Marisa Papell
Resume
Education
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, Ohio
June 2021- Present
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Master’s in Hebrew Letters May 2024
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Rabbinical Ordination May 2026
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Rabbinical Capstone: Trefa Banquet Awards
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Israel Bettan Memorial Prize for being the most creative and imaginative in pulpit presentation
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Robert L. Adler Prize for exemplifying Robert Adler’s values in making contributions to the community.
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
August 2017-December 2020​
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Associate’s in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts March 2019
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Bachelor’s in Food Business Management December 2020
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Mediterranean Cuisine Concentration, Barcelona, Spain
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Graduated Cum Laude
She’arim College of Jewish Studies for Women, Jerusalem
May 2019-June 2019
Activities
Rabbinical Student Association, Admin Chair, HUC Cincinnati, Ohio
August 2023-May 2024
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Prepared weekly emails to update HUC community
La Papillote Newspaper, Contributor, The Culinary Institute of America
July 2018-December 2020
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Spotlight on a chef who traveled to Vietnam
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Reflective piece on what CIA chefs have learned from their students
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How to observe Yom Kippur while in college
Jewish Student Union, President July 2018-December 2019
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Received the Rising Star Award- CIA Leadership Awards Ceremony
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Created bimonthly learning programs about Jewish topics
Work Experience
Rabbinic Intern, Temple Sholom, Cincinnati, Ohio August 2025-May 2026
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Activities include co-leading Shabbat services with Senior Rabbi, gaining experience with different Shabbat services including musical, family friendly, and traditional
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Preparing different models of sermons including text based sermons and stories for family services
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Teaching 3rd & 5th grade religious school, preparing curriculum on mitzvot
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Creating adult education curriculum based on food and Judaism
Judaics Director, Camp Livingston, Bennington, Indiana Summers 2023-2025
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Served on the Senior Staff team
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Created Judaic programming making inspiring curricula for different ages to ensure all lessons were relevant.
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Led Friday night and Saturday morning services with the camp song leader incorporating unique themes and opportunities for every cabin to participate
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Created all camp Saturday Judaic programming exploring Judaism at different locations on camp grounds
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Tutored B’nai Mitzvah students weekly
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Officiated and assisted with three B’nai Mitzvahs
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Supervised Cornerstone Fellows by ensuring completion of their summer objectives
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Created an outdoor cooking program for all campers teaching basic cooking skills ​​
Shabbat Chef, University of Cincinnati Hillel, Cincinnati, Ohio
February 2023-April 2024
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Prepared Friday night dinner for 20-40 students
Clinical Pastoral Education, Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
September 2024-April 2025
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Student Chaplain who provided pastoral care to patients and families of different religions
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Supported families through end of life care
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Distributed Shabbat candles to patients and their families
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Served as a liaison with Christian clergy and hospital patients
High Holiday Student Rabbi, Washington and Lee Hillel, Lexington, Virginia September 2024​
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Led High Holiday services for students, faculty, and community members
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Engaged with parents and students during parents weekend and led Shabbat services
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Supported students with their October 7th vigil
Student Rabbi, Congregation Beth Shalom, Bryan, Texas August 2022-May 2024
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Led monthly Shabbat services and introduced a Harry Potter themed Shabbat geared towards young families
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Created Torah study programs combining my passion for Judaism and food which included exploring Rosh Hashanah foods and donut making for Hanukkah
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Taught religious school focusing on a variety of topics including holidays, prayers, and prophets
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Provided guidance and support to B’nai Mitzvah students
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Wrote a monthly column for the newsletter
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Collaborated with A&M University Hillel for High Holidays and Passover
Internship at Aaron Gertz Tours, Tel Aviv, Israel June 2019-August 2019
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Wrote articles pertaining to Israeli cuisine and culture
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Designed a food tour of the biggest market in Tel Aviv using the theme of five senses and interacted with local vendors
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Managed the company’s Instagram account ​​
Externship at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, a Waldorf Astoria Property
March 2018-July 2018
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Prepared food in a kosher kitchen for a Passover event for 700 guests
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Rotated through three restaurants on the property
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Prepped for 4th of July banquet for 500 guests
Religious School Teacher, Rockdale Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio
August 2022-May 2025
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Taught 4th grade, created a curriculum on Jews around the world. Students explored countries through geography, art, and food
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Served as the advisor to the 4-6th grade youth group, planning and executing social events
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Taught 4th and 5th grade, created a curriculum where students studied lifecycles in the fall and prophets in the spring. Used innovation to engage students with Spongeboob to help them relate to concepts they were unfamiliar with
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Taught 7th and 8th grade adapting hot topics in Judaism lesson plans. Students were exposed to how Judaism relates to cell phone policies, disagreements, and AI
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Served as the advisor to the 7th and 8th grade youth group, encouraging the students to form closer connections with each other in an informal setting