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 […]
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 […]