Congratulations, LDB intern Davis Allen, for receiving two awards this semester for your work on Holocaust and Genocide Studies! Allen is a senior at Keene State College in New Hampshire, home to the only undergraduate program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies in the U.S. . The first award is the Charles Hildebrandt Holocaust and Genocide Studies Award, given in recognition of excellence in Holocaust studies. Allen received the Hildebrandt Award for his work on the origins of anti-Semitic German nationalism in late nineteenth century Germany. Allen’s second award is the F. Burton Nelson Holocaust and Genocide Studies Memorial Award, honoring an outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to Holocaust studies. .. Allen’s award-winning work has been presented at several conferences this academic year, including the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges Northeast Regional Undergraduate Research Conference, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, and the Keene State Academic Excellence Conference. . Fortunately for us, Allen will remain with the Brandeis Center through the summer. We’re excited to kick off our class of undergraduate interns in a few weeks and glad he will stay a part of that.
Washington, D.C. – The Brandeis Center is delighted to welcome a new Communications and Development Intern, Sarah Engelman. Sarah joins the Brandeis Center at a time when the organization is strengthening and expanding its response to the surge of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses such as Tufts University, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and University of Southern California . Kenneth L. Marcus, Brandeis Center Chairman, commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Brandeis Center. We value the enthusiasm and diligence that our interns bring to LDB as they support our work to combat anti-Semitism on campus. I look forward to working with Sarah and helping her learn more about the Brandeis Center and the issues we take on.” Brandeis Center President, Alyza Lewin, added, “Undergraduate interns play an important role in the work we do at the Brandeis Center. It is more important now than ever before to educate young people about the problem of anti-Semitism and how to respond effectively to combat it. Our interns not only provide LDB with valuable and much needed assistance in our work, but also become knowledgeable resources for their peers who witness or experience anti-Semitism at their respective universities.” Sarah is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is currently a sophomore at Dartmouth College, where she is a history major and prospective government minor. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading and figure skating with the Dartmouth Figure Skating Team. Sarah ultimately plans on attending law school. LDB extends a warm welcome to Sarah!
Contact: Samantha Crane samanthac@brandeiscenter.com Washington, D.C., February 24, 2021: The Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law is pleased to welcome three new interns to the Brandeis Center team: Samantha Crane, Toby Irenstein and Bayla Zohn. As anti-Semitism surges on college campuses across the country, the Brandeis Center is expanding its efforts to protect the civil right of Jewish students. As seen by recent events at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (UIUC), New York University (NYU), and University of Southern California (USC ), many Jewish students across the country face hostility and discrimination. The unique skills and background of each intern will be integral in bringing new ideas, experiences and perspectives to the Brandeis Center. Kenneth L. Marcus, Brandeis Center Chairman, commented, “I am delighted to welcome these great new interns to the LDB Center. It is always wonderful to have college students be able to assist in all of our efforts to quell the current global resurgence of anti-Semitism. I am looking forward to working with each of them and helping them to learn about the Brandeis Center and some of the Jewish community’s most demanding issues.” Brandeis Center President Alyza Lewin added, “Our interns are an integral component of the Brandeis Center team. The need to educate students on issues of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism is more pressing today than ever before. Our interns help us accomplish this goal through their research, writing and outreach. I’m excited to work with Samantha, Toby and Bayla as they develop a deeper understanding of how to utilize the law to protect students from anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination. ” Samantha Crane is Chicago native and a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin- Madison where she received her Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, Journalism and Jewish Studies. During her time in Madison Ms. Crane worked as a legislative intern at the Wisconsin State Capitol for Rep. Lisa Subeck. Additionally, she completed part of her degree at Tel- Aviv University in Israel during her study abroad semester. Ultimately, she plans to attend law school. Toby Irenstein is originally from Jerusalem, Israel, but was raised in New York. She currently attends Vanderbilt University where she is studying Child Development and Law, History and Society. Prior to joining the Brandeis Center, Ms. Irenstein worked at Sanctuary for Families, CASA and IBM. Ms. Irenstein plans on attending law school next year. In Ms. Irenstein’s free time she enjoys reading, writing and flying Trapeze. Bayla Zohn from Clifton, New Jersey is currently a senior at Lander College for Women, a division of Touro College. Bayla completed part of her degree studying abroad in Israel for a semester at Michlalah Jerusalem College. Prior to joining the Brandeis Center, Bayla worked as a research assistant at New York University where she worked to understand moral collaboration and political polarization between individuals. Bayla ultimately plans to attend law school.
The Brandeis Center is accepting applications for Communications and Development Interns. Location: Washington, D.C. Telework available for Interns to work from alternative locations. Term: Internships available for Fall semester or Spring semester. Arrangements can be made for students on quarterly systems. Principal duties: Working directly under the supervision of the Brandeis Center’s Director of Legal Initiatives, Interns’ duties are likely to include some combination of the following: drafting press releases, writing blog entries, compiling monthly newsletter, researching grant opportunities, preparing development memoranda, drafting correspondence and preparing grant applications. Some data entry may be required. Qualifications: Interest in nonprofit organizations. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Experience with Microsoft Word is required and Excel is preferred. Compensation: Position is unpaid. Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter and resume by electronic mail to info@brandeiscenter.com. After resume review, the Brandeis Center may request a transcript, writing sample demonstrating writing ability and relevant analytic skills as well as a list of references. No phone calls or faxes, please. The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal employment employer.
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is happy to introduce its newest Civil Rights Legal Fellow and Communications & Development Interns for the Fall of 2018. Rhoda Offei completed her Masters in Law at the Cornell University in May 2012 and is currently a Civil Rights Legal Fellow with the Louis D. Brandeis Center. Prior to her graduate program at Cornell University, Ms. Offei practiced law in Ghana for about 10 months after being called to the bar in September 2016. While in Ghana, she worked for the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) as a National Service Person and handled cases of human rights violations at work places, prisons, hospital, and in schools. This work stirred up an interest in her for the pursuit of justice. Ms. Offei was intrigued by the work of the Louis Brandeis Center and the fact that the Brandeis Center’s vision is specifically geared towards the fight for the civil and human rights for the Jewish people. She believes that the fight for human rights for a specific group of people is invariably a fight and pursuit of justice for all. Ms. Offei is grateful for the opportunity to work with the Brandeis Center and is hopeful that this opportunity will be a learning process for her. Hilary Miller is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is majoring in Political Science and History, and minoring in Jewish studies. Her academic interests relate to Eastern European, Jewish and Israeli History along with international law and human rights. She recently presented her research on Raphael Lemkin and the origins of the term “genocide” at the Phi Alpha Theta Biennial Convention. Additionally, she is a student editor for Sifting & Winnowing, UW’s undergraduate journal of political science, and ARCHIVE, UW’s undergraduate journal of history. She is the editor-in-chief and founder of Avukah, UW’s undergraduate journal of Jewish Studies. Ms. Miller was also the president and founder of the Student Alliance for Israel-Madison. She was a Hasbara Fellow and the first JNF fellow at UW-Madison. In January, Ms. Miller testified before a Wisconsin legislative committee in support of the state’s anti-BDS bill. Wisconsin became the 25th state to pass such a bill. Ms. Miller has interned for the Consulate of Israel to the Midwest in Chicago, and was a Goldman Fellow for the American Jewish Committee this past summer. As a Communications and Development Intern for the Brandeis Center, Hilary is excited to learn more about the organization and its multifaceted approach to combatting anti-Israelism and anti-Semitism on campus. She looks forward to engaging with topics that focus on Israel, Jewish student life, and global Jewish affairs. This experience will continue to enrich her understanding that promoting rights and justice for the Jewish people is part of a universal effort to promote rights and justice for all people. Joseph Seidler is currently a Sophomore at the University of Maryland: College Park, majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice, minoring in Philosophy and a student in the Justice and Legal Thought Scholar’s Program. This program investigates the question of “what is the right thing to do” through analyzing philosophical texts and Supreme Court cases. He has previously worked as a Student Police Aide with the University of Maryland: College Park, interned with two separate law offices and participated in a program with the FBI’s Baltimore Division and the Military Police at Fort Belvoir. After graduating from the University of Maryland: College Park, he plans on attending Law School. Mr. Seidler decided to intern with the Brandeis Center because he is passionate about promoting human rights and ensuring the fair and just treatment of all people. Furthermore, from growing up Jewish and attending a Jewish Day School, he is passionate about fighting the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism on college campuses. As an intern with the Brandeis Center, Mr. Seidler hopes to develop a deeper understanding of how anti-Semitic incidents can be addressed through the law. He also desires to strengthen his communication skills. These new staff members join Senior Communications & Development Intern Edward Kunz, who was been with the Brandeis Center since the beginning of 2017, and Communications & Development Intern Emma Enig, who has been with the Brandeis Center since May 2018.
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is proud to announce its new summer law clerks and interns for 2018: Emma Enig, Hannah Stanhill, and Julian Yigal Krtiz. Emma Enig is currently an undergraduate senior at George Washington University, where she is completing a double major in Political Science and Jewish History. Emma has held leadership positions on campus, serving as Secretary of GW for Israel (GWI). She also serves as a fellow for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America), hosting events and monitoring anti-Israel and anti-Semitic activity on campus. Additionally, Emma has previously worked for other organizations which work to facilitate Jewish life both on and off campus, such as the Republican Jewish Coalition and the Jewish Policy Center. After graduating from GWU, she intends to pursue a law degree. In regards to her work with the Brandeis Center, Emma stated that, “as a college student, I have witnessed far more anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism than I ever expected. It is clear that anti-Semitic harassment is once again becoming a pervasive problem, especially on college campuses, and I am so glad that organizations like the Brandies Center exist to help students fight against this harmful bigotry.” Hannah Stanhill is a rising junior at Barnard College of Columbia University majoring in History and pursuing a minor in Psychology. She has previously served as a student leader at the Columbia/Barnard Hillel and will serve on the executive board of the Barnard student government this upcoming year. Following graduation, she plans to attend law school. Hannah was drawn to the Brandeis Center because she believes strongly in human rights and is deeply concerned by rising anti-Semitism across the country. Hannah hopes to help make significant advances in combatting anti-Semitism. Julian Yigal Krtiz Julian Kritz is a rising second year law student at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he serves as the President of the Jewish Law Student Association – the umbrella student organization of which includes the UVA LDB Law School chapter. At UVA Law, Julian also serves as a Legal Writing Fellow, a Law & Public Service Fellow, and on the editorial board of the Virginia Journal of International Law. Julian was drawn to a Civil Rights Legal Clerkship with LDB because of how the organization utilizes the law in order to fight against anti-Semitism and all bigotry, a mission that Julian finds to be of the utmost importance. That the work of LDB encompasses both his studies and his passion meant that the organization was a perfect fit for Julian. Emma, Hannah, and Julian will join interns Edward Kunz and Jacob May and bring even more strength and diversity to the Louis D. Brandeis Center’s robust workplace.