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 […]
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. […]