Building Healthy Relationships: JLIC at Queens College Hosts Impactful Workshop
JLIC at Queens College, in collaboration with the Shalom Task Force, hosted a transformative “Real Talk: Healthy Relationship Workshop” on February 25 in the Student Union Goldberg Studio. The hour-long session, led by Keshet Starr, CEO of Shalom Task Force, provided students with essential tools for navigating relationships in a healthy and meaningful way. Rabbi […]
A Joyous Torah Dedication at Princeton University
On February 9th, 2024, the Princeton University Jewish community witnessed a momentous occasion as Yavneh, the umbrella organization on campus for orthodox Jewish life, celebrated the dedication of a new Torah scroll. The הכנסת ספר תורה (Hachnasat Sefer Torah) ceremony, made possible through the generous donation of Mr. and Mrs. Sipes, marked a significant milestone […]
From Tzfat to Columbia: Students Discover Kabbalat Shabbat’s Hidden Depths
Students at Columbia University and Barnard College recently had the opportunity to dive deep into the mystical dimensions of Kabbalat Shabbat through an enlightening three-part series led by JLIC Director Rav Elie Buechler. The series, initiated by student request, offered a fascinating exploration of the hidden meanings behind one of Judaism’s most beloved prayer services. […]
Branching Out: JLIC Communities Celebrate Tu B’Shvat in Style
In what could only be described as a fruitful celebration across the globe, JLIC communities came together to mark Tu B’Shvat with creativity, learning, and plenty of natural sweetness. From coast to coast and across continents, each community put their own special spin on the holiday that marks the New Year for Trees, creating a […]
Sefarim Connect: Transforms Torah Learning on College Campuses
What started as one student’s innovative idea at Brown University has blossomed into a nationwide movement revolutionizing Torah learning on college campuses. Josh Marcus, a sophomore studying applied mathematics, biology, and economics on the pre-med track, and Yavneh LEAD Fellow (a program of JLIC), has created Sefarim Connect, a program that now engages over 100 […]
From Stress to Success: Young Couples Unite for JLIC’s Shalom Bayit Workshop
A powerful evening of connection and growth unfolded this past Saturday night (2/8/25) as young married couples gathered at Trattoria Natalie on Pico Boulevard. The sold-out Shalom Bayit workshop, expertly led by Elan Javanfard, LMFT, focused on the critical topic of navigating stress and anxiety in relationships. By design, the event was limited to an […]
A Night of Growth and Remembrance: Technion’s Rosh Chodesh Shvat Celebration
On Wednesday night, January 29, 2025, as the new month of Shvat began, JLIC Technion’s monthly Rosh Chodesh Ladies Night took on extraordinary significance. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect – as we entered the month that celebrates the New Year for Trees, nearly 30 students gathered for an evening that beautifully wove together […]