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Chabad Photo Gallery 2017-18
Rohr Chabad at the University of Alabama
Chabad Student Board 2025
Matt Hartley
General Board Member
Hello, my name is Matt Hartley and I'm a sophomore here at UA. I'm from the Birmingham area, specifically Pelham. I'm the Social Chair for AEPi, and my major is Accounting. I'm excited for another year on Chabad Board to help others along this path of faith and growth!
Alexandra Butkevich
General Board Member
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My name is Alexandra, and I was born and raised in New York. My family comes from eastern Europe, specifically Belarus and Ukraine. I'm a freshman studying political science and psychology, and I will attend law school. I'm passionate about Zionism and Israeli politics, and I am so excited to be an Alabama Chabad board member.
El Bachrach
General Board Member
My name is El Bachrach, and I am a sophomore majoring in psychology. I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I'm so excited to be on the Chabad board this year and look forward to doing my part to make it even better!
Sam Risner
General Board Member
My name is Sam Risner, and I am a junior from Alpharetta, GA majoring in Computer Science. I am looking forward to serving on Chabad board again as I have really enjoyed getting involved with Chabad over the past two years.
Sam Bachrach
General Board Member
I’m Sam Bachrach, a sophomore at UA from Hoover. I’m a member of the Men’s Rowing Team and I’m pursuing dual degrees in Business Statistics and Anthropology. I’m very excited to join the Chabad Board and I’m looking forward to growing alongside others and helping the community thrive.
Jack Geiger
General Board Member
Hello, I am Jack Geiger, a sophomore at Alabama. I am from Maryland, and I am currently majoring in Criminal Justice & Criminology with a minor in Blount Liberal Arts and Cyber Crime. I plan to use my education to work for National Security at one of the federal agencies under the Department of Homeland Security. I have been involved with Chabad since I got to campus and was on the board as a freshman. I hope to use my prior experience and knowledge to make the Jewish community on campus more connected and comfortable for all!
Haylie Keller
Executive Board Member
Hi I'm Haylie! I am a Junior from McKinney, TX studying on the Pre-Optometry track in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Optometrist. While I'm involved in many different activities across campus, ranging from research to Greek Life to the Blount Scholars Program, Jewish Life on campus is certainly where I've been lucky to call home away from home. I am really looking forward to giving back to a community that's brought me so much joy throughout my time so far at Alabama!
Tamar Oren
Executive Board Member
Hello! My name is Tamar Oren, I am from Marietta Georgia. I am a sophomore here at UA majoring in Psychology on the Pre-med track. I am an Israeli American and am the President of the Student Supporting Israel club on our campus! I can’t wait for another year at chabad with my favorite people and to make amazing memories for all the Jewish students on campus!
Sasha Gilbert
General Board Member
Hi my name is Sasha Gilbert and I’m from Kennesaw Georgia. I’m a General Business major here at the University of Alabama. I love Chabad here at UA because the community gives me a home away from home. I’m so excited for all the fun activities to come and can’t wait to serve on your Chabad general board.
Matthew Glatt
General Board Member
My name is Matthew Glatt, and I am a sophomore from Hopewell Junction, New York. I am majoring in Computer Engineering while also doing AFROTC. I wanted to be on the Chabad board so I can do my part to make sure Jewish students here at the University of Alabama have a home on campus and feel welcomed the way I did.
Becky Sigal
Executive Board Member
Hi, I’m Becky. I’m originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I’m a sophomore majoring in music education and also a member of the Million Dollar Band. I’m so excited to be serving on the Chabad Board to help other Jewish students feel at home and welcomed.
Josh Krakovsky
Executive Board Member
My name is Josh Krakovsky. I'm a junior at UA pursuing a major in Finance, and I'm from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. I love the community at Chabad and love being able to plan and execute fun events with our board, with this being my second year on Chabad board. I'm looking forward to returning and can't wait to get to work!
Each of us can serve as a leader. And one leader creates another and another, ad infinitum, just as one candle’s flame lights another and another until the once-impenetrable darkness has turned to brilliant light.
We always welcome new program ideas and assistance, so contact us if you'd like to serve as a member of the board. You can be an integral part of a dynamic circle of Jewish students at Bama who are using their talent to make a difference.
Add your voice and feel the difference you make. Together we can keep the flame of Judaism shining brightly in the UA community and beyond.