Meet the Leadership Scholars of Cohort IV APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 31, 2024 Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Cohort IV Elizabeth ChillElizabeth Chill lives in Teaneck, New Jersey and is studying in Israel at Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY). Elizabeth graduated from SAR High School, where she was head of the Midnight Run Club, which packaged and served food to the underprivileged of NYC, head of the blood drive committee, and served on her school's Chesed Council, a division of the student council. Additionally, she served as captain of the Model UN team and as a Senior Leader for incoming freshmen. Most notably, Elizabeth was President of Yachad at SAR, where she initiated and ran programming that facilitated inclusion among Yachad participants and high school 性爱天堂. She was nominated and chosen as a member for the inaugural Yachad National Board for chapter presidents. Outside of school, Elizabeth spent time tutoring public school 性爱天堂, packed and made deliveries to the KCI food pantry, and volunteered at MCC, a school for children with autism. Elizabeth spent this past summer as a counselor for Yachad participants, and plans to return this upcoming summer. Elizabeth is currently volunteering at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem and is looking forward to joining a cohort of similarly motivated Yeshiva University 性爱天堂 in the fall! Aharon CohenAharon Cohen grew up in North Woodmere, New York, and graduated from DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys, where he was a writer and the 鈥淢aggid鈥 for Devorim Hayotzim Min HaLev, the school鈥檚 weekly parsha publication, as well as the captain of the football, baseball and softball teams. Pursuing his passion of helping children with special needs, Aharon volunteered for Friendship Circle and Yachad, and worked as a counselor in camps Kaylie and Hasc. Currently learning abroad at Yeshivat Sha鈥檃lvim, Aharon continues to be involved, teaching masechtot of mishnayot and the parsha of the week to those with special needs. Aharon looks forward to joining this group of determined leaders鈥 contribution towards the growth and betterment of the Jewish community. Judah FrohlichJudah Frohlich, originally from Boca Raton, Florida, has a passion for medicine, community service, and education. He is a National Merit Scholar and received the Storm Award for leadership, sportsmanship, academic excellence, and the embodiment of Jewish values in and out of the classroom. In high school, Judah served as President of the Biomedical Club, launching initiatives including a student-led Biomedical Journal and CPR certification classes, captained his high school volleyball and basketball teams鈥攅arning the Coach鈥檚 Award for leadership鈥攁nd tutored 性爱天堂 in math and science. Judah serves as captain of the YU National Model UN Team and gabbai at the Teen Minyan in his shul. Judah founded Shabbos Shoppers, a COVID-era initiative that delivered groceries to 200+ homebound seniors. He volunteers with Hatzalah in Israel, mentors Yachad members, and has participated in relief missions. Judah co-created the Acheinu Worldwide Achdut Initiative, which united thousands of Jews via Zoom to complete Shas Mishnayot. After spending two years learning at Yeshivat Hakotel, Judah will pursue pre-med studies at YU, aiming to blend his passion for healthcare with community leadership to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others through compassionate care and service. Yosef GrauerYosef Grauer grew up in Toronto, Canada, and attended Netivot HaTorah Day School and Yeshivat Or Chaim, where he served as Student Council President, spearheading initiatives to boost student involvement, foster school spirit, and introduce new improvements. Throughout high school, Yosef was awarded a subject scholar designation in over ten classes and was a participant in the Tikvah Online Academy. At graduation, he was awarded the Student Activity Award for leadership and initiative throughout high school, as well as an award for Excellence in Judaic Studies. He was also actively involved in Bnei Akiva of Toronto, serving as Head of Programming for Grades 10-12 and Head of Torah Programming, organizing events that promoted leadership, learning, and community. Yosef has spent over a decade at Camp Kaylie, first as a camper and later taking on leadership roles as a counselor and now as a Division Head, mentoring campers and overseeing staff. He is completing his second year at Yeshivat Har Etzion and looks forward to continuing his academic and leadership journey at Yeshiva College while making a meaningful impact within the larger Jewish community. Ari KahnAri Kahn, graduated with high honors from DRS Yeshiva High School in Woodmere, New York, and was recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction and inducted into both the Principal鈥檚 Honor Roll and National Honor Society. As Student President of Friendship Circle, he organized inclusive events for children with special needs, and co-developed "CalCoop," a wireless mouthguard measuring caloric burn during physical activity, which earned him finalist status in the CIJE Tank competition. Ari also served as a Madrich for NCSY Impact and will continue mentoring teens this summer on NCSY Kollel in Israel. Having explored business through his high school's Finance and Real Estate Clubs, following his studies at Yeshivat HaKotel, he will join the Sy Syms Honors Program this fall. Lizzie KohlElizabeth (Lizzie) Kohl from Englewood, New Jersey, went to the Frisch School, where she graduated as salutatorian. She served as president of the Art Club and the Model Beit Din Club, and was captain of both the undefeated swim team and the fencing team. Lizzie was also Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, leading a staff of 40+ 性爱天堂. She peer-tutored in math, physics, and chemistry and competed on the school鈥檚 math team. Outside of school, she was involved in Jewish education and community service, tutoring unaffiliated Jewish children through the Jewish Youth Encounter Program and teaching art classes at the Ilan Home for Disabled Adults in Israel. She also earned second place in the YU Bekiut competition. Lizzie is studying at Midreshet Lindenbaum and participating in the Tikvah Israel Fellowship鈥檚 course on cultural Zionism and looks forward to joining the YU community. Ilana LoskoveIlana Loskove grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, and attended Ma鈥檃yanot Yeshiva High School for Girls, where she served as a member of Student Council and as president of the Chesed Committee, which culminated in her receiving the Arthur and Joyce Fein Chesed Award at graduation. Outside of school, Ilana served on the board of NCSY鈥檚 4G branch, founded and served as president of Congregation Rinat Yisrael鈥檚 Teen Council, and volunteered with Rinat鈥檚 Bat Mitzvah program. Ilana continued her leadership activities in Midreshet Lindenbaum, where she currently heads the Bikur Cholim Committee and serves as an Israel Gap Year ambassador, guiding high school seniors in their process of choosing a seminary. Ilana is excited to study biology at Stern College. Eitan MilsteinEitan Milstein was born and raised in Manhattan and graduated from SAR High School in 2023, where he was captain of the volleyball team, played varsity basketball, was president of the Yachad club which raised a school fundraising record for Yachad Giving Day, served as a student ambassador, and founder of the Veterans Club to raise awareness of the needs of American veterans. He also participated in several after school learning opportunities, finishing Masechet Makot and Taanit. Eitan spent several summers as a counselor at Camp Moshava and Camp Morasha Yachad and gave weekly chaburas to campers. Eitan is now in his second year learning in Yeshivat Shaalvim where he is regularly a baal tefillah, babysits for families around the kibbutz, and has a weekly chavrusa with an elderly member of the Nof Ayalon community. During his time in yeshiva, Eitan taught himself to play piano and loves a good kumzitz. He looks forward to being part of a group of growth-oriented cohort and the opportunity to learn from communal leaders. Mia PolonetskyMia Polonetsky is from Teaneck, New Jersey, and attended Ma鈥檃yanot Yeshiva High School for Girls where she was awarded the School Service and Leadership Award at graduation. Mia served as captain of the Varsity Soccer team, head of the STEAM Student Leadership Committee, and a grade representative on G.O. She was also editor-in-chief of the school publication Ma鈥檃yanei Torah, head of the PR Committee, head of the Senior Experience Committee, a member of the Ma鈥檃yanot Israel Political Action Committee (MIPAC), and a student ambassador. In her community, Mia volunteered with single-parent and milium families. As a youth leader at her shul for six years, Mia worked to foster an inclusive environment. In 2023, Mia participated in the Yad Leah Leadership Program. Additionally, she spent her summers as a counselor at Camp Kaylie. Mia is currently learning at Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY) and looks forward to studying at Stern College in the fall. Eliana WaghalterEliana Waghalter was raised in Los Angeles, California, and attended YULA Girls High School where she was Captain of the Model UN team, Executive Editor of the newspaper, had a weekly column in the school newsletter, and was involved in Student Council, among other activities. Eliana also is passionate about raising awareness of the agunah crisis, and on account of her leadership and contributions, she received the Lantern Student Leadership Award from the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA). She also was involved in Torah focused initiatives at YULA, and was recognized for her commitment and leadership with YULA's inaugural Yagdil Torah VaYadir award. Outside of school, Eliana was a volunteer in Chai Lifeline鈥檚 Big Sister program and coached middle schoolers in Chidon HaTanach. Currently learning at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Eliana is excited to attend Stern College this fall.