Touchdowns for a Cause: Todah Bowl 2023 Unites Community in Support of Israel
On Thanksgiving Day, our Los Angeles JLIC and Yavneh community, under the visionary leadership of UCLA student and Yavneh fellow Alex Rubel, gathered for a meaningful and exciting event—the annual ‘Todah Bowl’ flag football tournament. Alex, the mastermind behind this extraordinary initiative, conceived the entire idea last year and elevated it this year by incorporating […]
Sweet Success: JLIC West Annual Fundraiser Draws 450 Supporters for a Night of Celebration
On Saturday night, November 18, the Toppings Yogurt at 349 Robertson Blvd was buzzing with excitement as 450 people gathered to support the JLIC West Annual Fundraiser and Celebration. The event promised an evening of fun, community, and delicious frozen yogurt, all while contributing to a meaningful cause and supporting the incredible work of Rabbi […]
Grilling for Heroes: A Night with the 669 Search and Rescue Unit
In the heart of JLIC Tel Aviv’s tight-knit community lies a hero, a member of the esteemed 669 Search and Rescue Unit, who graciously allowed us to share an evening with him. We had the privilege of hosting a barbecue in appreciation of their relentless efforts in and out of Aza, where they navigate danger […]
Blooms of Unity: How a Multi-Part Effort Rescued Flowers and Uplifted Communities
In a heartwarming tale of collaboration and compassion, members if the JLIC community orchestrated a multi-part, multi-involved initiative that not only saved and purchased flowers from a struggling farm down south but also brought them to the bustling city of Tel Aviv to brighten Shabbat for families who have been displaced by the war. A […]
JLIC Israel’s Remarkable Tomato Harvest
This past week, the JLIC Tel Aviv Israel team showcased the power of collective effort and compassion by organizing a series of impactful activities. One particular initiative stood out – a group of 10 dedicated volunteers worked together to harvest an astounding 23,000kg (50,706 pounds) of tomatoes in just one day. This remarkable accomplishment not […]
Committed to Positive and Proactive Opportunities
Campus directors, community leaders and senior educators across OU-JLIC stand resolute in their commitment during these challenging times to create positive and proactive opportunities that exemplify a kiddush hashem. OU-JLIC Israel continues its dedication to welcoming evacuated refugees from the South. Volunteers partnered with Leket, Israel’s National Food Bank and leading food rescue organization, by picking 6000 pounds of produce to distribute among […]
JLIC Tel Aviv Young Jewish Professionals Visit Ukrainian Orphan Refugees in Romania
A week before Shavuot, JLIC Tel Aviv posed an unexpected question to its community of young Jewish professionals: would anyone be interested in forgoing the city’s robust holiday social scene in favor of visiting an orphanage in Romania? Turns out, they would. In droves. The response was so overwhelming that a waitlist had to be […]