Bracha Meisel

Experience

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  The Lion's Roar, Newton South's Student-Run Monthly Newspaper

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

  Managing Editor

  -Supervised 21 editors and 75 reporters-Conducted weekly workshops with co-editors to teach reporters interviewing, writing, and editing skills-Edited 10 articles for content and 10 pages for design per week-Received Volume's Best Article Award in both Features and Opinions sections

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  CTeen Network

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Regional and International Board Member

  -Collaborated with board members across the country and abroad to plan annual International Shabbaton (retreat), which generated 1200 participants -Organized bi-weekly meetings with clergy and a team of four other leaders to plan community events and social justice projects

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  Solomon Schechter Day School of Boston

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Teaching Assistant

  -Aide to student with learning disabilities; taught Jewish studies, Hebrew letters (print and script), and vocabulary in private classroom with student-Worked closely with Director of Student Services and lead classroom teacher to draft and implement learning plans for the student

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  Camp Modin

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Counselor

  -Worked with a team of co-counselors to care for, motivate, inspire, and teach campers aged 7-9-Reported to administration on cabin dynamics and special circumstances-Liason to medical staff for on-going and developing camper needs -Created and facilitated two large scale evening programs, with 150 and 80 participants each

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  Brooklyn Sandwich Co.

  Oct 2015 - now

  Co-Founder

  - Recognized need for kosher food at GW, which has 3,000 Jewish students but no kosher food available, and decided to work with local Chabad rabbi to start a upscale, kosher food truck- Created business plan to serve needs of the large Jewish community at GW and in downtown DC- Coordinated and executed a $18k fundraising campaign during startup process- Interviewed and hired staff and interns, oversee current staff- Manage social media accounts daily, including email list with 350+ members Show less

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  Chabad Colonials at The George Washington University

  Jan 2016 - now

  President

  - Hosted weekly Shabbat meals, Torah classes, and tutored students one-on-one on Jewish studies- Organized large-scale events including Challah Bake, Menorah Lighting, and guest speakers, ranging from 80-200 students in attendance - Oversee student executive board of 8 members and general board of 15 members, lead weekly meeting to plan events- Liaison to the University and other on-campus organizations to create partnerships and co-sponsorships