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Project of Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College funded by UJA-Federation of New York
When students become part of this leadership experience, they’ll be meeting new people, interacting with key professionals and philanthropists, gaining valuable experience, helping them in the future. In addition to professional experience they will receive a $1000 stipend.
During the spring semester, Bridging the Gap fellows are expected to attend one general interest meeting followed by three programming meetings. They will also organize two large city-wide events based on their own ideas and planning desires, incorporating Hillel’s underlying core Jewish values. Each student leader will gain a portfolio of experience through their responsibilities which include:
• Generating interest for the initiative, • Contacting students and active members from their universities • Publicizing events • Creating Social Media initiatives
Bridging the Gap’s dynamic summer programming consists of two events hosted and facilitated by the student fellows. These events produced for current and prospective students in New York City to give them a diverse taste of “summer in the city.” The themes explored will reflect the work done by the student fellowship board
During the fall semester, interns will return to the respective campuses with an “event planning & coaching certificate” through Bridging the Gap. Fellows will assist Hillel staff and student board to plan and promote two large scale city-wide events bringing their new experiences and leadership skills to their local communities.
Become a part of Bridging the Gap: Unite and build a diverse, cohesive Jewish community.
For more information, email Tanya Gutsol at tanyahillel@gmail.com
Staff
Rozeeta Mavashev

Director of Engagement
Fellowship
- Build relationships with Jewish students on campus and maintain an ongoing contact • Create and implement events that help bridge the divide between Jewish cultural groups • Connect individuals to Jewish life on campus and across NYC
- BTG Fellows will work with the BTG staff (Campus Hillel staff if applicable) to ensure they meet all benchmarks and requirements of the BTG Fellowship.
- BTG Fellow should be able to dedicate on an average of 5-7 hours per week to successfully fulfill the responsibilities.
- BTG Fellows receive professional skills, improve their resume and make friends and in addition, $1000 is awarded to BTG Fellows for the period of May 2015 through June 2016. The stipend is paid in increments of two installments as the criteria for the internship is met. The results will be measured qualitatively and quantitatively.
- Have a basic level of: Jewish knowledge; Understanding and/or experience with engagement/follow-up; Programming (preferably with students-young adults) • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills • Have excellent research skills • Desire to contribute to and learn from the experience
Bridging the Gap Fellows 2016-2017
Megan Zubar

Pace University
Rebecca Kerzner

Stern College for Women
Noam Menashe

FIT
Rebecca Yelizarov

Baruch
Joshua Gladstein

City College
Joey Jubas

Yeshiva University
Nicole Yankovich

Brooklyn College
Sarah Schwartz

Hofstra University
Devora Cohen

Hunter College
Johnny Fuzailov

Touro College
Maurice Birnbaum

Kingsborough
Mitchell Skurnik

Queens College
Rachel Waldman

College of Staten Island
Noah Levinson

NYU
Dore Vashdi

Brooklyn College
Our Events
Made possible by funding provided by UJA-Federation of NY:
March, there was a Purim dance party in downtown Manhattan.
April brought a combined Earth Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut and Rosh Chodesh celebration in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
May gathered students and professionals around Shabbat table for “SHABAM” – Shabbat Across Manhattan.
What’s next?? Stay tuned!