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 […]
Technion International Hosts Successful Inaugural Prospective Student Shabbaton
Technion International recently hosted its first-ever prospective student Shabbaton, a significant event designed to showcase campus life and the vibrant Jewish community to potential applicants. The Shabbaton, which took place January 17-18, 2025, was a collaborative effort led by JLIC Mizrachi directors Rabbi Evan and Tova Levine, in coordination with Technion International. While the Shabbaton […]
Debate Series at M.D. Katz JLIC @ Tel Aviv University: Building Bridges Through Conversation
Drafting Haredim to the IDF: A Heated Discussion in ‘The Big Debate’ Series The most recent event in The Big Debate’ series at M.D. Katz JLIC @ Tel Aviv University tackled the controversial issue of drafting Haredim into the IDF. This session, held in front of an engaged audience of over 50 students, sparked dynamic conversations […]
JLIC Winter Mission: Former Gap Year Students Return to Israel to Make a Difference
Through a powerful partnership between JLIC and Birthright Israel Onward, 102 former gap year students were able to return to Israel for a special subsidized winter volunteer mission in early January 2025. Students representing nine different institutions including HaRova, Hakotel, Orayta, Eshel, Lindenbaum, MTVA, YTVA, Nishmat, and Eretz HaTzvi came together to make a meaningful […]