Brandeis-Genesis Institute
for Russian Jewry

High School Programs in the News

Brandeis Launched Distance-Learning Program for Teenagers from Russian-Speaking Jewish Families around the World

BIMA and Genesis Students

Summer 2009
Summer 2010

From Our Alumni

“Overall I really enjoyed this course.  The instructor made each day fun and interesting and I looked forward to it every single day.”
Alina Pinksky
Concord, ON
Social Entrepeneurship

“I enjoyed my workshop much more that I had previously imagined that I would; my teacher was immensely inspiring, insightful, funny and engaging.”
Jenya Kondrashova
Jerusalem, Israel
Innovation and Revolution

“The most important thing I learned was to never just take a piece of reported information as it is - to challenge and question everything presented before me.”
Dan Rozenblum
Newton, MA
Journalism

“The most important thing that I learned in my class is to never give up and push for your dreams.  The guest speakers really showed me that if you get let down while trying to start a business, you can always get back up, fight, and do it!”
Jennifer Geyman
Livingston, NJ
Social Entrepeneurship

“Genesis was a great way to meet people from different backgrounds and learn new things about the world and myself.”
Jonathan Kaykin
Burlingame, CA
Social Entrepeneurship

“Genesis was the best experience I had in my life, both educationally and socially.   Finishing this program, I feel more complete.  Now its all about going back home with what we have learned and changing our lives.  Thank you Brandeis, Genesis, and Genesis staff members, for giving me a month to remember.”
Dor Tavdidishvili
Netanya, Israel
Journalism