When Academics Met Ancient Light: BGU’s Innovative Chanukah Celebration
On the seventh night of Chanukah the JLIC at Ben-Gurion University was ablaze with unique brilliance as Rabbi Idan and Prielle Rakovsky, transformed an ordinary evening into an extraordinary celebration of light and learning. The night began with the warm glow of Chanukah candles as 40 students gathered together for the traditional lighting ceremony, setting […]
Torah Meets Academia: JLIC’s Innovative Path to Semicha at Bar Ilan
JLIC Launches Innovative Semicha Program for Undergraduates in Israel In an exciting development for Torah education, JLIC has unveiled a groundbreaking semicha program in Givat Shmuel, bringing rabbinic studies directly to undergraduate students at Bar Ilan University. Under the leadership of Rabbi Tzvi Wohlgelernter, this innovative program partners with Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh’s Virtual Halacha Program […]
Yavneh B’Aretz: Forging the Next Generation of Jewish Leadership
Young Jewish leaders are discovering a groundbreaking pathway to personal growth and community impact through the JLIC Yavneh B’Aretz Israel Gap Year Fellowship. This innovative program stands out from traditional gap year experiences by offering a transformative approach to leadership development that blends professional training, Torah learning, and real-world community engagement. What sets Yavneh B’Aretz […]
Empowering Young Women in Service: JLIC Sherut’s Innovative Community Support Program
In the heart of Jerusalem, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape, offering unprecedented support to young English-speaking women dedicating themselves to national service in Israel. The JLIC Sherut program is transforming the experience of Anglo and Lone Sherut Leumi volunteers, providing them with a robust support network that goes far beyond traditional assistance. At its […]
Herzliya Community Celebrates Growth and Unity: Mayor Joins Shabbat Dinner
The JLIC Mizrachi Herzliya community experienced a remarkable milestone this semester, showcasing its incredible journey of growth and connection. What began eight years ago as a modest gathering of several dozen students in a JLIC director’s apartment had blossomed into a vibrant, dynamic community that continues to thrive and expand. The community’s remarkable growth is […]
Lunch & Learn: Engaging Torah, Building Community at JLIC Brooklyn College
At Brooklyn College, JLIC is more than a resource for Jewish learning—it’s a vibrant hub for building community, fostering leadership, and exploring Torah in innovative and accessible ways. Through diverse classes like Lunch & Learn, JLIC keeps students engaged with Judaism, no matter their background or prior knowledge. These programs are not unique to Brooklyn; […]
JLIC Israel Desert Shabbaton: A Weekend of Unity and Connection
The desert became a canvas of Jewish unity as 110 students from across Israel’s campuses gathered for an extraordinary JLIC Shabbaton at Merchav Am’s historic “Chan” – an ancient travelers’ inn that transformed into a vibrant hub of connection and learning. The Vision Behind the Gathering Tova Levine, JLIC Co-Director at Technion, shared the inspiration […]