Scroll down to meet all of this year's JRP Fellows

		Audrey Menco is a Jewish girl from Long Island, New York. Usually, enough said. But as a junior in the College majoring in Fine Arts and minoring in Science, Technology, and Society, she is not the typical Juicy Couture-clad Long Island girl (although, she does admittedly love to shop). On campus, Audrey is a peer advisor, a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and a member of the non-profit organization, Ties to the World. She loves the West coast and Bravo TV shows, and dislikes sushi. She enjoys knitting, drawing, and playing on swing sets. So as not to lose touch with her roots, Audrey retains approximately 5% of her Long Island accent - just ask her where she's from and you'll hear the answer in more ways than one

		Boris Fedorov: I am a senior majoring in Economics and Cinema Studies, and I'm happy to be part of JRP this year. I'm particularly interested in discussing how a national background can fuel cultural or even religious affiliation.

		Eli Robinson: If you ever get the chance to meet me, it'll become quite evident quite quickly that he hails from the Southeastern United States, Knoxville, TN to be exact. While studying business at Penn has been a great experience for the first two years, Eli has yet to accomplish one of his major goals of college, further his Jewish education. While Eli's Jewish upbringing was very traditional and he can answer a lot of Judaic trivia questions, he has always searched for more. That's why he is so grateful to be a JRP fellow this year. When he's not being a Whartonite or studying Talmud, you can probably find him playing/watching just about any sport imaginable, living the frat life at Pi Kappa Phi, or helping out orphans in Guatemala.

		Jeremy Perlman: From skipping Hebrew school to attend baseball practices, to playing spin the marker in a closet instead of practicing the assigned Bracha, to proudly donning a "Heavenly Ham" soccer jersey every week at Sunday school, Jeremy's formal Jewish education was worthy of neither a circled "U" nor the designation of Pareve. However, it has been his omnipresent informal Jewish education that has gently shepherded him to the apex of his Judaic spiritual quest: The Jewish Renaissance Project. Oft referred to as a jubliant Jew, an honorable Hebrew, a triumphant Tribesman, and an industrious Israelite, Mr. Perlman hopes that together with his fellow Fellows they can uncover answers to some of life's most puzzling and challenging of questions: Are the small, hard matzah balls as good as the big, fluffy, fall-apart-in-your-mouth ones? What does it take to be a Bubbie? Through provocative dialogue, laughter, tears, and nourished bellies, Jeremy is all but terrified of what this year's Fellowship will discover and accomplish.

		Josh Vittor: Josh is a rising junior in the College, majoring in both Chinese (EALC) and History. He was born in New York City, has lived there his whole life, and can't really imagine living anywhere else (although Philadelphia is okay...). His interests include sports--all varieties, both playing and watching--, writing fiction, the band Radiohead, and subway systems (he collects subway maps). On campus he is very involved in his fraternity, Tau Epsilon Phi, where he served as President for a semester and is currently the Vice President. This summer, Josh spent 10 amazing days in Israel on Birthright, and 9 eye-opening weeks in China, living in Shanghai. After growing up in a decidedly secular household, Josh is eager to continue his ongoing exploration of what Judaism means to him as an individual, and he is excited and confident that JRP will provide a great opportunity to do just that.

		Lani Feingold-Link: When Lani was just a toddler strapped into her car seat, she opened and closed her little fists in the air. When asked what she was doing, she responding "I'm pinching God." Thanks to informative children's television and preschool gossip, Lani had learned that God was 'all around.' Then in Quaker elementary school, Lani was taught that God was a light in each and every person. Lani was confused. Then she went to college and everyone expected Lani to have the right answers to everything or else they gave her bad grades. So when she heard about JRP, she was wary. That was until she learned that no one at JRP has the right answers to anything and that she would fit in with everyone else who wanted to ask questions and think about answers and maybe try to pinch God with her. She is ecstatic to be a JRP fellow.

		Laura Mandel is a senior in the College majoring in History and French and minoring in Creative Writing. She is also an editor for 34th Street magazine, a peer adviser and a writing tutor at Penn's Writing Center. Her favorite activities include reading the newspaper, traveling the world, eating chocolate crepes, and of course, learning about Judaism. This semester, she may or may not have time for any of that, as she struggles to produce her senior History thesis. Laura, who was born and raised in Bethesda, Maryland, enjoyed many, many wonderful summers at Jewish sleep away camp, but is perhaps ready for a more sophisticated approach to her Jewish education, which is why she is thrilled to be a JRP fellow.

		Rachel Baye is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia. She intends to major in English and minor in Hispanic Studies. Rachel got her start with JRP as a member of the First-Year Activities Council, and she is excited to be a JRP fellow. In addition to being involved with JRP, Rachel writes for The Daily Pennsylvanian, is on the board of the Penn ACLU and is an active member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, shopping, and watching old movies.

		Sarah is a junior in the college majoring in the Biological Basis of Behavior. Having spent 9 years in Jewish Day school, Sarah came to Penn pretty sure she knew everything she needed to know about Judaism. Some time freshman year, she realized she couldn't quite explain to friends why she loved Judaism but avoided services. Turns out being Jewish wasn't all so cut and dry. She soon discovered that, at JRP, she had found a place to bring her confusions, questions and curiosity. When not talking about Judaism, Sarah can usually be found working in a lab or doing chemistry homework. In her free time, Sarah enjoys singing, having dance parties with her Alpha Phi sisters, reading biographies, and attempting to play guitar.