Hillel Student Organization

Welcome to the first installment of Kelsey’s Korner! (by Kelsey Kunstadt)

Pictured above is Hillel’s previous student board and new board members for 2014-2015.

Last month, Bama Hillel wrapped up our fabulous year with a Fiesta Shabbat Dinner. This dinner was a huge success with over 90 attendees and the election of the new Hillel student board for 2014-2015. Hillel has really seen a growth in numbers this year, exemplified by the amount of people who ran during the elections. This year’s votes were tallied electronically. For the first time ever, students were able to text message their votes to an online website.

Other end-of-the-year highlights included our JJI (Just Jew It) event where special guests, Bobbie and Don Siegal, came to speak following a documentary on the integration of  The University of Alabama campus. The annual Passover Seder was another great success. Special thanks to Lisa Besnoy for all of her hard work and the Hillel interns for making this event possible.

“I’m so excited about this new year! The new board is already underway creating new events for the upcoming school calendar, and it looks like it is going to be an incredible year,” said newly elected President Risa Hayet. “I couldn’t have asked for a more enthusiastic board, and I’m really looking forward to leading this new board and Hillel.”

Results of the election include: President: Risa Hayet, Executive Vice-President: Matthew Filderman, Secretary: Elie Allen, Treasure: Joe Bloomston, Membership Vice- President: Kerri Fogel, Programming Vice-President: Stephanie Arkin, and Public Relations Vice-President: Kelsey Kunstadt. Stay tuned for more news on Hillel’s Happenings and have a wonderful and safe summer!

Kelsey Kunstadt

VP of Public Relations

Bloom Hillel is pleased to introduce the 2014-2015 Student Board!

From left to right:  Elie Allen, Secretary (Dallas, TX); Joe Bloomston, Treasurer (Birmingham, AL); Kerri Fogel, Membership VP (Atlanta, GA); Risa Hayet, President (Atlanta, GA); Kelsey Kunstadt, VP of Public Relations (Mobile, AL); Stephanie Arkin, Programming VP (Atlanta, GA); and Matthew Filderman, Executive Vice President (Memphis, TN).

Student Board elections were held the week prior to final exams and the 2014-2015 Student Board is off to a fast start, planning fall events, membership activities, areas for Jewish learning, and social service activities.  We look forward to an amazing year!

 Believe it or not, it is time for Hillel Student Board elections!  Choose to be a part of something great on campus and become a student leader at Hillel.  Position descriptions can be found by clicking on the following link: Bloom Hillel Student Board Position Descriptions

Complete the Nomination Form by Monday, April 21 @ 5:00 pm.  Elections will take place prior to the Farewell Shabbat on April 25th at 5:30 pm.

If you have any questions about the election process, please contact Lisa Besnoy at lisa.bamahillel@gmail.com.  Remember – you can make a difference!  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to become a student leader at Bloom Hillel.

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