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MMG Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Jase Barrack
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The Michelle Mitzvah Group of Beth Haverim Shir Shalom Temple was formed 25 years ago as a living memorial for one of the children of the Temple community. The group’s mission statement says, “In our broader social community, we pledge to seek out those in need of physical, emotional, or educational assistance and provide them with help to fulfill their goals.”
The group created the MMG Scholarship Endowment in memory of Jase Barrack, a member of the community who died in May 2019. The scholarship is for students interested in human rights.
- A student majoring in History or International Studies, taking courses toward a minor in Human Rights and Genocide Studies
- GPA 3.25+
- Financial Need as determined by Foundation Policy
2023 Recipient
Rojja Kharel
Rojja Kharel of Kathmandu, Nepal is a junior International Studies major with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She has a 3.8 GPA and has made the Dean’s List every semester.
At Ramapo, Rojja works as a student aide at the George T. Potter library on campus and is also a Resident Assistant at Laurel Hall, the vice president of the International Student Organization, Secretary of Naach, and the Honors Mentoring Team Leader.
After graduation, Rojja wishes to go to law school and later work to better the lives of people in terms of education and work in breaking societal barriers that are keeping people around the world to get an accessible and practical education.
2022 Recipient
Natalie Tsur
Natalie Tsur of New Milford, N.J., is a senior Communication Arts major, concentrating in Journalism and double minoring in Creative Writing and Human Rights and Genocide Studies. She has a 3.98 GPA and has been awarded Dean’s List throughout her academic career and published in the college’s literary magazine.
At Ramapo, Natalie has served as a peer mentor and is an active member of the College Disciplinary Review Board and The Ramapo News as News Editor. She recently conducted an independent project interviewing Ramapo students, documenting their experiences during quarantine. Her work is viewable on the newspaper’s Instagram page.
Natalie is currently a writing consultant at the Center for Reading and Writing. She hopes to continue her studies post-graduation, specializing in feature journalism and plans to teach later in her life.
2021 Recipient
Madelyn Fink
Madelyn Fink of Burlington, N.J. is a Journalism student with a minor in Human Rights and Genocide Studies. She has a 3.7 GPA and is part of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Madelyn is the first in her family to attend college, and she takes great pride in continuing her education. “I strive to inspire my younger siblings to follow a similar path and attend college on day,” she says.
At Ramapo, Madelyn is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chairman for Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. She educates sorority members on important issues and encourages activism. She’s also the Vice President of the Yoga Club. Off campus, she writes for Coven Magazine, an online feminist publication. As an editorial writer, Madelyn covers topics including the Black Lives Matter movement, mental health, and human rights.
After graduation, Madelyn intends to secure a job working for a publication where she can use her minor in Human Rights and Genocide Studies to educate the public, and use her voice in a positive and infomative way.
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