Category: Israel

Festive Purim Celebrations Across JLIC Campuses
The Jewish calendar’s most joyous holiday brought vibrant celebrations to Jewish college students across North America and Israel this year. While many universities were on spring break during Purim (March 13-14, 2025), JLIC at schools where students remained on campus created meaningful and festive experiences. This roundup highlights the creative programming at these active campuses, […]
Shabbat Achim – The Jews Meet The Druze
On February 21st, Rabbi Joe and Corinne Wolfson held a unique and inspiring evening in their home hosting thirty Druze guests who drove from their homes in the north of Israel – among them high ranking military officers and mayors – to spend Shabbat with the JLIC TLV community. The Druze community are known for […]
Branching Out: JLIC Communities Celebrate Tu B’Shvat in Style
In what could only be described as a fruitful celebration across the globe, JLIC communities came together to mark Tu B’Shvat with creativity, learning, and plenty of natural sweetness. From coast to coast and across continents, each community put their own special spin on the holiday that marks the New Year for Trees, creating a […]
A Night of Growth and Remembrance: Technion’s Rosh Chodesh Shvat Celebration
On Wednesday night, January 29, 2025, as the new month of Shvat began, JLIC Technion’s monthly Rosh Chodesh Ladies Night took on extraordinary significance. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect – as we entered the month that celebrates the New Year for Trees, nearly 30 students gathered for an evening that beautifully wove together […]
Community Strength: JLIC Herzliya’s Unwavering Support for Soldiers
JLIC Herzliya is proud to be home to many lone soldiers who have made Israel their home and who have chosen to serve their country with dedication, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the Jewish people. These remarkable individuals have left behind their familiar lives to defend and protect the homeland, embodying the spirit of […]
An Evening of Inspiration: JLIC Ariel Explores the Aliyah Journey
Picture this: A cozy living room in Ariel, warm with anticipation, filled with bright-eyed JLIC members leaning forward, hanging on every word of Dr. Itzik Nagel’s aliyah story. On January 22nd, 2025, our JLIC at Ariel University transformed an ordinary Wednesday evening into an extraordinary moment of connection and possibility. Hosted by our local JLIC […]
Technion International Hosts Successful Inaugural Prospective Student Shabbaton
Technion International recently hosted its first-ever prospective student Shabbaton, a significant event designed to showcase campus life and the vibrant Jewish community to potential applicants. The Shabbaton, which took place January 17-18, 2025, was a collaborative effort led by JLIC Mizrachi directors Rabbi Evan and Tova Levine, in coordination with Technion International. While the Shabbaton […]