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Andrew Topal

Hi! My name is Andrew J Topal and I am from Forrest Hills, New York. I am a brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi. I am a Political Science and Economics major. I love the color orange. I also have two medals from the National Latin Exam. I am a junior at Binghamton and am so excited for the year ahead!

Stephen Bedik

My name is Stephen Bedik and I am Junior studying Accounting in the School of Management.  Over the past 2 years I have worked closely with the Hillel leadership to provide fun, Jewish programming across campus.  I am very thankful for the meaningful relationships and friendships I have made along my Jewish journey.  On campus I am an active Brother of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity and President Stenger's Road Map Team.  In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, watching sports, and working on my golf game.  I am so excited for another a great year with Hillel at Binghamton!

Nathan Shapiro

I am a senior Accounting and Finance major here at Binghamton University. I am actively involved in the Jewish community at Binghamton University . I attend several Hillel and Chabad events on a weekly basis. Additionally, I am the Vice- President of Finance for Hillel at Binghamton and have served on the Executive Boards of Ascend and Team Sunrise in the past.  I am also a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholars program and I am in the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity.

Elaine Ezrapour

Hi friends. I am a senior, majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Law, minoring in Hebrew. I spent a gap-year in Israel on a program called Kivunim: New Directions, and in the future I hope to work with human rights law. On campus, I work as a supervisor at the Binghamton Telefund, and I am a JFEW-SUNY scholar. I look forward to being an active part of such a significant community on Binghamton's campus. Feel free to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns!

Danielle Stein

Rachel Samuels

Hi! My name is Rachel Samuels and I am from Roslyn Heights, Long Island. I am a Human Development major. I am the Director of Social Programming for Hillel and also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi Colony. I love to volunteer and going to the nature preserve. I have worked for Ramah Nyack for the past three summers. This year is going to be fantastic and I am so excited to meet new members of Hillel and plan events!

Maya Yair

Hi! My name is Maya Yair and I'm a Junior majoring in Political Science, with a concentration in Global and International Affairs. Before attending Binghamton, I spent a gap-year in Israel on the Young Judaea Year Course program, which had an enormous effect on my passion for the Jewish state. Besides my responsibilities as President of Bearcats for Israel, I'm a DJ on the on-campus radio station, WHRW 90.5 Binghamton, and I volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. I'm looking forward to helping the university's large Jewish population find their connection to Israel. With this vision in mind, I can't help but be excited for an incredible year!

Michal Goldstein

Hi! My name is Michal Goldstein and I am the Director of Greek Engagement on the E-board of Hillel at Binghamton. I am a double major in English and Human Development, taking classes in both Harpur and the College of Communtiy and Public Affairs. I am a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and the dance club Orchesis. This past year I served as Cultural Chair for Bearcats for Israel, and co-chaired Freshfest Fall semester 2011 after participating in it my Freshman year. I hope to have a great new school year planning fun events for Hillel and meeting new students!

Y. Dov Berkman

Dov Berkman is a senior majoring in political science and history. He is a second year resident assistant in College in the Woods, where he has served as the community's executive vice president, and representative to the Student Assembly. Dov is also a board member for Hillel, Binghamton's pluralistic Jewish student organization. In an unofficial role, he is working with the campus's veteran's affairs office to establish a better environment for student veterans, an informal project he hopes to share with the council. On a lighter note, Dov likes Jews. Dov likes Jews so much that he hopes they can all be friends.

Katie Shepard

Hi, my name is Katie. I am a Sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Architecture here at Binghamton University. I am involved in various clubs on campus this year. I volunteer for a crisis hotline on campus, I am an active member of club soccer in addition to being very involved in Hillel. My favorite part of Hillel at Binghamton is the amazing community and network of friends that I have here.

Sam Stern

I am a senior majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Hebrew.  I've been involved with Hillel since my freshman year and am excited to continue expanding Binghamton's Jewish community.