Rachel Morof

Rachel is proud to be a Jewish connector--both professionally and personally.

By day, she is the Associate Director of Development at Americans for Ben-Gurion University.

Outside of work, she also has a passion for helping people new to Chicago find their place in the Jewish community, introducing them to new friends, potential roommates-and she even sometimes plays Cupid!

Ever since she moved to Chicago from the Detroit area, Rachel has been involved with JUF's Young Leadership Division, including as a LEADS participant turned leader and a committee member for Jewish Engagement and Back from Birthright.

An avid traveler, Rachel served on the Associate Board for KAHAL: Your Jewish Home Abroad and has traveled internationally through the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Entwine trips, which offer opportunities for emerging Jewish leaders to engage with the global Jewish world. 

AGE:
25

PRONOUNS:
she/her/hers

PRIMARY GIG:
Associate Director of Development at Americans for Ben-Gurion University

ON THE SIDE:
Trying new Peloton classes and exploring coffee shops in Lakeview

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 10 WORDS OR LESS:
Constantly playing Jewish geography.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I grew up playing Rummikub with my family. We love it so much… I'm the only person from my family who hasn’t entered into the U.S Rummikub tournament. Fun fact: my brother, Josh Morof, was the National Rummikub Champion from 2017-2023.

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER:
Merida from the Disney / Pixar movie Brave

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT YOU:
In the last three years I've traveled to India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Morocco. All three trips focused on Jewish learning and meeting with the local Jewish community. I am so grateful for these amazing travel opportunities.