Meet the Family
Rabbi Levi Schectman grew up in Milwaukee, WI and by default is a fan of everything Wisconsin and Midwest. He has been driven to reach out to fellow Jews and over the years, he has taken part in numerous outreach programs, such as cultural trips to Russia and Poland. After getting married and moving to the country called Brooklyn, NY Levi had to quickly adjust to a different culture and lifestyle. Levi loves to hang out and discuss Jewish topics and issues with an emphasis on spirituality and Chassidic mysticism.
Chanie Schectman was born and bred in Brooklyn, NY. Following high school and seminary she worked in a preschool in New York City. She is a teacher by trade, and is famously beloved by her students. Chanie is a voracious reader and enjoys spending time with her family. Elegantly modest and engagingly articulate, Chanie sustains and holds together everything that happens at the Chabad at Wesleyan.
Mendel, 15, has started 10th grade at his yeshiva and is off to a strong academic start. Alongside his studies, his side interests are going as strong as ever — engineering and gardening chief among them. A recent accomplishment is drawing up an ambitious new design for the sukkah, and under his guidance we're excited to be building the biggest sukkah in Middletown!
Esther, 8, has quickly ascended to the top of the hierarchy and has everyone scurrying about to keep her happy. She has quickly learned to stand her ground against her brothers and will put up a decent fight when she feels wronged. The youngest and the only girl in the family, she has a lot going for her!
Hi! I’m Mordechai and I’m 12 years old. My Bar Mitzvah is in the spring and I am looking forward to becoming an adult! I am currently focused on learning all I can about what that entails so I am ready to go when I turn 13. Aside from that, I like to read and share what I learn with others. Ask me a question and see if I know the answer!
Yonah, 12, is the executive assistant of the family. He keeps everyone on track for what needs to be done and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. Yonah has a real flair for the drums and loves listening to the latest hits in Jewish music. Play a few bars and he can name the title and artist. He also is looking forward to his bar mitzvah in the spring!
About Chabad at Wes
Chabad is a Jewish movement with a bold vision and a simple philosophy. The vision is to bring Judaism to every single Jew on earth, no matter where they dwell. The philosophy is to be inclusive of all Jews, regardless of their background. With over 4,000 emissaries around the globe and over 180 branches on U.S. college campuses, Chabad is the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world today.
Chabad at Wesleyan, although having a presence for many years, opened its doors in the fall of 2011 with social, educational, recreational and religious programming for students and faculty. We hope to become a meeting ground for conversation that highlights and complements the diversity at Wesleyan University. Chabad is a home where all Jews are welcome no matter what affiliation, denomination or sexual orientation. We give you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of your Jewish heritage. Most importantly, Chabad is a place where being Jewish is fun.
