Meet The Board
President
Aaron Goldgewert
Aaron is a junior studying electrical and computer engineering, unless he ends up majoring in computer science, which is seeming more and more likely by the week. He hails from Teaneck, NJ, and went to Frisch and Yeshivat Har Etzion, making him the one of the most in town Jews in the CJL. Until you get to know him, of course, in which case you'll learn he's just out of town as everyone else. In his free time, Aaron likes to learn Torah, take pictures, learn חזנות, and fall down the slope on his bike. Aaron is extremely excited to be on the CJL board and cannot wait for what the future has to hold.
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
President
Benjamin Rosen
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Property Manager
Elinor Assadi
Elinor is a sophomore studying Civil Engineering with a minor in Jewish Studies. She is incredibly proud to be from the best city: Seattle, Washington. Some of her favorite foods are asparagus and pickle juice. The CJL has truly given her a home in so many regards, from the unique and supportive community of close friends to a beautiful physical structure that houses lifetime memories. She is extremely excited to join the board and can't wait to watch this community continue to grow!
Feel free to reach out with housing questions!
Property Manager
Jonathan Sacolick
Jonathan Sacolick is a sophomore from Long Island, NY, studying mechanical engineering. Jonny has many hobbies, including, but not limited to, spending way too much time making his spreadsheets look nice, drinking chocolate milk, playing piano, and not doing his homework. If you're ever looking for Jonny, there are a few places you might find him: on the engineering quad, in the 104 lounge, chilling in the CJL House, or sleeping on the CJ-Couch with his zebra blanket and the CJ-Elephant. Jonny hopes that through his house managing, he can continue helping to keep CJL a warm, welcoming home!
Feel free to reach out with housing questions!
Treasurer
Sigal Holtzman
Sigal is a sophomore from Long Island, NY, majoring in Human Development and hoping to become a medical lawyer. On the rare occasion that she is not studying in the Piano Room donning her signature blue headphones, she can be found playing tennis, micromanaging her Google Calendar, (arduously) learning to play her electric guitar, or inventing new ways to cook pasta in the microwave. She is looking forward to many appointments with the accountant in her immediate future, and she hopes she can give back to the uniquely wonderful CJL community.
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Treasurer
Lena Schapiro
Lena is a sophomore studying Operations Research & Information Engineering with a Business minor from Southern California. Shae spent a semester on a kibbutz in Israel during high school, an experience that deepened her appreciation for Jewish community and ways people come together to support one another. As someone who is also Asian, Lena is passionate about fostering spaces at Cornell where people can explore Jewish identity and feel fully at home. In her free time, Lena enjoys making hype videos, doomscrolling Facebook Marketplace, and lifting weights — proudly affiliated with Kosher Lifts, even if consistency is a work in progress.
She’s excited to support the CJL community and help make it feel as warm, thoughtful, and alive as it’s been for her.
VP Communications
Charlotte Filer
Charlotte is a freshman studying Engineering Physics in the College of Engineering. She is an honorary house member who somehow enjoys the walk back to north. No matter whether she’s not working for the FSAE racing team, Kedma board, or Hashgacha, you can bet she’s listening to Billie Eilish. You can find her around the CJL asking everyone within earshot if they know something. Do you know something? Charlotte is so excited to be joining the board this year!
VP Communications
Jonathan Wayne
Jonathan Wayne is a junior majoring in history. Often seen crafting quick-witted Divrei Torah and comedic Jewish film projects, Jonathan has learned to take ridiculousness very seriously during his time at Cornell. A lover of arts, design and all things he deems to be “good Feng Shui,” he pours his entire creative being into each and every idea he embarks on. Just don’t ask him how many times he’s switched his major: we’ve all lost count by now.
VP Religious Programming
Ariella Goldgewert
Ariella is a pre-vet Animal Science student in CALS potentially concentrating in Integrative Physiology & Nutrition. She hails from Teaneck, NJ, and attended Yeshivat Frisch. Because of her studies, she feels very connected to animals, often reading weird things about them and occasionally mimicking their noises. When Ariella isn’t busy with her animals, you can find her knitting on the couch under the CJstaircase or painting her next CJpainting. Ariella is very excited to bring her passion for Judaism to the CJboard as Religious Programmer!
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VP Religious Programming
Maddie Shukovsky
Maddie is a freshman from Wilton, CT majoring in Public Policy at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. She is excited about sharing her love of Judaism with the CJL community. When Maddie isn’t at CJL or 104West!, she is usually tucked away studying at MVR Commons or Ives library. In her sliver of free time, Maddie loves binge-watching legal dramas, meeting friends for coffee, and going for a run around campus. Maddie is also on a long-term quest to find the world’s best bagel and cream cheese.
VP Social Programming
Miriam Murphy
Miriam is a sophomore doing an independent major in Art Conservation. She is from Bellingham, WA, where she spends most of her free time reading, skiing, and taking rainy walks in the woods with her dogs. She has loved getting involved at the CJL through helping with events, and cooking! You can usually find her somewhere in 104, sometimes studying, but more often than not in the kitchen cooking or baking late night cookies.
VP Social Programming
Shimi Albert
Shimi is a freshman from Silver Spring, MD studying Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Law and Society. In addition to being an active member in the Jewish community at Cornell, he is also a member of a few pre-law associations on campus. When he isn’t in the library, you will likely find him jamming by a piano with friends or talking someone’s ear off about his newfound obsession with Cornell hockey. He is super excited to keep the positive momentum going and run fun & engaging events for the Jewish community!
VP Alumni Relations
Jack Gewanter
Jack is a freshman studying Government and Near Eastern Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is from Scarsdale, NY, and before attending Cornell was a student at Frisch and Yeshivat Torah V’Avodah Chovat HaTalmidim. In his free time, Jack enjoys watching football, skiing, and running. He is looking forward to his role in the CJL!
VP Alumni Relations
Claude Grazi
Claude is a freshman from Brooklyn, NY, studying Industrial and Labor Relations. He is a proud member of the Syrian Jewish community and loves traditional Syrian food. He took a gap year in Israel at Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi after graduating from Yeshiva of Flatbush. His hobbies include skiing and playing football. Claude is excited to contribute to the Cornell Jewish Community.