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 […]
Community Learning and Coworking: JLIC JLEM’s Innovative Sunday Morning Seder
A unique initiative is transforming how young Anglo professionals in Jerusalem approach their week. The JLIC JLEM Morning Seder and Coworking Space, the creative vision of community directors Rav Jeremy and Emily Zimmer Tibbetts, offers a refreshing blend of Torah study, productivity, and community connection every Sunday morning. A Space for Connection and Growth The […]
JLIC Tel Aviv Delivered Shabbat Meals to IDF Soldiers in Syria
JLIC Tel Aviv marked another milestone in their extensive Good for the World efforts this past weekend when they coordinated Shabbat meals for 65 IDF soldiers stationed in Syria. The May 2-3, 2025 operation brought warm, home-cooked food to troops some serving their fifth round of reserve duty far from home. While the JLIC team […]
JLIC’s Passover Impact: Creating Jewish Homes Away from Home
As Passover concluded this year, JLIC once again demonstrated its vital role in supporting Jewish students during one of Judaism’s most significant holidays. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, JLIC educators across campuses nationwide created meaningful Passover experiences for students far from home, ensuring no Jewish student needed to celebrate alone. JLIC serves […]
Inaugural “Come Dine With the Prof” Event Brings Science, Faith, and Innovation to TAU Students
The M.D. Katz JLIC program at Tel Aviv University, led by directors Rabbi Eitan and Elana Phillips, launched their new “Come Dine With the Prof” series on the evening of Wednesday, March 19th. The intimate dinner gathering brought students together with Prof. Brian Rosen, Vice Dean for International Affairs at TAU’s Faculty of Engineering, for […]
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 […]