Alex Kislov

Alex is an Israeli-Ukrainian American who is eager to learn languages and connect communities. In addition to speaking three languages fluently and two semi-fluently, he is also proficient in the languages of kindness, acceptance, and caring.

He spent four years at the Russian-Speaking Moishe House, where he planned events designed to connect Russian-speaking Jews to each other and their Eastern European heritage. During his time there, he liaised between Moishe House and JUF's Russian-speaking Jewish Division, and also serves as a board member for JUF's Young Leadership Division.

Alex frequents events at Wicker Park Chabad and J-Life, where he enjoys networking with young Jewish professionals. Previously, he worked for years in Jewish nonprofits engaging young adults.

Alex can say "Cheers!" in ten languages-which comes in handy as he meets people from all walks of Jewish life at Shabbat dinners and other Jewish community events in Chicago. 

AGE:
30

PRONOUNS:
he/him/his

PRIMARY GIG:
RSJ North American Community Manager at Moishe House

ON THE SIDE:
Internationally touring producer and DJ

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I was born in Israel where I lived for 10 years, I have performed in over 10 different countries as a DJ, I have a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and I have allergies to cats and dogs, but I still pet every single one I see.

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER:
Shia LaBeouf

A JEW WHO INSPIRES YOU:
Larisa Sotnikova Kislov

YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE:
Write down your dreams, visions, goals and targets. Not just on your phone in a note but written down pen to paper and put it somewhere you can see every day. This will help you stay focused and driven towards a direction you want to achieve. I do this every day, week, month and year. Having purpose keeps me focused and driven and the rest tends to align.