An Israeli-American based out of San Diego, California, Michael was raised with a deep appreciation and understanding of Jewish identity and values. As the son of Israeli parents, and the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, he finds tremendous purpose in giving back to the vibrant community that raised him, including partnering with Jewish National Fund. In his current role, Michael helps the Hillel International community build diverse coalitions on campus, facilitates missions to Israel to introduce non-Jewish student leaders to the beauty and complexity of the Jewish state and serves to unite students all across the movement.