When the Sirens Sound: JLIC Communities Mobilize
JLIC Communities Respond to Operation Rising Lion The 3:00 AM sirens that pierced the quiet across Israel changed everything. What initially appeared to be an earthquake alert quickly revealed itself as something far more significant—the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s response to Iranian aggression that would transform the daily reality for Jewish communities throughout […]
Inaugural “Come Dine With the Prof” Event Brings Science, Faith, and Innovation to TAU Students
The M.D. Katz JLIC program at Tel Aviv University, led by directors Rabbi Eitan and Elana Phillips, launched their new “Come Dine With the Prof” series on the evening of Wednesday, March 19th. The intimate dinner gathering brought students together with Prof. Brian Rosen, Vice Dean for International Affairs at TAU’s Faculty of Engineering, for […]
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 […]
Combating Campus Antisemitism: A Dialogue with Israel’s Special Envoy
On Monday, November 11th, the M.D. Katz JLIC at Tel Aviv University, directed by Rabbi Eitan and Elana Phillips, hosted an impactful event titled “Israel Discussion Forum: Confronting Antisemitism on Campus.” This event responded to a troubling surge in antisemitic incidents globally, particularly after the October 7th attack by Hamas. Students gathered for the forum, […]