Torah at Penn: A Sanctuary of Scholarly Jewish Learning and Community
Penn JLIC: Torah Learning Transformed in a Challenging Campus Landscape In an era of campus tensions, Penn JLIC stands as a beacon of intellectual and spiritual growth, providing a sophisticated Jewish learning environment that matches the academic rigor Penn students are known for. Penn’s Jewish student body represents an intellectually ambitious community that craves deep, […]
Unity and Support: A JLIC Rabbi’s Personal Account from the Frontlines of Gaza
In the midst of conflict and hardship, stories of unity and support often emerge as beacons of hope. Rabbi Ariel Cohen, The JLIC Rabbi at Brandeis University and an IDF Commander, shares his firsthand experiences during the war in Gaza. The following is a summary of his experiences that he shared during a presentation given […]
Mazal Tov to the Shulmans!
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Jonathan and Dr. Jenny Shulman, JLIC Directors at the University of Pennsylvania, on the birth of a baby boy!
Letter from Penn JLIC about Ben and Jerry’s
Rabbi Mordy Friedman, JLIC co-educator at Penn, wrote a letter to his students about purchasing ice cream from Ben and Jerry's after Pesach. Ben and Jerry's is owned by Jews and they do not sell their chametz. Can students buy ice cream or is it considered "Chametz She'avar Alav HaPesach?"