JCLP Alumni

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2019

Emily Cloch, originally from Deerfield, IL, is a therapist at Third Way Center, a trauma informed residential treatment center for youths ages 16-20. She lives in Denver, Colorado and is excited to be closer to the mountains. Emily is a 2016 graduate of the University of Michigan. She received her BA in Cultural Anthropology and minored in Community Action and Social Change. Prior to starting her master's, Emily was a field instructor with a wilderness therapy program based in Salt Lake City, UT where she led teen groups. During her time in the School of Social Work, Emily worked as an advocate at the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center at the University of Michigan and a clinical therapy intern at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles. One of Emily's favorite parts of JCLP was working with her cohort to create and facilitate “The Jewish Future is Feminist” event that JCLP hosted earlier this year.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2019

Jordyn Rosenzweig is from West Bloomfield, MI and is a school social worker at Fuchs Mizrachi School in Cleveland, OH. Previously she worked at Doherty Elementary School in West Bloomfield. As a JCLP student, she studied Interpersonal Practice and completed her School Social Work Certificate, holding field placements at Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County and Doherty Elementary in West Bloomfield. A special JCLP memory for Jordyn is attending the General Assembly in Israel and spending quality time together in Tel Aviv. She graduated with her BA in Psychology with a Minor in Judaic Studies from the University of Michigan in May 2017. She interned with Jewish Family Services in West Bloomfield, MI during Summer 2016 and volunteered with the Ann Arbor Jewish Community Center during Fall 2015. Jordyn worked as a Camp Counselor during Summer 2014 at Tamarack Camps in Ortinville, MI. During her time at Michigan, she was an active participant with Hillel, Repair the World, Peace Neighborhood, and Wolverine Support Network.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2019

Josh Musicant, originally from Toms River, New Jersey, graduated from the University of Michigan in April with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and Women's Studies, where his research investigated previous scholarship on the intersection between feminism and animals. As an undergrad, Josh worked as a Residential Advisor and founded Michigan's chapter of Epsilon Eta, the 2nd professional environmental fraternity in the country. Josh is studying Social Policy and Evaluation and Community and Social Systems where he hopes to gain adequate knowledge and resources to practice constitutional and public defense law. He is excited to enter a community which prioritizes social justice advocacy and intellectual rigor via our explorations of Judaism within the JCLP.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2018

Eli Zucker currently lives in Chicago, Illinois where he leads the therapy and community dialogue practice, Call In Your People. Eli also serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Washington School of Social Work. He grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan and graduated with his B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Michigan in 2016. Through JCLP, Eli forged relationships that illuminated the spectrum of individuality within Judaism and enjoyed learning alongside other young Jewish leaders. While in JCLP, Eli interned at Detroit Jews for Justice and U-M's Global Scholars Program.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2018

Erica Golden is the first executive director of the groundbreaking Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Foundation Center for Interfaith Families at the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans. She previously was the Youth Engagement Director at Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest, Florida. Originally from Tampa, Erica came to JCLP by way of New Orleans. She received her M.S. in Psychology from Tulane University in May 2016. Erica also earned her B.S. in Psychology and Jewish Studies from Tulane in May 2015. During her time in JCLP, she studied Management with a focus on Children and Youth and interned at the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit. As a JCLP student, Erica was excited to explore the intersection of Judaism and social work while continuing to be an active member of the Jewish community.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2018

Essie Shachar-Hill is Programs Manager at Lifeworks Psychotherapy Center in Chicago, IL. Previously, they served as a psychotherapist at Youth Services of Glenbrook/Northview, the Midwest Education and Training Manager for Keshet and a curricula writer for Moving Traditions. Through JCLP, Essie examined how social justice and Judaism interact and inform each other in the field of social work. Born in Cambridge, England, they graduated with a B.A. in English and Judaic Studies from the University of Michigan in May 2015. As a member of AVODAH: the Jewish Service Corps in Chicago, Essie worked with "Girls in the Game" as an after school coordinator. As an undergraduate, Essie was involved with U-M Residential Life and also received the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award.