Assistant Director

ad@uahillel.org / 520-624-6561 / Ext. #7126

In 2007, Abbii graduated from the University of Arizona with a dual major in Judaic Studies and Communication. After graduating she worked for a year at the American Hebrew Academy, the only pluralistic Jewish boarding school in the US. At AHA she discovered her passion for programming and working with Jewish young adults. She then spent two years as the Senior Engagement Coordinator at Hofstra Hillel. After her time with Hillel she spent the next eight years as the Youth and Teen Director at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas. She is so excited to be coming back to Tucson and joining the UA Hillel staff. Abbii is passionate about community service, building strong relationships with others, the KC Chiefs, Minnesota Twins, travel, and her family, which includes the world’s cutest dog named Snickers!

Jewish Agency Israel Fellow

ifellow@uahillel.org / 520-624-6561 / Ext.# 7130

My name is Nirit Gelfer. I am the Israel Fellow for the University of Arizona and I’m glad to be part of the Tucson team. I am originally from a moshav (small village) in Israel. After high school, I volunteered at a boarding school for a year and then joined the Israeli Defense Forces. I served three years in the IDF as a soldier and officer. After my service, I traveled around the world. Traveling is definitely one of my favorite hobbies! When I returned, I went to college in Northern Israel and studied special education and art. I spent time in the US as a summer camp counselor and last year I was the Israel Fellow at UCF. I love working with people and connecting students to Israel. Please drop by and introduce yourself or look for me on campus.