Full Name: Doron Jacob Zarur
Hometown: Kfar Saba, Israel
Class Year: 1st year (Technically 4th year)
Major: Architecture
Unlike most of our Jewish owls, you are Israeli! Can you tell us about your life back home in Israel? Studying Architecture major doesn’t leave you with a lot of free time. But when I had free time, I was hanging out with family and friends, swimming, and working. But mostly I loved to surf in the Mediterranean sea.
What made you move to America and study at KSU? I love travelling and this is one of my stops as I attempt to travel the world. While I am here I am finishing my degree in architecture.
What is one of your favorite aspects of living here so far? The independence I have and being able to live by myself.
Tell us what you miss the most about Israel? I miss my family and being at the beach.
How has Chabad at KSU changed your college experience? Rabbi Zalman and Nechami welcomed me and made me feel right at home. KSU is a big place and it can be a bit overwhelming, through Chabad I met a group of interesting people, and I reconnected with my Jewish roots.
Where is your favorite place that you have traveled to and why? India! I travelled there between semesters during my second year at college in Israel. I was there for two months. When I arrived in New Delhi, my phone died and I had two choices: 1) Buy a new phone. 2) Continue without a phone, that means no pictures, no music, no clock, no connection with friends in the trip or with family. I took the 2nd choice and it was the best 2 months of my life!
Do you plan to stay here after you graduate? Yes, but I will want my kids to join the IDF in Israel.
What keeps you coming back to Shabbat dinner at Chabad every week? The good vibes from the people, the deep questions from the Rabbi, and the great food.