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MY BUTTON
MY BUTTON

Jewish experiences at colleges in the Pioneer Valley explored through personal interviews.

My Story

I, Mimi Farb, author of this website, am a current student at Mount Holyoke College, class of 2015. I am an active leader and participant in Jewish communities at the college and around the Pioneer Valley.

A Chaplain's Story

Rabbi Yechiael Lander came to the Pioneer Valley in MA in 1967 to serve as chaplain to Smith and Amherst Colleges. He also helped found the Jewish Community of Amherst, the community synagogue in Amherst, MA, at the summons of Yaffa and Chaim Gunner. 

A Student's Story

Sarah Meister is an Ada Comstock scholar at Smith College, class of 2015, majoring in Gender Studies. Raised in Berkeley, CA, she began her studies in Fall 2000 at Mount Holyoke College before taking leave for a number of years.

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