Nathan Bershadsky is a graduating senior at Glenbrook North High School. Starting with the Cteen International Shabbaton in 2023, Nathan fell in love with Cteen and grew even more connected with his Judaism. Nathan often spends Shabbos with Rabbi Yochanan and Yona Posner. He is a consistent participant in Cteen, and is serving this year as a Cteen leader. In his free time, Nathan likes to play sports with friends, go to the gym, or discuss topics he is passionate about. He loves seeing and learning about other cultures and languages and discussing what he has learned. Nathan is eager to go to Bar Ilan Israel XP gap year program next year to learn more about Israel, be connected to the land, and to study Torah. The year after, he plans to go to Indiana University with a major in accounting.
Ori Mor is a graduating senior at Glenbrook North High School. Whether he’s under the hood of a car, brainstorming inventive ideas in his science and technology class, or honing his welding skills, Ori is always pushing himself to grow. You can often find him working at Mizrahi Market, enjoying quality time with his family, or hanging out with friends at Cteen. Ori first encountered Cteen at the Cteen Gala during his 8th grade year, and since then has participated in every Cteen event he possibly could, including many Shabbatons, camping trips, and social and holiday events. Ori loves to help others and deeply desires to make a difference, and Ori especially enjoys participating in Cteen’s chesed and volunteer projects. Ori is always among the first at Cteen to offer to help, and do whatever mitzvah is available at the particular moment. This August, Ori will be studying engineering at Bradley, where he hopes to use his knowledge to improve the lives of others
Temima Soffer is 12 years old and is a student at Lincoln Hall Middle School. She began attending Cteen Junior at the start of 6th grade, but her connection to Skokie Chabad goes way back, starting at Mrs. Zeesy Posner’s Junior Gan Israel Day camp when she was just 3 years old. Temima is involved in Cteen Junior because it is her way to connect more deeply with her Jewish pride. Temima has a natural enjoyment for creative arts and participated in various plays and art shows, and is currently a member of a choir. This summer, Temima and her family are making aliyah to Israel, opening an exciting new chapter in her life. While she’s thrilled for what’s to come next year, Temima will miss Cteen Junior immensely.
