College Learning Fellows

We are excited to welcome the 2026-2027 Cohort of our College Learning Fellowship:

  • Ilana Brener*, University of Florida ’27
  • Paige Breyer, Harvard University ’27
  • Ellia Ferneau*, University of Maryland ‘28
  • Mika Levine, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ’27
  • Nava Oberstein, New York University ’28
  • Odelia Shofet, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ’28
  • Ayelet Solomon, University of Maryland ’30

*is a College Ambassador

2026-2027 College Learning Fellows

Ilana Brener

Ilana Brener is from Orlando, Florida. She is currently a student at the University of Florida where she is majoring in History. Her love of learning is stemmed from learning about different perspectives. A returning Maharat College Learning Fellow, she is excited to be part of the second cohort of Campus Ambassadors.

Paige Breyer

Paige Breyer is originally from Rhode Island, and is currently studying at Harvard University, with a concentration in Social Studies.

Ellia Ferneau

Ellia Ferneau is from Potomac, Maryland and am a sophomore Neurobiology and Physiology major at the University of Maryland. What I love about learning is how we can we can see our core values as Jews reflected in any Jewish text if we look closely enough. A returning Maharat College Learning Fellow, she is excited to be part of the second cohort of Campus Ambassadors.

Mika Levine

Mika Levine if from California, the Bay Area. She is a senior at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, studying Psychology and Biology. She loves to explore the outdoors. She also loves that Jewish learning allows her to think about outside perspectives, understand how ancient texts relate to everyday life, consider her own day-to-day decisions and values.

Nava Oberstein

Nava Oberstein is from Riverdale, NY and is currently studying nursing at NYU. She loves that learning is limitless and that the more she learns the more she is able to use that knowledge in practice.

Odelia Shofet

Odelia Shofet is from Beverly Hills California and is currently studying mechanical engineering at Cal Poly San Louis Obispo. In her free time, she enjoyings reading and swimming. She loves learning more about Judaism and the 'why' behind Judaic practices.

Ayelet Solomon

Ayelet Solomon is from the Washington DC area, and is currently studying film at the University of Maryland. She loves learning new concepts and participating in discussions.