Originally from Highland Park, IL, and University of Illinois alum, Mara has fond memories of four summers at B’nai Brith Beber camp as well as her first of three trips to Israel, starting at age 14. Mara was twice a Maccabi Chicago athlete for their Volleyball team (two gold medals!) and recently volunteered with Birthright – Onward in December before joining TJE, also visiting her sister, who has made Aaliyah. She speaks Spanish and is slowly learning Hebrew. Mara looks forward to connecting with Jewish community here in Denver.