Pnina Ezra - Israel Campus Fellow
Pnina joins the Hillel Milwaukee staff as part of the Israel Fellows program, a collaboration between Hillel International and the Jewish Agency for Israel that places outstanding young Israeli professionals on key North American campuses to serve as peer ambassadors to the campus community.
Pnina was born and raised in Ness-Ziona, a small town in the center of Israel, and spent the past few years in Jerusalem. Pnina served two years in the IDF (Israel’s Defence Forces) as an Infantry instructor as well as program developer. After completing her IDF service she lived in New Orleans, where she did her first Shlichut (emissary position), in the summer of 2011. When she returned to Israel she co-managed a youth movement and dedicated her time working and empowering young people in leadership and advocacy.
Pnina has a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem she found herself connecting to the community, taking part in social movements and student advocacy initiatives, as well as working with tourists in the city. After taking a short break from school, she is now earning her Master's Degree in Jewish Studies with an education focus, through the Jewish Agency for Israel.
While having experience in a variety of fields from education to communication and tourism, Pnina feels that being in Milwaukee, working with the Jewish community and especially the students, is the most amazing experience she has had, as she moves through a personal journey to re-discover her Jewish and Israel’s identity.
When Pnina is not at Hillel, you can find her exploring the area, doing Yoga, hiking, reading, watching movies and having fun with friends! Pnina hopes to strengthen students relationship with Israel through taking the students to Israel and bringing Israel on campus (she is always available for coffee or questions), so make sure to say Shalom if you see her!
Pnina@HillelMke.org
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Pnina was born and raised in Ness-Ziona, a small town in the center of Israel, and spent the past few years in Jerusalem. Pnina served two years in the IDF (Israel’s Defence Forces) as an Infantry instructor as well as program developer. After completing her IDF service she lived in New Orleans, where she did her first Shlichut (emissary position), in the summer of 2011. When she returned to Israel she co-managed a youth movement and dedicated her time working and empowering young people in leadership and advocacy.
Pnina has a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem she found herself connecting to the community, taking part in social movements and student advocacy initiatives, as well as working with tourists in the city. After taking a short break from school, she is now earning her Master's Degree in Jewish Studies with an education focus, through the Jewish Agency for Israel.
While having experience in a variety of fields from education to communication and tourism, Pnina feels that being in Milwaukee, working with the Jewish community and especially the students, is the most amazing experience she has had, as she moves through a personal journey to re-discover her Jewish and Israel’s identity.
When Pnina is not at Hillel, you can find her exploring the area, doing Yoga, hiking, reading, watching movies and having fun with friends! Pnina hopes to strengthen students relationship with Israel through taking the students to Israel and bringing Israel on campus (she is always available for coffee or questions), so make sure to say Shalom if you see her!
Pnina@HillelMke.org
Friend Pnina on Facebook
