Rel/Ed V.P. - Alex Harvey

Here is the epitome… of me

I was born in Orange County, moved to San Diego years ago
I am 17 and very short (which I’m guessing you all know)
The ocean is my second home, I am a surfer child
Books are my favorite; especially Kite Runner and Into the Wild
I love the feel of velvet; bubbles and play-doh entertain me
I don’t have a favorite color; I love them all equally
I don’t eat any animals, I love them with all my heart
I have a passion for music; a song is a true work of art
I am a tea-a-holic, you may never catch me without a cup
I often use these words: “dude”, “bud”, and “sup”
I am CRAZY about the Beatles, I am in awe of all of their music
My goal is to learn guitar, but it’s not happening so quick
I collect socks, I love singing, and I tend to talk a lot
Yet I’m quiet and collected; I have a big soft spot
I have a bucket list, filled with dreams of what I’ll be
I dislike sugar, chocolate, and candy; they all hurt my tummy
I’m going to travel the world, from Japan to Ireland
I love to learn about cultures, to all I will befriend
I am a hiker, a nature fanatic, I care so much about our planet
When I see construction around me, I tend to break a sweat
Last summer I went to Israel, what an incredible, unbelievable trip
I have eyes that change colors, a tiny freckle on my lip
I always cook random foods, I never follow a recipe
I love my friends, I love my peers; I have a very special family
I can’t work any technology, I am not bluffing one bit
I’m afraid of mushrooms, olives, and Velcro; I just can’t explain it
I act, I write songs and poetry, and I love to express myself
When you ask me what’s most important, I will never answer wealth
I LOVE being Jewish, the prayers, community, and songs
USY is my safe haven, here is where any Jewish teenager belongs
I dream of peace, I love to smile, and I can’t wait for what’s ahead
Far West here I come, your 2011-2012 Rel/Ed!!!

So…If you haven’t already gotten the 411, I am your new Religion Education Vice President! I am SO stoked, beyond stoked, incredibly stoked, and lastly…STOKED to lead you all on this new and exciting adventure of exploring our inner Judaism! I am going to take Far West’s services, flip them, spin them, bounce them, mold them, and hand them off to you on the finest silver platter. They will in other words be…EPIC! Along with the new and creative programs I have planned, new materials to help you connect; I guess you can say this year it’s out with the old and in with the new! So start your spring cleaning early and get your Siddur, Tefillin, and Tallit ready, because next year, boy are you going to need them (and girls, that means you too!). I can’t wait to meet every single one of you, and I promise that this year is going to be ZE BEST (pinky promise)!!

Lo yisa goy el goy cherev, lo yilmadu od milchama;
Just walk beside me and be my friend, and together we will walk in the path of Hashem

PEACE OUT