Heather Rubin (President) is a Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. She comes from a place that is actually frozen 6 months of the year: Erie, PA.  She is double majoring in Psychology and Religious Studies with a certificate in Children's Literature and a minor in history.  Heather is also very involved in PIPAC and Panthers for Israel and has been involved with the Pitt Dance Ensemble.  She is currently an intern at Family Resource Center's therapeutic preschool and is a youth advisor at Ohav Shalom in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.  Heather enjoys dancing, reading and talking to you!  If you want to contact Heather email her at hrr7@pitt.edu.

Jamie Kaufer (Arts and Culture Chair) is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. She is double majoring in neuroscience and anthropology with the aspiration of going to dental school. She is originally from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, just a county away from Pittsburgh. Outside of Hillel, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and just hanging out with friends. She is very excited for the upcoming year! If you are interested in becoming involved with planning Hillel events, you can contact Jamie at jak158@pitt.edu.

Michelle Kerbel (Shabbat Chair) is a Sophmore at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Rockville, Maryland. She's intends to get a masters and certification in Early Childhood and Special Education. She loves Shabbat so much her favorite activities including meeting new people and feeding others. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions about Shabbat or you need a babysitter feel free to email her at mfk17@pitt.edu

Efraim Adler (Marketing Chair) is currently sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh and is majoring in political science.  He is originally from Long Island, New York, and lives only 45 minutes away from New York City.  Efraim enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, the delicious Friday night meals at Hillel, and playing/watching sports(there's always next year Buffalo).  He is very excited for this upcoming year, and if you have an interest in joining the marketing committee or just have an idea/question feel free to contact him at hilleljucmarketing@gmail.com.

Alex Bryant (Social Action Chair) is a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh and is (hopefully) majoring in religious studies and minoring in music. She dreams of becoming a cantor…can she get any more Jewish?  Alex is from Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, which is about a thirty-minute drive from good ol’ Philadelphia.  Outside of Hillel, Alex enjoys longs walks on the beach, drinking virgin pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. She also enjoys singing with her acapella group (aka the best acapella group, the Vokols,) hanging out with the “wolf pack” and supporting Israel in any way she possibly can. She is very excited to have this awesome opportunity and cannot wait for this upcoming year! If you want to get involved with the Social Action Committee, you can contact Alex at adb95@pitt.edu. 

Julie Carmen (Holidays Chair) is a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, studying psychology and sociology with the goal of becoming a pediatric psychologist. Julie is originally from Montgomery County, Maryland outside of D.C. Outside of Hillel, Julie is an active member of PIPAC/Panther's for Israel and Active Minds.  Julie loves hanging out with friends, dancing, and anything related to Israel.  If you are interested in joining the Holiday committee, plan a program, or have any questions, please contact Julie at hillel.holidayschair@gmail.com.

Michael Fingerman (Business Manager) is a Freshman here at Pitt. He hails from the great Jewish Shtetl of Brooklyn and has since moved out to North Bellmore in the glorious state of New York. In addition to Hillel, Michael is a brother in the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and serves as the Treasurer for his residence hall. Michael can be described in three words: Raconteur. Bon vivant. Man about town. It doesn't matter what town, if Michael’s in it, he'll be about it. Some of his favorite activities include Backpacking, Camping and Hiking. When he’s not out tying knots or starting a fire he can be found hanging out in the Hillel building or at the Union office, feel free to join him! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or would like to help him beat Leah in banagrams please email him at mbf20@pitt.edu.

Leah Margolis (Jewish Education Chair) is a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh and is majoring in Nursing. Unlike everyone at Pitt who is from "right outside of Philly," Leah is from sunny Boca Raton, Florida. She is very excited about serving as Jewish Education Chair this year! Outside of Hillel, Leah enjoys dancing, hanging out with friends (aka her roommate), and eating the delicious challah from Hillel. If you want to get involved with the Jewish Education committee, or play Bananagrams with Leah, email her at lsm31@pitt.edu.