DanDan is a Senior pursuing a Bachelors in Applied Mathematics and Economics. His transition between cultures and witnessing the transformative power of learning environments have fueled his desire to contribute meaningfully to discussions on immigration and foster connections among diverse communities. DanDan's goal is to create environments where individuals come together, learn about each other's lives, and exchange viewpoints. In his free time, he enjoys photography, playing basketball, hiking and running.
Sapir Brand is a Sophomore intending to major in Molecular and Cell Biology on a Pre-Medical track. She is passionate about Jewish community and working with kids, which she has pursued as a Schultz Fellow at Hillel and as a volunteer mentor at a local elementary school with the Sage Mentorship Project. Sapir hopes to continue to learn more about Israel and explore diverse perspectives through this fellowship group. In her free time, she enjoys training in martial arts, reading, and running.
Sophie Bulkin is a third-year student majoring in Rhetoric and minoring in Public Policy. Sophie is active in the Jewish community as a fellow for the LawFare Project, member of the Chabad student board, and campaign manager for Shaya Keyvenfar’s office, where she has worked to make UC Berkeley a safe space for all students. She has recently worked for the Lawfare Project, the San Diego public defender's office, and on her own non-profit (Together as One) with the hopes of creating a more unified and equitable environment. Upon graduation, she hopes to attend law school and...
Declan Farriday is a 4th-year majoring in neurobiology and environmental biology. Apart from studying, he works on his honors thesis at the research lab investigating sleep patterns in mice. Declan plans to enter the field of biotechnology, hoping to create novel therapies for disease. He spends his free time rock climbing, playing tennis, and listening to all types of jazz music.
Elijah Feldman is pursuing a B.A in Psychology and a minor in Jewish Studies. At Berkeley, he is the VP of Programming at Chabad, the Co-leader of the Jewish Unity Dept. in ASUC Senator Shaya Keyvanfar’s office, and an E-board member of SSI and Tikvah. He is very passionate about Israel and Jewish life in general. He loves music and traveling, and he specifically really enjoys spending as much time as he can in Israel, and hopes to one day soon make Aliyah.
James is pursuing his Bachelors of Arts in Economics and a minor in Jewish Studies. At Berkeley, James is President of the Berkeley Jewish Student Union, Vice President of Outreach at Chabad, and Vice President of Fund at Tamid Consulting as well as on the board of Tikvah. Upon graduation, James plans to pursue a career in finance and combine his passion for Africa and sustainability to facilitate sustainable development on the continent. As a proud South African, James loves to get out into nature whether that’s in safari or multi day backpacking trips.
Shaya is a sophomore intending to major in Global Studies and Political Economics as well as minoring in Jewish Studies at UC Berkeley. She is passionate about social justice, specifically human rights and mental health work, as well as yoga, art, and music. Hence, she has immersed herself in the activist community at Berkeley by joining the board of Challah for Hunger, becoming a Volunteer Supporter at Lean On Me, and being elected as the Jewish Student Union endorsed senator in the ASUC. She hopes to synthesize these interests by continuing to learn more about Israel and...
Nicole Klein is a senior studying Molecular and Cell Biology and Business. She is actively involved in research at UCSF, focusing on important questions related to health equity and accessibility. Nicole is also passionate about strengthening her connection to Israel and engaging in leadership and advocacy work. Outside of her academics, she enjoys singing with the Cal Chorale and spending her free time running, reading, and hiking.
Ami Lipkind is a second year Undergraduate majoring in Economics and Data Science. At Berkeley, he is active in Students Supporting Israel (SSI) as the Director of Education. He leads bi-weekly education sessions for the board members, and participates in weekly tabling where he discusses issues surrounding Israel with the greater UC Berkeley community. Upon graduation, Ami hopes to pursue a PhD in Economics. In his free time, he enjoys studying classics, reading Russian literature, and practicing Shotokan Karate.
Noah Menz is a fourth year pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Society & Environment and minor in Public Policy. At Berkeley, he is President of Bay Advisory Group, co-founder and Executive Director of a farmworkers’ advocacy group, a parishioner at Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish, and serves as a Program Assistant within the Goldman School of Public Policy. Upon graduation, Noah hopes to leverage his interdisciplinary background by working at the intersection of sustainable business, law, and public policy. In his free time, he enjoys helping first-gen students get into...
