Meet the Team!
Hillel at Gallaudet is made possible by dedicated professionals, ready to inspire every Jewish student to make a meaningful and enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
Mission
To enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so they many enrich the Jewish people, Israel and the world.
The mission of Hillel at Gallaudet University is to promote inclusive Jewish educational, religious, social, cultural, and communal activities at Gallaudet University by creating opportunities for diverse expressions of Jewish life among students. Through these activities, Hillel at Gallaudet University seeks to enrich the lives of its students, increase their sense of their Jewish self, and empower them to enrich the Jewish people and all humanity.
Current Gallaudet students may serve as officers and committee members, as well as sit on the board of directors. The board of directors consists of Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the Washington-area Jewish community.
Hillel at Gallaudet University is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
Meet Your Program Director
Born in Cherry Hill, NJ and migrated to Israel several years later, Jacob found his second-home in the sunshine state, Florida in 2000. He’s a self-proclaimed Nutella lover, sports fan, and a hooked-opportunist.
As UCF alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Jacob has more than four years of student leadership experience. He has earned a recognition for his campus involvement and efforts to improve campus accessibility for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing population at UCF.
His goal is to pursue a law degree upon the completion of Masters of Public Administration at Gallaudet University. He hopes to establish a non-profit advocacy organization for mainstream Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in the near future. Outside of his work, Jacob enjoys travelling, staying physically fit, networking professionally, and trying different cuisines.
Here’s a quick fact about himself: he can fingerspell “cat” on one hand and “dog” on another hand simultaneously. Try it!
Your Board
Rhea Morgenstern
Chair
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Hillel Goldberg
Interim Vice Chair
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Allon Yomotov
Treasurer
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Lilah Katcher
Board Member
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Myles Goldberg
Board Member
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Yelena Thomas
Board Member
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Allison Friedman
Board Member
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