“A pivotal moment in Aryeh’s life came when he participated in the school’s Hebrew Immersion Program (HIP). While Zionism had always been part of his identity, it wasn’t until his HIP experience that he felt a deep, personal connection to the country and its people. Later, during a semester abroad at Hebrew University, he made the decision to make Aliyah. In 2018, soon after graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in international relations, he moved to Israel and enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), serving two years of active duty and continuing as a reservist.” Check out our most recent Alumni Profile on our blog featuring Aryeh Shapiro, Class of 2014! #denverjds #TigerFamily