Naomi cohen

Campus Engagement Intern

Naomi Cohen is a second-year prospective Data Science student at UC Davis. She was born in Israel and raised in Georgia and California. She connected to Hillel quickly as a freshman and is excited to contribute to this wonderful community. Her hobbies include baking, journaling, crafting, going to the gym, and playing piano. She can’t wait to connect with everyone and work closely with other interns to plan engaging events!

Evan feldman

Shabbat and Holidays Intern

Evan Feldman is one of the Shabbat and Holidays interns for the Hillel at Davis and Sacramento. He is a third-year undergraduate student studying managerial economics with an emphasis in business. This school year, Evan is most looking forward to meeting new members of the Davis Jewish community and strengthening his relationships with the many friends he has made there. He looks forward to a great year of exciting events and programs. Outside of school, he loves spending time with his family and is a huge football fan.

Toby Jacob

Shabbat and Holidays Intern

Toby is a second year Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning major with an emphasis in Conservation Management and minors in Geology and GIS. Raised in Northern California, she loves to be outdoors, whether skiing, hiking, or enjoying the forests. When she isn’t licking rocks or hanging out on glaciers, Toby can be found serving on the Aggies for Israel (AFI) executive board as the Events Coordinator. The daughter and granddaughter of immigrants, she is a proud Jewish-American and has always been deeply connected to her Jewish heritage. She found a home-away-from-home through Shabbat services at Hillel during her first year on campus and is beyond excited to be an intern and helping to grow the student Jewish community at UC Davis. When she isn’t on campus she can be found enjoying good books, good jazz, and anything pesto related.

Sophie krauss

Tzedek-Social Justice Intern

Sophie is a fourth-year student majoring in Biological Sciences. She was born and raised in Southern California. Sophie started coming to Hillel in her first year of college, during which she joined the Hillel Student Board as the Vice President of Engagement. As a college junior, she joined the internship program in the tzedek position. This year, Sophie is excited to be completing her second year as Hillel’s tzedek intern. She hopes to continue to plan tzedek events that both resonate with students and positively contribute to the community. She also looks forward to getting to know new students and providing them with mentorship. In her free time, Sophie enjoys doing research, volunteering with Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Pets of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, and spending time with her cat, Roni.

Yaelle Kretchmer

Israel Engagement Intern

Yaelle is a second-year Psychology student with the goal of becoming a Sports Psychologist. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she comes from an Israeli immigrant family and grew up in a Hebrew-speaking household. Yaelle is eager to stay connected to her Jewish and Israeli roots through Hillel, which she began attending as a freshman and quickly came to consider as a second home. In her free time, Yaelle enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on road trips, writing poetry, and is a gymnastics enthusiast. As the Israel Engagement Intern for the Hillel at Davis and Sacramento, she is extremely excited to embrace this new Israel-oriented role while pursuing her passion for empowering others and facilitating their growth.

Ilai Sirak

Sac State Engagement Intern

Ilai Sirak is a fourth-year Computer Science student at Sacramento State. He was born in Be’er Sheva and grew up in central Israel until his family moved to the United States when he was in high school. Ilai hopes to strengthen the Jewish community at Sac State and is looking forward to engage new students and see lifelong friendships form!

Outside of school, Ilai is training for the Journey of Hope: a cross country cycling trip that services people with disabilities. In his free time, Ilai loves spending valuable time with his loved ones, playing video games, and learning new things!

Ruby Trost-goldhammer

Development Intern

Ruby is a fourth year student at UC Davis, majoring in Managerial Economics with a minor in Technology Management. As the Development Intern at Hillel, she is excited to collaborate on fundraising efforts and help with grant writing to continue growing the vibrant Jewish community in Davis and Sacramento. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes, spending time in nature, and traveling with friends and family.