When did you go on a Birthright Israel trip and with which organizer? How was it?: I went on my Birthright Israel Trip in the summer of 2015 through Israel Experiences.  It was an amazing, once in a lifetime trip and I came away with 40 amazing new friends.

Why did you decide to go to Israel: My grandmother went to Israel when she was young and always wanted me to have that same experience.  She passed away in the last year and I wanted to experience Israel like she had.

What is your favorite trip memory/funniest story: It would either have to be experiencing Shabbat in Jerusalem at the Western Wall or numerous wild dance parties to Golden Boy!

You are from: Utica, NY

Where are you living now: Chicago, IL

How do you pay the bills: I work in sales for an international software firm called Cision.

Favorite food from Israel: Hummus!!!

Your claim to fame/fun fact: I was in a New York Yankees commercial as a child.