400 Students, Kol Nidrei to Neilah: Tishrei at JLIC Binghamton
On Yom Kippur, 400 students davened with JLIC Binghamton, from Kol Nidrei until Neilah. Rav Jared and Sarit Anstandig, JLIC’s directors at Binghamton, packed the chagim with tefillah and Torah learning. Along the way, students stepped up to make each holiday meaningful. Yom Kippur On Yom Kippur night, students led chaburot where their peers could […]
JLIC Binghamton’s Parents Weekend: A Long-Awaited Solution
For years, Jewish families at Binghamton have faced the same frustration. The university’s Parents Weekend often falls during the September-October Jewish holidays, making it difficult for observant families to attend. This year, Rav Jared and Sarit Anstandig, JLIC Binghamton’s directors, decided to create an alternative. They planned a full Family Shabbaton for October 31-November 1, […]
Torah Learning is Buzzing at Binghamton
If you’ve walked past the JLIC Binghamton Beit Midrash lately, you’ve probably noticed it’s been pretty packed. Between morning sedarim, night seder sessions, and packed shiurim, Rav Jared and Sarit Anstandig have built something real here: a campus where students actually want to spend their time learning Torah. Building a Beit Midrash from Scratch Here’s […]
The Yavneh Effect: How One Student is Revolutionizing Jewish Campus Leadership
Transforming Jewish Campus Life: How the Yavneh Fellowship Empowers Eytan Saenger’s Leadership Journey The Yavneh Fellowship, a prestigious JLIC program, serves as a catalyst for developing the next generation of Jewish leaders on college campuses. Eytan Saenger stands among many outstanding students whose journeys through the program illustrate how the right resources help passionate young […]
JLIC Binghamton Kicks Off “Major Meals” Event Series
JLIC at Binghamton University, led by directors Rabbi Jared and Sarit Anstandig, has kicked off an innovative new event series called “Major Meals.” Each meal in the series focuses on a different academic major, providing students with an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage around the topics they’re passionate about. “The ‘Major Meals’ series was […]
Welcoming the Anstandigs: Binghamton University’s New JLIC Couple
As the new academic year begins, we’re excited to introduce Rabbi Jared and Sarit Anstandig, the dynamic couple taking on the role of JLIC directors at Binghamton University! Bringing with them a wealth of experience and a passion for building Jewish community, the Anstandigs are set to make a significant impact on campus. Previously serving […]
Reframing BDS: Celebrating Unity and Connection at JLIC BBQ Dinner
At JLIC, BDS doesn’t represent a boycott. It means BBQ Dinner Served. It’s about bringing people together, celebrating unity, and fostering connections. Rav Ben and Ellie Menora, the dedicated JLIC directors at Binghamton, had a vision to turn a challenging situation into an opportunity for positivity and celebration. With Yom Haatzmaut approaching after the semester’s […]