Young Jewish Professionals Explore AI’s Role in Religious Life
The question hit the room like a lightning bolt: “Can artificial intelligence have a soul?” It was the kind of question that would have seemed absurd just a few years ago. But there they were on a Tuesday evening, a room of young Jewish professionals—doctors, lawyers, tech workers, rabbis—all leaning forward in their chairs, genuinely […]
How Third-Generation of Holocaust Survivors Lead UCLA’s Remembrance Efforts
Remembering the Holocaust: Hillel at UCLA’s Bearing Witness Program Passes the Torch to New Generations In a powerful testament to the importance of Holocaust remembrance, Hillel at UCLA’s Bearing Witness program continues to engage students in preserving survivor stories while adapting to a changing world. As Holocaust survivors dwindle in number, second and third-generation descendants […]
Night of Service: 300 Meals Packed for Those in Need
On March 4th, 2025 Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA) buzzed with incredible energy as 50 passionate graduate students and faculty members rolled up their sleeves and packed a whopping 300 meals for those in need! The atmosphere was electric—music playing, laughter echoing through the kitchen, and genuine enthusiasm fueling every moment. Under the dynamic […]
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 […]
Simchat Torah in the Valley 2024: Finding Joy Amidst Sorrow
The San Fernando Valley burst into life with an unprecedented celebration of Simchat Torah this year, even as the Jewish community grappled with profound sorrow. As Jews gathered to mark the completion and renewal of the Torah reading cycle, they faced the challenge of balancing celebration with grief following the October 7th Hamas attack on […]
A Season of Sacred Celebration: JLIC UCLA Transforms Campus Life During High Holidays
The halls of UCLA bustled with spiritual energy as Rabbi Aryeh and Sharona Kaplan orchestrated a remarkable series of High Holiday and Sukkot celebrations this fall. The JLIC directors transformed the campus into a vibrant center of Jewish life, weaving together prayer, learning, and community. Students streamed into daily minyanim throughout Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, […]
Celebrating Sukkot in Style: Beit Hashoeva Sukkah Party Lights Up Los Angeles
On Saturday, October 19, the vibrant Jewish community of Los Angeles came together for an unforgettable evening of music, spirituality, and camaraderie at the JLIC West Beit Hashoeva Sukkah Party. Hosted at a private residence, this event brought the joy and essence of Sukkot to life in a way that resonated with young adults seeking […]