The Energy is Electric: JLIC NYU/Downtown’s Incredible Back to School 2025
Something special is happening at JLIC NYU/Downtown this year. We’re only one week into the semester, and the energy is off the charts. New leadership, fresh programming, and an enthusiasm that’s genuinely contagious. Meet Your New JLIC Directors Rabbi Zechariah (who introduces himself as Rabbi Z) is that rare combination of tech genius and Torah […]
Young Jewish Professionals Explore AI’s Role in Religious Life
The question hit the room like a lightning bolt: “Can artificial intelligence have a soul?” It was the kind of question that would have seemed absurd just a few years ago. But there they were on a Tuesday evening, a room of young Jewish professionals—doctors, lawyers, tech workers, rabbis—all leaning forward in their chairs, genuinely […]
When the Sirens Sound: JLIC Communities Mobilize
JLIC Communities Respond to Operation Rising Lion The 3:00 AM sirens that pierced the quiet across Israel changed everything. What initially appeared to be an earthquake alert quickly revealed itself as something far more significant—the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s response to Iranian aggression that would transform the daily reality for Jewish communities throughout […]
JLIC Summer 2025: An Unforgettable Journey Awaits
The excitement is building as JLIC Summer prepares to welcome over 250 college students to Israel for what promises to be the most transformative summer of their lives. This extraordinary program offers participants the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Israeli culture while gaining invaluable professional experience through carefully curated internships in their chosen fields. […]
Supporting Jewish Relationships on Campus and Beyond
JLIC directors play a valuable role in fostering Jewish relationships during pivotal university years. Through their consistent presence and guidance, they help students navigate dating, engagement, and early marriage, creating connections that often extend well beyond graduation. Fostering Meaningful Connections JLIC directors contribute to relationship development in practical ways. Many officiate at weddings, offer premarital […]
Technion’s Shabbasino: Where Jewish Community Meets Casino-Themed Fun
The Technion campus came alive during an unforgettable weekend when JLIC Technion Students, led by student Shoshana White and her committee of dedicated peers, in conjunction with Rabbi Evan and Tova Levine (JLIC Directors) and in partnership with Mizrachi, hosted their semester Shabbaton—cleverly branded as “Shabbasino.” The casino-themed Shabbat gathering brought together over 140 students […]
Yavneh’s Shabbat Project Transforms Campus Life at Syracuse University
The Syracuse University campus came alive as Yavneh’s Shabbat Project brought a renewed energy to Jewish life at the university. Six dedicated Yavneh student leaders from McMaster, Guelph, and Washington University traveled to Syracuse, creating a vibrant Shabbat experience that left a lasting impact on the campus community. A Weekend of Connection and Joy From […]