma Eta Kappa: The Greek Jewish Society

Holocaust Education Committee

Hillel Intramurals
JAC: Jewish Arizonans on Campus

Kesher: Connecting Reform Jews on Campus

Koach: Conservative Student Group

Kedma: Orthodox Student Group

Nashim: The Jewish Women’s Group

Project STAR: Students Taking and Active Role

Teva: The Jewish Outdoor Experience
Hillel Social Committee
LGBT Community

 

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Executive Va'ad: Student Coordinating Committee

The Executive Va’ad is Hillel's elected student leadership group that oversees all student programming and Jewish issues on campus.
President - Jason Lobenstein
Vice President - Jennifer Jalowiec
Treasurer - Bryan Grossman
Secretary - Zachary Madick
Special Events Coordinator - Drew Rosenthal
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AIA:
 Arizona Israel Alliance

The Arizona Israel Alliance is a non-partisan group that supports Israel as a nation, a culture and a people.  Programs include speakers, cultural programs, rallies, parties and more. 

Student Chairs - Jeremy Daniels and Ricci Portnoy

 

 

CatPAC: Cats for Israel
The CatPAC brings together politically active students on campus to educate them about Israel and to lobby political leaders for a strong US-Israel relationship.

Campus Liaison - Daniel Ferrence

 

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Gamma Eta Kappa: The Greek Jewish Society 

GEK brings together Jewish students in fraternities and sororities to interact socially and culturally as a Jewish Greek community.  

Student Chair - Sharon Shorscher

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Holocaust Education Committee

The Holocaust Education Committee promotes awareness of the Holocaust on campus through various related programs throughout the year.  One of the largest events is the annual Holocaust Remembrance Vigil.
Student Chairs -Adam Bellos and Mike Lauwasser

 

 

 

 

Hillel Intramurals 

Participate in a variety of intramural sports through Hillel. Our Jewish teams rock in flag football, soccer, basketball, softball and ultimate frisbee.  

Student Chair - David Frazin

 

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JAC: Jewish Arizonans on Campus

JAC is a project of the Phoenix Community Kollel & works closely with Hillel to engage Jewish college students through innovative social and educational programs.  JAC reaches out to students from all walks of life and encourages them to lead a proud, active Jewish life on campus and beyond.  Hit the road with JAC & check it out here!



 

 

Kesher: Connecting Reform Jews on Campus 

Kesher, Hillel's reform student group, provides religious as well as educational and social programming on campus.  

Student Chair -  Phyllis Kenigsberg

 

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Koach: Conservative Student Group
 

Koach, Hillel's conservative student group, provides religious as well as educational and social programming on campus.  

Student Chairs -Marissa Feiwus and Adam Weiner

 

 

Kedma: Orthodox Student Group
Kedma, Hillel's orthodox student group, provides religious as well as educational and social programming on campus.

Student Chairs - Ari Daniels and Alex Hecht

 

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Nashim: The Jewish Women’s Group

Nashim is Hillel's forum for Jewish women to join together in celebration of rituals, holidays and history pertinent to modern women.  

Student Chair - Lisa Pratt

 

 


Project STAR: Students Taking an Active Role

Project STAR is a community service and philanthropy group that provides students with the opportunity to improve the surrounding community, the world and themselves.  

Student Chair -Julie Levin 

 

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Teva: The Jewish Outdoor Experience
  

Teva is a camping, climbing, skiing, caving, hiking … you-name-it-we-do-it group! Arizona's outdoors are our playground.  

Student Chairs - Lara Erman and Josh Weiner

 

 

 

Hillel Social Committee
The Social Committee plans tons of fun events for Jewish students on campus.  If you're interested in getting involved, they can help!
Student Chair Rachel Sampson

 
LGBT
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Jewish Inclusion Project creates a safe and welcoming place for the Jewish gay community in Tucson.  The Project sponsors Passover seders, Hanukah parties, and High Holiday gatherings. Other events include film nights, potlucks, and synagogue hopping. Educational programs with rabbis and outside Jewish educators provide stimulating opportunities for learning and discussion. Students are invited to be part of this community group. 
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Jenny

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