MEET YOUR KEDMA BOARD
DAYA NOVICH
President
coming soon
BAYLI ALTER
Vice President
Hi! I'm Bayli Alter, and I'm a junior from Chicago. I'm double majoring in Human Development and Sociology, and I plan to go into Jewish Education following graduation. I am super excited to be Kedma's vice president and I can't wait to contribute to this amazing community!
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EITAN LINSIDER
Treasurer
Hello! I am Eitan Linsider and I'm Kedma's Treasurer for the '23-'24 school year. I'm from Atlanta, and am studying Computer Science with a specific interest in drone development alongside a Creative Writing minor. I cannot wait to spend the next year helping to enhance the Kedma community and the greater Maryland Jewish community as a whole. Please reach out and come say hi!
NOAH MELTZER
Collaboration Chair
Hello! I’m Noah Meltzer from Atlanta, and am majoring in psychology and plan on going to some type of higher education after graduation. Looking forward to an amazing semester with lots of collaboration. Please reach out with any suggestions or ideas!
RENA KOSOWSKY
Education Chair
My name is Rena Kosowsky and I’m from Silver Spring, MD. I’m studying history and planning to go into law. I am really excited to be on the board and run some rockin educational events!
ISAAC KUSHNIR
Fundraising Chair
Hi! My name is Isaac Kushnir and I am a Freshman from Silver Spring, MD. I am studying finance and super excited to be the fundraising chair for Kedma! I am looking forward to raising money and planning awesome events. Please reach out if you have any ideas, looking forward to a great semester!
SHULI FRENKEL
Shabbat Chair
Hi! My name is Shuli Frenkel and I am a sophomore from Silver Spring, MD, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. My goal as Shabbat Chair is to organize engaging and well-attended events that reflect the interests of the communities. If you have any ideas or feedback don’t hesitate to reach out!
MEIRAV SOLOMON
Chessed Chair
Hi!! My name is Meirav Solomon. I’m a freshman from Silver Spring, MD. I’m double majoring in Public Policy and History and planning to go into law. This semester I’m looking forward to planning lots of chesed events and supporting important causes!
ELIANA ZAGHI
Social Chair
Hi! My name is Eliana Zaghi and I’m a sophomore. I’m from Silver Spring Maryland. I’m super excited to plan events for all of you this year! If you have any questions, ideas, or just want to chat, please reach out!
EMILY KEEHN
Media Chair
Hi! My name is Emily Keehn and I am a Sophomore from West Hempstead, NY. I am studying business, planning on going into Marketing and Management. I am super excited to be on board and publicize all the awesome events happening this year! Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
FALL 2023 GABBINATE
The Gabbinate serves the Kedma community's religious needs. Members coordinate minyanim—from regular weekday minyanim to High Holiday services—to create a flourishing religious life for the Orthodox community here at UMD. כן ירבו!
Gabbai Rishon: Ben Wechsler
Gabba'it: Leora Rothschild
Gabbai Sheni: Isaac Berkower
PREVIOUS GABBINATES
Orthodox Jewish Community at University of Maryland