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OU-JLIC Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus

JLIC is a program of the Orthodox Union to support Jewish students and young professionals across North America and Israel. It recruits, trains and places rabbinic couples on college campuses to serve as Torah educators, role models and community leaders. JLIC Israel is geared for young adults (ages 18 to 35) who are making aliyah or studying for a degree in Israel.
JLIC community members on an Abraham's House Israel project powered by JNF-USA. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
JLIC College in Israel receives grant from Jewish National Fund-USA
The Abraham’s House Fellowship is built on three pillars: Zionism, service and community.
Feb. 18, 2026
College students involved in JLIC pose for a picture on a college campus. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
JLIC releases college guide for Orthodox Jewish students and families
Printed edition debuts at guidance counselor workshop; digital version available for free download.
Nov. 19, 2025
Clockwise from top left: Columbia/Barnard JLIC co-directors Jasmine and Rabbi Daniel Peled-Schwartz; Rutgers JLIC co-directors Yael and Rabbi Matthew Nitzanim; Princeton JLIC co-directors Rabbi Ari and Noa Bar-Shain; and JLIC Brandeis co-directors Jenny and Rabbi Joel Finkelstein. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
New OU-JLIC directors bring fresh energy to seven leading universities
OU-JLIC names new campus directors at Cornell, NYU, Columbia, Princeton, Brandeis, Chicago and Rutgers to strengthen Jewish student life.
Aug. 19, 2025
Rabbi Daniel and Jasmine Peled-Schwartz JLIC Columbia
The Wire
New JLIC co-directors at Columbia University and Barnard College
JLIC welcomes Rabbi Daniel and Jasmine Peled-Schwartz as the new Columbia/Barnard co-directors, starting in fall 2025.
Mar. 11, 2025
International Students to Share Inside Perspective on Studying Sciences at Israeli Universities - Students at BGU
The Wire
US students reveal path to Israeli med school and STEM education
The panel will feature four accomplished students representing diverse scientific fields and institutions.
Jan. 28, 2025
Kibbutz Nir Am community members
The Wire
Friendships continue to grow for OU-JLIC TLV and once-displaced Kibbutz Nir Am
While displaced for 10 months in a Tel Aviv hotel, Nir Am evacuees were embraced by Orthodox Union’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus community.
Dec. 11, 2024
JLIC College in Israel Fair - Students at Reichman University
The Wire
Israeli universities to showcase English degree options at New Jersey fair
Students will be able to learn about admissions, housing and communities.
Oct. 29, 2024
Students in Herzliya celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut with OU-JLIC. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU-JLIC Israel opens three new chapters, brings total to 10
Orthodox Union’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus is now present at every major university in Israel.
Oct. 9, 2024