Keith Dvorchik (Executive Director) arrived in Gainesville in May 1992 after finishing both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State – Go Nittany Lions).  During his first 6 years in Gainesville, Keith worked in the mental health field for the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Children and Families, and Meredian Behavioral Healthcare, where he was specialized in forensic mental health, mental illness, and family evaluations and assessments.  He also had a small private practice which he closed in 2003.  While putting himself through his Master’s program, Keith opened his own company, Capital Investments, and he traveled the country dealing with the Sports Memorabilia business.  Keith is obsessed with The New York Yankees, Florida Gators, and Penn State Nittany Lions, Classic Rock, cult flicks like “Dogma” and “Vision Quest” and... oh yeah... his incredible family.  Keith has the best job in the world working with the greatest students in the world.  The worst part of Keith’s job is the amount of travel required, so email is the best way to reach him, but please meet him and find out more by asking him to treat you to coffee, ice cream, or a meal!  

Keith can be reached at keith@ufhillel.org or 352-372-2900 x1234 but due to his travel schedule, email gets a much quicker reply.

Rabbi Daniel Wolnerman (Campus Rabbi) is originally from Des Moines, Iowa, but gave up the Midwest landscape for the exciting night life of L.A. where he attended the University of Southern California. After finishing his degrees in Political Science and Religion, he headed to Jerusalem to spend time learning at Yeshiva Aish HaTorah. Six years, a wife, and two kids later, Rabbi Daniel joins the Gator Family with a passion to learn, teach, and have a blast meeting and getting to know Jewish Gators of all backgrounds and interests. Well versed in Torah, Talmud, and even a bit of mysticism, Rabbi Daniel conveys ideas in a way which is accessible and relatable to Jews of a wide range of background and education. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his wife Brenda and children Moshe and Nechama, working out, and keeping his caffeine addiction in check by visiting gourmet coffee shops.

Daniel can be reached at 352.372.2900

Rogerio Cukierman (Rabbinic Intern) is originally from Brazil, where he spent most of his life, but he has been living in the U.S. with his wife Karin since 2005. It was here that their daughter Tali was born in the summer of 2008, a reason of great joy for the couple. Rogerio got his B.A. in Brazil, and went to grad school at Tel Aviv U. He started his rabbinic training at the Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, but has been studying at the trans-denominational Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Boston since 2007, where he expects to be ordained a Rabbi next May. In his free time, he loves to cook and play outdoors with Tali. Rogerio is passionate about a vision of Judaism that empowers Jews to take hold of Jewish tradition as theirs, and is incredibly excited for the chance of working with UF's students and helping them discover Judaism in their own terms.  

Rogerio can be reached at 352.372.2900

Blair Morse (Executive Assistant/Administrator) is a Kentucky native who loves Kentucky Derby horse racing and is a True Blue Wildcat Basketball fan. She wandered away from the bluegrass state to attend college at Marshall University where she worked on the movie 'We Are Marshall' and with the football team as a videographer. After graduating with a degree in Electronic Media Management, video took her to Florida to work with the Florida State Seminoles. There she worked along side several sports including football, softball, baseball and soccer. She then accepted a graduate assistant video position with the University of Tennessee football team where she worked until graduating in December 2009 with a Master's in Sport Management. Now relocated to Gainesville, Florida, Blair is out of football but looks forward to the first football season in the stands.  

Blair can be reached at 352.372.2900 x702 or blair@ufhillel.org

Jeffrey Kaplan (Program Director) is a full-fledged member of the gator nation. After graduating from UF in 2008 Jeffrey went on to spend the Summer in Israel at Yeshiva Tzema Nafshi. He returned home to become a Middle School teacher as a Multi-media instructor. That work brought Jeffrey to Indiana University where he worked on two grants in new media. In his spare time Jeffrey enjoys playing music. He was the former lead mandolinist of the bluegrass-klezmer-Israeli folk-fusion band "Jordan River Jewgrass". If anyone ever wants jam, talk about torah, Jewish lifestyles and customs, or just geek out over some new technology stuff, Jeffrey would be more than happy to schmooze.

Jeffrey can be contacted at jeff@ufhillel.org or 352-372-2900

Jessica Davis (Program Director) is a Miami native and recent graduate of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she majored in Political Science and Jewish Studies. While in school, she was involved in A Cappella, Greek life and worked in her Career Center and Admissions Office. Affectionately referred to as a 'Later Gator', Jessica could not be more excited to join the Gator Nation and Hillel Family. She loves coffee, fro-yo, Italy, spinning and Pilates. Feel free to drop by her office or e-mail her to explore Jewish life at UF!

Jessica can be contacted at jessica@ufhillel.org or 352-372-2900 x721

Joshua Kahn (Israel Fellow) was born in Australia, raised throughout America, and at the age of 20 made Aliyah to Israel. After completing his undergraduate degree at the Lauder School of Government as an Argov Fellow in Leadership and Diplomacy, he enlisted as a combat soldier in the Israel Defense Forces. After his release, Josh joined the Israel Project in Washington, DC as their strategic communications intern. Josh is excited to share his passion and love for Israel and join the Hillel family. His brother James (a Hillel rabbi at U-Md) and his wife, Paula, were active members of the Hillel at UF, as were his parents, a generation ago. Josh, a committed vegan for the last ten years, enjoys scuba-diving, rock-climbing and traveling the Land of Israel in his free-time.  

352-372-2900

Avie Friederwitzer (Food Service Director) was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in Business Administration. Avie then went on and got his masters in Human Resources at George Washington University. Avie and his wife Sara have 3 beautiful children- Chani (age 11), Rami (age 9) and Racheli (age 3). The Friederwitzer family lives in South Florida and has for over 12 years. Avie has been in the food service industry for over 25 years and has spent the last three and a half years as Director of Food Service for the second largest day school in the country. Avie is also a Mashgiach with the Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties (O.R.B). Avie was the original Masgiach when UF Hillel opened its current building four years ago. He is happy to be back at UF Hillel! Avie is looking forward to working with students and the community to fill all their Kosher Food Service needs. Avie runs All Star Caterers, The Olam - Tastes From Around the World, and Community Java Connection.

Corby Herschman (Public Relations Intern) is a rising public relations senior from Sarasota, Florida with a minor in organizational leadership for nonprofits. After graduation, Corby hopes to work as a professional fundraiser. She is involved on campus as the Communications Vice President for the Panhellenic Council and has been involved with Gator Growl, Dance Marathon, the University of Florida Foundation and Public Relations Student Society of America. In her free time, Corby enjoys traveling, reading, snowboarding, skydiving and spending time with friends and family.

Jordan Barrish (Public Relations Intern) is a rising public relations senior who was born and raised in Gainesville. Barrish said growing up in Gainesville the Jewish community holds a strong bond. "I'm so excited to become a part of the Jewish community here on UF campus and to be involved with such a great place like Hillel!" Barrish loves anything involving outdoors and exercising. "In the next five years I hope to be successful in a career in public relations involving health and fitness, travel, or anything that helps people have a better life experience."