Welcome to the 2019-2020 RZJHS MUN blog! Throughout the year thus far, the team has been working to acclimate the new rookie class. We are hopeful and excited for another successful year. Without further adieu, we are ecstatic to introduce this year’s rookie class with some quick interview questions!
Benjamin Barrish, Freshman

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I decided to join because I am interested in world politics and I have heard great things about the class.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I am most excited to prove myself in committee and continue to improve my skills as the year goes on.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer: Theย Snapchat discover page because it gives the fullest, most unbiased, topical stores. How else would I know that Kylie Jenner got the flu?
Eliana Halivni, Freshman

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I decided to join Model UN because of the challenge it would provide for me and to become a more aware global citizen.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย As a new member of the team, I am most excited to develop stronger relationships with veterans and rookies.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย Alex Bernat. Unquestionably. And occasionally New York Times.
Coby Halpern, Freshman

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Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I decided to join Model UN because I take great interest in worldly events and I thought it would be a good opportunity to improve as both a student and a person.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I’m excited to meet new people, make friends, and be more invested in the things happening around me in the world.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย Reuters. It gets to the point, helps the reader understand the issue, and gives good information and facts, while also allowing for further research.
Gabriel Hirsch, Freshman

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I chose to join Model UN because it is something that is very important to the school. I have also heard from every single person who has done it that it is an amazing experience.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I am most excited for the actual conference and learning what the heck it really is. Iโve heard a ton about what it is but no one has really explained it fully. Also, for warm and fuzzies. I don’t know what it is but everyone acts like its the best thing ever.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย DailyMail. Daily news that is consistently reliable and 100% factual. What more could you want?
Aden Lerner, Freshman

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I really wanted the same experience that my cousin Maya Scholder truly loved and cherished.ย
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I obviously am very excited to go to New York, but even more excited to meet new people and get closer with people I already know.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย My favorite news source is Fox News even though it is biased. However, for getting news for MUN I always use the Washington Post because it is relatively unbiased and always reliable.
Elan Lerner, Freshman

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I decided to join MUN because I love learning about world politics and MUN ensures I stay an informed Global Citizen.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I am most excited to learn about my topic, then present my knowledge in New York, in addition to the New York trip itself.ย
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย My favorite news source is BuzzFeed News because it always gives a very clear, brief and, of course, accurate understanding of what is happening in the world.
Aria Meisler, Sophomore

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I decided to join MUN because I enjoy talking about world affairs, as well as I wanted to improve my public speaking skills.ย
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย Iโm very excited to experience the rush of committee that all veterans keep talking about.ย
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย My favorite news source is Mr. Griffith because he is passionate, detailed, and most definitely spontaneous.
Matan Mlotek, Sophomore

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I joined MUN because it is a great opportunity to improve my writing and public speaking skills.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I am most excited to work on my skills stated above and to get to know the people on the team I donโt know as well better.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย The news that can give me credible information as fast as possible.
Arieh Robinson, Freshman

Question: Why did you decide to join MUN?
Answer:ย I decided to join MUN because I thought it would be a engaging experience to enhance my public speaking and advance my knowledge on the global situation through our world while embracing an encouraging multi-grade community. Also people said it is fun.
Question: What are you most excited for as a new member of the team?
Answer:ย I am most exited to become a part of this incredible community and grow as an individual through learning in MUN.
Question: What is your favorite news source and why?
Answer:ย Reuters. It is straightforward and covers important and complex topics while reporting relatively unbiased news. It is easy to navigate and I can find a good story to share quickly. The articles are easily comprehensible while still going in-depth on the story. It has fast coverage on important issues as the situation progresses and I can stay updated on what is going on while it is happening. It is may favorite website and one that I visit constantly. And the best part is that it is all free!