Simcha Brodsky
November 2020
You Brought Simcha Home
Life can be turbulent for some young people. “Since I was 17, I've been rich, I've been homeless, I've been up, and I've been down. I've lived in more than 25 different homes since the day I was born.” So said Simcha Brodsky, 24, who has been coming to Hillel for more than six years.
And when Simcha joined Hillel on a Birthright Israel trip in January 2020 -- the last one before COVID -- he decided once and for all, “Israel is my true home.”
Born on Simchat Torah, it’s only natural that Simcha spreads joy in his work as an in-demand DJ (stage name BROSKY) at events all around the community.
When COVID struck and Simcha was essentially out of work, Hillel became his source of strength. “While I love Hillel’s online programs during the pandemic, what I appreciate the most is Rabbi Oliver, who is both my rabbi and my friend,” Simcha said. “He is an amazing listening ear and someone I can speak to about everything.”
A total fitness freak on a lifelong journey of self-improvement, Simcha is not deterred easily. So once Simcha decided to make aliyah, not even a pandemic could stand in his way. After an emotional Hillel barbecue sendoff, Simcha boarded a flight for Israel on October 27, never expecting to become a headline-making celebrity upon arrival.
Upon his arrival, Simcha was recognized as the 16,000th person to make aliyah in 2020! See article here. He even got a warm welcome message from Israeli superstar Yishai Ribo one of his main musical heroes.
“I am finally at peace,” said Simcha. “I am home.”
You Brought Simcha Home
Life can be turbulent for some young people. “Since I was 17, I've been rich, I've been homeless, I've been up, and I've been down. I've lived in more than 25 different homes since the day I was born.” So said Simcha Brodsky, 24, who has been coming to Hillel for more than six years.
And when Simcha joined Hillel on a Birthright Israel trip in January 2020 -- the last one before COVID -- he decided once and for all, “Israel is my true home.”
Born on Simchat Torah, it’s only natural that Simcha spreads joy in his work as an in-demand DJ (stage name BROSKY) at events all around the community.
When COVID struck and Simcha was essentially out of work, Hillel became his source of strength. “While I love Hillel’s online programs during the pandemic, what I appreciate the most is Rabbi Oliver, who is both my rabbi and my friend,” Simcha said. “He is an amazing listening ear and someone I can speak to about everything.”
A total fitness freak on a lifelong journey of self-improvement, Simcha is not deterred easily. So once Simcha decided to make aliyah, not even a pandemic could stand in his way. After an emotional Hillel barbecue sendoff, Simcha boarded a flight for Israel on October 27, never expecting to become a headline-making celebrity upon arrival.
Upon his arrival, Simcha was recognized as the 16,000th person to make aliyah in 2020! See article here. He even got a warm welcome message from Israeli superstar Yishai Ribo one of his main musical heroes.
“I am finally at peace,” said Simcha. “I am home.”
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