Professional StaffPhillip2025-03-17T11:54:40-07:00
Sarita Bronstein
Executive Director
Sarita Bronstein is a passionate leader profoundly committed to Israel advocacy and the promulgation of Jewish life.
She has been active in the Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community for over twenty years. Sarita served as an Executive Officer on the Board of Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School and Kehillah Jewish High School. She was a founder of the Gideon Hausner’s Middle School, Kehillah Jewish High School, and Shalhevet (Teens Program to Poland & Israel).
A Wexner Heritage Foundation Alumni, she holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and a Masters' Degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations, with the specific purpose of serving Israel.
She was the College and Career Center’s Coordinator at Gunn High School. Sarita served as the Director of the Israel Travel Initiative and Israel @ 60 Mission at the Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco.
Sarita was fully responsible for initiating and establishing the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces' new chapter in the San Francisco Bay area. Sarita was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia.
Mitch Reitman
Assistant Director
As Assistant Director, Mitch Reitman is responsible for programming, fundraising, and administrative tasks here at Hillel of Silicon Valley.
Mitch’s career spans over 30 years as a Jewish communal professional, development officer and non-profit administrator. Mitch has worked in Jewish Community Federations, as an Executive Director at several Bay Area synagogues, as well as Regional Executive Director of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and USY. Later, Mitch worked as Development Director for several notable non-profits in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mitch holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from San Diego State University, and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from the University of Maryland and in Jewish Studies from Baltimore Hebrew University.
He lives in Foster City with his wife, Lisa. Together, they have two grown sons, Jeremy and Adam, and three grandchildren, Jordan, Noah, and Aliyah.
Jill Schuster
Office Manager
We are delighted to welcome Jill Schuster to the Hillel of Silicon Valley team. Jill came to us after working for more than ten years for several CPA firms in Silicon Valley. Jill’s background includes several decades doing administrative work and office management.
Jill is happy to now be able to work in the Jewish community and reconnect with her Judaism. As a child, she was a camper at Camp Tawonga and was involved in BBYO as a teenager. She has been enjoying meeting our students, board, and community members.
Jill’s responsibilities at our Hillel will include payroll, bookkeeping, financial reports, human resources, and office management.
Jill and her husband, Michael, live in San Jose. She and Michael shoot professional fireworks shows as a hobby, and they enjoy vacationing in Hawaii. Together, they have four children, 11 grandchildren, and two cats named Scooter and Gabby.
Avihay Saady
Program & Engagement Associate
Avihay Saady is a Jewish educator committed to fostering strong, inclusive Jewish communities.
As a Mizrahi Jew from Israel, he values cultural diversity and works to create welcoming spaces through events and initiatives that build meaningful connections among Jewish college students.
Before joining Hillel, Avihay spent a decade with URJ Eisner Camp, serving as Rosh Mishlachat and later as Assistant Director, where he supported staff development and educational programming.
He brings experience in project management and cross-cultural engagement, striving to contribute to vibrant Jewish life in the U.S.
Eric Kidder
Israel Fellow
We're thrilled to welcome Eric Kidder as our Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at Hillel of Silicon Valley.
Originally from Philadelphia, Eric made aliyah in 2013 and has a rich background in leadership and community building. He has worked with MASA, Birthright, and the Jewish Agency.
With a degree in Business Administration and experience as an Immigration Officer at Ben Gurion Airport, Eric is passionate about strengthening Jewish identities and fostering community. We’re excited to see the impact he’ll make in our community!
Phillip Nguy
Communications Coordinator
Phillip Nguy is an avid traveler with a passion for cinematography and exploring new cultures.
He stumbled upon our organization during his time at San Jose State University, where he obtained his BA in Philosophy and Environmental Studies. Since then, he has actively immersed himself in Jewish culture and has even traveled to Israel.
With a background in communication, software development, and content creation, we are excited to have Phillip join our team as our new Communications Coordinator.
