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, 12, is the Chief Operating Officer – in charge of Chabad operations. With his interest in engineering, he has a real knack for figuring out ingenious solutions to problems that crop up. Mendel runs the logistics, deciding how to set the Shabbat table each week and directing students on what needs to be done to get the ball rolling.
Esther, 5, 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!
Mordechai, 9, is the family star in geography. Tell him a country and he will tell you the capital. Also the most inquisitive in the family, he will bombard you with questions on history, current events, philosophy, theology and more. Always probing deeper and deeper, he won’t let up until he gets the answer that satisfies him the most. Try him out!
Yonah, 9, is the band director and graphic designer at Chabad. He spends his free time hanging out on Canva and Vimeo creating graphics and videos to post on the ChabadWes Instagram account. Yonah has a real flair for the drums and will bang away on whatever he finds much to the dismay of the rest of the family.
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.
