With the start of the 2019-20 school year upon us, we are highlighting members of the incoming class of students. Click here to see all of the articles in this series.
Today we’re talking with incoming chaplaincy student Lauren Mathon who joined the AJRCA Israel Trip earlier in the Summer.
Photo courtesy of Lauren Mathon
Q1) Where do you live?
Tucson, Arizona, but I grew up in Los Angeles
Q2) How did you first hear of AJRCA?
A Rabbi/Teacher at Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles told me about AJRCA
Q3) What was it about AJRCA that drew you to enroll here?
The Jewish Chaplaincy Program
Q4) What were you doing prior to enrolling?
Retired Judge, Volunteer National Park Ranger
Q5) As you embark on this experience, what are you most excited about?
Learning how to comfort people in distress
Welcome Lauren!