Hillel JUC Student Board - University of Pittsburgh
Rebecca Lehner, President
Andrew Stesis, Vice President
Corey Miles Burr, Business Manager
Carolyn Gerecht, Marketing Chair
Jesse Hervitz, Jewish Life Co-chair
Ben Miller, Jewish Life Co-chair
Jen Kurtzman, Social Co-chair
Rachel Stein, Social Co-chair
Carly Adelmann, Action Chair
Benji Bergstein, Committee Chair of Shabbat and Holidays
Rebecca Lehner (President) is a sophomore at Pitt majoring in Political Science and Communications. Besides her role as the President, she is the Campus Political Coordinator for Panthers for Israel, an Israel advocacy group on campus. Besides her passion for fundraising and development, Rebecca loves to rock climb, play tennis, hang out with her friends, and of course shop! Over the summer, she is interning for the Governor's Committee on Women. She hopes to become a political fundraiser or an event coordinator in the near future.
You can contact Rebecca at rjl26@pitt.edu.
Andrew Stesis (Vice President) a sophomore at PITT, grew up in Delaware County, PA, and shows his pride by wearing his trademark Phillies cap every day of the week. He follows suit by rooting for his beloved Phillies, Eagles and all other Philly teams. Along with his studies in the field of Business, Andrew is a part of the Hillel Exec. Board and is involved in a cappella. Somehow he still finds time to eat (Andrew is always willing to eat), take in quality cinema, and enjoy some sweet music.
Andrew can be reached at ajs124@pitt.edu.
Corey Miles Burr (Business Manager) is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh and couldn't be happier. Corey is one of the few Pitt undergrads who grew up in Northern New Jersey. He is currently majoring Philosophy and Communications with a minor in Legal Studies. He is currently on a pre-law track and is practicing those LSATs, but who knows what he might go on to do considering his experience in upscale event production. In addition to being the Biz Manager he is also heading up the fund raising committee; so if you're interested in raising some funds (for Hillel of course) he's the man to talk to!
You can contact Corey at cmb62@pitt.edu.
Carolyn Gerecht (Marketing Chair) is a sophomore majoring in Religious Studies. She hails from the tiny town of Ashton, Maryland, right outside our nation's capital. She's also the Vice President of Panthers for Israel and writes a column for the Pitt News. She loves lattes and travelling the world, and firmly believes clutter is the true mark of genius.
Email her anytime at ceg36@pitt.edu.
Jesse Hervitz (Jewish Life Co-chair) loves to make people feel at home at the University of Pittsburgh. He hails from Harrisburg, Pa and is a graduate of Beth Tfiloh Community High School in Baltimore. In addition to Student Life, Jesse runs the Orthodox services and enjoys having friends and strangers alike over to his house for a good old fashioned Oneg Shabbat. A double major in Political Science and Economics, Jesse has a deep love for Judaism, basketball and most importantly the PITT Jewish community.
Jesse can be reached at jgh8@pitt.edu.
Ben Miller (Jewish Life Co-chair) is a sophomore attending the University of Pittsburgh. West Philadelphia born and raised isn't too far off, he's from Havertown, a suburb just west of the city. He is majoring in Music, Economics, and the Study of Women, (not to be confused with Womens' Studies). His extracurricular interested include billiards, loitering on roofs, singing every now and then, and driving anything with a stickshift. Eventually, he'd like to go to medical school, but in the mean time law school doesn't require Organic Chemistry. When he is not in class, Ben can usually be found at Hillel, sitting around playing guitar, or emptying his wallet at the Waterfront.
Ben can be reached for further questioning at bam49@pitt.edu.
Jen Kurtzman (Social Co-chair) is from Lower Merion, PA (Outside of Philly) She is a sophomore majoring in Psychology. She has really small feet. She loves being Jewish because "it is such a small world when you meet other Jewish people, most likely you know someone they know!"
Jen can be reached at jsk29@pitt.edu.
Rachel Stein (Social Co-chair) Rachel Stein is a sophomore and has finally decided on being a Communications major although she still hasn't formally declared it yet. She is interning with Jewish Employment and Vocation Services in her native Philly this summer and is currently volunteering at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrell Hill. Her claim to fame is dancing at a 76ers game, during her junior year of high school. She also loves to shop, hang out with her friends, and to travel (doesn't matter where)!
Rachel can be reached at rstein@pitt.edu.
Carly Adelmann (Action Chair) is a sophomore and having a blast at Pitt as a Political Science/History Major. She has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up (no, she doesn't want to be history teacher), but does know that she loves engaging students in Social Action! Although retired from her true love, theater, Carly is proud to be a cofounder and current President of the VoKols: Pitt and Hillel's a cappella group and thinks that music makes the world a better place!
If you are ready for some action, e-mail Carly at cma26@pitt.edu
Benji Bergstein (Committee Chair of Shabbat and Holidays) enjoys electronics, computers, and long walks on the beach. Although he loves a good time, Benji spends an inordinate amount of time in the lab as a junior engineering major. Hailing from Allentown, PA, Benji went to Parkland High School and was (and is) very involved with the Eastern PA (EPA) region of USY.
You can contact Benji at brb39@pitt.edu.
