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 […]
Community Strength: JLIC Herzliya’s Unwavering Support for Soldiers
JLIC Herzliya is proud to be home to many lone soldiers who have made Israel their home and who have chosen to serve their country with dedication, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the Jewish people. These remarkable individuals have left behind their familiar lives to defend and protect the homeland, embodying the spirit of […]
Yale’s Jewish Community Engages in Dialogue with Former Israeli PM Bennett
In a remarkable evening of open dialogue and meaningful exchange, the Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale hosted former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday, January 21st. The event, skillfully orchestrated by JLIC Yale director Rabbi Alex Ozar, created a unique space for students to engage directly with one of Israel’s most prominent […]
Yavneh LEAD: A Weekend of Inspiration, Leadership, and Community
This past weekend, Yavneh’s LEAD (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Activism, Dream) Fellowship, a program of JLIC, hosted its first-ever Shabbaton, bringing together 15 exceptional student leaders from across North America. Held on January 24-25, 2025, the event was a vibrant celebration of Jewish leadership and potential, set against the backdrop of New York City’s Upper West Side. […]
An Evening of Inspiration: JLIC Ariel Explores the Aliyah Journey
Picture this: A cozy living room in Ariel, warm with anticipation, filled with bright-eyed JLIC members leaning forward, hanging on every word of Dr. Itzik Nagel’s aliyah story. On January 22nd, 2025, our JLIC at Ariel University transformed an ordinary Wednesday evening into an extraordinary moment of connection and possibility. Hosted by our local JLIC […]