How to handle blind roommate assignments
This advice was submitted by Rabbi Alex Ozar and Lauren Steinberg, OU-JLIC Educators at Yale University. How do I handle blind roommate assignments when my roommate might therefore not be frum, or even Jewish? At some universities, first year students do not get any input into who their roommates are. Instead, they fill out a […]
Considering Leadership Opportunities When Choosing a College
This advice was submitted by Rabbi Hart Levine, Director of Student Leadership Development for Yavneh On Campus and Founder of Heart to Heart. What leadership opportunities can I find within my college Jewish community, how can I evaluate the opportunities at different schools, and how should that affect my choice of where to enroll? College […]
Chicken Soup for the Student
When students at NYU are feeling a little under the weather, Rabbi Joe and Corinne are there to bring them home-made, seasoned with love, chicken soup. Watch the video for their secret recipe (just kidding, but do watch their story.)
New To Campus: Kosher Food @ Ryerson University
About half-way through Rebecca’s hour-fifteen commute to school, she realized she had forgotten to pack any food for that day. She had been so busy preparing for upcoming exams the previous night, she hadn’t had time. Luckily Rabbi Aaron Greenberg from OU-JLIC was going to be on campus that day, and he practically always brought […]
Reflecting Back On 20 Years
Mrs. Hani Lowenstein, Associate Director of Community Projects, caught up with OU-JLIC’s Founding Director, Rabbi Menachem Schrader, about his motivation in starting OU-JLIC and his reflections on 20 years. HL: What led to the founding of OU-JLIC? MS: I was teaching in Yeshivat Hamivtar for quite a few years and we would get many students […]
Alumni Spotlight – David and Stephanie Saleman
Interview by Hani Lowenstein, Associate Director of Community Projects, OU-JLIC: Stephanie and David Saleman both grew up in Queens, NY and attended Yeshiva of Central Queens for elementary school. Stephanie, who is from Hillcrest, went to Central for high school. David is from Kew Garden Hills and attended DRS. Stephanie and David met in Queens […]
Setting Yourself Up For Spiritual Success in College
This advice was submitted by Rabbi Josh and Margot Botwinick, OU-JLIC Educators at IDC Herzliya. How do I set myself up for Jewish growth and spirituality in college, and not get distracted by classes, work, social media, and life? Step 1: Keep Judaism at your fingertips Someone recently asked me what accessories he should buy […]