Rabbi Alex Salzberg (MA ’11) is excited to be back on campus as the Executive Director of Towson Hillel. He grew up in Baltimore, about 15 minutes from TU’s campus. He left to spend a gap year in Israel and earn an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University. He then came back to Baltimore and began his relationship with Towson University. After earning his master’s degree in Jewish Education from the Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University, he was ordained a rabbi at the Jewish Theological Seminary. For the next six years, he was the rabbi of the Pelham Jewish Center in New York, where he focused on education for all ages and building relationships within the synagogue and between the synagogue and the wider community. Ten years away from Baltimore was enough, and Rabbi Alex and his family decided that it was time to come home.
Rabbi Alex believes that community is the essence of Jewish life and sees his role at TU Hillel as helping students find their place in the Jewish community, both on campus and for the rest of their lives. When not on campus, Rabbi Alex is home with his spouse and 3 children, baking bread, or woodworking.
Jamie Aaron (she/her) joined the Towson Hillel team in 2022 and has loved every moment working on campus! A native of Montgomery County, MD, Jamie is a proud product of congregational education and Jewish youth groups & camping. These foundational experiences led Jamie to pursue her passion for Jewish education and engagement after earning her bachelor's in history and Historic Preservation at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. Jamie's experience working both at synagogues and JCCs helped shape her understand her understanding of community engagement. Jamie is so grateful to be building upon her own treasured experiences in the Jewish community as she finds new and exciting ways to engage, build community with, and support students through TU Hillel.
When she’s not at Hillel, you’ll be able to find Jamie enjoying the changing seasons, rooting for the Orioles and the Capitals, reading her latest BookTok find, and spending time with her family.
Sean Levy (he/they) is excited to be back at his alma mater as the IACT Coordinator for Towson University Hillel. Sean is proudly from Delco, Pa and graduated from Towson University in 2022 with a degree in sociology & anthropology. During his time in college, he was an active member of Hillel, a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, and a counselor at Camp Airy. Since graduating, he spent time as the Springboard Fellow at University at Albany Hillel focusing on Jewish Learning and Student Leadership. In his free time, Sean enjoys going to museums, playing with his cat Pretzel, and trying new restaurants around Baltimore!
Mia Bulmash is excited to start her professional career as a Springboard Fellow at Towson University's Hillel. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and then made her way to Boca Raton for her undergraduate. At Florida Atlantic University Mia studied history and minored in Jewish Studies. During her time at FAU she was heavily involved with the Hillel there, where she served on the student board for 3 years, one of them as President. Mia is excited to lead the students at Towson Hillel and give them the Jewish community and experience she was given during her time as a student. Mia is passionate about Jewish learning and social programming, and wants to strengthen these components during her time at Towson.
Nina Bilz is a marketing professional from Cincinnati, OH and currently based in Washington, DC. She holds a degree in Vocal Performance/Opera from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Prior to joining Hillel, Nina worked for several arts organizations, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, IN Series Opera, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. She is also a freelance marketing and design professional, working with clients from across the United States and Israel. Nina is passionate about grassroots initiatives, community-based programs, and inclusivity and equity in the arts and public sector. In her free time, Nina enjoys going to art museums, taking care of her many plants, and collecting various tchotchkes from her travels!
The Jewish Faculty and Staff Association (JFSA) works to provide Jewish cultural and dynamic programs for faculty, staff, students and guests on campus. The JFSA raises awareness around the Jewish community, experiences, services and opportunities on campus.
JFSA Goals
For more info, visit JFSA, contact Jill Max, Director of Baltimore Hebrew Institute, or, Rabbi Alex Salzberg, Executive Director of Towson Hillel.
