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Rabbi Tzvi and Tali Wohlgelernter

Tali and Tzvi spent 3 years serving as the Rabbinic couple at Rutgers University before returning to Israel with their four daughters and now serve as the directors in Givat Shmuel and Bar Ilan since 2021. They both grew up in Zionistic homes with Torah values at the core. Supporting young olim who live in […]
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Rabbi Nadav and Yaffy Newman

Nadav and Yaffy Newman arrived at the Bar-Ilan campus from Jerusalem with their son Pe’er Yisrael. They have lived in 2 countries and have backpacked a smidge in Europe and a lot in South America. Between them they are passionate about woodworking, learning from others, travel and having guests over! They care deeply about the future of Jews all over the world and strongly believe in the need of community and supporting that actively. Nadav was born and raised in Maale Adumim, Israel. He studied at Yeshivat Bnei David Eli for a couple years before and after going off to the IDF where he served in an elite combat unit as a solider, commander and then officer for over 4 years. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Machon Lev while studying in Mizrachi’s Musmachim Sm Read More
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JLIC Israel Desert Shabbaton: A Weekend of Unity and Connection
The desert became a canvas of Jewish unity as 110 students from across Israel’s campuses gathered for an extraordinary JLIC Shabbaton at Merchav Am’s historic “Chan” – an ancient travelers’ inn that transformed into a vibrant hub of connection and learning. The Vision Behind the Gathering Tova Levine, JLIC Co-Director at Technion, shared the inspiration […]
Finding Light in Darkness: A Remarkable Simchat Torah at Bar Ilan
In a year marked by profound grief and unwavering resilience, the JLIC Mizrachi community at Bar Ilan University and Givat Shmuel faced the challenge of celebrating Simchat Torah while carrying the weight of recent history. JLIC directors Yaffy and Rav Nadav Newman understood the complexity of this moment – how to honor both the joy […]
Tradition Meets Progress: JLIC Bar Ilan Hosts Thought-Provoking Shiur on Women in Halacha
On Wednesday evening, September 11th, JLIC Mizrachi at Bar Ilan, hosted a compelling and enlightening event featuring Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash. The JLIC directors, Rav Nadav and Yaffy Newman, expertly organized and ran the gathering, which drew a large crowd, including both men and women. Rabbanit Goldman Barash delivered a thought-provoking shiur centered on topics […]