Chloe Koren (she/her) says she’s from “everywhere” because she’s never actually looked into finding a “forever home”, but technically grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. She received a BA in Philosophy from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from University of Illinois – Chicago. She spent quite a few years as an ICU RN and then later as the coordinator for several pulmonary specialty clinics and programs in New Mexico.  Chloe also was a Jewish Ideas Fellow at HUC for 2023-2024. She’s served on the Board of Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, NM.

Chloe is serious about becoming a congregational rabbi, and passionate about working on the absolutely solvable (she argues) problems of Jewish engagement among American Jews and the cultural gulf between Israeli/diaspora Jews. Outside of Jewish causes, Chloe enjoys RPGs, travel, motorcycles, and being a home chef.

Jack Holden Rosenberg (they/them) is a multi-hyphenate artist and intellectual, fascinated by storytelling. 

Originally from the D.C. Metro Area, Jack moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan where they earned a B.A. in the History of Art and B.S. in Architecture, and founded the award-winning “In the Round Productions”, a student-run theatre dedicated to LGBTQIIA+ stories and storytellers. Jack’s direction and scenic design have been seen throughout the D.C. Metro Area and southwest Michigan. 

Jack’s passion is storytelling and narrative. Whether it be the spatial narratives of architecture, the visual and social anthropology of art history, or the empathetic immersion of directing theatre, Jack loves studying humanity through our stories.  

Their fascination with Judaism has been life-long. They have taught Hebrew for over a decade and feel absolutely honored by the opportunity to introduce young thinkers to Judaism and encourage their excitement. To Jack’s mind, Judaism is the greatest, most interactive story ever told; a story that we are all gifted and tasked with the birthright of molding. 

Jay Ascher (he/him) grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, and earned his undergraduate degree in Film and Media Studies and Theater from Lafayette College, where he was deeply involved in campus life through the Hillel Society, the Office of Residence Life, and multiple theater productions. His love of storytelling and community-building shaped much of his college experience and continues to shape his Jewish journey today.

After graduating, Jay moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where he served as the Director of Youth Engagement at Temple Israel, creating dynamic programs that brought teens and families into deeper connection with Jewish life. He later returned to New Jersey to work as a Youth Educator at Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, where he had the opportunity to guide students through meaningful learning and ritual.

Jay is particularly interested in the ways Jewish education, media, and global connection intersect. He is honored to join the Weitzman-JDC Fellowship. forward to learning from the resilience and creativity of Jewish communities around the world.

Mason Jeffrey Marks (he/him) is an joyous Jewish educator, community builder, and seeker of the Divine. Originally hailing from the small agrarian village of Mesilla, New Mexico, Mason has his M.A. in Jewish Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has spent time studying at Yeshiva Aish HaTorah in the Old City. He is a rabbinical student at HUC-JIR and has taught Torah at Raker Religious School, Hebrew High of Scottsdale, and Moishe House Phoenix. He worked as the Director of Programs for Temple Solel in Paradise Valley, and is passionate about cultivating the spiritual practices of Judaism for the modern age.

Mason is a graduate of the ADL Glass Leadership Institute and worked with the Jewish Studio Process in their Creative Facilitator Training program. Storytelling, art, friendship, and joy are at the heart of his spiritual life. As rebbe Nachman of Breslov says, “It is a great mitzvah to be happy, always!” Mason works tirelessly to combine these principles in his Jewish teaching – check out his “Cartoon Mason” Torah videos on YouTube to see more!

Miranda DiPaolo (she/her) is a rabbinical student at HUC-JIR in the class of 2030. She grew up in Matthews, North Carolina and completed her B.A. with Honors in Media & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In college, Miranda was an active member of Hillel and Chabad and held positions at The Daily Tar Heel, Coulture Magazine, WXYC, and Limeaid Magazine. After graduating, she moved to Brooklyn and worked in hospitality and freelance media for several years until she became a full time educator and administrator at Central Synagogue. In her free time, Miranda enjoys reading, crocheting, doing yoga, and eating all the different cuisines NYC has to offer.