Our Alumni
Ari Kohn, Cohort 1
Harvard University, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Intellectual Vitality at Harvard founding member & Harvard College Executive Committee Appointee
“[The best part of the experience was] meeting amazing young adults from across Jewish experiences. [I have applied my learning by] challenging organisational difficulties with conflict resolution, motivation and dialogue design. [I have also been] thinking about my own values and how I want to apply them in the world.”
Lena Schapiro, Cohort 3
Cornell University, Operations Research and Information Engineering
Resident and Leader at the Center for Jewish Living (CJL)
“Learning and being in conversations that I’ve never had [the opportunity to engage in was the most impactful part of Campus Commons]. That feeling is motivating me to learn more and seek out more conversation and perspectives.”
Samuel Drescher, Cohort 2
Williams College, Chemistry and Public Health
Board Member the Williams College Jewish Association
“ I feel like I am so much more equipped to handle [complex] conversations. Not even just in terms of vocalizing my beliefs, but in deep listening and trying to understand other perspectives.”
Alex Vtorov, Cohort 1
Hunter College, Physical Chemistry and Linguistics
Civics and Culture Intern at Hunter Hillel and Liaison to the Faculty Senate’s Israel/Palestine Committee
“The retreat was really affirming, at a point of incredible fatigue both personally and in my Jewish learning, and rejuvenated my hopes for the upcoming semester.”
Lainie Siegel, Cohort 2
Southwestern University, Psychology and Studio Art
Secretary of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority & Outreach and Recruitment Chair for the Beekeeping Engagement
“[The most impactful part of Campus Commons was being] given the safe and prepared space to have political conversations…and simply feeling safe to ask questions. [Campus Commons gave me the] push to be braver and that you can have respectful conversations.”
Maddy Hefner, Cohort 1
University of British Columbia, Business
Stand With Us Fellow & Chabad Student Leadership
“The staff were amazing…making friends with Jews who I never would have connected with was really cool. This skill of being able to have a conversation with someone who I don’t agree with is the biggest thing I’m taking away from Campus Commons.”
