Staff

Ari and Jessica Hoffman
As the City Directors, Ari and Jessica have been running Seattle NCSY since 2004. They have both been involved in NCSY since they were 14, although in separate regions. Ari worked for the New York Region as Assistant Juniors Director, Assistant JSU Director, and Westchester Chapter Advisor. Jessica also worked for the New York Region as an advisor, and currently plans Shabbatons, creates all media and publications, and runs the website. Ari works as the general city director. They have two sons, Jonah and Isaac, and live in Seward Park.Contact Ari, Contact Jessica
Rabbi Elie and Chaya Estrin
Rabbi Elie and Chaya Estrin are the JSU Coordinators, and moved from Cincinnati to Seattle to direct Chabad activities on the University of Washington campus in 2004. They have been running outreach programs at UW for affiliated and unaffiliated Jewish students. This year they will be taking on the roles of JSU Coordinators, working with high school-age students. Rabbi Elie and Chaya have three children and live on the UW campus. Contact the Estrins
Robin Nider
Robin is the Hebrew High Administrator from Portland, Oregon. Her husband Kevin, who is from Vancouver, BC, works for the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Robin is a graduate of Western Washington University, and has extensive experience working with Jewish youth for BBYO and for Hillel International. They live in Seward Park and recently welcomed an exciting new addition to their family, their son Daniel! Contact Robin