Jordan Goldschmid graduated from the University of Kansas with a BGS in religious studies and a minor in film. He is currently in sales as a store manager with Tradehome Shoes. Originally from Wichita Kansas, Jordan is now living in Springfield,Illinois. He has been very active in his community ever since his experience with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows Rehovot 2012-2013, becoming a Poland delegate for Masa and JAFI, as well as a Shalom Hartman iEngage Fellow.
What was the most meaningful aspect of your Masa Israel experience?
I had the opportunity to teach English in a low income school in Rehovot. The students were between the third and sixth grade!
What inspired you to become a Masa Israel Alumni Fellow?
My experience in Israel was the most rewarding thing in my life thus far. I would love the opportunity to share my passion with others in hopes that they also could gain a valuable experience. As Jews it’s important to teach the next generation about what we represent and by being a fellow I believe I will do so .
Each Masa Israel Alumni Fellow is required to create an Impact project to bring back to their local community, either to increase local alumni involvement or help recruit new participants for Masa Israel programs. What ideas do you have for your Impact project, should you be chosen as a Fellow?
I would like to plan an event with an Israeli dance party and food, to give people a glimpse of the Israel experience.
To learn more about Masa Israel’s Teaching Fellows, click here.
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