The third Landman sibling to attend Binghamton University, I was at first nervous that involvement in the Jewish community would mean living in the shadows of my active brothers. How naive I was then, to fear that my own footprints could be a replication of another’s. The Jewish community at Binghamton University has taught the three Landman children that every individual has a unique contribution to make to every context and relationship. David Landman connected Jews in the fraternity world, Josh Landman started the daily minyan, and although unsure as to how my actions will be defined, I thank Chabad and Hillel for graciously providing me with a unique space to be heard.
What I have found most intriguing about being Jewish at University is that those who identify are naturally, free of charge so to speak, placed into a community that is strong and supportive. As upon returning from a semester study abroad at Hebrew University, a potentially lonely transition back to the United States was quickly appeased when many shared with me their similar emotional attachments to and experiences in the Holy Land. For this occasion and others, I would like to thank all who have played such a positive role in my college experience. Thank you for your friendship, your smile, your warmth, your expression, and your wisdom. As you continue to provide a unique space for newcomers, I hope that the love, acceptance, and hope that transpire will guide your footprints on an exhilarating trail.