Honoring a Druze Hero: JLIC Tel Aviv Visits the Mahmoud Family in Mourning
On June 19th, the Tel Aviv JLIC community went to visit the shiva of Wassim Mahmoud z”l, the Druze deputy commander of a unit that recently suffered multiple fatalities. This visit was not just an act of condolence but a profound gesture of solidarity, demonstrating the embrace of two distinct cultures. Wassim’s family shared memories […]
Healing Amidst Hardship: A Community’s Journey with the Husseini Family
In the quiet aftermath of a night marred by violence, the JLIC Tel Aviv community led by Rav Joe Wolfson and Corinne Shmuel found a path to healing and solidarity. This is the story of the initial connections formed between the Jewish community and the Bedouin Husseini family after the tragic missile attack on April […]
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present: Yom HaShoah Commemoration with the Tel Aviv JLIC Community
When the sun sets on May 5, 2024, it will mark the beginning of Yom HaShoah 2024. This year the Tel Aviv JLIC community will gear up for a series of solemn yet profoundly meaningful events to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Led by the dedicated Rav Joe Wolfson and his wife, Corinne Shmuel, the community […]
Embracing Love, Community, and Tradition: A Joyous Passover with Rav Yehudah and Hannah Auerbach
As spring unfolds the University of Chicago’s Jewish community eagerly anticipates the arrival of Passover. In the heart of this excitement, Rav Yehudah and Hannah Auerbach, the dynamic JLIC couple at the university, are orchestrating a series of heartwarming and meaningful activities that embody the essence of love, community, and tradition. At the forefront of […]
Bringing Joy to Those in Need: JLIC Tel Aviv’s Matanot L’Evyonim 2024
In the bustling city of Tel Aviv, a group of individuals has dedicated themselves to spreading joy and kindness to those most in need. Led by JLIC Tel Aviv, the community has embarked on a mission to provide Mishloach Manot and Matanot L’Evyonim gift packages to various marginalized groups across the city. Since October 7th, […]
A Heartwarming Initiative Connecting Small Businesses and Military Families
In the bustling streets of Tel Aviv, a small but impactful initiative has taken root within the JLIC Tel Aviv community. Born out of a desire to support families with loved ones serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), this initiative, spearheaded by two passionate individuals, Aryeh and Yonatan, who live in Jerusalem and have […]
From the Shoah to Aza, the Unyielding Spirit of a Sefer Torah
A Journey of Resilience In the midst of challenging times in Israel, a story of resilience and continuity emerged that transcends generations. A beautiful Sefer Torah, having survived the horrors of the Shoah, has found a new home in the heart of the ongoing conflict in Aza. The narrative began with a family in Los […]