Why We Support Sahar

“Sahar is a blogger who works for real-world change. Without him, the Student Union wouldn't have instant runoff voting in its elections or public defenders in its court. He believes in changing the underlying structures and the dynamics of student government in order to empower members of our community. He turns great ideas into practical proposals.” Phil LaCombe

“I support Sahar because he is not a politician. Changes that he has brought to campus, within and without the Student Union, stem from genuine enthusiastic altruism, rather than self-serving swagger.” Camille Manganello

“Sahar wants to simplify the student government to make it more accessible, giving students more power by allowing them to vote on where leftover money goes at the end of the school year, writing a blog of his schedule so that people can see what he is doing. He has ideas and he is willing to take action to implement them.” Elly Kalfus

“I support Sahar because he is a real person who affects real change. Sahar has been an effective activist and much more. Sahar reached out to me and many others, getting people to think more deeply about issues and take action. He can do the same for the entire student body as Student Union President.” Louis Polisson

“Sahar has been an inspiration to me since the first blog post of his I read - before I even met him. Although I was at first intimidated by his grand visions for Brandeis and the world, I soon realized the realistic potential within his ideas. He has the unique ability to connect a wide range of individuals and organizations and advocate for their causes. Sahar is genuine, supportive, and passionate in all that he does. His insight and his energy invigorates that of the campus.” Amy Englesberg

“I support Sahar because he is coming from a unique place. He knows about the Student Union without being in it. He has written about the issues for the past three years, and more importantly, he has acted upon them.

“Sahar moves people and ideas, his peers and his community. He has done all of this from the outside. Now I think that it is time for him to work from the inside.

“He is energetic and enthusiastic, creative and cogent. Sahar thinks outside the box – he merges his unique perspectives with students’ interests, with beautiful results. He talks to everyone: administrators, facility workers, and, of course, his peers. Sahar as president is a rare opportunity – an opportunity that we should embrace.”

Abby Kulawitz

“The first time I met Sahar it was only my second day on campus. He handed me his business card and immediately involved me in Innermost Parts, getting me in touch with anything and anyone who he felt could help me achieve my goals for Brandeis. This is the type of person Sahar has proven to be over and over again--unwaveringly supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated. In working with him, I witness firsthand the passion that he has for our University and its social justice backbone.” Liat Zabludovsky