Spencer is a student at De Anza College and serves as Hillel’s De Anza Engagement Intern and co-president of The Tribe, De Anza’s Jewish student group!
Q: What activity always calms you down after a long day?
A: I like taking walks or working out. It helps relieve stress.
Q: If you could talk in your sleep, what would you be saying?
A: I would probably say, “Who are all these people and what are they doing in my dream?!”
Q: Who is your favorite superhero and why?
A: My favorite superhero is Patch. He’s my dog, and I think that says it all.
Q: What is your favorite thing to eat at Shabbat dinners?
A: Brisket! Any food is great, and I’m extremely grateful to everyone who helps cook dinner and makes Shabbat possible.
Q: If you were able to meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
A: If I could meet anyone, I would want it to be my mom’s dad. There’s so much I don’t know about him, and I would love to be able to learn about him and from him, or even just go fishing.
Q: What was the best thing that happened this past weekend?
A: Getting to talk with my brother!
Q: What is the worst job you could have?
A: Any job where I couldn’t make a difference.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about Hillel?
A: The people there make you feel like you matter. They really care and it shows every time I’m there.
Q: What is the first thing you notice about someone when you first meet them?
A: Their shoes.
Q: What is your favorite place to travel to?
A: I haven’t traveled a lot, but I’d love to go to France.
I love your response to What is the worst job you could have? I like to think, any job, done well makes a difference.