Assaf and Shlomit Olshitsky, who will be the JLIC couple at Ariel University, are parents of eight children and were born in Israel. Assaf, from Petah Tikva, is a veteran educator with a master's in counseling. He's also a theater actor, personal trainer, and author of the book "Growing up with Them." He lectures and performs educational plays and founded a playback theater unit that performed for soldiers.
Shlomit, from Beit El, is a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Ma'aini Hashuah Hospital in Bnei Brak. She loves exploring the landscapes of Israel, including the Sea of Galilee and hiking trails. The Read More
From November 8-10, Yavneh, a program of JLIC, held three dynamic Shabbat events across the United States, each designed to inspire, connect, and empower Jewish college students. With a unique lineup that included the a Long Beach Shabbaton, the inaugural Michigan Football Shabbaton, and the Southeast Torah Bowl, Yavneh showcased its commitment to Jewish growth, […]
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, […]
JLIC at Binghamton University, led by directors Rabbi Jared and Sarit Anstandig, has kicked off an innovative new event series called “Major Meals.” Each meal in the series focuses on a different academic major, providing students with an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage around the topics they’re passionate about. “The ‘Major Meals’ series was […]