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 […]
Rutgers Community Bid Farewell to Beloved Directors
The JLIC community at Rutgers University recently demonstrated the profound impact that dedicated leadership can have on students’ lives. The community gathered to honor outgoing JLIC Directors Rav Avi and Sara Schwartz, who are leaving after five years of devoted service to the Rutgers Jewish community. Students organized a heartfelt kumzitz bonfire to express their […]
Jewish Grad Students Pay It Forward at JLIC’s MedConnect Panel
JLIC Young Professionals Successfully Host MedConnect Healthcare & Law Panel for Undergraduate Students The JLIC West Young Professionals, under the leadership of Directors Dr. Avraham Rod and Dr. Daniella Orner Najibi, recently hosted their MedConnect Healthcare & Law Panel, bringing together graduate students and professionals to mentor undergraduate students interested in healthcare and legal careers. […]
Yavneh Connect: Bridging Campus Life and Professional Growth in NYC
On April 7, 2025, the Yavneh network hosted an engaging evening of connection and professional development in New York City. Young professionals and college students gathered at JNF-USA offices for “Yavneh Connect,” an event specifically designed to bridge the gap between campus life and post-graduation careers. Yavneh, a prestigious leadership program operating under JLIC, has […]
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 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 […]