The University of Chicago Newberger Hillel has announced the addition of two students to its Advisory Board, Joshua Benadiva and Danielle Plung.

Benadiva hails from Connecticut and is a second year student currently studying business and economics. He is very active in the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and frequently attends Hillel programs. He traveled to Israel through Taglit-Birthright Israel on a trip led by UChicago Hillel professionals this past summer. Josh also joined fellow UChicago students for the JUF Vanguard event featuring Shimon Peres last October.

Plung is a second-year student from Philadelphia. She regularly attends Hillel programs and Shabbat services and is particularly active in Hillel’s Egalitarian Minyan and J Street U. She is interested in the Reconstructionist movement after an affirming experience at a Reconstructionist summer camp. Dani is currently studying English and is interested in pursuing a career in education.

UChicago Hillel Board members require an understanding and commitment to Hillel’s vision of “inspiring each student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel” and its mission of “enriching the lives of Jewish students at the University of Chicago so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.”

UChicago Newberger Hillel Board President Ben Sher said he is, “thrilled to have Josh and Dani join the Advisory Board. We look forward to having their unique perspectives and learning about what it’s like to be a Jewish leader on campus today.”

UChicago Hillel values a pluralistic and inclusive environment that fosters student growth and empowerment, advances social justice, and provides Jewish learning and spirituality.

To learn more about UChicago Hillel, please contact Amy Berger at [email protected].