JLIC: The Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus

10/11/2026

Discover the transformative journey of the JLIC West Talmud Group led by Josh Partovi. Building community, spirituality, and friendships through weekly Talmud study in LA. Join us on this adventure!"

10/09/2026

🎧 New Podcast Alert!
What if your "ordinary" job could actually be a form of divine service?
In this incredible conversation, Rav Shlomo Brukirer shares how a single page of Talmud changed his entire life trajectory - from helping struggling students in Israel to building thriving Jewish communities on college campuses.

✨ You'll discover:

Why an ancient shoemaker holds the key to workplace fulfillment
How to find holiness in your daily 9-to-5
The power of truly "seeing" others in your community
Timeless Torah wisdom for modern challenges

Perfect for anyone seeking deeper meaning in their work and relationships.
🎙️ Listen to the full Torah JLC Podcast episode now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com&v=p9RG7b-r8xw

10/08/2026

📚✨ From lecture halls to Beit Midrash: Bar Ilan students are pioneering a new path in Jewish learning!
Eighteen undergrads are already part of this groundbreaking semicha program that fits perfectly into campus life. They're diving deep into practical halacha while pursuing degrees in law, economics, and more.
'The atmosphere strengthens me, not just for that evening but throughout the week,' shares Eliyahu, an Economics student balancing Torah and academics.
Want to learn more about this innovative approach to Torah education? Read the full story! 🎓📖

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...

10/07/2026

Your friend stops davening and tells you he's fine with it. Are you responsible? 🤔

Rav Ari Bar-Shain, JLIC co-director at Princeton, brought that question to his students. On Torat JLIC, he shares three Torah models of collective teshuvah, plus what he told his friend: it's not all or nothing. Take one step at a time. 💙

He started his first year as a campus rabbi while serving in Gaza. His students kept the learning going without him, so when he arrived, his job became checking in on them. He also talks about a Yom Kippur in uniform he'll never forget. 🇮🇱

Give it a listen 🎧
https://jlic.podbean.com/e/kol-yisrael-arevim-on-collective-teshuvah-and-idf-service/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

10/06/2026

From Argentina to the Israeli Air Force: One Student's Remarkable Journey 🚀

Nicolas Galagovsky made Aliyah at 16, mastered Hebrew, and is now studying Aerospace Engineering at Technion before joining the Air Force!

How did he overcome cultural challenges and find his Jewish community on campus?

Click to read his inspiring story and advice for future students considering this path!

https://collegeinisrael.org/stories/nicolas-galagovsky/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Nicolas Galagovsky was born in Argentina and spent part of his childhood in the U.S. before making Aliyah with his family at the age of 16 to Be’er Sheva. Adjusting to life in Israel as a teenager wasn’t easy, especially given that COVID hit during his first year. He faced the challenges of adap...

10/04/2026

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...

10/02/2026

The chagim can be a lot to handle when you're far from home for the first time.

This year, 7,000 college students across North America and Israel didn't have to do it alone. They ate in JLIC sukkahs, davened together, and sat at the tables of JLIC educators who opened their homes to them.

Together, we gave 7,000 students a home for the chagim. Watch the video and see what that looked like. 👇

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sPTg47Bv5ZY?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Thank you to every partner and supporter who made this possible.

For many college students, the chagim are the first time they're aw...

10/01/2026

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...

09/30/2026

As we dance our way to Simchat Torah, it’s time to think about the Torah’s home and how to make it feel it's our own. Join us as we get nostalgic remembering our time learning in different Batei Midrash, and why you should make your way to one, too. Find out what Sefer Rav Matthew studies while ...

09/29/2026

What happens when you stop playing it safe… and start building something real?

Dovie Shimoff didn’t just go to college. He stepped into Israel’s startup culture, took on real problems, and helped build solutions that matter.

At Jerusalem College of Technology, students don’t just learn theory. They compete in hackathons, build tech with real-world impact, and collaborate with people who push them to think bigger.

That’s exactly what Dovie did. And it changed his trajectory.

This is what “college in Israel” actually looks like:
🚀 Hands-on experience
🧠 Real innovation
🤝 A mission-driven community

If you’re looking for more than a degree, this story is for you.

👉 Read Dovie’s story:
https://collegeinisrael.org/stories/dovie-shimoff/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com