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Hillel's staff works with the campus Jewish community, offering a variety
of services such as counseling, program development, teaching, and student
leadership development. They provide a link from the Jewish community to the
MIT administration, faculty, staff, and other campus religious groups. They
work with everyone from prospective students to alumni/ae.
The Hillel staff offices are located in the lower level of the Religious Activities
Center, MIT Building W11. All staff can be reached by calling 617-253-2982.
Rabbi Michelle Fisher - Executive Director
After earning her Masters in Chemistry from MIT in 1997, Rabbi Fisher was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2002. She is the first alumna of MIT to become a rabbi, and sees her return here as "the mothership calling her home." Read more, and see her picture.
rabbif@mit.edu
Eliad Shmuel, Program Director
Eliad is a resource for creating Jewish communities and programs on the MIT campus.
He works with students, recent alumni, faculty, and staff to facilitate a dynamic
campus community. In particular he helps students express their dreams through
programming, community building and leadership development. Eliad is a graduate
of the University of Haifa.
eliad@mit.edu
Rabbinic Advisors
Education & Engagement Director
Rabbi Sam Seicol seeks out students throughout campus and provides religious and spiritual support and education both inside and beyond the walls of Hillel. As a certified Chaplain he is available to all Jewish members of the MIT community, as well as all who are interested in Jewish history, customs, and ceremony studies.
rabbisam@mit.edu
Orthodox Advisor
Rabbi Gershon Segal serves as a Jewish resource for the MIT community
and is the adviser to the MIT Orthodox Minyan and the MIT Kosher kitchens.
A resident of Massacutests since 1988, he also serves as the spiritual leader
of congregation Beth El Atereth Israel in Newton Centre.
ravsegal7302@aol.com
Danny Watt, Director of Development
Danny oversees all aspects of fundraising, from the annual campaign, to the ongoing,
major gifts campaign. He helps members of the larger MIT community fulfill their
sense of commitment to MIT and its Hillel. Call to talk through the possibilities!
dwatt@mit.edu
Lura Steele, Administrative/Development Associate
Lura oversees MIT Hillel’s finances, operations, and office functioning. She also partners with Danny Watt on Hillel's fundraising efforts. Lura is a great resource for information about current activities at Hillel, reimbursements, and budget questions.
lura@mit.edu
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