Ryan Alexander Sherman ןמרש םהרבא ןבואר

ראובן אברהם שרמן Ryan Alexander ShermanOffice Desired: Israel Affairs Vice PresidentAge: 17 Region: SEABOARD Chapter: Beth El BethesdaUSY ACTIVITIES AND OFFICES HELDInternational PositionsInternational General Board 2011(Israel Affairs Committee, Israel Education Chair)International ParticipationInternational Convention 2010, 2011Voting Delegate 2010, 2011Pre-Convention 2010, 2011USY Israel Pilgrimage/Adventure Plus- Group 3 Summer 2010Festival Va’ad (committee)Ruach Va’ad (committee)Tefillah Va’ad (committee)Hechalutzim Israel Club Member2009 - present613 Mitzvah Club Member 2010 - presentAbraham Joshua Heschel Honor Society Member2010 - presentRegional PositionsRegional General Board 2010-2011(Israel Affairs Committee, Israel Awareness/Advocacy)Regional Executive Board 2011-2012Israel Affairs Vice-PresidentRegional ParticipationEncampment 2010, 2011Kickoff Dance 2010, 2011Leadership Training Institute (LTI) 2010, 2011Fall Convention 2009, 2010, 2011Formal Dance 2010, 2011Kings Dominion Day 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011Spring Convention 2010, 2011Voting Delegate 2010, 2011ChapterExecutive/Israel Affairs Executive Vice President 2010-2011Attended 100% of chapter board meetings 2010-2011Attended 95% of chapter events2009-presentJEWISH EDUCATIONAttends Hebrew High School2008-present4 Hours/WeekAttended Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School 1999-2008

Religious SkillsWeekday: Pesukei D’zimra, Shacharit, Mincha, Ma'ariv, Torah Reading, GabbaiShabbat: Pesukei D’zimra, Shacharit, Mincha, Ma'ariv, Torah Reading, GabbaiAble to read: Megillat Esther, Megillat Eicha,EDUCATION & EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVMENTWalt Whitman High School2009-presentCurrent Grade: 11GPA: 4.0Jewish Student Union, Member2009-presentClub President 2011- 2012Operation Embrace: Israel Aid Club2010-presentTeen Board for JCC of Greater Washington Israel Festival 2011Attendee - AIPAC Policy Conference (DC) 2011Attendee - Saban Leadership Seminar (DC) 2011Attendee - AIPAC High School Summit (DC) 2011Politics Club2009-presentPART-TIME EMPLOYMENTL’Academie de Cuisine Culinary SchoolYear-round Kitchen AssistantSummer Camp Counselor2008-present2008-presentSKILLS & INTERESTSLanguages Hebrew Chinese (currently enrolled in Chinese IV in school) Arabic (currently enrolled in Arabic II in school) ‏(א ביסל)‏ YiddishMusical Instruments Rock music, Guitar Snowboarding, Bass Cooking DrumsInterestsPersonal StatementWhile on USY Israel Pilgrimage, I learned first-hand about the many ways a person canconnect with Israel. I want to help everyone make these connections in whatever way iscomfortable for them. Some may already feel a nationalistic or religious connection to Israel,however others may yet find their connection through music, art, or sports. I seek to strengthenthe connection between the International, Regional, and Chapter levels of USY, thus creating thestage for the best Israel programs! Let’s try more programs that educate while they celebrate!Have you ever tried a mock Knesset or Israeli Iron Chef? These are the keys to engagement,excitement, and overall entertainment! With your support, there is so much that we’ll be able toaccomplish together; helping other teens enjoy USY and all things Israel.