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Julie Mozes

November 27, 2023 by

Julie Mozes

When did you join JHP? How involved were you?

I joined as a sophomore with my sorority (SDT). It was not a very "conscious" decision at first -- many others were participating in Shabbat dinners or community service activities, and they seemed like fun and meaningful activities to do. I subsequently went to Birthright with JHP as a junior and still maintain connections with some of the Rabbis, as I live in Philadelphia.  My two sons (now 7 and 5) even went to Chabad preschool in our neighborhood in Philadelphia.

When you think of JHP, what comes to mind?

Community, fun, engagement, finding ways to practice / observe / learn about Judaism in a way that fits into life as a college student. Everyone can explore at their own comfort level. A great way to build community and network with others on a college campus - in a Jewish way.

What is one of your favorite JHP memories and why?

Shabbat for 2000 was great!  It felt like almost everyone Jewish I knew was celebrating Shabbat that night in their respective houses or apartments by lighting candles, making kiddush and eating a quick meal together.  It was a very powerful experience!   Another favorite memory was my Israel trip.  It was really nice to participate with a bus full of Penn kids and expand my network of Jewish classmates on campus.  I also really enjoyed building connections with the JHP leaders (Levi, Menachem), and those are relationships that exist still today.  It was not a "fluff" trip.  It was done in the "Penn model" - work hard and play hard. A lot of learning, intense discussions, reflection -- and a ton of fun. Many years later, I went back to Israel on a Jewish Federation mission with peers....and my JHP Israel experience was one of the biggest reasons why I knew I wanted to travel again to Israel with a group of friends again.

What was JHP’s impact on your life?

As I mentioned, my husband and I met at Penn and still live in Philadelphia.  Our sons (ages 7 and 5) attended preschool at our local Chabad shul. We ended up choosing this school - in part- because of our relationship with Menachem and the positive experiences we both had as JHP participants at Penn. We feel strongly about raising our kids in a home and community that emphasizes Judaism and its practices/values. This includes lighting candles, celebrating holidays, being active members of our community and serving as good citizens for those less fortunate.

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