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David and Shana Kashani

David and Shana Kashani are a dynamic couple with a shared passion for creating a vibrant Jewish community in the valley. As the new OU-JLIC couple of the area, they are thrilled to embark on this new journey together. David brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served as the JLIC President at UCLA and as the Yavneh West Regional Coordinator, where he successfully established the Yavneh community on the west coast. With his expertise in community building, David is well-equipped to lead the effort to bring together Jewish college students in the valley.
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Building Hope: Yavneh Fellows Join JNF-USA to Support Israeli Communities During Winter Break
In the final days of 2024, twenty-five Yavneh fellows, representing JLIC’s prestigious leadership development program, embarked on a transformative journey through Israel’s southern communities. JNF-USA Alternative Winter Break program, a cornerstone of Yavneh’s annual programming, has consistently proven to be a pivotal experience that shapes future Jewish campus leaders. The four-day JNF-USA mission, combined hands-on
When Academics Met Ancient Light: BGU’s Innovative Chanukah Celebration
On the seventh night of Chanukah the JLIC at Ben-Gurion University was ablaze with unique brilliance as Rabbi Idan and Prielle Rakovsky, transformed an ordinary evening into an extraordinary celebration of light and learning. The night began with the warm glow of Chanukah candles as 40 students gathered together for the traditional lighting ceremony, setting
Torah Meets Academia: JLIC’s Innovative Path to Semicha at Bar Ilan
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 Tzvi Wohlgelernter, this innovative program partners with Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh’s Virtual Halacha Program