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Staff Spotlight: Margot Reinstein, Bus Head

My name is Margot Reinstein, and I love to rhyme – to laugh and to sing, all of the time. I grew up in Teaneck, and wanted to expand – so I moved for the year, to the holy land! Pursuing a masters in Jewish Ed at Hebrew U – I’m a madricha at Midreshet Lindenbaum too. I like playing harmonica and dressing in costume – without bubbles to blow, I never leave my room. My favorite place in Israel? Don’t know if I can choose just one spot – One place though I love, is the art gallery in Tzfat! I’ll be joining the faculty at Kushner next year – and can’t wait for the summer to GIVE and volunteer!

Letter From Future Giver

Staff Spotlight: Zahava Moskowitz

Hey guys! My name is Zahava Moskowitz and I’m going to GIVE you a little info about myself (get it?)

Growing up, I lived in Great Neck but moved a few years ago to West Hempstead. I went to Central for High school (woot woot!), MMY (yes, we will marry any guy) for seminary, and now in Queens College. Fun facts about myself: I LOVE corny jokes, the color purple, and camel rides! (Although my picture doesn’t do it justice). I’m so excited for GIVE to start and cannot wait to spend a summer with all of you! See you in the Holy Land!

Staff Spotlight: Amy Weiss

Hi! My name’s Amy Weiss and I’m from Miami, Florida. I grew up in New Jersey until I was 13, and maintain my accent while at Stern College. At Stern, I’m a major in Political Science and play for the tennis team. Alon Moreh is one of my favorite places in Israel because it is exactly the spot where Hashem commanded Avraham: “lech lecha.” On Parshas Lech Lecha, I joined the community in its shabbaton dedicated to the monumental moment in history that took place there. It is a town of people deeply committed to fulfilling the promise that Eretz Yisroel, in its entirety, will belong to the Jews. I have not been back to Israel since my seminary year, and I’m so grateful to return on a program as awesome as GIVE! I can’t wait to meet all of our GIVErs!

Staff Spotlight: Zisse Hanfling, Head of Social Media

Hey Incoming Givers!

My name is Zisse Hanfling and this is my third summer on GIVE! I went as a camper in 2010, and staffed GIVE last year in 2013. I went to Ma’ayont for high school, MMY for seminary, and now attending Queens College. I work in Central East NCSY, BIG EAST REPRESENT, during the year but, I’m so excited to meet all of you from all over the country. I will be working all the social media this summer, so when I say “Cheese” don’t forget to smile for the blog, so that your parents can see you having the Best.Summer.Ever. One of my favorite activities on GIVE is the sunrise hike on Masada, can’t wait to race you up to the top! See you at the airport!

Staff Spotlight: Rena Bierig

Hey Everyone!

My name is Rena Bierig and I can not wait for all of you to join me here in the Holy Land. I am originally from Staten Island, NY and went to Ma’ayanot for high school. I then went to Sha’alvim for Women for seminary and currently finishing my year of Sherut Leumi (national service) here in Israel. A fun fact about me is that I was born on 10/23 at 10:23 pm…pretty cool I know.I’m so excited meet each and everyone of you and have a amazing summer together! See you at the airport!

Staff Spotlight: Batsheva Blaustein

Hi guys, My name is Batsheva Blaustein and I’m from Chicago. I went to Hanna Sacks for highschool, and I just graduated college. This upcoming year I’m taking a gap year, and will be a madricha in Russia. After that I will hopefully be starting PT school next fall. I’m super excited for the summer, for GIVE and especially for hiking and caving in a land like no other! Can’t wait to meet all of you, and have the Best.Summer.Ever.

Staff Spotlight: Yali Cohen

My name is Yali Cohen and I just finished my second year in Stern College. I am from sunny La Jolla, CA. A born and raised California girl through and through! I’ve been an NCSY advisor for two years now on the West Coast, but this is my first NCSY summer program and I could not be more stoked for the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. You must be wondering, who is this California chick? So, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I like Pina Coladas and getting stuck in the rain, and the feel of the ocean (but I’m not so into the taste of champagne). I also like to move it move it and the windows down, chillin’ with the radio on. I like to eat apples and bananas and I like to dance dance dance dance.I’m a total music addict (all previous facts are not only true, but song lyrics) and I have not only perfected the art of making iced coffee but, I drink at least one every day. Rain or shine. Or hail or snow. I’m most looking forward to hiking in Ein Gedi with all of you. Can’t wait until the summer, see you at the airport!

Staff Spotlight: Alexa Ratner, Head of Programming

Hi! My name is Alexa Ratner and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I graduated from Yeshiva Atlanta in 2012. Then I spent a year learning in the Old City of Jerusalem at Midreshet Harova, post high school seminary. I just finished my sophomore year at Stern College, in the Sy Syms Business School. Effective as of next year, I will be the Vice President of Syms Student Council. I am an NCSY advisor for BIG WHAT?? BIG EAST!! and on a scale of 1-10 regarding my excitement for GIVE, I am about a 100!! I am especially excited to return to the Old City! Looking forward to an awesome summer with all of you!

Staff Spotlight: Jenny Konigsberg

Hey there! My name is Jenny Konigsberg, and I’m so excited for GIVE! I live in

Queens, NY and am currently a New Jersey NCSY advisor. I went to SKA for

high school, Michlalah for seminary, and am now studying in Queens College.

Fun fact about me – I’m allergic to all fruits, except citrus ones…that’s why I

can’t wait to get a red grapefruit re:freeze from re:bar this summer! I can’t

wait to meet you and have an AWESOME summer!