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Maya Homa

Oct 6, 2024, 6:09 AM

It has been one year. It has been one year since October 7th. One year since the deadliest massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust. One year since innocent lives were brutally taken at a music festival, in the most inhumane...

Sep 26, 2024, 11:52 PM

Waking Up to See My Name in the Media as a ‘Genocide Enabler’

Illustrative. Hillel at Baruch's Yom Ha'atzmaut Boat Party, taken by Sasha Roynaya (05/13/2024).

I woke up on September 12th to find my name circulating on social media, labeled as a "genocide enabler.” Surprisingly, my reaction was not what I had anticipated. Instead of feeling upset or anxious about potential repercussions, I felt...

About Me

Maya Homa is a dedicated professional originally from New Jersey, now residing in New York City. Currently, she serves as an Engagement Associate for Hillel at Baruch College and eight other campuses across NYC. In this role, Maya helps students connect with Judaism in meaningful ways through a variety of programs, fellowships, internships, trips to Israel, and personal engagement. She is committed to fostering a safe and supportive community for Jewish students during a time of increased antisemitism, equipping them with the tools and education necessary to become effective advocates for themselves. Maya graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She also spent a year in Israel at Midreshet Amit and attended Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School. Maya aspires to pursue a degree in Public Administration, with the goal of eventually managing her own nonprofit organization in the mental health sector.