About Us
The Jewish Student Association seeks to engage the Washington University in St. Louis Jewish student body in building a formal structure for a shared community arising from individual practices. By fostering student initiative, we will enrich religious experience by transforming club participants into contributing members of an inclusive community.
Our History
The Jewish Student Association (JSA) is the formal name for the greater Jewish Community at WashU (otherwise known as WashJew). In the Fall of 2021, we became an official Student Union (SU) recognized club -- helping us organize and sponsor the same Jewish community events that we have had over the last few years. For more information about events that we have had and will continue to have, check out our activities here!
Meet the Board
President
Phone: (201) 678-8285
Email: h.jonah@wustl.edu
Jonah Hochstadt
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Listens to any and all questions or concerns relating to the JSA
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Points you in the right direction when you have ideas for JSA activities
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Works with other Jewish organizations on campus, like Hillel and Chabad
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Oversees all aspects of the JSA
Vice President
Phone: (914) 270-0866
Email: s.m.stern@wustl.edu
Sonia Stern
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Relieve pressure from the board by handling miscellaneous board tasks
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Assist the president
Social Chair
Phone: (720) 366-9699
Email: eison@wustl.edu
Sophia Eison
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Plans any JSA social activities
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Helps community members develop ideas for social activities and other events
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Helps facilitate themed jarties, holiday events, Thursday night parties/pregames and trips!
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Organizes the logistics for all JSA events
Social Chair
Phone: (210) 330-4745
Email: c.kboudi@wustl.edu
Caroline Kboudi
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Works to develop Ideas for activities including first years and other students interested in becoming more involved in the Jewish community
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Coordinates any activities that will help foster a community amongst members of the JSA
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Organizes the logistics for all JSA events
First Year Outreach
Phone: (201) 575-0200
Email: d.b.hochstadt@wustl.edu
David Hochstadt
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Plans any JSA social activities specifically geared towards First-Years
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Helps the First-Years to get to know the JSA community, even before they arrive at school
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Works to integrate the First-Years into the community
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Is a contact for prospective students!
Communication Chair
Phone: (404) 429-6217
Email: k.minsk@wustl.edu
Kayla Minsk
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Creates the holiday schedules and weekly schedules for Shabbat
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Maintains the JSA schedule and website and keeps everything organized
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Manages contact list and updates parents about JSA happenings
Religious Life Chair
Phone: (203) 993-5076
Email: c.moreen@wustl.edu
Charlotte Moreen
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Plans religious activities like Tisches, learning opportunities, or chevrutot (learning companion)
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Connects you with religious resources in the community
Community Outreach
Phone: (206) 265-3255 Email: c.nava@wustl.edu
Nava Carlyle
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Assists to ensure that the community is informed of resources and activities
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Ensures that internal operations run smoothly, the JSA is serving the community, and all those who want to volunteer their talents get the opportunity.
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Encourages every Jew on campus to get involved with us
Treasurer
Phone: (469) 474-9004
Email: m.s.weiss@wustl.edu
Mordechai Weiss
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Provides funding for any activities that you would like to run
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Manages funding and club financials, works with Student Union
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Explains sponsorship opportunities for jarties, kiddushes, tisches and more