Meet the Staff
Josh Levine
Josh Levine has served as Executive Director of Santa Barbara Hillel since 2023. He most recently was Executive Director of Herzl Camp, a pluralistic Jewish overnight camp based in Minnesota. Previously, he was Vice President for the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University and Executive Director of Camp Alonim. Josh was selected for the first class of the Wexner Foundation’s Field Fellowship, is a graduate of the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Executive Leadership Institute, and has received training in creating unforgettable Jewish experiences from the JCC Association and M2: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education.
Josh received his A.B. from Brown University, where he was commencement speaker, and his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law, where he was Articles Editor of the law review. He was a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs, an attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and a federal law clerk at the trial and appellate levels. Josh enjoys the Dodgers, mockumentaries, design, and exploring new neighborhoods and trails.
Elana goldberg
Elana Goldberg, the Springboard Ezra Jewish Life Fellow, is really excited about being in Santa Barbara! Growing up in Tucson, AZ, Elana graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Human Development and Family Science. At the U of A, she worked as a Resident Assistant, was the Costume Manager for the Giving A Little Arizona Magic (GLAM) non-profit, and was choreographer for the Chai Notes Choir. She also helped lead Shabbat services as a member of the U of A Hillel Davening Team, and she spent most of each day hanging around the Hillel building and participating in Hillel programs. Elana spent summers as a camp counselor at Ramah Galim (AKA Camp Ramah in Northern California), has a solid background in Jewish learning, and deeply desires to help others along their Jewish journeys.
In her free time, Elana likes dancing, reading, making pottery, and being outdoors.
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daniel flash
Daniel is so excited to join Santa Barbara Hillel as the new Springboard Innovation Fellow!
Originally from Seattle, Daniel recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Communications. While at school, he served on the Hillel board as Vice President of Jewish Life as well as the secretary of his accapella group. Jewish community and connection have always been a huge part of his life, and he’s excited to continue building meaningful Jewish experiences with students here in Santa Barbara.
For the past five summers, he’s had the privilege of working at the URJ Camp Kalsman, where he discovered his love for songleading and creating spaces where people can connect through music. He’s also had the opportunity to songlead with Hillel, NFTY, and BBYO, and he’s always excited to pick up a guitar and lead a song!
Outside of Hillel, he’s a huge sports fan - especially a Seattle sports fan! He also loves spending time outdoors, and exploring everything Santa Barbara has to offer.
Shay Probstein
Shay (pronounced as "shy") is excited to be Santa Barbara Hillel’s Israel Fellow! Shay completed her degree in Politics and Communications at Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem, where she took part in the President’s Excellence Program and the Honors Track in Diplomacy. She served as the spokesperson for the Student Union at Hadassah and has extensive experience in strategic communications, marketing, and social media. She has led campaigns for a national educational organization and managed digital platforms.
Shay is passionate about people, storytelling, and building inclusive spaces for dialogue, identity, and learning. In her free time, she loves baking challah, bringing people together around food and conversation, and discovering new cultures. Shay is excited to be part of the Santa Barbara community!
Summer Foster
Summer Foster joined Santa Barbara Hillel as Development and Communications Director in 2026. She previously served as Director of Advancement and Admissions at a private school in downtown Santa Barbara, where she led fundraising initiatives, guided enrollment strategy, and cultivated strong relationships with families, donors, and the broader school community. Prior to her work in advancement, Summer was an educator in Santa Barbara and holds a graduate degree in education and an administrative credential.
Summer received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and has been deeply rooted in the Santa Barbara community ever since. An active member of Congregation B'nai B'rith, she has also been involved in local schools, youth programs, and nonprofit initiatives. She is passionate about building connections and belonging, and about ensuring SB Hillel has the resources to create meaningful Jewish experiences for students.
She and her husband James are raising their three boys and two rambunctious dogs in Santa Barbara. When she's not cheering on her boys, Summer can be found on the yoga mat, hitting the trails, walking the beach, or getting lost in a good book.
Interested in supporting Jewish student life at SB Hillel? Reach out to Summer to learn how you can make an impact!
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