By COLlive reporter
College campuses need strong Jewish leaders now more than ever. Now, Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff will have Chabad on Campus shluchim dedicated solely to serving on campus.
Rabbi Daniel and Avital Hudson will now begin a two-year internship at NAU under the direction of Rabbi Dovie and Chaya Shapiro, longtime shluchim to Flagstaff.
Rabbi Daniel, born in Winnipeg, Canada, studied Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal. He prepared for semicha at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristwon, NJ, and with the Lemaan Yilmedu program in Brooklyn.
Avital (Tali) Hudson, born to Russian-Israeli immigrants in California, has extensive experience with youth, including various summer camps and Hebrew Schools, including Camp Chomeish. She also worked for many years with special needs children at Friendship Circle LA and Oholei Torah in N.Y.
The Hudsons are excited about their mission to bolster Jewish pride and identity on campus, where they will help students connect with their heritage, build lasting friendships, and navigate the college years with a nurturing community centered around their Judaism.
A special thank you to Chabad on Campus International and the Molly Blank Fund for their generous grants that made it possible for Chabad at NAU to welcome the Hudsons.
So excited for my Friend Avital and her husband!!!
The skies over Flagstaff have never known, The brilliance that’s coming, the seeds to be sown. For you, dear Daniel, with purpose so deep, Are here to inspire, to awaken from sleep. From the chill of Winnipeg to Flagstaff’s sun, Your journey, your calling, has only begun. Through the twists and the turns, you’ve found your way, To touch countless lives, day by day. But it’s more than just teaching, more than the words, It’s the comfort, the hope, the love that’s stirred. Students will come with questions and fear, And you’ll be the reason they persevere. With Avital’s heart… Read more »
Hatzlacha on your exciting journey!
– Your LL fans