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

Rav Micha Stettin, L.Ac L.OM, is thrilled to join Boston University as the Rabbi, Senior Jewish Educator, and University Chaplain. After a decade in Israel, living first in Jerusalem and then in Jaffa, Rav Micha brings a wealth of experience as a community Rabbi and health practitioner. He spent his time in Israel building a home with his wife, practicing martial arts, and providing community leadership and healthcare. Rabbi Micha received his Rabbinical Ordination from Simchat Shlomo in Jerusalem and earned his licensure in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Tel Aviv University’s campus for complementary medicine. Email Micha at mstettin@bu.edu.

Alphabetized by Last Name Below

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 began his military service in the IDF with combat training in the Golani Brigade. Later, he served as a combat fighter securing the Syrian border and was entrusted with leading communication under the deputy Brigade commander of the 474 Brigade. 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. 

Ellie Fromstein – IACT/Manager of Israel Engagement and Travel

Ellie enters her second year in 2023-24 as BU Hillel’s Manager of Israel Engagement and Travel. Ellie grew up right outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended Hopkins High School where she played soccer and rugby. After high school Ellie attended Penn State University where she graduated with a B.A. in psychology and Jewish Studies with minors in Hebrew and History and a certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. She also was a member of the Penn State women’s rugby team and was a 4-time USA Rugby All-American. She also was very involved in THON and was the family relations chair for her organization,  as well as a DAR committee member for 3 years. Outside of work Ellie loves to go rollerblading, listen to podcasts, go thrifting, watch reality TV and sports, and learn Yiddish. You can always catch Ellie sprinkling in some Yiddish into her normal, every day conversations. As Israel Engagement Coordinator Ellie is excited to share the beauty of Israel with students and help them connect to their Judaism in fun and creative ways. Email Ellie at emfromst@bu.edu.

Samson Goldberg – Operations Coordinator

Samson Goldberg enters his first year in 2023-24 as the Operations Coordinator. Before BU Hillel, Samson was a Beit Midrash Fellow at the Hadar Institute and, over the summer, a Community Educator at Genesis at Brandeis University. Samson has a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Law, with minors in History and Religious Studies, from Binghamton University. While at college, he served as the Student Director of Education for Hillel at Binghamton, he was a panelist representing his own religion on his campus’s Interfaith Radio Panel, and worked in the Philosophy Department as a Critical Thinking Consultant. Before college, Samson spent time learning at Yeshivat Ma’ale Gilboa. Email Samson at slgoldbe@bu.edu.

Julia Grunes – Jewish Life Fellow

Julia Grunes (she/her) enters her first year in 2024-25 as BU Hillel’s Jewish Life Fellow. Julia is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo, where she earned a BA in psychology and English with a concentration in creative writing. After graduation, she was awarded a 2023-24 Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Israel, but was relocated to Spain. Julia spent her time there teaching at IE University, attempting to improve her Spanish, and exploring the small, but present, Jewish community in Madrid. Though each Jewish person she spoke to in Madrid practiced differently, and came from all over the world, each one emphasized how important having a Jewish community was for their own wellbeing. As a Jewish Life Fellow, Julia looks forward to helping Jewish students connect to their community and explore their identities in a supportive space. Outside of work, Julia enjoys spending time in nature, singing, playing the violin, writing, and experiencing live music. Email Julia at jhgrunes@bu.edu. 

Yanai Sayag – Director of Wellness

Yanai Sagay enters his first year in 2024-2025 as the Director of Wellness at BU Hillel. He was born and raised in the northern part of Israel. After graduating high school, he served in the Israeli Air Force as a gym trainer while playing professional soccer. Yanai received his BS in Psychology from Franklin Pierce University (NH), where he played on the men’s soccer team. He completed his MS in Sport Psychology at Florida State University, where he worked with youth and collegiate athletes as a mental performance consultant. He is also an active member in the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Outside of work, Yanai likes cooking Mediterranean food, exploring nature, and spending quality time with loved ones. Email Yanai at ysayag@bu.edu. 

Zach Semko – Springboard Innovation Fellow

Zach Semko enters his first year in 2023-24 as the Springboard Innovation Fellow. Zach grew up in Santa Clarita, California and attended Oregon State University, graduating summa cum laude with a BA in history and a minor in education. Following graduation, Zach became a MASA Israel Teaching Fellow in Netanya, Israel for one year. While living in Israel, Zach taught English to children at Aharon Davidi Elementary School and traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East. Zach’s experience as a MASA fellow motivated him to learn more about Judaism and share his traditions with friends and family. As a Springboard Fellow at Boston University, Zach is excited to create innovative programs to help students meet new people, connect with a diverse range of ideas, and collaboratively build a positive Hillel experience. In his free time, Zach enjoys watching sports, hiking, cooking, reading, and traveling. Importantly, Zach will never pass up the opportunity to experience live music — whether from a street performer or in an arena. Email Zach at zsemko@bu.edu.

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 – BU 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.

Rabbi Yitzi Ehrenberg – Chomski Family 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.