ChavrutahFest 2024: Where Jewish Learning Comes Alive
The halls of the Ashkanazy home echoed with the sound of Torah learning as WashU’s Jewish community gathered for the second annual ChavrutahFest on November 17, 2024. What began as a summer camp inspiration for students Aidin Yazdi and Lizzy Adler has blossomed into one of the most anticipated events on campus, brought to life […]
A Home Away from Home: WashU Passover with Rabbi Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy
As Passover approaches this year, there’s a buzz of excitement in the air at Washington University in St. Louis. For the first time ever, Rabbi Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy, the JLIC directors, are opening their home to host Passover celebrations for the students. It’s not just any Passover – it’s the inaugural year for JLIC […]
JLIC Winter Break Israel Solidarity Mission: A Week of Learning, Volunteering, and Programmatic Excellence
In a powerful display of solidarity, 75 Jewish college students from the United States embarked on a transformative journey as part of the JLIC Winter Break Israel Solidarity Mission. This mission designed for college students provided a multifaceted experience that included an educational component, volunteering opportunities, and an impressive programmatic lineup, showcasing the unwavering commitment […]
WashU Chesed for Israel: Students Unite to Support Saint Louis Tomchei Shabbat Initiative
In the spirit of unity and giving, students at Washington University in Saint Louis recently participated in a heartwarming initiative called “WashU Chesed for Israel.” This program, organized as part of the Saint Louis Tomchei Shabbat Initiative, provided students with a unique opportunity to contribute to their community during a sensitive time for the Jewish […]