Building Jewish Community: “Love with the Lorkises” Series Brings Students Together
This February, JLIC Michigan hosted a warm and engaging series called “Love with the Lorkises,” where Rabbi Uri and Abby Lorkis created a space for college students to explore relationships, dating, and marriage in a Jewish context. The three-session series welcomed about 15 students each week to the Lorkis’ home, combining delicious homemade dinners with […]
Shabbat Achim – The Jews Meet The Druze
On February 21st, Rabbi Joe and Corinne Wolfson held a unique and inspiring evening in their home hosting thirty Druze guests who drove from their homes in the north of Israel – among them high ranking military officers and mayors – to spend Shabbat with the JLIC TLV community. The Druze community are known for […]
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 […]