Staff

Leadership Team

Rabbi Jevin Eagle – Chief Executive Officer and University Chaplain

Rabbi Jevin Eagle has been at BU Hillel since 2017 and is excited to leverage his entrepreneurial talent, spiritual depth, and passion for Hillel’s mission as the Chief Executive Officer of Boston University Hillel and University Chaplain. He also serves on the Faculty of Boston University Questrom School of Business, as Professor of the Practice, Strategy and Innovation and Executive Director of Social Impact Initiatives.

Rabbi Jevin received rabbinic ordination from Hebrew College Rabbinic School in June 2019. Prior to attending rabbinical school, Jevin Eagle was the CEO of DavidsTea, a senior executive at Staples, Inc., and a partner at McKinsey & Company. He was one of the executives responsible for Staples’ “Easy Brand” Strategy and the famous “Easy Button.” Eagle says his career change from business to the Rabbinate was the fulfillment of a life-long dream to immerse himself in Torah study and serve the Jewish people. Illustrative of his commitment to the Jewish community while working in business, Jevin served as Board Chair of Harvard Hillel and Dartmouth Hillel from 2002 to 2006. Rabbi Jevin has an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he served as an executive committee member on the Jewish Students Association, and a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College, where he majored in religion and government and served as Hillel student president. Before Harvard Business School, he helped found Jewish Lights Publishing. He serves on the board of directors of Carter’s, Inc., the leading branded apparel marketer for babies and young children, and as a trustee of Hebrew College.

Check out Jevin’s 2023 Baccalaureate speech at Dartmouth College Graduation (at 41:47 in the video), Invocation speech at the 2022 BU Commencement ceremony (at 32:40 in the video), his podcast “How to Fulfill Life’s Greatest Desires,” , his 2024 high holiday sermon, his 2023 High Holidays Sermon, his 2022 High Holidays Sermon, his 2021 High Holiday Sermon, his 2019 High Holiday Sermon, his Invocation speech at the 2019 BU Commencement ceremony, and this Boston Globe coverage of Jevin Eagle’s hire at BU Hillel. Email Jevin at jeagle@bu.edu.

Ethan Sobel – Executive Director

Ethan Sobel has been at BU Hillel since 2014, where he first brought his energy for campus life, and now serves as the organization’s Executive Director. Ethan has been recognized nationally for his steadfast leadership and organizational turnaround at BU. These include being awarded the Exemplar of Excellence by Hillel International’s CEO, the highest recognition given to a Hillel field professional out of more than 1,000 pros; named BU Advisor of the Year by the Dean of Students; Most Outstanding Campus by Hillel International; and given the honor of delivering a Hillel “Ted” Talk to 1,000+ colleagues in 2019 at the Hillel Global Assembly. Prior to BU, Ethan worked at MIT, UMass Amherst, and educational nonprofits. Ethan has lay leader experience on the Board of Directors for UMass Hillel, Big Brothers Big Sisters Young Professionals of Eastern Massachusetts, the Boston University Jewish Cultural Endowment, and FLAG (Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Flag Football. Ethan is also an adjunct professor at the Boston University College of Communication (see his BU faculty profile here) and at Lasell University. He has also consulted for the Jim Joseph Foundation and Hillel International, and is a cellist in the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. He completed his master’s degree at Boston University,  bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst Honors College, and certificate in nonprofit executive leadership at Indiana University.

Watch Ethan deliver a Hillel “Ted” Talk to 1,000+ colleagues at the 2019 Hillel Global Assembly in Atlanta and read Ethan’s 2024 high holiday sermon. Here is Ethan’s faculty profile at the BU College of Communication. Ethan is on the LGBTQIA+ Out list at BU, see more here. Email Ethan at esobel@bu.edu.

Deborah Glickman – Chief Operating Officer

Deborah Glickman has been at BU Hillel since 2017 after serving as the Chief Finance Officer at the Willow Hill School, a non-profit, independent, Special Education day school. Prior to Willow Hill, Deborah was the Finance and Operations Director at Understanding Our Differences (UOD), a 501c3 that provides disability awareness education programs for the Newton Public Schools, and other local districts. In addition to her non-profit work, Deborah also has extensive experience in finance and operations roles with larger for-profit corporations including Dun & Bradstreet, Nielsen Marketing Research and Putnam Investments. She holds a BA in Economics and Computer Science from Union College and an MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. Deborah is a lifelong resident of Newton who, along with her husband David, is an active participant in the Boston Jewish community. Email Deborah at debglick@bu.edu.

Rav Micha Stettin – Campus Rabbi and University Chaplain

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Samantha Brody – Springboard Ezra Fellow

Samantha Brody is entering her first year in 2024-25 as the Springboard Ezra Fellow. Samantha graduated Brandeis University with a B.A. in Near Eastern & Judaic Studies and Education Studies as well as minors in Religious Studies and Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies. She grew up in Jewish communal life, having been to Jewish camp, Hebrew school, youth group, and a gap year in Israel, but Hillel holds a special place in her heart. In college, she served as the President of Brandeis Hillel and served 3 terms on the Hillel International Student Cabinet, including a year as its Co-Chair. In her free time, she enjoys listening to Taylor Swift, getting coffee, and sitting in the sun with a good book. At BU, Samantha is looking forward to sharing her love of learning and creating joyful Jewish memories with everyone at BU Hillel! Email Samantha at bsamanth@bu.edu. 

Daniel Cohen – Jewish Agency Israel Fellow

Daniel Cohen enters his first year in 2024-25 as Jewish Agency Israel Fellow. He is originally from Migdal HaEmek, Northern Israel. He graduated with distinction in Psychology and Criminology, and during his last year, he participated in a specialized program for students with academic excellence. Daniel’s professional experience includes three years in non-formal education, focusing particularly on youth at risk. Daniel enjoys running and spending time outdoors. Email Daniel at dcohen1@bu.edu. 

Samson Goldberg – Operations Coordinator

Julia Grunes – Jewish Life Fellow

Julia Grunes (she/her) enters her second year in 2025-26 as BU Hillel’s Jewish Life Fellow. Julia is from Monroe, NY, and is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo. There, she earned a BA in psychology and English (creative writing). After graduation, she was awarded a 2023-24 Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Israel, but was relocated to Spain due to the conflict. An essay she wrote about her search for Jewish life in Spain is forthcoming in ELJ Editions’ Manna Songs anthology. As the Jewish Life Fellow, Julia’s goal is for every Jewish student at BU to feel as if they have a place at Hillel, regardless of how connected they feel to their Judaism. Outside of work, you can find Julia writing, spending time in nature, and searching for the best bagel in the Boston area (her vote right now is Rosenfeld’s!).

Jacob Heisler – IACT/Birthright Coordinator

Jacob Heisler enters his first year in 2025-26 as BU Hillel’s IACT/Birthright Coordinator. He grew up just outside of Los Angeles, where he played basketball and golf in high school. Jacob graduated from UC Berkeley in 2024 with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in History. In college, Jacob centered much of his time around Jewish life and Israel through his extensive involvement in Hillel and TAMID Group. He was also a senior writer for Berkeley Economic Review, an Undergraduate Student Instructor, and a so-called athlete in countless intramural sports. After graduation, Jacob spent a year as a MASA Israel Teaching Fellow in Jerusalem. He taught English to 7-12th grade students at Tichon Derech. During his year in Israel, Jacob developed an inextricable connection to the country, and he is excited to help others experience the place he loves so much. Outside of work, Jacob loves sports, history, crossword puzzles, and traveling.

Juliana Sherer – Development Coordinator

Juliana Sherer is so excited to begin her first year in 2024-25 at BU Hillel as the Development Coordinator. Juliana is a graduate of Brandeis University, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Near Eastern & Judaic Studies, with minors in Hebrew and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, as well as her Master’s in Jewish Professional Leadership from the Hornstein program. At Brandeis, Juliana was very involved with Hillel, serving as the president of the Masorti (Conservative/Traditional Egalitarian) community and as the music director of Manginah, Brandeis’s Jewish a cappella group. Juliana truly believes in the transformative power of Hillel as a home away from home for Jewish students, and she looks forward to building upon and creating opportunities for donors to connect to the mission and vision of BU Hillel. In her free time, Juliana loves listening to Taylor Swift, trying new gluten free recipes, and hosting Shabbat meals. Email Juliana at jsherer2@bu.edu. 

Maya Sobel – Engagement Fellow

Part-time Staff Alphabetized by Last Name Below

Molly Bookoff – Shared Marketing Manager

Molly Bookoff (she/her) enters her first year as the Shared Marketing Manager at BU Hillel. She attended Tulane University where she studied Sociology with minors in Psychology and Jewish Studies. On campus, she was active in the Jewish community, serving as a member of Hillel’s Tulane Jewish Leaders and the Chabad Student Board. For the last few years, Molly has been working as the Director of Media and Design for a healthy snack food company, and she is looking forward to diving into a new industry and giving back to the Jewish community. Outside of work, Molly enjoys playing tennis, reading romance novels, and exploring new food spots in the Washington, D.C. area where she currently lives. Email Molly at mbookoff@hillel.org.

Sonya Dreyer – Manager of Graduate Student Life

Sonya Dreyer enters her first year as the Manager of Graduate Student Life at BU Hillel. Sonya is a double BU graduate with a MS degree in Business Analytics and a BS degree in Finance. She grew up in Moscow, Russia in a secular Jewish family and was very excited to learn more and get involved at BU Hillel through charity fundraising, cultural and volunteering trips, JLFs, and more. In her free time, she likes to learn about film, dance, and spend time with her friends. After being an involved student at BU Hillel for the past 6 years, she is excited to now contribute to the community as an employee and enhance Jewish graduate student life at BU. Email Sonya at dreyer23@bu.edu.

Rabbi Yitzi Ehrenberg – Orthodox Educator

Rabbi Yitzchak Ehrenberg is a mechanical engineer by degree, father of three, and aspiring alliterative Terza Rema poet. When not reading Paradise Lost, he enjoys watching Star Wars and designing or building phased array antennas. He is a graduate of Yeshiva College, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, and looks forward to meeting and learning Torah with everyone at BU Hillel! Email Rabbi Yitzi at imehrenb@bu.edu.

Rabbi Sonia Saltzman – Graduate Students Rabbinic Advisor

Rabbi Saltzman is excited to serve graduate students at BU Hillel. Rabbi Sonia Saltzman has served as a congregational rabbi in the Boston area for the past ten years, first at Sha’arei Shalom, Ashland and from 2011-2018 as Senior Rabbi at Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline. Rabbi Saltzman was ordained in 2008 as part of the first graduating class of the Rabbinical School at Hebrew College. During Rabbinical School, she held student pulpits at Temple Emanuel in Newton and at Temple Aliyah in Needham, completed chaplaincy training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and served as faculty for the Bronfman Youth Fellowship Program in Israel. Prior to entering the rabbinate, Rabbi Saltzman worked in the field of micro-finance at ACCION International as head of the Financial Services Department, extending credit to small businesses in the developing world. She also worked in Bank of Boston’s Project Finance Department and taught in its Loan Officer Development Program. Rabbi Saltzman is a graduate of Tufts University and holds a Masters Degree in International Affairs (Columbia University) and a Masters Degree in Bible and Jewish Thought (Brandeis University). She is married to Dr. Ned Saltzman, a urologist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and has two grown sons, Benjamin and Gabriel. Rabbi Saltzman grew up in Chile. Email Rabbi Sonia at ssaltzma@bu.edu.