Peer Network Engagement Interns (PNEI) enhance Jewish life on campus. Our PNEIs connect and build relationships with their uninvolved peers making them aware of the Jewish resources and opportunities on campus. Through campus programming and individual interactions, our PNEIs connect with Jews on campus creating a Jewish experience outside of the typical Jewish setting. As a part of this new and exciting partnership, one of the PNEIs serves as a Masa Israel Campus Representative connecting peers to opportunities for long-term Israel programs sponsored by Masa Israel and increasing awareness of Masa Israel programs, universal grants, and study-abroad and post-college opportunities.
Juliet Azhdam
Hi, my name is Juliet Azhdam and I am a PNEI here at SDSU! I was born and raised in Maryland and made my way out to sunny San Diego. I am majoring in International Security and Conflict Resolution and minoring in Psychology. I absolutely love it here! Being involved with the Hillel and Jewish Student Union has made a great impact on my college experience. Come say hi and I’m looking forward to a great year! Contact me at jdaazhdam@gmail.com.
Gabe Benji
Hey I’m Gabe Benji, one of our wonderful PNEI’s for San Diego State’s Hillel. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and moved out to San Diego when I decided to study at State. I’m a business major at State and my hobbies are playing basketball and watching sports. So if you ever want to shoot some hoops and grab a bite to eat and watch a game you know who to call! Cant wait for this up coming year.
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Elissa Croce
Hey everyone my name is Elissa and I am a PNEI at SDSU for the 2011-2012 school year. I’m majoring in English, minoring in Spanish, and have hopes to attend law school after I graduate. Being involved with Hillel and the JSU community has had such a positive impact upon my college life and I’m excited to share my experience with new people and hopefully inspire the same enthusiasm I get from being a part of this family in others. If you are a senior, like me, I will be planning lots of fun programming. Can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Contact me at missliss421@sbcglobal.net
Ben Rubin
Hi I’m Ben Rubin, another one of the new PNEIs at SDSU Hillel. I was born in Washington DC and lived in New York, but I went to high school in New Jersey. I’m a sophomore here at state, a business major, and i love to watch sports and go to the movies. I love meeting other jewish kids on campus so if you’re new to State and want to meet some people who are interested in Jewish life feel free to contact me at benrubin91@hotmail.com
Rafi Schraer – MASA Intern
Hello! My name is Rafi Schraer and I will be the MASA Israel Intern this upcoming year. I am very excited to help my fellow students get to Israel this coming year! I am a Junior at SDSU, studying Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. I hope to go to grad school for SLHS soon after graduation. I love to play soccer so if you ever see a game around campus I am most likely there! Having served on JSU board last semester I am very excited to continue on in my new position as Vice President of Israel Affairs. Hope to meet a bunch of new faces this year.
Contact me at rafi_schraer@yahoo.com
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