Becca Tanen (President) is a Sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. She's studying writing and literature and hails from just outside the nation's capital. In addition to Hillel, Becca serves on the student board of Chabad and volunteers at the Carnegie Art Museum. She can usually be found cooking or eating vegetarian food, doing yoga, helping the environment or doing other hippie activities. Although she spent much of high school singing and acting, her real passion is editing, which she aspires to do as a career.

You may reach Becca at rat30@pitt.edu

Becka Stiefel (Vice President) is excited to be the VP for Hillel. She is a junior and marketing and accounting major. Even though she is from outside Philly, Rebecca likes Pittsburgh better! Rebecca can be found running, facebooking, shopping, watching the Disney Channel or Nickelodeon or relaxing with her friends. Rebecca is also a member of Delta Phi Epsilon!

You can reach Becka at res60@pitt.edu.

Mia Jacobs (Marketing Chair)is a freshman excited to be kicking off her Hillel experience as Marketing Chair. Mia is originally from Millburn, NJ, an exotic New York City suburb. She spent the last year in Israel on USY's Nativ: the College Leadership Program in Israel. Mia is majoring in International Studies and Religious Studies. In addition to Hillel, she is a member of the Panthers for Israel group as well as the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. Mia loves traveling, reading, watching movies, eating ethnic food and talking to you!

Shoot her an email at maj53@pitt.edu.

Josh Glass (Business Manager) was, according to biblical texts, a religious leader, lawgiver, and prophet, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed and he is mainly considered the most important prophet in Judaism. According to the Book of Exodus, Glass was born in a time when his people were increasing in number and the West Virginian Pharaoh was worried that they might help the Mountaineers' enemies. Glass' Hebrew mother hid him when the Pharaoh ordered all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed, and he ended up being adopted into the West Virginian royal family. After killing a West Virginian slave-master, Glass split the Three Rivers to the Pennsylvania border where he tended the flocks of Jethro, a priest of Pittsburgh on the slopes of Mt. Washington. After the Ten Plagues were unleashed on West Virginia, Glass led the Hebrew people out of West Virginia, through the Three Rivers, where they based themselves at Oakland and compassed the borders of Pittsburgh. It was at this time that Glass received the Ten Commandments. Despite living to the age of 120, Glass died before reaching the Promised Land.

If you would like to discuss this further or have any other questions for Josh, you can reach him at jmg116@pitt.edu.

Mike Zimmerman (Social Action) is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Architectural Studies. While he is proud to be from one of the many small suburbs outside of Philadelphia, Mike loves attending school in the city of Pittsburgh. When he is not planning a social action event, he enjoys going for long walks in Schenley Park. Mike also loves watching movies, searching for new music to listen to, and playing his keyboard. One day he hopes to visit every continent in the world.

If you are interested in volunteering or need a design for new building e-mail Mike at maz27@pitt.edu

Jessica Minsky (Social) is excited to be the Social Chair for Hillel! Jessica is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in both French and Italian. She is from Long Island, New York. In addition to participating in Hillel events, Jessica enjoys learning different languages and everything about the cultures of France and Italy. Jessica is also involved with the French and Italian Conversation Tables. Outside of academics, Jessica loves traveling, reading, ice-skating and SNOW!

You may reach Jessica at jsm43@pitt.edu.

Bri McDonough (Jewish Life) is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, she enjoys gray skies and inclement weather. Bri is an Environmental Studies major, and also plans to study History and Philosophy of Science. She loves evening strolls, dancing madly, and poetry. She is passionate about public health, human rights, and the environment. Bri is always up for good conversation.

If you want to discuss poetry, philosophy, or Jewish life on campus, e-mail blm76@pitt.edu.

Amanda Fryd (Shabbat and Holidays): Hi! I'm Amanda Fryd and I am a freshman here at Pitt. I am the new Shabbat and Holidays chair on Pitt's Hillel board. In my spare time I enjoy singing, spending time with friends, and watching reality TV. I can't wait for this great opportunity to serve on board! See you on Shabbat!

You may reach Amanda at asf27@pitt.edu.