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Leadership Team<\/em><\/h2>\n

Rabbi Jevin Eagle – Chief Executive Officer and University Chaplain<\/h2>\n

\"Jevin\"<\/p>\n

Rabbi Jevin Eagle has been at BU Hillel since 2017 and is excited to leverage his entrepreneurial talent, spiritual depth, and passion for Hillel\u2019s mission as the Chief Executive Officer of Boston University Hillel and University Chaplain. He also has served 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019 \u201cEasy Brand\u201d Strategy and the famous \u201cEasy Button.\u201d 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\u2019s 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\u2019s, Inc., the leading branded apparel marketer for babies and young children, and as a trustee of Hebrew College.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out Jevin’s 2025 high holidays sermon<\/a>, 2025 BU Invocation Speech (at 49:10 in the video)<\/a>, 2023 Baccalaureate speech at Dartmouth College Graduation (at 41:47 in the video)<\/a>, Invocation speech at the 2022 BU Commencement ceremony (at 32:40 in the video)<\/a>, his podcast “How to Fulfill Life’s Greatest Desires,”<\/a> , his 2024 high holiday sermon<\/a>, his 2023 High Holidays Sermon<\/a>, his 2022 High Holidays Sermon<\/a>, his 2021 High Holiday Sermon<\/a>, his 2019 High Holiday Sermon<\/a>,\u00a0his Invocation speech at the 2019 BU Commencement ceremony<\/a>, and this Boston Globe coverage<\/a> of Jevin Eagle’s hire at BU Hillel. Email Jevin at jeagle@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ethan Sobel – Executive Director<\/h2>\n

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Ethan Sobel has been at BU Hillel since 2014, where he first brought his energy for campus life, and now serves as the organization\u2019s Executive Director. Ethan has been recognized nationally for his steadfast leadership and organizational turnaround at BU. These include being awarded the Exemplar of Excellence, the highest recognition given to a Hillel field pro; named BU Advisor of the Year; Most Outstanding Hillel Campus; and given the honor of delivering a Hillel \u201cTed\u201d Talk in 2019 in Atlanta, GA. Prior to BU, Ethan worked at MIT, UMass Amherst, and educational nonprofits. Ethan has lay leader experience on the Board of Directors for Hospitality Homes, UMass Hillel, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, FLAG (Friends of LGBTQ+ people) Flag Football, the Boston University Jewish Cultural Endowment, and . Ethan is also an adjunct professor at the Boston University College of Communication (see his BU faculty profile here<\/a>) 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\u2019s degree at Boston University, bachelor\u2019s degree at UMass Amherst Honors College, and certificate in nonprofit executive leadership at Indiana University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch Ethan deliver a Hillel “Ted” Talk in Atlanta,<\/a> read Ethan’s 2025 high holidays sermon<\/a>, and read Ethan’s 2024 high holiday sermon.<\/a> Here is Ethan’s faculty profile at the BU College of Communication<\/a>. Ethan is on the LGBTQIA+ Out list at BU, see more here<\/a>. Email Ethan at <\/strong>esobel@bu.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deborah Glickman – Chief Operating Officer<\/h2>\n

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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. <\/span>Email Deborah at<\/strong> debglick@bu.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rav Micha Stettin – Campus Rabbi and University Chaplain<\/h2>\n

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Rav Micha Stettin, L.Ac\u00a0L.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 holistic health practitioner. He spent his time in Israel building a home with his wife 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\u2019s campus for complementary medicine.\u00a0<\/span>Email Rav Micha at\u00a0<\/span>mstettin@bu.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alphabetized by Last Name Below<\/em><\/h4>\n

Elias Gitterman – Springboard Innovation Fellow<\/h2>\n
\"\"Elias Gitterman is excited to serve as the Springboard Innovation Fellow at Boston University! Elias received a degree in Music Studies and Spanish from New York University, and completed an Honors Study as well as a semester in Spain. Growing up in New Jersey, Elias found his Jewish identity through his Bar Mitzvah and later sought out Jewish community through his Hillel (shoutout Bronfman Center). His love for Hillel inspired him to be a club leader and intern for three years, and he is so grateful for his friends who made his time there fun and meaningful. Elias enjoys bike riding, making music, and deep discussions. He\u2019d be happy to chat about his interests or Jewish life in general at any time! Email Elias at esgitter@bu.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jacob Heisler – IACT\/Birthright Coordinator<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Jacob<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Heisler<\/span> enters his second year in 2026-27 as BU Hillel\u2019s IACT\/Birthright Coordinator. He grew up just outside of Los Angeles, where he played basketball and golf in high school. <\/span>Jacob<\/span>\u00a0graduated from UC Berkeley in 2024 with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in History. In college,\u00a0<\/span>Jacob<\/span>\u00a0centered 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,\u00a0<\/span>Jacob<\/span>\u00a0spent 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,\u00a0<\/span>Jacob<\/span>\u00a0developed an inextricable connection to the country, and he is excited to help others experience the place he loves so much. Outside of work,\u00a0<\/span>Jacob<\/span> loves sports, history, crossword puzzles, and traveling.\u00a0Email Jacob at jheisle1@bu.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Eli Richman – Development Coordinator<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Eli Richman is thrilled to begin his second year as BU Hillel’s Development Coordinator! Eli grew up in Westborough Massachusetts and earned his degree in history with a minor and Jewish studies from the university of Kansas while at KU. He was recognized with an undergraduate research award in Jewish studies and was active on campus as a member of Alpha eon pie, serving a chair of philanthropy. He traveled twice to Israel on philanthropic missions with the Jewish national fund in Israel food rescue deepening his connection to Jewish life in the land of Israel outside of work he enjoys reading history, books, following Boston sports and traveling, especially to Israel.<\/p>\n

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Email Eli at earichma@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Maya Sobel – Sr. Engagement Coordinator<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Maya Sobel enters her third year as the 2024-25 Sr. Engagement Coordinator. Maya is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where she earned a bachelor’s in biological science. Growing up in Vermont, she did not have a Jewish community and was very excited to get involved when entering college. She was active in her community by organizing speaker events, working with the Vermont legislature on improving Jewish education throughout the state, and being a part of the inaugural cohort of the Geller Fellowship, a 6-month program that focuses on the U.S. relationship with Israel and the Abraham Accords. In her free time, you can find Maya hiking, skiing, reading, and exploring all of the new things Boston has to offer her! Maya is excited to work with BU students to carry out their vision for creating a vibrant Jewish community on campus. Email Maya at msobel1@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Gal Tuchman – Jewish Agency Israel Fellow for Graduate Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"\"Gal Tuchman enters her second year in 2025-26 as BU Hillel\u2019s Jewish Agency Israel Fellow for Graduate Students. She <\/span>grew up in Kfar Hess, a small village in central
\nIsrael, where she spent her childhood actively involved in a youth
\nmovement, eventually becoming a youth counselor.
\nShe later completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a
\nparticular focus on Educational Psychology during her third year.
\nAs part of the course in Educational Psychology, she provided
\nindividual support to a child who was experiencing difficulties in the
\nschool setting and conducted group sessions for first-grade
\nstudents. After graduating, she pursued her passion for creativity and
\ncompleted a professional pastry course. In her free time, she enjoys working out, traveling and baking.\u00a0Email Gal at gtuchman@bu.edu.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Adam Weingarten – Director of Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\"\"Adam Weingarten joins BU Hillel as the Director of\u00a0 Music bringing his vibrant passion for Jewish music and community-building to campus. A seasoned musician, Adam has deep roots in Jewish musical traditions, having honed his craft as a song leader at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, where he led spirited Shabbat services, campfire sing-alongs, and music workshops for campers and staff. His ability to weave traditional Jewish melodies with contemporary flair created joyful, inclusive experiences that strengthened communal bonds. Beyond camp, Adam has gigged extensively with various bands, performing an eclectic mix of Jewish folk, klezmer, rock, and funk, while supporting Jewish and secular musicians at venues across the Northeast. A graduate of the University of Hartford with a degree in Audio Engineering and a minor in Judaic Studies, Adam also enriched his Jewish identity through a gap year program in Israel. He is thrilled to inspire BU students through music, fostering meaningful connections and celebrating Jewish identity through song. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and drums and hanging out with friends. Email Adam at aweingar@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Part-time Staff Alphabetized by Last Name Below<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dana Blackman Brown – Jewish Educator<\/h2>\n

\"\"Dana Blackman Brown started at\u00a0 Boston University Hillel in 2020 as a Springboard Social Justice Fellow. Dana was successful in organizing students around Jewish wisdom and justice; her love for working with students motivated her to become a public school educator. Dana attended Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2023, and now works for the Public Schools of Brookline as a Special Education Teacher. <\/span>With her passion for advocacy and student-centered teaching, Dana continues to be a valued member of the Boston University Hillel community, teaching Jewish Learning Fellowship and supporting service work at Hillel. Outside of teaching and community work, Dana can be found in a yoga class, reading novels, and cooking extravagant meals with her partner Andrew in Somerville.<\/p>\n

Molly Bookoff – Shared Marketing Manager<\/b><\/h2>\n

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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\u2019s 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 <\/strong>mbookoff@hillel.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rabbi Yitzi Ehrenberg – Orthodox Educator<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Rabbi Yitzchak <\/span>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\u2019s 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<\/a><\/a><\/span>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Rabbi Sonia Saltzman – Graduate Students Rabbinic Advisor<\/b><\/h2>\n

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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\u2019arei 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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<\/a><\/a><\/span>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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