Schultz Engagement and Leadership Fellows

The Janet and Albert Schultz Fellows have been selected to participate in an educational fellowship aimed at welcoming incoming Cal students and enhancing the Hillel community. The fellowship follows a curriculum geared towards relationship building and community organizing. Fellows begin the Spring semester of the year and continue by welcoming incoming and current students throughout the year. Our goal is to support Jewish students in their connection to Jewish community at Cal. Fellows connect with their peers to engage them in programming and events based on their unique interests. Relationships are the heart of our engagement strategy.

Students who are interested in further leadership roles at Berkeley Hillel, such as the Student Board, should first participate in the Schultz Engagement and Leadership Fellowship. Schultz fellows will:

participate in weekly meetings with a Hillel staff member
engage in one-on-one coffee conversations with peers throughout the semester
collaborate on supporting current programming and creating new programs based on student needs and interests

Are you wondering what our Hillel community has to offer? Have you been to Hillel and are unsure who to chat with? Click on a fellow to read more and set up a time to grab coffee. Our Schultz Fellows are excited to meet and welcome students into the Hillel community. If you’re interested in learning more about Hillel, or want to get more involved at Hillel, reach out to one of these amazing humans. They’re excited to meet you!

Meet the 2023 Schultz Fellows

Ezra Schaffer
Class of 2026 ez.ra@berkeley.edu

Ezra Schaffer (he/him) is a Political Science Major who loves sports and useless knowledge. He has enjoyed finding a community at Berkeley Hillel and he is excited to meet new people and make... Read more
Mona Abai
Class of 2026 mona.abai10@gmail.com

Mona (she/her) is from Los Angeles and is intending to study Economics! In her free time she likes to play soccer, ski, and travel. She looks forward to becoming more connected and active within the... Read more
Layla Goldberg
Class of 2026 laylagoldberg@outlook.com

Layla (she/her) is a second year student at Cal majoring in Legal Studies and minoring in Public Policy. She grew up in the Oakland area and loves attending the flea and farmers markets. She loves to... Read more
Ilana Burg
Class of 2026 ilana@ilanaburg.com

Ilana (she/her) is a second-year student at Cal and is originally from Tracy, CA. She plans to double major in Molecular and Cellular Bio and Data Science. In her free time, Ilana enjoys working out,... Read more
Andrea Saal-Dalma
Class of 2026 Asaal@berkeley.edu

Dre (she/her) is a Bay Area native and is working toward a degree in molecular environmental biology. In her free time she loves to hike and rock climb. You are likely to find her cuddled in her bed... Read more
Mila Yglesias
Class of 2026 milayglesias@gmail.com

Mila (she/her) is from Los Angeles, majoring in Sustainable Environmental Design. Mila took a gap year before college to live in Israel for a year and fell in love with the country, the people, but... Read more
Avery Bergman
Class of 2026 averybergman@berkeley.edu

Avery (she/her) is from Los Angeles and is majoring in political science. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, trying new coffee shops, listening to music, and exploring the Bay Area. Avery loves... Read more
Jacob Siegel
Class of 2026 jss@berkeley.edu

Jacob (he/him) is from Menlo Park, California, and is planning on majoring in Statistics. He is a former MitzVote intern at Hillel who enjoys politics, sports, and podcasts in his free time. He's... Read more
Chloe Zitsow
Class of 2026 cz35299@berkeley.edu

Chloe (she/her) is a second year, who though undeclared, is interested in studying human rights and Jewish studies. A former-band kid and forever Model United Nations nerd Chloe adores baking and... Read more
Andrew Petlak
Class of 2026 anpetlak@berkeley.edu

Andrew (he/him) is from Los Angeles with an intended major in business. In his free time he loves hanging with his dog, rooting for the Dodgers, and getting in a game of golf when he can. Throughout... Read more
Lauren Dove
Class of 2026 laurendove@berkeley.edu

Lauren (she/her) is a second year from the Bay Area. She plans on majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. In her free time, she enjoys playing softball, hiking, and spending time at Hillel. She is... Read more
Sophie Salem
Class of 2026 sophie47@berkeley.edu

Sophie Salem (she/her) is a second-year from Los Angeles, California. She plans to major in political science with a minor in journalism. In her free time, she loves to cook, go to the beach, and find... Read more
Elizabeth Shepherd
Class of 2026 elizabethshepherd@berkeley.edu

Elizabeth (she/her) is from Los Angeles and intends to major in Comparative Literature. She’s excited to meet new people and help build the Hillel community!... Read more
Hannah Kaminker
Class of 2026 hannahkaminker@berkeley.edu

Hannah (she/her) is from San Francisco and is currently interested in studying economics and anthropology. In her free time, she can be found on runs, reading a book, or exploring Berkeley. Hannah is... Read more
Avi Levin
Class of 2026 avi11@berkeley.edu

Avi Levin (he/him) hails from the mountainous Colorado, where he has spent the last eighteen years of his life. In his leisure time, Avi enjoys walking, writing, and making fertility idols out of... Read more
Eliana Becker
Class of 2026 elianabecker@berkeley.edu

Eliana Becker (she/her) is from Los Angeles, CA and is planning on majoring in cognitive science. Her interests include dance, hand-lettering, and journaling. She is so excited to be a 2023 Schultz... Read more
Audrey Jacobson
Class of 2026 audreyjacobson@berkeley.edu

Audrey (she/her) is majoring in Film and Media and is from the Bay Area! Audrey spends much of her time with friends writing, filming, and editing for her clubs. She is a frequent enjoyer of Cafe... Read more
Sofia Cielak
Class of 2026 sof.ck12@berkeley.edu

Sofia (she/her) is an intended Media Studies major born and raised in Los Angeles. A former member of BBYO’s South Bay Chapter, Ashrey #1969, she’s excited to jump back into working on programming... Read more
Auden Meyer
Class of 2026 ameyer0010@berkeley.edu

Auden (she/her) is a second year with a (current) intended major in English and (hopefully) a minor in Journalism. She is from Los Angeles and is proud to be a member of Schultz. She loves watching... Read more