Name:  Ali Picheny

Position: Israeli Affairs VP

Favorites: My friends, Israel, USY, watching movies, hanging out and reading torah fast =]

Favorite Food: Cheesecake

Favorite Place (anywhere in the world & why): 

In Israel, specifically at the Kotel! It's the most amazing place on earth and when 

stepping on the Jerusalem Stones I am standing where thousands of years of 

Jewish history occurred.

Favorite Movie: John Tucker Must Die

Role Model: Up until recently I wasn't sure who my role model was. When I heard about Michael Levin

z"l, and his devout love for Israel, and his selfless choices I knew he would be my role model. Michael 

Levin shows all American Jews the true definition of a Zionist. Although he was an American, at heart 

his country was Israel, and he died for his country. 

Israel Favorites:

Hummus- DELICIOUS =)

Jerusalem/ Tel Aviv- these cities show that Israel contains all types of practicing and secular Jews.

The Old City: The Southern Wall- I had my bat-mitzvah there. It is right below the Kotel, and 

allows me to read torah (fast of course), and practice conservative Judaism.

Pita with Zatar: Its a family tradition, to eat it in Israel ever since my visit to Israel in 5th grade.

Any secret talents?:  I wish.

One word that defines YOU: Exuberant =)....on a lighter note...short.

Your favorite quote: "You can't fulfill your dreams unless you dare to risk it all."- Michael Levin z"l