Judith Alban, Acting Executive Director
judy@csunhillel.org
818-886-5101 ext. 205

Judy began her work at CSUN Hillel in 2008. A graduate of UCLA with a BA in Religious Studies, an MSW from USC and a MAJCS from Hebrew Union College, Judy worked for Jewish Big Brothers as a clinician and later as the Director of Marketing and Communications. She then went on to Jewish Community Centers as Program Director for Valley Cities JCC. Judy also spent time as a mom to her two kids and served as Chairperson of the Nursery School, PTA Vice President, and on the Board of her synagogue at Temple Ahavat Shalom where she has been a life time member. In her spare time she is mom and wife and loves to spend time reading, playing Mah Jong, hanging out with friends and exploring Southern California. Her door is always open... although she may not get any work done! As an undergraduate she was active in Hillel and truly understands the value of what Hillel accomplishes. Judy says, "I love the students I see at CSUN. They make my job fun and it is why I enjoy coming to work every day. Stop by and say hi!"

Josh Fried, Program Director
josh@csunhillel.org
818-886-5101 ext. 204

A native of Oklahoma (yes, there are Jews there), Josh is a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma with degrees in French and Public Relations. He joined CSUN Hillel in August 2010 and enjoys the sunny weather here in Southern California. When he's not at Hillel you can find him cooking, exploring farmer's markets, drinking coffee, and enjoying brunch.

Lital Swissa, Jewish Agency Israel Fellow to Hillel
lital@csunhillel.org
818-886-5101 ext. 202

Lital is excited to be in Los Angeles after one year at Vanderbilt University Hillel. Hailing from Moshav Bar Giyora, near Jerusalem, Lital sang in the Yad Vashem choir when she was in high school, traveling to Italy and Russia to represent Israel. Her military service was for the elite Duvdevan unit, where her responsibilities included supporting soldiers who faced specific socio-economic challenges. Over the years Lital has worked with a variety of different groups that help to instill the values of community and a sense of national pride. She sees her role at Vanderbilt as being "to help the students across campus form strong working relationships that will bring 'the Israel story' to campus." 

Ben Aroussi, Office Manager
ben@csunhillel.org
818-886-5101 ext. 200