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Samuel Hartoch

Portland, Oregon, United States

Class of 2026

Samuel Hartoch is a proud Aleph from Portland, Oregon, who has a praying mantis named Leonardo!

Back to The Shofar

Biography represents the author during their participation in BBYO.

December 17, 2024

Interpreting the Torah in our Ever-Changing World

In our fast-paced lives, it can be difficult to relate to our sacred texts. Here’s why that shouldn’t be the case!

Portland, Oregon, United States

The Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) are a fraternity and sorority for Jewish teens—together, we are BBYO. Since our founding in 1924 (AZA) and 1944 (BBG), we have been member-led. Our priorities and programs reflect the interests and issues that matter most to us. Our pursuits are as diverse as our participants.

AZA and BBG welcome Jewish teens of all backgrounds, denominations, gender, race, sexual orientations, and socio-economic status as well as those with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities.

The Power of Perlman

Audrey Bowman

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Forever Grateful For My Experience at ILTC 2024

Ethan Bodner

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Interpreting the Torah in our Ever-Changing World

Samuel Hartoch

Portland, Oregon, United States

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