Abigail Streger

girl with short brown hair, red glasses, and a long sleeve black shirt speaking while sitting behind a wooden table

Abigail Streger is a senior from Atlanta and is a StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Intern, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) Alumni, AJC Black Jewish Teen Initiative Alumni, the Teen Representative on the Board of Trustees at Temple Sinai, a member of the Jewish Federation for Greater Atlanta's Jumpspark Leadership team, and a member of the AJC LFT Alumni Leadership board. She has appeared on several podcasts, including AJC's 'People of the Pod;' and Temple Sinai's 'Seeking Sinai.' Abigail is dedicated to fostering understanding and advocating for the Jewish community and looks forward to exciting opportunities ahead.

Embracing Judaism in High School

Abigail Streger

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