Hillel Professionals

Rabbi Isabel de Koninck has served as Executive Director and Campus Rabbi for Hillel at Drexel University since 2010. Complementing her role at Hillel, Rabbi de Koninck regularly serves as an adjunct instructor at Drexel University and at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC). A native of Montclair, New Jersey, Rabbi Isabel de Koninck is a graduate of Brandeis University, and received rabbinic ordination from the RRC where she also completed a graduate certificate in Jewish Gender and Women’s Studies. Her thought pieces have been published by the CCAR Press, Evolve, and eJewish Philanthropy among others. She is an alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship and of the Mandel Foundation’s Executive Leadership Program. Beyond her work at Hillel, Rabbi de Koninck is pursuing a doctorate in Leadership and Innovation at NYU’s Steinhardt School, serves on the boards of Reconstructing Judaism and Tribe12, and loves spending a week on faculty each summer at Camp Havaya.

Rabbi de Koninck's passion for Jewish life starts with the belief that Judaism is a relevant and inspiring framework for engaging the daily opportunities and challenges of today's world. While her personal roots are in progressive Jewish community, her experiences with Jewish pluralism as an undergraduate and as a part of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship have affirmed for her that there is a mode of Jewish practice and identity for each person who seeks one, and that the diversity of Jewish expression is an asset to Jewish community and the Jewish future.

At Drexel, Rabbi de Koninck is most excited by the start-up energy embodied by the University's commitment to entrepreneurship, and by Drexel's passion for using the talents and skills of all of our University community members to solve today's biggest civic challenges. She is eager to meet each Jewish student, learn their story, and help them to discover their own pathway into Jewish living, learning and leadership.

Hannah Rosenberg came to Drexel Hillel after seven good years at Franklin and Marshall College, where she was first a student, then worked at F&M Hillel as the Ezra Fellow and Engagement/Jewish Life Coordinator, and finally Assistant Director. Hannah graduated from F&M in 2015 with a degree in Classical Archaeology and Judaic Studies, and was heavily involved in Hillel, Greek Life, and Resident Hall Advising.

Now, Hannah supervises our Springboard Fellow, teaches our Shabbat workshops, advises our Student Board, implements our strategic plan, bakes challah every Friday, and infuses Jewish learning and values into everything we do.

In her free time, Hannah is most likely walking her dog (follow his adventures @BoazthePhillyDog), showing off pictures of her daughter Sivan, and cooking with her chef husband, Bryce. Coffee is her main food group, so she’s happy to get to know you better over a large cold brew!

Corey was raised in Philadelphia and earned a bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies and Hebrew from Temple University. Following graduation, Corey began working for United Synagogue Youth (USY), first as an intern and eventually as a branch director. During the past ten years, Corey’s work has focused on empowering Jewish youth to develop friendships, leadership skills, a sense of belonging to the Jewish people, a deep engagement with and love for Israel, and a commitment to inspired Jewish living.

Growing up, Corey spent his summers at Camp Ramah in the Poconos and the other 10 months of the year immersed in USY, which is where he developed his strong love for Judaism and Jewish education. Prior to beginning his studies at Temple University, Corey lived and studied in Israel for a year through USY’s Nativ program. In addition to his work on the regional USY level, Corey has held several local chapter advisor positions and worked in the summers as a counselor and unit head at Camp Ramah in the Poconos. In the past several years, Corey has enjoyed teaching pre-teens and teens at Congregation Beth El in Bucks County where he has served as the Hebrew high school coordinator, as well as a Hebrew school educator.

When he is not working, Corey loves hanging out with his niece Elayne who is the coolest kid. They enjoy hikes, Disney movie nights, and fostering puppies. Corey also enjoys fishing and biking, and he is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player.

Hi, I'm Anna Fleischman, Drexel Hillel's newest Springboard Fellow! I'm passionate about building Jewish life, education, relationships, and community - work that feels like a natural continuation of my journey rather than a new direction.

I recently completed my master's degree in Education with a concentration in Nonprofit Management at Temple University, where I also earned my bachelor's degree in Organizational Development. During my five years at Temple, I was deeply involved in Jewish life, progressing from Hillel Student Intern as a freshman to Co-President by my senior year, and most recently serving as a Development Assistant while completing my graduate studies. While balancing my graduate work and Hillel role, I also worked as a first-grade religious school teacher at Rodeph Shalom Synagogue in Spring Garden in Philadelphia, which further deepened my connection to Judaism and Jewish education. I also participated in club sports and residential life throughout my time at Temple.

My foundation in Jewish community work began in my hometown of Morristown, NJ, where I was active at our conservative synagogue, participating in weekly services, serving as a Madricha, and joining USY. These early experiences sparked my passion for relationship building within Jewish spaces and set me on the path that led me here to Drexel Hillel.

I am excited to see what the next two years hold, and I look forward to meeting everyone!

Emma Fischer is Drexel Hillel’s Rabbinic Intern for the 2025-2026 school year. Emma is in her fifth of six years at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical School in Jenkintown, and has loved getting to know Philly! Originally from Nashville, TN, Emma earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religion and Social Justice at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, where she spent 3 years as a Resident Assistant, primarily serving first year students. Prior to beginning Rabbinical school, Emma worked as a preschool teacher at her childhood synagogue and spent a year as Operations Manager at The First 72+ in New Orleans, LA, serving men and women returning home from incarceration. As a Rabbinical Student, Emma has taught religious school at Germantown Jewish Centre, served as Rabbinic Intern at Congregation B’nai Abraham in Bordentown, NJ, and the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center in Wynnewood, PA. Most recently, she completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Emma finds joy in community, in loud laughter, shared meals, and good-natured jokes. In her free time, she can be found crocheting, baking new recipes, and going for walks with friends in West Philly. Emma is beyond excited to begin her Drexel adventure, and can’t wait to spend her time living, laughing, and learning with everyone at Hillel.

Mike has over fifteen years of experience in non-profit fundraising and management. Most recently he worked as a consultant at The Lapin Group where he oversaw fundraising and marketing strategies for Jewish and other non-profit organizations. Previously, he spent eight years as a Community Organizer and eventually Executive Director of Building One New Jersey, leading public policy advocacy on issues including education funding and affordable housing. He has a B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University, an M.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and spent two years studying at the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Hillel and Jewish mentorship were important to Mike when he was in college, as was his year-long trip to Israel on the Sherut La’am program. He is excited to provide Jewish Drexel students with some of these same opportunities.

Mike enjoys practicing Hebrew and Spanish, playing tennis and basketball, reading history, and spending time with his wife and daughters. He resides in Philadelphia, serves on the Board of the Germantown Jewish Centre, and co-chairs his synagogue’s annual family retreat.

Amit Ben Aharon joins Drexel Hillel as an Israel Fellow with a lifelong passion for building community and creating meaningful connections. Originally from Israel, Amit has spent over a decade leading and developing youth and social programs, including her work with Krembo Wings, an inclusive youth movement for children with and without special needs, and Kav Hazinuk, a leadership initiative for young people from Israel’s social and geographic periphery. She has also worked with the Ministry of Education’s Young Shelah Guides Program. A graduate of The Academic College at Wingate with a B.Ed. in Physical Education, Amit is also a certified basketball coach and former professional player.

Motivated by a deep commitment to sharing Israeli culture and strengthening global Jewish connections, Amit sees her role at Drexel as an opportunity to inspire students to explore and deepen their relationship with Israel. Known for her ability to connect with people from all walks of life, think critically under pressure, and motivate teams toward shared goals, Amit brings both warmth and leadership to campus. She is eager to bring her experience, energy, and love for Israel to Drexel Hillel, helping students discover new ways to connect with their Jewish identity and the wider Jewish world.