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 […]
Rabbi Zimmerman Shares Insights from the Front Lines
Questions of War -A powerful morning of reflection and inspiration On Thursday, March 6, members of the JLIC community at the University of Illinois gathered for a powerful and moving presentation by Rabbi Binyanim Zimmerman, an officer in the IDF rabbinate and head of the Mizrachi Musmachim program. The event, titled “Questions of War: Inspiration […]
Festive Purim Celebrations Across JLIC Campuses
The Jewish calendar’s most joyous holiday brought vibrant celebrations to Jewish college students across North America and Israel this year. While many universities were on spring break during Purim (March 13-14, 2025), JLIC at schools where students remained on campus created meaningful and festive experiences. This roundup highlights the creative programming at these active campuses, […]
Night of Service: 300 Meals Packed for Those in Need
On March 4th, 2025 Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA) buzzed with incredible energy as 50 passionate graduate students and faculty members rolled up their sleeves and packed a whopping 300 meals for those in need! The atmosphere was electric—music playing, laughter echoing through the kitchen, and genuine enthusiasm fueling every moment. Under the dynamic […]
Rabbi Daniel and Jasmine Peled-Schwartz to Join as New Co-Directors of JLIC at Columbia/Barnard
JLIC at Columbia University and Barnard College is pleased to announce that Rabbi Daniel and Jasmine Peled-Schwartz will be joining as the new co-directors, effective Fall 2025. The couple will succeed Rabbi Elie and Tamar Buechler, building upon the strong foundation established during their tenure to further support and nurture the vibrant Jewish community on […]
Business Wisdom and Life Lessons: Michael Staenberg Inspires JLIC WashU Students
On Monday, February 24, JLIC at Washington University in St. Louis was honored to host renowned business leader and philanthropist Michael Staenberg for an inspiring evening of personal and professional development. Under the leadership of JLIC Directors Rabbi Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy, students gathered for an enriching talk titled “Keys to Success in Your Future […]