Becca Carin (she/her) is a passionate Jewish educator and a lifelong learner. Originally from Potomac, Maryland, she spent a gap year in Israel before earning a BA in Jewish Studies from the University of Maryland. Upon graduation she has worked at Boston University Hillel and Northeastern Hillel where she has cultivated Jewish community, taught Jewish learning cohorts, and led Birthright trips.

Outside of work, Becca enjoys being a part of Jewish community, from hosting Shabbat dinners to attending local Jewish events. Every year, she tries to read 50 books ranging from World War Two fiction, to Jewish thought and history, and Israeli politics.

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.

Grace Elizabeth Dy (they/them) is thrilled to be a Weitzman-JDC Fellow, building on their formative experiences traveling with JDC Entwine to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in 2023. They most recently served as the inaugural Jewish chaplain at Seattle University and as a Leading Light Fellow with the LUNAR Collective, where they organized community programming by and for Asian Jews in Seattle and nationwide.

Grace Elizabeth earned a B.A. in Comparative Religion and B.S. in Biology from the University of Washington, where they later worked as the Events and Outreach Manager for the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies. They also have an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and served as a mental health clinician at Sound Behavioral Health. Grace Elizabeth seeks to cultivate a rabbinate grounded in an integrated commitment to mental health and holistic care, communal connections, and the celebration of Jewish diversity in all its forms.

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 and looks forward to learning from the resilience and creativity of Jewish communities around the world.

Joseph Beutel (he/him), originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana studied jazz composition, voice, French, and linguistics at Western Michigan University, then, opera at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Now based in New York City, he has made a career as a classical singer. His work in opera affords him a unique opportunity, originating works with inspiring stories, amplifying voices too often unheard. This passion for social justice fuels many of his projects. 

In addition to his performing career, he has a passion for education and Jewish life. He is finding his voice writing songs, drawing upon the rich tapestry of diasporic traditions. 

In this newest chapter, Joseph is finding his calling as a cantor. He has greatly enjoyed teaching his b-mitzvah students, acknowledging that he learns so much from them in return. He aspires to be a lifelong student, and looks forward to all the opportunities provided by the Entwine JDC-Weitzman Fellowship while he continues his education journey.

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. 

Shayna Kling (she/her) is an HUC-JIR Rabbinical student in the Class of 2031. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she studied Psychology with minors in Business and Spanish from The Ohio State University. Through Camp Wise, her synagogue, and OSU Hillel, she discovered that the Jewish world was where she wanted to make her impact. For the past three years, Shayna has worked at University of Miami Hillel, overseeing volunteer programs, social media, and student engagement. She loves building relationships with students, teaching Jewish Learning Fellowships, planning meaningful programs, and connecting over countless coffee chats.

Beyond work, Shayna enjoys stargazing, singing, running, reminiscing about Jewish sleepaway camp, and crafting for her Etsy shop, Shay K Designs. She enjoys practicing Spanish, exploring new places, and spending time with her family’s goldendoodle. Shayna is also an alum of JDC Entwine’s Inside Rwanda trip, where she deepened her passion for Jewish global responsibility and sustainable travel. She loves JDC Entwine and is so excited to continue impacting Jewish communities abroad as a JDC-Weitzman Fellow.

Sydney Levy (she/her) is a cantorial student at HUC-JIR, Class of 2031. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Florida State University, where she was active in Hillel, Dance Marathon, Phi Mu Fraternity, and the College of Music. She served as a song leader at Hillel and Temple Israel in Tallahassee. During her music therapy training, she completed practicums with diverse clients across the lifespan in hospitals, schools, community programs, mental health, and elder care settings.

After graduation, Sydney returned to Atlanta for a summer rabbinic internship at her home congregation, Temple Emanu-El. She completed her music therapy internship within the Atlanta public school system, working with special education students across five schools. She continues to teach private music lessons and religious school, and regularly leads services. Sydney is deeply committed to fostering global Jewish musical connections and interfaith collaboration.