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 […]
How Third-Generation of Holocaust Survivors Lead UCLA’s Remembrance Efforts
Remembering the Holocaust: Hillel at UCLA’s Bearing Witness Program Passes the Torch to New Generations In a powerful testament to the importance of Holocaust remembrance, Hillel at UCLA’s Bearing Witness program continues to engage students in preserving survivor stories while adapting to a changing world. As Holocaust survivors dwindle in number, second and third-generation descendants […]
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 […]
Yavneh National Hillel Torah Bowl: A Celebration of Torah Knowledge and Community
The University of Maryland campus buzzed with excitement as students from across the nation gathered for the Yavneh’s National Hillel Torah Bowl (NHTB) on March 28-29, 2025. This remarkable event, a program of the JLIC, brought together Jewish college students from ten prestigious institutions for a weekend of Torah study, friendly competition, and community building. […]
Yavneh Fellows Gather for Leadership Shabbaton in NYC
Fifteen Yavneh fellows recently gathered in New York City for a special reunion Shabbaton following their transformative JNF-USA Alternative Winter Break trip to Israel earlier this year. The student-initiated gathering, held on March 28-29, provided participants with an opportunity to reconnect, reflect on their experiences, and further develop their leadership skills. Building on a Foundation […]
Building Jewish Community at UT Austin: How Yavneh Fellows Transform Campus Life
In universities across America, Jewish student leaders create vibrant communities in unexpected places. At the University of Texas at Austin, biology major Sadie Ostrowicki has been making waves as a Yavneh on Campus Fellow, demonstrating how dedicated student leaders can transform campus Jewish life regardless of their Jewish background. Finding Yavneh Through JLIC Summer Ascend […]