Danielle Selber

Name: Danielle Selber

My job at Tribe 12: Assistant Director

…But really, I’d describe my role as: Wearing another hat as ‘in-house matchmaker‘ and connecting like-minded people to each other for dating

Favorite mitzvah: I get a major thrill from returning lost objects

Weirdest thing on my desk: Rubber duck holding a dreidel

The least Jewish thing about me is… a deep and unrelenting hatred for pickles

Side hustle: I write those little stocking-stuffer kits you see at the bookstore checkout line

Nerdiest hobby: I was a nationally-ranked Scrabble player for a while

 

Name: Ross Berkowitz

My job at Tribe 12: CEO

…But really, I’d describe my role as: I love and believe in Tribe 12. I make it go.

Silly event idea: Treyf (non-kosher) food crawl!!

If I didn’t live in Philly I’d live in…Toronto. I have a lot of good friends there and love the town — except that it gets even colder than here

Jewish holiday I could celebrate everyday: Passover — not the food restrictions (I do not do that now) but the focus on family and learning together is beautiful

Favorite Jewish food: Shwarma and mallawach

Nerdiest hobby: I collected comic books for MANY years — and still like to go to Barnes and Noble when I can to read graphic novels

Name: Davinica Nemtzow

My job at Tribe 12: LGBTQIA+ Coordinator

…But really, I’d describe my role as: Creating a safe space with super chill events for the queer Jewish community

Favorite mitzvah: Hosting guests! My life goal is to be the perfect blend of Ina Garten and Jeff Goldblum. If you don’t organically have the eccentric energy of a God of Chaos, storebought is fine.

If I didn’t live in Philly I’d live… In Portland, Maine or Tzfat, Israel

Side hustle: I’m the founder/executive director of a charitable online art gallery called Creating United Empowerment

The least Jewish thing about me is… My mom’s an Irish Buddhist and her parents are Baptists in New Mexico!

After Tribe 12 I might… Travel the world learning from native cultures about their use of medicinal plants for my newest painting series!

 

Name: India Braver

My job at Tribe 12: Engagement Associate

…But really, I’d describe my role as: Planning super cool social events and helping people find what they’re looking for in Philly

Secret superpower: *Sometimes* really good at guessing people’s middle names

Silly event idea: A BARK MITZVAH! Dog lovers of Philly unite!

Side hustle: I run a blog dedicated to reviewing ice cream places across the country

The least Jewish thing about me is… I’m also half Indian! #Hinjew #AshkenaziDaughterOfGandhi

Nerdiest hobby: I host a feminist movie podcast called The Bechdel Quest

After Tribe 12 I might… Be a doctor!

 

Name: Polly Edelstein

My job at Tribe 12: Tribe 12 Fellowship Coordinator

…But really, I’d describe my role as: Helping people take their idea, hopes, dreams, side hustle, etc to the next level

Favorite mitzvah: I love to surprise call or drop in on people to see how they are doing, often while bringing freshly baked bread or cookies

Weirdest thing on my desk: A cat themed birthday card that sings

Side hustle: I am the Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival

The least Jewish thing about me is… I grew up in the south!

On a Friday night you’ll find me… Maybe at the theater but also maybe in pajamas watching a movie at home

Name: Rachel Abramowitz

My job at Tribe 12: Strategic Growth Manager

…But really, I’d describe my role as: making sure that everything behind the scenes works so the Tribe 12 you interact with online is as awesome as it is in person

Weirdest thing on my desk: A mini gnome carrying a wheelbarrow of sunflowers

Secret superpower: I have disproportionately large feet for the size of my body (I’m 5’2″ and a size 9 shoe)

I’m famous for… Hand modeling! You can find my hands gracing the social media feeds of Subway, Big Gay Ice Cream and Trade Winds Iced Tea

Side hustle: I help small non-profits adopt, integrate and use Salesforce to further their mission

Nerdiest hobby: I’m into cryptocurrency. Oh and I have pretty intense home automation. Those are both pretty nerdy…